Common power options are: solar-powered (solar panel plus built-in rechargeable battery, common for outdoor spotlights), hardwired AC (connected to household wiring/junction box, typical for indoor light bars), and cordless battery-powered units (removable or built-in rechargeable batteries).
Brightness varies widely: low-output spotlights start around 60 lumens, while very bright fixtures reach roughly 1,500 lumens. Common mid-range outputs you’ll see include 220, 460, 500, 800, and 1,106 lumens.
Options include fixed cool-white outputs (examples at about 6,500K and 6,000K), selectable white ranges (commonly 3,000K–6,000K), and full RGBW/color-changing control on some indoor light bars.
Installation types include wall-mounting, ground-stake placement (typical for solar landscape spotlights), and hardwired mounting to a ceiling or junction box (common for indoor vanity/light bars). Many solar spotlights come with mounting hardware and stakes for a no-wires setup.
Outdoor spotlights commonly advertise weather-resistant or waterproof construction and may list protections such as heat resistance, frost resistance, wind resistance, and general all-weather durability. Because levels of protection vary by model, check the manufacturer’s weather and durability specifications before purchase.
Many outdoor spotlights are motion-activated. Sensor specs in available models include detection ranges up to about 20–25 feet, sensor angles around 100°–110°, and features such as a 60-second timer on some units.
Battery approaches vary: some solar spotlights list an internal 18650 lithium‑ion battery (often required but not included), other solar security lights use rechargeable Ni‑MH batteries paired with a solar charging panel, and indoor hardwired light bars typically do not include batteries.
Common materials include plastic bodies for outdoor spotlights, metal (iron or aluminum) for many indoor light bars, and acrylic used for shades on several fixtures.