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B&M's £6 Solar Lamp Compared With Tesco's £16.99 Version as Budget Range Expands

Retail listings show lookalike designs with minor size shifts, altered top styling, distinct feature claims, plus different purchase routes.

Overview

  • B&M is selling a £6 Mason & Jones tropical solar table lamp that shoppers are comparing to Tesco’s £16.99 version.
  • The lamps share a black tropical‑leaf look, yet B&M’s measures about 25.5cm with an open top while Tesco’s is 30cm with a closed top.
  • Availability differs, with B&M sold in stores only and Tesco offered for delivery only.
  • Feature claims diverge, as B&M lists a warm white LED with a rechargeable battery included, while Tesco highlights an automatic dusk‑to‑dawn sensor plus weather‑resistant, energy‑efficient design.
  • B&M has added more low‑cost options, including a £5 ribbed glass lantern and a six‑pack of crystal‑effect ground lights for £8, and it advises not leaving solar lights out in wind, rain, or winter.