Review - BigBlue 14W solar charger - Experiences
Charge the smartphone even without power, but only in sunshine.
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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.
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.
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
Die gemessene Ladespannung beträgt laut Messgerät 0,75A. Hier ist sicher ein Ungenauigkeit des recht günstigen Messgerätes zu beachten, aber so ungefähr sollte es stimmen. Dieser Wert ist ganz ok. Man muss allerdings beachten. Tag der Messung ist der 27. Juli bei strahlend blauem Himmel. Ist der Himmel stark bewölkt oder befindet man sich nicht in direkter Sonneneinstrahlung ist schnell kein Laden mehr möglich.
Ein Entladung, wenn nicht geladen wird, konnte ich allerdings nicht feststellen, ist aber nicht auszuschließen.
Ein Entladung, wenn nicht geladen wird, konnte ich allerdings nicht feststellen, ist aber nicht auszuschließen.
