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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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SolarPowa 20 TOPCon

#3 on this list

SolarPowa 20 TOPCon

BigBlue

The SolarPowa 20 TOPCon gives you two ports and 20 W rated for a group, at under 1.4 lb. **Highlights** - Two ports - Lighter than the SunJack 15W per maker - IP68 excluding junction box **Watch-outs** - No independent measurements - 5V output only 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 versus SolarPowa 20 TOPCon specifications
SpecE10 10W USB Solar ChargerSolarPowa 20 TOPCon
Rated panel power10 W20 W
Ports1 x USB-A, 5V/2A1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A (5V/3A each), 5V/4.2A total
Built-in batteryNoneNone
Weight200 g panel per maker (the same page also lists 300 g net)0.6 kg (1.32 lb) per maker
Folded193 x 224 x 17 mm—
Water ratingIP67 controller box per makerIP68 excluding junction box per maker
Wild10 evidenceResearch only, not field testedResearch only, not field tested
Best forLowest pack weightGroup charging on a budget

What our reviewers liked and didn't

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

SolarPowa 20 TOPCon

  • Two ports
  • Lighter than the SunJack 15W per maker
  • IP68 excluding junction box
  • No independent measurements
  • 5V output only

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