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15W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger

#1 on this list

15W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger

SunJack

The SunJack 15W gave the best measured output for its weight in the independent data we found, and it has both USB-C and USB-A. **Highlights** - Strong measured USB-C output - USB-C and USB-A - IP67 USB ports per maker - In stock at SunJack when checked **Watch-outs** - No built-in battery - 1.4 lb panel only per maker Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Specifications come from the maker page; any measured figure is credited to the outlet that measured it.

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E10 10W USB Solar Charger

#2 on this list

E10 10W USB Solar Charger

FlexSolar

The FlexSolar E10 is the lightest panel in this list, aimed at keeping a power bank topped up rather than charging fast. **Highlights** - Lightest panel here - Low cost - IP67 controller box per maker **Watch-outs** - USB-A only - Conflicting weight figures - No independent measured output for this model Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Specifications come from the maker page; any measured figure is credited to the outlet that measured it.

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15W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger versus E10 10W USB Solar Charger specifications
Spec15W ETFE Foldable Solar ChargerE10 10W USB Solar Charger
Rated panel power15 W10 W
Ports1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A (5V/3A each), 15 W max combined1 x USB-A, 5V/2A
Built-in batteryNoneNone
Weight1.4 lb (0.64 kg) panel only, per maker200 g panel per maker (the same page also lists 300 g net)
Folded7.8 x 8.82 x 1 in193 x 224 x 17 mm
Measured output10.1 W USB-C sun, 4.8 W USB-C cloud (Outdoor Life)—
Wild10 evidenceResearch only, not field testedResearch only, not field tested
Best forBest balance for backpackingLowest pack weight
Water rating—IP67 controller box per maker

What our reviewers liked and didn't

15W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger

  • Strong measured USB-C output
  • USB-C and USB-A
  • IP67 USB ports per maker
  • In stock at SunJack when checked
  • No built-in battery
  • 1.4 lb panel only per maker

E10 10W USB Solar Charger

  • Lightest panel here
  • Low cost
  • IP67 controller box per maker
  • USB-A only
  • Conflicting weight figures
  • No independent measured output for this model

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