Best Under-Cabinet Lighting

Brighten your countertops with the help of under-cabinet lighting. These hidden lights offer brightness to your meal prep space.

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Kitchen cabinets can overshadow your countertops, shading overhead lighting where you need it. Under-cabinet lights can brighten your workspace to make meal preparation easier. After all, you need all the light you can get to chop, dice, and julienne. The extra lighting tucks away neatly, positioned at the base of your cabinetry. There are several options, including kits, to properly illuminate your cooking area.

Staff pick

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EShine 4 Panels 12-inch LED Dimmable Under Cabinet Lighting Kit

Easy illumination with an infrared sensor

Made of sturdy and high-quality materials, the Eshine 4 panel 12-inch under cabinet lighting delivers ultra-bright lighting with less power. It has an IR sensor that enables you to activate the lights with a simple hand wave. You can adjust the brightness by placing your hand under the sensor.

Ultra thin

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Phonar 36-inch 4000K Under Cabinet Lighting

Sleek easy-to-hide style

With a thin and light design, you can mount the Phonar 36-inch under-cabinet light anywhere. It has an on and off sensor touch that makes it easy to use. The light offers you excellent brightness with 4000 Kelvin temperature and 1000 lumens. You can easily install it with screws or sticky tapes.

Motion sensor

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LEPOTEC Wireless Motion Sensor Cabinet Lights

Long-lasting bright lighting with a motion sensor

For efficient performance and a long lifespan of an impressive 80,000 hours, go for the LEPOTEC cabinet lights. It comes with ten ultra-bright LEDs and compact enough save space. The panel has an automatic motion sensor with three light modes; on, off, and auto.

One is just enough

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EShine LED Dimmable Extra Long 40-inch Panel Under Cabinet Lighting

Slim lighting panel with a dimmer

Instead of having several small panels, the incredible Eshine LED 40-inch dimmable light panel will suffice. It emits sufficient bright light to light up your kitchen chores. It can be activated by a hand wave and has a 12W energy-saving power source that saves you money.

Super rechargeable

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OxyLED 20 LED Under Cabinet Lights

Bright option with a convenient rechargeable battery

Motion-sensing technology is fantastic for under cabinet lighting. The OxyLED lights have an automatic motion sensor that turns on when movement is detected in the dark and within 10 feet. The lights come with a built-in 3.7V 700mAh rechargeable battery, a magnetic strip for easy mounting.

Smart lights

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Lvyinyin Under Cabinet Puck Lights

Small, round, and connectable

These LED puck lights, the Lvyinyin dimmable under cabinet lighting kit, works with an in-line smart on or off touch dimmer switch. The puck lights are 0.31 inches thick, which makes them invisible unless you turn the lights on. You can easily install the lights as everything is straightforward.

Safety first

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TORCHSTAR LED Safe Under Cabinet Lighting Kit

Collection of LED-lighted lighted bars

The energy-efficient LEDs in the TORCHSTAR under cabinet lighting kit are great in step, closet, display box, under cabinet, and under-counter lighting. Each light bar comes with a male and female connector on either end so that they can be connected easily. The light kit is flexible and easy to install.

Best for large cabinets

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Harrrrd Hardwired 12-inch LED Under Cabinet Lighting

Big and bright

For large spaces like cabinet counters and shelves, the best choice is the Hardwired 12-inch LED under cabinet lighting. It is energy-efficient as it only uses 8W and is made with a glare-free frosted lens that protects the eyes from warm, bright light. You can easily install and maintain it.

Sufficient shine

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EShine 3 12-inch LED Panels Dimmable Under Cabinet Lighting Kit

LED panel trio with dimmer

For you to activate or deactivate this Eshine LED panel under cabinet lights, you just need to wave your hand. You can adjust the light level by placing your hands below the sensor. The model has two easy installation options, which are 3M stickers and screws.

Lights on a budget

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ASOKO Dimmable LED Under Cabinet Lighting

Luminous panel with three modes

Experience three brightness levels with the ASOKO dimmable LED under cabinet lighting. You can set the ideal brightness for reading or housework using one soft silicone switch. It comes with built-in magnets that allow for easy installation and removal of the light anytime.

Peak performance

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PeakPlus LED Motion Sensor Light

LED lighting set with motion sensor

This incredibly stylish and durable PeakPlus LED light is made of aluminum alloy cases. Activation happens through its motion sensor within 10 to 17 feet of the dark area. It has a magnetic bar adhesive strip that enables easy installation. It turns off within 10 to 15 seconds of no motion detection.

Remote controlled

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LDOPTO Wireless LED Under Cabinet Lighting

Light panel set with multiple control options

With both remote and touch controls, the LDOPTO wireless LED under cabinet lighting makes it easy for you to adjust timing, brightness, and color of the lights. When the remote is not available, you can easily use the touch switch. It has exceptionally bright high quality LED lights.

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Specialized lighting can offer brightness to the dark areas under your cabinets. Under-cabinet lighting can illuminate these dim areas, so you can prepare food without issue. There are a variety of options available and many features to consider, including type, energy consumption, color temperature and location, and installation method.

To start, we've selected a quality model, the EShine 4 Panels 12 inch LED Dimmable Under Cabinet Lighting Kit. It offers superior brightness using less power. For another option that is a cinch to install, the Phonar 36 Inch 4000K Under Cabinet Lighting is lightweight and can fit anywhere. 

What's that? You want to ditch the wires? The LEPOTEC Wireless Motion Sensor Cabinet Lights are a rechargeable. They will light your kitchen without a tangle of wires, and they're compact design adds to the seamless look.

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