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Hobest Solar Charger with Led Flashlight Waterproof 12000mAh Solar Phone Charger with Dual USB 2 1A Output Max Portable Phone Charger External Battery Pack Power Bank for Outdoors
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
167
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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USB
LED
TYPE
12000 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
Review Analysis - 158 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Charging
130solar charger, power bank, charge, sun, flashlight
+93%
-7%
" ... This solar charger really amazed me. ... It will charge from florescent lighting. ... As long as there is sun or florescent lighting, it is charging, and therefore, you can use it to charge your devices. ... I'm thinking about getting a second one of these for my kiddo to charge devices with. ... "
" ... It charges up the phone very well and still has extra juice left over for more charges. ... You can get a really great, full charge in the car and know it's going to be ready for you when your phone needs it. ... Between solar and charging in the car between hike/camp locations it always had plenty of charging power. ... "
" ... Charges my iPhone 6s up to 5 times on a single charge. ... "
" ... Worked great for me except for the solar part because of the hurricanes there was barely any Sun for it to charge and because of no power I had to charge it with the generator. ... But did work great for charging phone while power was out. ... "
" ... I charged my iphone (0%) and samsung (1%) smartphone at the same time and in an hour and 20 minutes both smartphone are fully charge. ... The power bank itself charge really fast too. ... "
" ... You can even charge it by USB before heading out! ... "
" ... Very rugged solar charger, charges my phone good and had a bright flashlight on it. ... Very pleased with this charger. ... "
" ... First, it is a data bank so when your phone runs out of juice, this device charges it right up. ... The charger/data bank was at full power, fully charged on a USB. ... "
Battery Life
52solar, charged, capacity, recharge, fully
+94%
-6%
" ... I charged my iphone (0%) and samsung (1%) smartphone at the same time and in an hour and 20 minutes both smartphone are fully charge. ... "
" ... Take care to note that it will take multiple days to fully charge with solar. ... "
" ... The battery pack itself is high capacity. ... The battery pack can be charged by solar power, or you can plug it into a USB and let it charge for a few hours at night . ... "
" ... Remember you can charge two at a time. ... I got several charges before I had to recharge to battery. ... "
" ... It can charge most phones almost 4 times. ... Well, technically yes (if you don't use it while you charge it - it takes awhile to charge though). ... Although, it can keep a MacBook from going down in battery percentage significantly. ... "
" ... Super useful for camping, or just as a handy backup battery. ... "
" ... It's solar charged gadgets seem to never work. ... This battery pack is amazing. ... "
" ... I don't have a camera so I use my phone for all my pictures but usually find that my phone only lasts one day even on airplane mode. ... Also, you don't want to rely on the solar aspect to give it a full charge. ... I always charge it fully before heading out and use solar to top it off. ... "
For Travel
48hiking, trips, trip, solar, grid
+96%
-4%
" ... Bought them for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico- They love it! ... "
" ... Great for camping trips where you don't have access to power. ... "
" ... I bought this product for backup power of my family's smartphone and tablet especially when travelling outside. ... "
" ... This device seems like it was made for music festivals or camping, with tons of features in either situation. ... "
" ... Being able to go out camping or fishing and having a portable charger is great, but having one that is solar powered is amazing. ... "
" ... I'm going to use this for camping and international travel so I don't have to buy adapters. ... "
" ... This is great for camping/hiking trips! ... "
" ... If you're out all day at the park, camping, or away from power sources this is a great solution. ... "
Build Quality
41solid, durable, design, well made, solar
+93%
-7%
" ... The quality of the device is sturdy for sure. ... "
" ... Good, solid, heavy. ... "
" ... Also comes with a carabiner clip. ... "
" ... This is a very nice rugged charger that you do not have to worry if will break if accidentally drops. ... "
" ... I received this and right out of the box it seems solid and well made. ... "
" ... I'm super fond of the thickness of the casing as I feel like I could drop this on asphalt all day and not hurt it. ... "
" ... The products was light weight and tough cause I dropped a few times on the rocks. ... "
" ... I love the super rugged casing design is great for withstanding just about any harsh condition. ... "
Power Consumption
40bank, solar, power bank, emergency, flashlight
+95%
-5%
" ... This packs a lot of power. ... "
" ... especially for hurricane season when you are without power. ... "
" ... But what if your data bank ran out of power? ... "
" ... This is a great power bank i love it. ... "
" ... Overall great charger and the emergency solar backup is a great addition to a power bank. ... "
" ... This solar powered power bank is quite cool. ... I would highly recommend buying this power bank as it's green, high capacity, and rugged for a good price. ... "
" ... It has a ton of power and I have never had a time when it didn’t still have a lot of power left in it. ... "
" ... Awesome power bank. ... "
Features
39light, bright, led, strobe, emergency
+100%
" ... Then, it's a very strong flashlight with 3-settings so that you can choose from regular beam, emergency, or strobe light. ... "
" ... The flashlight is a nice addition. ... "
" ... The flashlight is also quite bright and useful. ... "
" ... It includes an LED flashlight that has 3 modes to use from. ... "
" ... I must say the flashlight feature is nice too, the lights are very bright! ... "
" ... The flashlight feature is great! ... "
" ... The dual beam flashlight feature is really cool to have and has proven to be very handy. ... "
" ... It's also convenient that it has LED flashlight for when you need it. ... "
Ports
28ports, two usb ports, port, two, micro usb
+96%
-4%
" ... It has two USB ports so my hubby and I were both able to charge our phone at the same time ... "
" ... I especially like that it has two USB ports so that my husband and I get a recharge at the same time and that the battery is so strong as to give us 3 or 4 charges before we have to recharge the charger itself ... "
" ... You only need one and everyone gets to benefit from it - just remember to bring the right USB cables for the right device! ... I tested both USB ports with various devices and the 2a port will charge your devices that require more charging power (like my Note 8) quickly. ... "
" ... I put an inline USB power meter on both charging ports one at a time and only got a maximum of 0.95A with an iPad Mini 2nd Gen, iPad 2 and iPad Air 2. ... "
" ... It's rugged, has a pair of good flashlights on the front, comes with a carabiner, and it protects the charging port and the USB outlets so you don't have to worry as much about this thing getting wet. ... "
" ... I like how it has two ways I can charge it…either by it being in the sun or plugging it into a USB port…this is very handy for me and I don’t worry that it is going to run out of charge. ... "
" ... Has two USB ports for charging two devices at the same time. ... "
" ... It charges my iPhone 6 with one of two USB 2.1A ports, the same rate as my home outlet. ... "
Water Resistance
23water, rain, camping, water resistant, rugged
+96%
-4%
" ... I like the rugged feel and it is water resistant which is nice(not waterproof as there isn't a rubber seal). ... "
" ... It is very rugged and durable so it is a great companion for camping. ... I love how it is waterproof so I don't have to worry about leaving it out if it starts to rain. ... I wouldn't trust dunking it in water but for rain it works great. ... "
" ... It is made of high quality a grade polymer, durable and waterproof. ... "
" ... I love this because it will work even in damp and wet weather. ... "
" ... I do cycling and camping almost every weekend. ... "
" ... It's perfect for camping, hiking or even a day at the beach. ... "
" ... The device is very durable which is a must have for us and I love that it's durable, waterproof, and dustproof so it can withstand all the elements that we are in on a normal basis. ... "
" ... I like how it is waterproof so no need to worry if it happens to get left out in the rain while camping. ... "
Size
17backpack, carry, bulky, bag, sun
+76%
-24%
" ... Great to keep in the car for emergencies. ... "
" ... Comes with a clip so you can hang it on your bag. ... "
" ... It comes with a small carabiner to hang it from a bag. ... "
" ... Now I keep it in my car for emergencies. ... "
" ... This is super cool and I'm serious I take it in my purse everywhere and you know I was at 60 and all the sudden I was 100 of course not in a minute but it is absolutely phenomenal it is a little heavy but well worth it cuz it's little also I had a little bit of a problem and they helped me and I mean they did it immediately I am so happy with this company it is great. ... "
" ... ), and though it comes with a mini carabiner to attach to the backpack, I take some cords to wrap it on top of my backpack for maximum sun exposure (and charging). ... "
" ... It’s small (7.6 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches) enough to fit in a small purse or pocket and light (15.5 ounces) enough to not bog you down. ... "
" ... And I think this one fits the bill! ... Then threw it in my bag. ... "
Design
17design, light, durable, built, solid
+100%
" ... Sealing looks good ... "
" ... The design is strong and durable while keeping a cool look. ... "
" ... I love the super rugged casing design is great for withstanding just about any harsh condition. ... "
" ... I'm very impressed with everything it does and the quality of the build. ... "
" ... It is very rugged. ... "
" ... The material is pretty durable its also a bit heavy. ... "
" ... Also it appears so rugged with the rubberized shell. ... "
" ... The design for this is really rugged. ... "
USB
16two usb ports, charge, usb ports, port, micro usb
+94%
-6%
" ... I especially like that it has two USB ports so that my husband and I get a recharge at the same time and that the battery is so strong as to give us 3 or 4 charges before we have to recharge the charger itself ... "
" ... It has two USB ports so you can charge two items at once with it. ... "
" ... The best way to charge it is thru the Micro USB port and it and the 2 USB ports are on top and recessed into the power bank and enclosed by a rubber cover. ... "
" ... It has two USB ports for charging your devices. ... "
" ... There are two USB ports, and the cover is rubberized, not plastic like many of the others out there. ... "
" ... You do have an option to opt for a more traditional charging via USB cord. ... "
" ... It has 2 USB outputs so you can charge up to 2 devices at a time. ... "
" ... Power cable that came with the item is micro USB/ USB. ... "
Device Compatibility
16times, device, ipad, 8 times, 7
+100%
" ... Great selection for camping and keeping my IPhone, IPad and other devices powered. ... "
" ... Very awesome device!! ... "
" ... It's the size of my cellphone. ... "
" ... Can it charge a MacBook? ... Although, it can keep a MacBook from going down in battery percentage significantly. ... "
" ... iPhone 6S - 7 times ... iPhone 6+ - 4 times ... iPhone 5S - 8 times ... iPhone 5 - 8 times ... "
" ... It kept my phone at 100% through out. ... "
" ... A lot of my family is STILL without power and have no way of charging their devices ... "
" ... Very awesome device!! ... "
Display Clarity
13flashlight, led lights, solar panel, light, led
+100%
" ... The dual LED lights at the bottom are quite bright. ... "
" ... LED lights are great, too. ... "
" ... It also has a LED light which is very bright so its a flashlight also! ... "
" ... This light will illuminate when the bank senses light to the solar panel. ... "
" ... The LED flashlight. ... The flashlight is super bright. ... "
" ... Super bright flashlight is builtin so you can navigate the darkness. ... "
" ... However, if you want one with a solar panel and has really bright LEDs to double as a flashlight, look no further. ... "
" ... The solar panel works very well. ... Direct sunlight works the best of course. ... "
Cables
12cord, charging cable, usb, micro usb, included usb
+83%
-17%
" ... This charger charges quickly with the included USB cord. ... "
" ... Does come with a nice little clip and instructions along with charging cable. ... "
" ... ), and though it comes with a mini carabiner to attach to the backpack, I take some cords to wrap it on top of my backpack for maximum sun exposure (and charging). ... "
" ... You do have an option to opt for a more traditional charging via USB cord. ... "
" ... Power cable that came with the item is micro USB/ USB. ... You can use it to charge both apple and android devices but of course you need a lightening cable for your apple products. ... And of course that lightning cable is sold separately. ... "
" ... Light is handy for finding the cord and ports in the dark. ... "
" ... I tested this on several devices, ones with lightening cables and others with micro USB and I had no problem with any of the cables I used. ... "
" ... You use your own Apple charging cable. ... "
Fit
11times, clip, hook, also comes, sides
+91%
-9%
" ... Also comes with a carabiner clip. ... "
" ... iPhone 6S - 7 times ... iPhone 6+ - 4 times ... iPhone 5S - 8 times ... "
" ... Also comes with a carabiner clip. ... "
" ... It's very easy to take with you on the go with the attached clip that easily clips onto our back packs. ... "
" ... It also comes with a carabeaner for the hook on of the sides of the top, however I worry because I had one similar, which was also made of plastic and it broke. ... "
" ... I have not dropped it yet (and don't plan to) but I am quite confident that it will take a fall with ease. ... "
" ... And I think this one fits the bill! ... "
" ... It offers textured sides for easy grip and handling. ... The top corner has a hook to connect the carry clip on. ... "
Product Reliability
10worked, died, weeks, week, times
+60%
-40%
" ... I set it on my desk and the lights started flashing on the top. ... "
" ... I literally stuck this in the sink and turned on the light and it worked (and still worked after.) ... "
" ... Even on the rainy deary days it is still working! ... "
" ... That was a couple of weeks ago. ... "
" ... My old one died after researching I picked this one I work outside a lot this is just the perfect way to be able to charge my cell phone whenever I am not by a place that has power also they're great for emergency power outages like when the storm knocks out my power at home for a few hours I can still charge a few different things. ... "
" ... It's been a life savor for me this last week. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 12000 mAh
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LED
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