The 9 Best Grill Lights

Permasteel Grill Lights 2-Pack

$33 at Amazon $33 at Wayfair $27 at Home Depot

GriddleKing CEO and founder Michael East says the Permasteel grill light offers everything you need for your next nighttime grilling session. "It's extremely durable, compact, and can be adjusted easily," he says. "The gooseneck is long for adjusting the light to see those hard-to-reach areas. I love the magnetic capability, as this means that it can be mounted to any area of the grill. Plus, it’s all [available] for a very reasonable price." The two LED bulbs in each light last a long time and cast an ultra-bright light for optimal visibility.

So what could be better than one magnetic grill light? Two, of course. This set includes an identical pair of Permasteel lights so you can stick one to either side of the grill, or use one for cooking and the other for prep.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: magnet | Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 x 9.8 inches

Weber Handle Grill 'N Go Light

$34 at Amazon $22 at Walmart $41 at Home Depot

When we put a wide range of grills to the test in our Lab, Weber models took both of the top spots. So it should come as no surprise that the brand's light is also a great choice. Made for grills with a hinged top, this light clamps to the handlebar and casts hands-free light down onto the grates when the lid is open. It's weather-resistant and can simply stay attached to your grill throughout the year.

The coolest feature of the Weber light is its motion sensor: It automatically turns on when the lid opens and off when it closes, to save both battery and effort. It's compatible with Weber Spirit, Genesis, and Summit models, but it may not fit all brands' handle sizes—and it won't work with a kettle grill or any other model with a handle on top of the lid.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: clamp | Dimensions: 5.5 x 2 x 4.7 inches

Hammacher Schlemmer The Brighter BBQ Grill Light

View on Hammacher.com

If you want to treat yourself with a splurge, this expensive model can light up the whole of even a large grill surface with ease. Its 12 LEDs put out an impressive amount of illumination, over an impressively wide area. Its clamp can grab onto nearly any grill handle, or really most flat surfaces, and the head pivots to put light exactly where it's supposed to be. On top of that, a 6-minute automatic shutoff keeps you from burning through too many D batteries.

The weatherproof polycarbonate material of this light will last you through tough weather elements and plenty of years of heavy use. Reviewers love that it's able to fully illuminate their four- and even six-burner grills. If you have a large grill with a lot of surface area, a big light like this could make sense. Besides the high price, another con we found is that accessing the battery compartment can be tricky.

Power source: 4 D batteries | Mount Type: clamp | Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.3 x 2.8 inches

RVZHI Double Lamp Head BBQ Grill Light

$14 at Amazon

Making authentic barbecue often requires hours of cooking—and frequent fire-stoking—on a proper smoker. For serious pitmasters, this inexpensive light's adjustable second lamp is ideal for monitoring both grill top and fire box at the same time. Its heavy-duty plastic and 10 bright LEDs can hold up to heat and rain while illuminating a large area, and the RVZHI even comes with your first set of AAA batteries free. The C-shaped clamp will attach to a wide range of handle sizes on different grill models, but it will only attach to a round handle, so make sure your grill has one before you buy this light.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: clamp | Dimensions: 7 x 3.6 x 7 inches

Cuisinart Grilluminate Extending LED Grill Light

$44 at Amazon $48 at Walmart View on Lowe's

With an extra-large grill, you need an extra-large light, and the Grilluminate's side panels extend out to cover even more space. Each of the three sections has three LEDs that deliver a strong, bright glow without using very much power. And the fully adjustable handle clamp should be able to hold to just about any model of grill.

The body of the Grilluminate may look like regular plastic, but it's actually made of glass-reinforced nylon that will hold up to wind, rain, snow, and sun—the LEDs are made to provide at least 10,000 hours of light, and the rest of this light will last that long, too.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: clamp | Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.5 x 8.5 inches

Yukon Glory Rechargeable Grill Handle Light

$40 at Amazon $35 at Walmart View on Yukonglory.com

The grill fanatic who's out there with spatula and tongs all year long is bound to use their light a lot, and that means burning through a lot of batteries. This model replaces disposable AAAs with a rechargeable unit that doesn't need to be replaced. You simply plug the light into the included USB charger, and then you're set for another several grill sessions.

Besides being rechargeable, the Yukon Glory is fairly similar in design to other handle-mounted lights. Its round bracket adjusts to accommodate various sizes of handle, and it screws into place semi-permanently. When it's time to recharge, you simply slide the light off the mount and then back into place, no readjustment required.

Power source: rechargeable battery | Mount type: bracket | Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 1 inches

LED Concepts BBQ Grill Light

$25 at Amazon $27 at Wayfair $25 at Walmart

This versatile lamp's flexible neck lets you direct light basically anywhere, and it has both a magnetic foot and an adjustable clamp that let you attach it to basically anything. It's great for nighttime grilling, but you can also get one for the garage, basement, attic, or anywhere else you need a powerful, cordless light source.

The 22-inch gooseneck on this lamp can rotate a full 360 degrees and will stay in whatever position you need it, making it great to illuminate a cutting board for cooks who like to prep next to the grill, or to pull right up next to your thermometer to check the progress of a large cut of meat. The magnet will also hold the base strongly in place but also allows you to grab the whole thing and move it without having to adjust any screws and dials.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: magnet or clamp | Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 5 inches

Image Magnetic BBQ Grill Lights

$20 at Amazon $11 at Wayfair $19 at Walmart

These lights are two-in-one, with a focused gooseneck lamp and another lamp on the side of the base that puts out weaker but wider illumination. There's a strong magnet at the base of each light that will stick to a grill or any other surface made of steel, but the kit also includes round metal stickers you can use to mount the lights pretty much anywhere.

At twenty bucks for a pair of lights, this Image model is a budget-friendly way to light up the grill, or you could buy a bunch and light up your whole outdoor space.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: magnet | Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.7 x 2 inches

Big Green Egg Flexible Grill Light

$35 at Amazon $30 at Ace Hardware

If you have a Big Green Egg (or other similar ceramic kamado-style grill), you’re likely aware that this grill’s unique shape and design can make it difficult to find a suitable light. "The design of the Big Green Egg grill is sleek and compact, which makes it a truly stunning product," explains Michael East. "However, it does mean that you won’t be able to use a standard mounted grill light due to its curved edges."

Big Green Egg's solution is this magnetic gooseneck light, which comes with a mounting bracket made to fit on the metal "belt" of the brand's grill models, as well as slide into all of its tables and stands. The magnetic base will of course stick to any steel surface, as well.

Power source: 3 AAA batteries | Mount type: magnet and bracket | Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.5 inches