Pros - the color and when it works, nice deco.
Cons - Light time (cheap batteries, my guess), the plastic stakes are absolutely low end.
Followed instructions, charged for 2 days before turning on. After trying, more than half lasted 2-3 hours, the others did hold charge and lit for maybe 4 hours or more.
In contact with seller, they were actually nice; unfortunately offered 1/2 discount, which I did not take because by time we got communication going, only 3 of 12 held charge for more than 2 hrs. Furthermore, the plastic stakes, which were outside for less than 3 months and not extreme weather were breaking... very thin plastic tubes. I could have dealt with this by placing on a metal or PVC substitute, but considering what I paid, even on a reduced price, were definitely not worth the value.
With that said, I did turn them off and charged for 3 days in full sun and about 3/4 seemed to stay lit for about 3 hours, however this dimished after the second, third and fourth day.
I guess these are ok as a novelty, but definitely not 'low maintenance', because you have to physically unscrew and turn the switch off after a day or two to get them to light at all. Also, the pulling off and on the plastic tubes stressed the plastic and most have already split on the ends.
Company did issue refund, but after all said and done, not worth the hassle. Only giving 2 stars, because if you have a special event for accents you would like to use, that would be appropriate, but not as a 'full time' accent to your yard!
These are going to the recycling yard because of the lithium/rechargable battery. Just wished they worked better!