Sunco LED Lights Come Out Top in Multiple Reviews! Here’s Why

We love seeing Sunco products put to the test in real-world roundups, buying guides, and hands-on reviews.  

Below is a growing collection of notable mentions from trusted home, DIY, and automotive outlets, plus the specific Sunco products that earned callouts and why they stood out. 

Popular Mechanics: Best Pull-Chain LED Shop Lights 

If you value convenient, on-fixture control in a workshop setting, this Popular Mechanics pick is a strong signal to choose Sunco’s pull-chain Shop Lights. In their review, Sunco Lighting LED Shop Lights (Six-Pack) emerged the winner for Popular Mechanic’s “Best Pull Chain” category.  

We’re especially proud because a pull chain is the way most people turn on their shop lights in garages and workshops.  The quick, local control allows you to flip a light on over a bench instead of moving across the room to get to a wall switch. 

What  shoppers should look for (and why it matters): 

Bob Vila: Best Overall Garage Lighting (Hands-on Tested)

Bob Vila’s garage lighting guide is explicitly hands-on as the team reports testing seven fixtures, installing each one to evaluate how they perform, then naming a favorite based on results.  

Their Best Overall pick is the Sunco Lighting 2-Pack Industrial LED Shop Light.  

This linkable garage light won the top spot for its mix of performance, installation ease, and practical design choices for garage life: 

Bob Vila: Best Recessed Option for Closet Lighting 

Good closet lighting should be both functional and aesthetic, helping you see colors accurately and making everyday use easier, especially in walk-in closets. According to the guys at Bob Vila, Sunco’s recessed lighting exceeded their expectations.  

Their Best Recessed pick is Sunco 4-Inch Recessed LED Retrofit Lighting.  

Bob Vila describes this Sunco downlight as a perfect fit for larger walk-in closets that need multiple fixtures for the following reasons:  

If you are building a “clean ceiling, even coverage” closet lighting plan, this mention is a useful proof point to choose Sunco’s recessed retrofits.  

Bob Vila: Best Outdoor Light Bulbs for String Lights and Entry Lights 

Bob Vila’s outdoor bulb guide focuses on common buyer pain points like water resistance, base size, brightness, and energy efficiency, along with matching bulb types to the job.  

Sunco appears twice in their category picks: 

Best for String Lights: Sunco Lighting LED Edison Bulb 

These ST64 light bulbs are waterproof and can withstand harsh weather. They’re also dimmable, have multiple color temperature options, and Energy Star ratings. 

Best for Entry Lights: Sunco Lighting 4 Pack A19 LED Bulb 

The dusk-to-dawn feature is one of the most standout features of the A19 LED outdoor light, thanks to a photocell sensor that makes the automatic on/off operation possible. In their review, Bob Vila immediately calls out this feature as it makes these light bulbs a set-it-and-forget outdoor lighting solution.   

The A19 porch lights also have other features such as 800 lumens brightness, multiple temperature options, and damp rating. 

This Old House: Two Separate Sunco Callouts in Recessed Lighting 

This Old House includes Sunco in multiple categories within their recessed lighting roundup, which is helpful because it signals a fit across different installation scenarios. One option is designed for a clean retrofit look with flexible sizing, and the other is designed for tight-clearance ceilings and larger multi-light projects. 

Being featured in multiple categories tells a simple story: Sunco shows up to solve real-world constraints like imperfect cutouts and tight clearances.  

Best Baffle Trim: Sunco Lighting Dimmable Recessed Downlights

Sunco Lighting Dimmable Recessed Downlights are a strong option when you want recessed lighting that looks finished and feels comfortable in everyday use. The baffle trim design helps reduce glare and gives the ceiling a more polished appearance. 

Its mounting system supports both 5-inch and 6-inch applications, making the lights easier to use when existing cutouts are not all the same size. The lights are dimmable, allowing you to adjust the brightness for task lighting when needed and lower the light levels for a softer ambiance. 

Best For Large Spaces: Sunco Lighting Six-Inch Slim LED Downlights

Sunco Lighting Six-Inch Slim LED Downlights are a practical choice for larger rooms and projects where you plan to install many lights. The slim design requires only about two inches of ceiling space, which makes it a good fit for remodels and other tight-clearance situations.  

The spring-loaded brackets are built for a straightforward install because they fold in and hold the light securely once it is in place.  

These Sunco downlights are IC-rated and Energy Star certified, which is useful when efficiency and common insulation-contact use cases matter.  

Many configurations include a junction box per light, which helps simplify planning for multi-light installs such as a 24-pack. The lights include thermal protection to help prevent overheating 

The Drive: A Deal Pick With a Strong Personal Endorsement

In a deals-focused roundup review, The Drive presents Sunco Lighting linkable LED utility shop lights as a workspace “transformer” because they solve the biggest day-to-day shop problem fast: not enough usable light. 

These garage fixtures provide “bright, overhead illumination that spreads evenly across the work area”, making it easier to see details and work comfortably without constantly chasing better angles or repositioning portable lamps.  

The effect is a cleaner, more usable workspace, especially in garages and shops where light tends to fall off in corners or behind you while you’re working. 

The Sunco 8-pack LED shop lights are linkable, so you don’t have to treat each fixture as a separate installation with its own outlet and switch plan. If you have a larger ceiling, you can connect the lights together and install them easily without turning the project into a full electrical overhaul.