Regardless of your primary reason for using solar light, there will be trade-offs in terms of which features are included. It's important to keep in mind what features are the most vital to your situation to avoid buyer’s remorse. Floodlights might not be decorative, but small decorative lights won't be floodlights. Motion-sensing lights last the longest, but the auto on/off can be frustrating when you are just trying to relax on the deck.