Which solar charger is best?

The SolarPowa 28 balances solar charging efficiency and size better than every panel we tested. When you're outside in the sun, having a panel that charges quickly is key. The X-Dragon 20W comes at the lowest price with the most watts of any solar charger we tested.

Are portable solar chargers a good idea?

Portable solar chargers don’t have this problem, and as long as the proper conditions are met, they can provide a practically unlimited supply of electricity for your mobile devices, flashlights and battery packs or portable chargers. Compact and lightweight, they’re perfect for camping, travel and emergency use.

Should I buy a bigger solar charger or a smaller solar panel?

When car camping, a larger solar charger is a good thing, but for backpacking you'll probably want a smaller solar panel. The number of watts that a solar panel can create correlates with its size. Generally speaking, more solar cells mean more watt output. Watt output is much like solar panel size, as you can see.

Why are solar chargers smaller than power banks?

The reason that power banks are typically used as an intermediary between larger solar panels and electronic devices is that small electronic devices simply can’t handle the full output of a larger solar panel. It would permanently damage the battery. So solar chargers tend to be smaller on average.

What is a solar battery charger?

When you’re shopping, the terminology can be confusing. By "solar battery chargers," we mean lightweight, lower-wattage devices that can directly charge personal electronics while on the go, typically via USB port. "Portable solar panels" are their larger, heavier, and higher-power siblings.

Should you buy a solar phone charger?

When shopping, keep in mind that solar phone chargers come in many shapes and forms, including ones that directly replenish your phone’s battery while the sun is strong and bright, as well as those that can store power during the day for use at a later time.