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These outdoor laser light projectors will cover your house in Christmas spirit.

Decorating your home for the holidays can be daunting, and for the less electrically savvy setting up outdoor Christmas lights can be a difficult feat. Christmas projectors can make light work of showering your home in a festive display without the hassle of interlinking wires and extension cords. Many also offer various modes so you can tailor your house’s holiday ambiance to your liking, whether you prefer a gentle faux snowfall or a bright laser light show.

The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have researched and collected the best Christmas light projectors available for purchase and put them to the test. We looked at brightness, surface area covered, ease of setup and durability to evaluate the performance of the projectors. The following models were selected for their impressive projection quality, versatility in display modes and resistance to inclement weather. Here are the best Christmas light projectors you can buy for the coming holiday season.

You can read more about how we evaluate gadgets in our Lab, plus everything you need to know to shop for the perfect Christmas projector for your home at the end of this guide.

This Christmas light projector from LedMAll not only offers a vivid display but has the durability to make it through harsh winter weather. The projector’s wiring is made of thick insulating plastic, and it comes with a security kit to ensure that it remains right where you left it. The projector also features equipment for mounting it indoors, making it the most versatile projector on our list.

In our testing, we were pleased by the large projection area and intense brightness of this projector. We also appreciate the convenience of the remote-controlled operation and timer functionality, making it a breeze to adjust the lighting without having to brave the cold.

Where less expensive projectors compromise on durability, Minetom’s outdoor light projector differs. This cost-effective model offers a waterproof claim, giving you added peace of mind that even under snow and rain your house will remain showered in lights.

We were impressed with how easy it was to set up this projector as well as the mounting equipment it came with to ensure even winter winds won’t topple it over. We, however, did note the lack of variety in different light settings. Those looking for a more customizable laser show may want to look elsewhere.

For the decorator who wants full control over their laser display, Mhazdze’s projector features a breadth of display customizations, all accessible through the included remote control. Light color, rotation speed, step speed and flash frequency can all be adjusted to fit your preferences. The timer can be set to automatically turn off the lights between 2 and 6 hours after activation so you won’t waste any electricity when not necessary.

Although this projector claims to be water resistant, we noted that the lightweight nature of this model and its thinner plastic construction mean that you may want to consider placement under an awning or other sheltering if you expect intense winds or heavy snowfall.

If you’re looking for the fastest way to cover your house in holiday cheer, Gemmy’s LightShow Christmas projector offers the most streamlined approach. The unit features no buttons or remote control — just plug it in and watch your house light up.

This projector impressed our testers with the brightness of its display, showing up clearly even in daylight. We noted that although the streamlined design has its advantages, having to physically plug and unplug the display as the only means of turning it on and off may be a hassle for some. We also noted the lack of lighting customization may leave the more intensive decorator yearning for a more versatile display.

If you're hoping to cover your house in glowing snowflakes, look no further than this LED snowflake projector. With a base that rotates 360° and a head that swivels 180°, this projector can accommodate lighting from virtually anywhere in your yard.

Our pros were impressed with the inclusion of a remote for easily setting up an on/off timer, as well as the temperature resistance of this model which is suitable between -4°F and 104°F. It should be noted that this projector features a smaller projection area than our other picks, so if you're seeking a more grandiose display you should consider buying more than one or layering with some other options.

Forgetting to turn off your projector could lead to a big waste of energy, especially in the daytime when projections are hard to see. This projector solves that problem by automatically turning off in the presence of daylight so that you save your holiday cheer for when it counts.

In our testing, we found this projector had a very bright display under nighttime conditions and the auto-off function worked just as described. Our testers noted, however, that this projector featured a very short electrical cable and only two lighting modes (static and moving).

Our Good Housekeeping Institute product experts start by analyzing the current marketplace for the top-selling Christmas light projectors and rounding up the most notable performers.

Lab testing takes place in our darkroom where different lighting conditions can be simulated. The projectors are mounted and turned on, and the quality and vividness of the projection are observed under daylight, dusk and total darkness lighting schemes. We also take into account the construction of the projectors and any claims made by vendors such as water resistance. The ease of setting up the projector and changing lighting modes are considered as well. Ultimately, our picks impressed us with their bright, clear projections, durability and ease of choosing the perfect light setup.

Projecting lights onto any non-flat surface can be tricky, but with proper placement and angling, a Christmas light projector can be used to add laser shows to trees.

If you're having trouble getting the projection to show up, try positioning your projector at the base of the tree and angling it upwards such that the lasers are pointed towards the trunk and underside of the branches. Tree trunks are great areas for projection since they offer a larger flat surface than individual branches, making the lights more visible.

Nikolas Greenwald is the lab assistant at the Good Housekeeping Institute and has a B.S. in chemical engineering. Nikolas has over seven years of experience working on research projects ranging from computer engineering to biopharmacology, using a data-driven approach to answer tough questions. Nik was the lead product tester for Christmas light projectors and spent more than four hours staring at dancing snowmen and fluttering green and red lights to evaluate clarity, brightness and projection quality.