Review - BigBlue 14W solar charger - Experiences

Charge the smartphone even without power, but only in sunshine.

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Price: £31.34
BigBlue Solar Charger - Product Packaging
BigBlue Solar Charger - Product Packaging
SolarSolarladegerätBlackoutPrepperLadegerätOutdoorCampingBigBlue

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Are these my first preparations for the blackout? Well, no, not really. Although I had the same thought when I bought this solar charger. One can object now: If no electricity, then no cell phone network. My smartphone also has a radio! 

But the main reason for the purchase was rather my forgetfulness. Namely, the forgetfulness that I often forget before a swimming trip or the like to give my phone an appropriate charging status. The solar cells should remedy the situation and provide mien cell phone on the road the necessary power.

Everything else in the following test report.
First, the data of the BigBlue 14W solar charger (according to the manufacturer): The charging panel is IPX-4 protected and delivers enough power to charge a smartphone in a foreseeable time with 14W and a charging speed of up to 2.4A. The solar charger is foldable and really very small and handy. It is closed by means of push buttons. It also has a pocket for the phone. This pocket is a little tight for larger smartphones, however. Furthermore, a charging cable (USC-C) and 2 carabiners are included. 

The enclosed Beidienungsanleitung I have once again not read, but immediately tried everything. So, open the charger, plug the charging cable into the socket on the device, connect the smartphone and off into the sun with it. And yes, it starts charging immediately and not even slowly. In about 10 minutes, the charge level of my old Moto G6 increases by 3-4%. That's something to be proud of.

However, if clouds cor the sun or the solar cells are no longer in direct sunlight, charging is quickly over. Thus, nice weather is a prerequisite for the operation of this solar charger. Amazon comments also criticize a discharge of the smartphone in insufficient sunlight. I can not really judge that yet. For this I first had to order a USB current meter. When it arrives, I will of course provide you with this data.
My test verdict
I temporarily give the solar charger from BigBlue a good GOOD. It is small, practical and charges very fast in good conditions. However, when the sky is cloudy, charging is usually no longer possible, so no Very Good.

Messung der Ladespannung

Werte bei Ladung in direkter Sommer-Sonneneinstrahlung
Werte bei Ladung in direkter Sommer-Sonneneinstrahlung

The test verdict - rating

Kompaktes Solar-Ladegerät, klein genug um immer dabei zu sein. Testurteil - GUT
Das BigBlue Solarladegerät ist wirklch sehr handlich klein und passt in fast jede Tasche. Bei bewölktem Himmel oder nicht direkter Sonneneinstrahlung bringt es jedoch meist zuwenig Leistung. Bei schwächerer Sonne, wie zum Beispiel im Winter, konnte ich das Solar-Ladegerät nicht testen, da wir gerade Hochsommer haben.

Wenn du dein Smartphone oder ähnliches bei optimalen Bedingungen laden willst, ist das BigBlue sicher eine günstige Alternative zu teuren Solar-Ladegeräten. 
Ich jedenfalls werde auf das X-DRAGON 20W tragbares Solarladegerät umsteigen - der Testbericht dazu folgt in Kürze.
KriteriumBewertung
Preis4,2
Ladeleistung3
Verarbeitung / Qualität4,2
Handhabung4
Bewertung3.8 Punkte (max. 5)

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The contents of the package
The contents of the package
Instruction manual
Instruction manual
Charger folded, bag for smartphone and charging socket
Charger folded, bag for smartphone and charging socket
The solar charger unfolded
The solar charger unfolded
Just 62 cm length
Just 62 cm length
With Moto G6 in the pocket
With Moto G6 in the pocket
Detail view
Detail view
With connected cell phone
With connected cell phone
When charging in full sun
When charging in full sun
When charging in full sun
When charging in full sun
When charging in full sun
When charging in full sun
More detail
More detail
Instruction manual
Instruction manual
The product from our review (or similar)
BigBlue 14W SunPower Solar Panels with USB(5V/2.4A), IPX4 Waterproof, Folding Portable Solar Phone Charger Compatible with iPhone, Tablet, Samsung LG etc
【Exclusive Smart IC Technology】 USB ports can offer total current at 5V/2.4A Max and equip with SmartIC technology, which can recognize your device smartly and maximize the charging efficiency, providing optimal charging speed vary with different device
【Extremely Small Solar Charger】 With compact size (14.8x15.3x5.4cm/5.8x6.0x2.1in folded or 66x14.8x3.1cm/25.98x5.8x1.2in opened), lightweight design and foldable solar charger panel bag, BigBlue New Version 14W solar charger is suitable for camping, hiking, climbing or any outdoor activities
【High Energy Conversion】 Highly efficient sunpower panel convert up to 21.5-24% of solar power into free energy. This special pet polymer surface protects it from occasional rain or wet fog and all the ports are covered by a cloth flap and rubber cover to protect them from dust or water damage
【IPX-4 Waterproof Level】 Special Pet Polymer Surface Protects it From Occasional Rain Or Wet Fog.Important Note: Please DO NOT lay the solar panel directly on CONCRETE, SAND, ROCK or other high heat conduction surfaces in direct sunlight – this will cause the solar panel to overheat and significantly reduce the conversion rate and output wattage
【Portable Design】 This solar charger is super portable and truly friendly with your palm, pocket and bag that you can easily carry them wherever you want
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