Are you looking for the best solar charger?
In this video we’ll break down the top solar
chargers available whilst comparing them for
price versus performance.
Before we get started with our video detailing
the best solar chargers on the market, we
have included links in the description for
each product mentioned, so make sure you check
those out to see which one is in your budget
range.
Starting off at number 1 we have the BigBlue
5V 28W Solar Charger.
Though this solar phone charger is very lightweight
(just one 1 pound), when folded out, you’ll
find it has four large solar panels.
Compared to the two or three integrated into
its competitors, this gives it an edge when
it comes to collecting sunlight to charge
your devices.
Its higher surface area will ensure you get
maximum power for your devices.
Fair warning: it’s a bit large and hard
to maneuver when all four panels are unfolded.
It can be clipped onto your backpack with
the accompanying carabiners, but it’s best
when set up and in one place to maximize sunlight
collection.
This is where Big Blue really shines!
Thanks to its larger surface size, you get
more energy per day than with competing products—according
to one test, 48.8 watt-hours compared to 43.7
watt-hour for its next-best competitor.
The built-in SmartIC chip will detect what
device you’re using to help maximize energy
efficiency and speed up charging time.
With the built-in ammeter, the charger will
ensure that just the right amount of power
is sent to your device to charge it without
overloading the battery.
Thanks to the Auto Restart function, you won’t
need to reconnect your devices if you pass
under clouds or shade.
It will automatically re-start the charging,
keeping your phone or tablet supplied with
energy all day long.
With a durable design and high quality components,
this solar phone charger is built to last!
It comes with rugged weatherproof port protectors,
sturdy cables, and IPX4 waterproofing rating
(suitable for light rain or fog).
Thanks to the industrial strength PET polymer
surface, your device will be protected from
light wet and damp, and you’ll have enough
time to get them inside your backpack in case
of rain.
At just over $60, this is an amazing deal
at just above market average.
Plus, you get a 24-month warranty and friendly
customer service to help you in case anything
goes wrong!
At number 2 we have the Solar Panel X-DRAGON
20W SunPower Solar Phone Charger.
The design of this solar charger is simple:
three solar panels that fold out to maximize
sunlight collection.
Lay it flat on the ground, set it up like
a three-frame house, or clip it to your backpack—there
are many ways to use it, and all will give
you excellent energy generation!
With three solar panels, you can collect more
energy than most of its competitors.
And yet, it’s surprisingly lightweight at
1.4 pounds, and folds down small enough to
fit in any backpack.
This solar charger ties with the top-rated
pick for instant energy production (10.7 watts),
and only falls slightly behind in terms of
cumulative wattage (43.7 watt-hours).
The fact that it can generate so much energy
means you’ll have enough juice to keep your
tablet and phone charging at the same time.
But that’s not all!
The charger also has built-in SolarIQ technology
that will adjust the voltage and current according
to the device you’re charging, thus helping
to maximize energy usage to decrease charge
time.
You get up to 3 amps total output when both
ports are in use, or up to 2 amps per port
when used singly.
Reliability on this bad boy is absolutely
guaranteed!
It’s built with durable components and a
rugged design, and is FCC and CE Certified.
The US-made solar cells are built to last
and will generate reliable energy for years
to come.
Though the waterproofing isn’t as good as
our top pick, it’s good enough that you
won’t have to worry if there’s a light
rain, damp, or fog.
It’s tough, rugged, and built to last—making
it a hiker and camper’s best friend.
At $55 for the solar charger, you get reliability,
a quality design, and a device guaranteed
to charge your phone and tablet all day long.
What’s not to love?
At number 3 we have the Hiluckey Outdoor Solar
Charger and Portable Power Bank.
This is the perfect device for anyone who’s
serious about phone usage over an extended
hiking trip.
With the built-in battery bank, you have a
way to store the power you generate even when
your devices aren’t plugged in.
Though the charging power is slower than average
(see below), the battery bank makes this a
real winner compared to other solar charger-only
devices.
When folded down, the charger is barely larger
than an iPhone 8+, though significantly thicker.
It also weighs fairly little—just over a
pound—despite having four solar panels to
charge with.
With two built-in USB ports, you can keep
multiple devices juiced up at once!
As a bonus, you get an LED flashlight to use
for night walking or moving around camp.
Each solar panel claims to be capable of up
to 5 watts, with a total watt-hour generation
of up to 92.5.
However, upon real-life testing, the energy
output is far lower—closer to 25 to 35,
dependent on cloud cover and sunlight.
The good news is that this energy output is
still more than enough to keep your devices
charged, and the battery bank along with it.
While not the most energy-efficient charger,
the fact that you get a built-in battery bank
means you’ll be able to generate and store
energy even when your devices are fully charged.
The 25000 mAh battery bank has enough juice
to re-charge your phone 8 to 10 times (model-dependent)
and a full-sized tablet 3 to 4 times.
Definitely worth using if you’re planning
a trip longer than a weekend!
Compact, lightweight, and highly durable,
this little solar charger with battery bank
is a very reliable option.
It’s built to be dust-proof, shock-proof,
and waterproof (more accurately, water-resistant),
so it’ll serve you well for many hiking,
camping, and backpacking trips to come.
The built-in regulator will adjust energy
output according to the number of USB ports
being used.
Set it up on the ground or clip it to your
backpack and let it charge your batteries!
$47 is nowhere near too high a price to pay
for this bad boy!
Not only do you get decent energy production,
but you’re also getting a built-in battery
bank that will make it easy for you to always
keep your phones and tablets charged and ready
to use.
And for our final pick at number 4 we have
the Sunway Solar 12V Car Battery Charger.
If you’re parking your vehicle for a few
days or weeks and want to make sure it’s
not going to run out of juice, use this amazing
solar charger!
Designed to attach to your dashboard or windshield
via suction cups, it will collect all that
bright sunlight throughout the day and feed
it to your vehicle’s battery.
It’s simple to use: just unroll it, set
it up, and plug it straight into your vehicle’s
12V cigarette lighter or power port.
As long as it’s plugged in and facing the
sun, it will generate enough energy to prevent
energy trickle draining from sapping your
battery life.
This isn’t a high-capacity solar charger—it’s
just enough to stop your car’s alarm, clock,
or other internal passive systems from draining
your battery dry.
The 15-volt solar panels will generate just
enough energy throughout the day to keep your
battery from losing all its charge, enhancing
its lifespan and preventing sulphation (the
primary cause of vehicle battery failure).
Fair warning: this isn’t intended for long-term
use.
It’s recommended not to leave the solar
panel connected to your vehicle for more than
a few days at a time, or else you risk over-charging
your battery.
It’s especially important not to leave it
connected if you’re using the jumper cables
rather than the 12V power port.
Not only is this solar charger compatible
with any vehicle—RV, boat, ATV, and car—but
it will work in any weather, thanks to its
durable ABS housing and ultra-clear polyvinyl
glass.
The built-in diode will stop the charger from
draining the car’s battery, preventing reverse-charging.
Thanks to the built-in LED battery life indicator,
you can see when your battery’s sufficiently
charged, so you can unplug your charger rather
than letting it keep juicing.
It’s a highly effective way to ensure you
get good battery life no matter how long your
vehicle is left sitting!
At $35, this is a total steal, and very well-worth
it for anyone who wants to keep their vehicle
battery topped up.
Best of all, you get a 12-month warranty to
make sure it’s working well and a reliable
product.
So that sums up our top solar chargers of
2019.
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