M5 LED Christmas Light Strings

M5 LED Christmas light strings feature an elongated, faceted lens that echoes the look of classic incandescent mini lights — a longer, pointed shape that scatters light in multiple directions and gives each lens a distinctive sparkle. The Christmas Light Emporium carries M5 strings in a full color range across steady-on, twinkle, and DreamSpark® slow fade variants, plus a strong selection of M5 icicle lights.

What’s in This Collection

M5 Steady-On Strings — Available in multiple count options with 4” spacing, green wire. Colors: warm white, cool white, red, green, blue, orange, purple, pink, teal, gold, multicolor, and select multi-color combinations.

M5 Twinkle Strings — Every 5th lens is a twinkle lens that blinks at random intervals; the remaining four stay steady-on. Available in warm white and cool white.

DreamSpark® M5 Slow Fade Strings — Each lens fades in and out independently at a random interval. Available in single colors and ColorSplash blends. See the DreamSpark® collection for the full selection.

M5 Icicle Lights — Cascading drop strands for eaves and overhangs. Available in steady-on, twinkle, and DreamSpark® slow fade in a full color range. White wire. See the Christmas Icicle Lights collection for the full selection.

M5 vs. 5mm — What’s the Difference?

5mm strings use a small, round wide-angle dome lens — a compact point of bright, wide-angle light. M5 strings use an elongated, faceted lens that is visually closer to the traditional incandescent mini light. The facets create a sparkle and scattered light distribution that the smooth 5mm dome does not. Neither is better — they are different aesthetics for different preferences.

How to Choose

M5 bulbs feature an elongated faceted lens that delivers the classic incandescent look with modern LED efficiency. They work well for trees, bushes, garland, and wreaths where their traditional silhouette shows well up close. Consider the string length and light count you need for your space, and choose warm white for a traditional glow or multicolor for a festive, classic holiday look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are M5 strings dimmable? Steady-on M5 strings are dimmable. Twinkle and DreamSpark® slow fade variants may not be dimmable or may display undesirable behavior when used with a dimmer.

What are M5 strings used for? Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, bushes, and shrubs — the same applications as 5mm strings. The M5 lens is a style preference, not a use-case change.

Are M5 strings rated for outdoor use? Yes — all M5 strings are rated for both indoor and outdoor use.

Can I connect multiple M5 strings end-to-end? Yes — refer to the max-connect spec on each individual product page.

What’s the Reindeer Proof™ Warranty? Our in-house warranty covering manufacturing defects and performance failures. Duration varies — see individual product pages.

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