HOLDLAMP rechargeable par lights review

Thirty six watts, 9 to 16 hours per charge, and RGBW rather than RGBWA.

The verdict: Buy them if you want battery uplighting at a fraction of the premium price and a standard colour wash is all you need. Skip them if you have your heart set on a specific blush or champagne tone, because RGBW mixes amber from red and green rather than emitting it, and those subtle tones are where it shows.
Best Value Uplighting
HOLDLAMP Rechargeable Par Lights, RGBW LED Uplights with Remote and DMX Control
Around $220

Battery powered 36W RGBW par cans with sound activation, a remote, DMX512 control and a double bracket for floor, wall or truss mounting.

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Specifications

SpecDetail
Power36W
BatteryBuilt-in rechargeable, 3 to 5 hour charge time
Runtime9 to 16 hours per full charge
LEDsRGBW high definition beads, up to 7 colours, rated life up to 20,000 hours
EffectsColour jumping, fading and strobe
ControlRemote, sound activation, DMX512 with 8 channels, automatic and master-slave, plus a timer
MountingDouble bracket for truss, wall or floor, with adjustable angle
Returns180 day return policy stated by the seller

Specifications above come from HOLDLAMP's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.

What it does well

Where it falls short

What owners report

Owners consistently report that battery uplights changed a plain venue more than any other purchase at the price, and consistently report wanting more of them once installed. The RGBW colour limitation comes up specifically from people trying to match a blush or dusty rose palette. Battery life reports are generally better than expected, and the most common operational mistake is not charging them the night before.

Whether uplighting is the right spend is worth thinking about first: string lights vs uplights and string lights vs venue lighting compare the effects honestly. Then put the number in the decor line of the wedding budget calculator, since lighting is a category couples routinely leave out and then find.

Who it suits

Who should skip it

Alternatives worth considering

Step-Up Alternative
DazzlingStage 9600mAh Wireless Uplights, 6x18W RGBWA UV, 12 Pack
Around $1,660

A dozen fixtures with RGBWA UV emitters, app control and wireless DMX. Far more money, far better colour accuracy on ambers and pastels.

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Table Level Alternative
Generic 42.5in Gold Candelabra Centerpieces, Set of 10
Around $199

Uplighting works on the walls. Candelabra put light where guests are sitting, which is what the photographs of the meal will actually show.

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Different Priority
Efavormart 8ft Gold Hexagonal Metal Wedding Arch
Around $80

If the budget only stretches to one atmosphere purchase, a ceremony backdrop appears in more photographs than a wall wash does.

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Common questions

What is the difference between RGBW and RGBWA uplights?

RGBW mixes every colour from red, green, blue and white emitters. RGBWA adds a dedicated amber emitter, and amber is what makes warm, blush and champagne tones look natural rather than pinkish or orange. If your palette is bold, RGBW is fine. If it is pastel, the difference is visible.

How many uplights do you need for a wedding?

Roughly one fixture every 8 to 10 feet along the walls you want lit, so a small hall might need six and a large room twenty. Measure the perimeter you actually want washed, rather than the whole room, since one lit wall behind the top table can be enough.

Do battery uplights last a whole wedding?

HOLDLAMP states 9 to 16 hours per charge, which covers a full day and evening. The practical failure is not battery life but forgetting to charge them, so plug them in the night before rather than on the morning of the wedding.

Where should uplights be placed?

Against plain walls, tucked behind or beside furniture so the fixture itself is hidden and only the light is visible. Avoid pointing them where people walk, both for the trip hazard and because a guest standing in front of an uplight is lit from below in every photograph.

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This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.