Westinghouse Creek
Score: 78/100Capital Lighting Brock
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Westinghouse Watts Creek is a vintage-minimalist outdoor wall lantern crafted from durable steel with a textured black finish. It provides downward ambient lighting suitable for entryways and patios, though the lack of an included bulb and limited wattage are notable trade-offs. It is ideal for budget-conscious DIYers who need quick hardwire installation and users prioritizing wet-rated steel durability over premium die-cast alternatives.
The Capital Lighting Brock is a compact, one-light outdoor wall lantern featuring a barn-style metal shade with a black finish. Designed for wet locations, it provides down-directed illumination from a single E26 socket supporting up to 100 watts. It is ideal for users needing a small, wet-rated outdoor wall light for patios, entryways, or porches who prefer classic barn-style aesthetics and durable metal construction over glass fixtures.
| Attribute | | Capital Lighting Brock |
|---|---|---|
60 watts | 100 wattsbest | |
11 inches | 11.5 inchesbest | |
11 inchesbest | 9 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.5 inches | 10.5 inchesbest |
1best | 1best | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
6.125 inchesbest | 5 inches |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | Capital Lighting Brock |
|---|---|---|
Lighting & Illumination(1) | ||
Bulb Type | A19 | Incandescent/LED |
Dimensions & Fit(4) | ||
Height (inches) | 11 inches | 11.5 inches |
Width (inches) | 11 inches | 9 inches |
Depth (inches) | 12.5 inches | 10.5 inches |
Backplate Width (inches) | 6.125 inches | 5 inches |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Material | Steel | Metal |
Finish | Textured Black | Black |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Maximum Wattage (watts) | 60 watts | 100 watts |
Professional reviewers and editors praise the Westinghouse Watts Creek for its rustic minimalist design that combines vintage charm with modern reliability. Lighting experts highlight the steel's corrosion resistance and the textured black finish's ability to resist fading over time, noting it punches above its weight in durability compared to lighter aluminum alternatives.
Everyday consumers frequently praise the lantern for providing a perfect vintage glow on porches when paired with LED bulbs. Users report high satisfaction with its durability through harsh winters and ease of installation. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of an included bulb, perceived dimness at maximum wattage without upgrades, and occasional finish chipping in coastal environments.
No professional reviews, editor ratings, or expert analyses are available in the provided data sources.
No consumer reviews, ratings, praise, or complaints are present in the search results; sources consist solely of product pages without user feedback sections.
“Perfect vintage glow for porch-LED bulb makes it super bright and cool-running”
“Survived harsh winter; no rust after 18 months”
“Mounted in 20 mins, looks expensive”
