Best Emergency Exit Signs

With an extra face plate for optional double-sided use and fire-resistant plastic exterior, this energy-efficient model gets top marks for its combination of safety features and functionality.

Option to use a double-sided face is a nice benefit for users who may have people exiting a building from multiple sides. Plastic is fire-resistant. Bright headlights and the exit sign itself can run on battery backup if the power goes out. Initial assembly and setup is easy to accomplish. Unit consumes an efficient 2 watts when in operation.

Red LED Exit Sign and Emergency Light Combo

For those who play music through FM radio in a business environment, this unit may interfere with their signal.

Best Bang for the Buck

Ciata

This battery-powered model offers up to 90 minutes of emergency illumination. With no need for wiring, installation is the simplest of any model we considered.

Simplicity of installation is a key benefit of this model. Since the unit is battery powered, all that is required is mounting the housing to the wall or ceiling. Backup battery will automatically switch to internal battery power in an emergency situation and stay lit for up to 90 minutes. Unit includes a bi-color indicator light to alert users of the battery level.

Hardwired Red LED Exit Sign with Emergency Lights

The housing is not as thick as some other units, especially around the headlights, which may crack or come off more easily than some models.

LFI Lights

The ease of installation and no-glare LED lighting are the primary benefits of this flame-retardant thermoplastic model.

Quick connect feature makes installation fast and easy. Thick thermoplastic housing will avoid damage in a fire to continue working through an emergency. NiCad battery backup maintains lighting during a power outage. LED lighting fixtures are designed to avoid glare, simplifying the egress procedure during an emergency situation.

LED Emergency Light Exit Sign

Some users report these LED lights are dimmer than some bulb-lit models.

eTopLighting

This basic LED exit sign includes a battery backup for emergency situations, and is a good option for smaller rooms or businesses.

Lack of headlights on this model is not a problem in locations with a short distance from work space to doorway, where visibility is less of an issue. Battery backup ensures the sign remains illuminated during a power loss. Installation of the battery backup and the unit itself is simple. Unit includes an indicator light for tracking battery charge level.

Red Photoluminescent Exit Sign

The battery backup on this unit will lose charge quickly compared to other units.

NightBright USA

With no wiring or battery power, this simple, well-built exit sign is a good option for those in well-lit locations or with dependable lighting sources in an emergency.

Unit is made from metal material that is solid and durable. No wiring is required for installation. Photoluminescent sign is designed to glow in the dark. We were surprised at how visible this exit sign was in dark environments. Considering its size and brightness, visibility should not be a concern.