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SolarPowa 14 BC Series

#6 on this list

SolarPowa 14 BC Series

BigBlue

The SolarPowa 14 BC is a light panel with a phone pocket, a step up from 10 W panels without much more weight. **Highlights** - 340 g per maker - Phone pocket - Orderable when checked **Watch-outs** - USB-A only - No independent measurements 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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Nomad 10

#7 on this list

Nomad 10

Goal Zero

The Nomad 10 is a simple, sturdy panel with a kickstand that pairs neatly with Goal Zero banks. **Highlights** - Kickstand - Measured 6.5 W in sun (Outdoor Life) - Available from Goal Zero when checked **Watch-outs** - USB-A only - Heavy for 10 W 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 14 BC Series versus Nomad 10 specifications
SpecSolarPowa 14 BC SeriesNomad 10
Rated panel power14 W10 W
Ports1 x USB-A, 5V/2.4A1 x USB-A, 5V up to 1.5A (7.5 W max)
Built-in batteryNoneNone
Weight0.34 kg (0.75 lb) per maker1.12 lb (0.51 kg) per maker
Wild10 evidenceResearch only, not field testedResearch only, not field tested
Best forPhone top-ups with minimal weightSimple pairing with a Goal Zero bank
Measured output—6.5 W USB-A sun, 2.8 W USB-A cloud (Outdoor Life)

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SolarPowa 14 BC Series

  • 340 g per maker
  • Phone pocket
  • Orderable when checked
  • USB-A only
  • No independent measurements

Nomad 10

  • Kickstand
  • Measured 6.5 W in sun (Outdoor Life)
  • Available from Goal Zero when checked
  • USB-A only
  • Heavy for 10 W

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