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RAVPower UK RP PC005 B Solar Charger 24W Solar Panel with Triple USB Ports Waterproof Foldable for Smartphones Tablets and Camping Travel
Last Updated: April 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Total Reviews
348
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Review Analysis - 230 recent, verified reviews
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Charging
124sun, solar charger, sunlight, cloudy, sunny
+93%
-7%
" ... Bloody brilliant, charges stuff real quick. ... "
" ... Great for charging devices and power packs whilst camping. ... "
" ... Charges an iPhone and battery back up at the same time. ... "
" ... Used camping two weeks ago and charged 3 gadgets at once . ... "
" ... I am using that charger for some time and I need to write that I'm in love with it. ... It is small, portable solar charger for 3 mobile devices. ... Charging time depends of course from sun presence during day, but I tested it in late autumn and I was able to charge not only RAV Power Bank but all my mobiles as well. ... "
" ... Easy to use and can charge an Ipad 2 in about 4 hours in ok weather. ... Have to say excellent buy i can now keep all my gadgets charged for free and even charge power banks for use at night times 10/10 product. ... "
" ... Charges devices ok , but don't expect to get 100% rapid , takes its time . ... "
" ... Ideal for charging devices when away from home. ... "
Battery Life
53cloudy, battery pack, sun, sunlight, ravpower
+96%
-4%
" ... highly recommended if you need to charge on the go or in the field. ... "
" ... Charged up phone and 2 Kindles no problems. ... "
" ... Obviously depends on light conditions but charged my portable 20000mAh battery 50% in 2.5 hours during bright weather. ... "
" ... Even charged other peoples phones at the same time =D ... "
" ... The charge obviously depends on the amount of sun, but on a sunny day you can definitely charge 3 things at once. ... "
" ... RAVpower means you get a decent product and so it is with this. ... I used this with a battery pack. ... Kept the battery pack charged and then used that to charge my phone as that makes it all more portable. ... "
" ... pity it wont charge up 12v car batteries. ... "
" ... Tried it out for the first time while camping and was very pleased, it charged my HTC 10 from around 40% to fully charge in around 2 hours. ... "
For Travel
37trip, europe, hiking, whilst, uk
+95%
-5%
" ... Used it camping when we did not have any power and it was absolutely brilliant! ... "
" ... Happy with the speed and glad to have it for camping and emergency usage. ... "
" ... Bought this for a camping trip to the isle of man TT for may 2017 tested it out in my window for past week in mild sun and it's charged 2 20,000mah battery banks my camera my phone twice my Xbox controller and my drone batteries!! ... "
" ... Superb whilst camping, many other campers asking me about it. ... "
" ... Camping at a site with no electric hookup in the UK, this was a godsend for my wife. ... Allowing her to keep her phone charged throughout the trip. ... Worked flawlessly over our trip, even with in the English summer. ... "
" ... Ideal for camping and various excursions where there is no power supply. ... "
" ... Great for camping, festivals or just in the garden. ... "
" ... Was on a 3wk camping trip around Europe and the charger was invaluable. ... "
Size
26portable, folds, carry around, carry, well made
+88%
-12%
" ... Compact but with 4 solar panels. ... "
" ... It folds nicely and it's easy to carry around in a rucksack. ... "
" ... Very versatile item and didn't take up much space. ... "
" ... This product combines portability and functionality. ... "
" ... Easy to fold up and light enough to carry around. ... "
" ... Compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... The clips that come with the device are very handy. ... "
" ... Really compact design which charges up to three devices at once. ... "
Delivery
16arrived, quick, fast, great product, seller
+94%
-6%
" ... The seller communication was excellent and delivery was fast. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and well packed. ... "
" ... Good price, good quality, good delivery time. ... "
" ... Seller was really helpful, and delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... Great product, very quick delivery ... "
" ... Received thank you ... "
" ... Arrived as ordered . ... "
" ... Arrived as expected. ... "
Price
14worth the money, value for money, product, money, excellent
+93%
-7%
" ... I bought this in a lightning deal for £39.99 so it was excellent value for money. ... "
" ... All in all a great product and definitely recommend for the price. ... "
" ... All working awesome , so far , I use this for wildcamping and at home combined with this Amazing product and others your Value for money is here now. ... "
" ... That's the only thing I'd change, but this is well, well worth the money. ... "
" ... For the money, it looked like the best in it's price range and I don't think it will let me down. ... "
" ... This is double the rate I expected. ... "
" ... Plus I got it for half price so absolute bargain! ... "
" ... but I'm sure that would increase the price dramatically. ... "
Device Compatibility
12iphone, worked, tablet, ipad, devices
+92%
-8%
" ... I even tried charging my MacBook Pro from it. ... "
" ... Here it worked perfectly apart from occasionally seeming to lose contact with my iPad which involved unplugging it and then plugging it back in again. ... Worked fine with iPhone. ... "
" ... The circuitry has as auto sense so that it provides the right output for various devices including an iPhone. ... "
" ... 0-50% in 1 hour on my iPhone. ... "
" ... I used it with a power bank and consequently always had power for the two family mobile phones. ... "
" ... On rest days we simply laid it out and plugged the phones straight in. ... "
" ... I purchased this to keep mapping devices charged up whilst away on foot. ... "
" ... Haven't tried my ipad mini yet, but I think it will be the same as what we saw for the ipad proi. ... "
Build Quality
12panels, panel, folds, build quality, wearing
+100%
" ... The panel itself seems very well built with good quality connections and a neat, folded design. ... "
" ... Folds up small and feels very robust, the panels are made of plastic not glass and therefore should be able to withstand a small knock or two. ... "
" ... The USB sockets have a velcro pouch to tuck away into to keep them protected after use. ... "
" ... it folds up really smart, and the material used is very hard wearing. ... "
" ... There are four carabiners with it which are quite useful to clip the panel to a rucksack, fence, tree etc . ... "
" ... The unit seems reasonably robust but I wouldn't get it wet or sit on it. ... "
" ... Quality build and it really works very well indeed. ... "
" ... Durable for scout camp! ... "
Marketplace
11product, seller, lamar, thanks, replacement
+91%
-9%
" ... Thank you Ravpower. ... "
" ... Received thank you ... "
" ... Great service from the supplier too. ... "
" ... Thanks for superb product! ... "
" ... The seller communication was excellent and delivery was fast. ... "
" ... very impressed with this product thank you. ... "
" ... Seller was really helpful, and delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... I went over my 1 month Amazon returns window. ... I got a reply on a Sunday from Lamar at Sunvalleytek-UK. ... Thank you Lamar for your speedy response. ... "
Ports
11sunny, 5v, 3 usb ports, solar, sockets
+82%
-18%
" ... This combo is perfect for travelling, I haven't used a plug socket in over a week and don't have to for the duration of my travels! ... "
" ... This RAVPower model has more solar capacity with an extra USB outlet. ... Powerful 5v/2.4A output per port. ... "
" ... 3 USB ports make this a 'must have' generator for when your out and about. ... "
" ... I have one of those USB power meters & this reports a solid 2A/5V, which is better than some wall chargers, SO LONG AS IT'S SUNNY. ... "
" ... The USB sockets have a velcro pouch to tuck away into to keep them protected after use. ... "
" ... 4 of them are the solar panels and the fifth is a pocket that holds the three usb sockets ... "
" ... However, it is rugged, elegant, portable and delivers over 2amps at 5V per port on a London terrace on a moderately sunny day. ... "
" ... Having 3 USB ports is great. ... "
Product Reliability
8working, weeks, next, week, panel
+88%
-13%
" ... really happy works so well even on hazy days ... "
" ... Just hope it'll last a few more years ... "
" ... It's been put through its paces over the last month and is like new. ... "
" ... Real effectiveness will become clear in the next few weeks ... "
" ... came promptly and working fine ... "
" ... I bought one of these a few weeks ago. ... "
" ... Im pretty sure that this will pay for itself over the next couple of years. ... "
Overall performance
8well, fast, performance
+100%
" ... Pretty fast too! ... "
" ... Does the job well ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... Just the job. ... "
" ... it certainly does the job ... "
" ... Im blown away by the performance. ... "
Display Clarity
6panel, sunlight, sun, hour, bright
+83%
-17%
" ... In clear sunlight it even charged my nexus smart phone about 20% after a hour. ... "
" ... Best solar panel I've had so far, but it is also the biggest. ... "
" ... I recommend this article, because, with the solar panel that I have procured, ... "
" ... I don't normally bother writing reviews on Amazon - even though I read them - but I thought I would this time because this solar panel is so good. ... The panel itself seems very well built with good quality connections and a neat, folded design. ... "
Storage
5nicely
+80%
-20%
" ... Very versatile item and didn't take up much space. ... "
" ... Seems to be very effective and packs away nicely and securely. ... "
Design
5well, one, thought, really, looks
+100%
" ... look no further. ... "
" ... The product is solid and well designed and with 24W it really delivers ... "
" ... Overall, a good device, but one that needs better design, and does NOT do what it advertises. ... "
" ... A very well thought out design and I like it a lot. ... "
" ... Looks very professional and everyone who has seen it wants one. ... "
Ease of Use
4product, well, use, store, packed
+100%
" ... very convenient to store and use ... "
" ... Compact and easy to use. ... "
Power Consumption
4free, panel, electricity, bank
+100%
" ... I would recommend to anyone for free power! ... "
" ... Ideal companion for Rav power bank. ... "
" ... Maximum power that I have obtained from this panel is 15-16W. ... "
" ... Free power for all. ... "
Fit
4hooks, velcro, strip, pouch, panels
+100%
" ... With the four panels, it it large, floppy and slightly heavier, but has good eyes to string it against a car. ... I would like to see a built-in prop/kick stand to raise it up to get optimal perpendicular angle to the sun. ... "
" ... The clips that come with the device are very handy. ... "
" ... Charged powerpacks phones, fit bit. ... "
Capacity
3product, family, window, others, garden
+100%
" ... Bought as a present for a relative living in fairly isolated area of West Indies. ... "
" ... This the 3rd product I have bought for family in Africa. ... "
" ... Excellent product not only for campers,you can use it at home too near a window,balcony or in the garden ... "
Packing
3product, packed, quality, easy to use, arrived
+100%
" ... Also impressed with quality of product and packaging - looks like a good quality product ... "
" ... Arrived on time and well packed. ... "
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