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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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25W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger

#4 on this list

25W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger

SunJack

The SunJack 25W kept the most output under clouds in Outdoor Life's testing and the most indirect-light charge in OutdoorGearLab's. **Highlights** - Best cloud result in independent tests - USB-C and USB-A - In stock at SunJack when checked **Watch-outs** - Heavier than the 15W - Small sunny gain over the 15W 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 versus 25W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger specifications
SpecSolarPowa 20 TOPCon25W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger
Rated panel power20 W25 W
Ports1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A (5V/3A each), 5V/4.2A total1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A (5V/3A each)
Built-in batteryNoneNone
Weight0.6 kg (1.32 lb) per maker1.7 lb (0.77 kg) panel only, per maker
Water ratingIP68 excluding junction box per maker—
Wild10 evidenceResearch only, not field testedResearch only, not field tested
Best forGroup charging on a budgetBest cloudy-weather output
Measured output—10.7 W USB-C sun, 6.6 W USB-C cloud (Outdoor Life)
Measured 1 hour—1,918 mAh direct, 675 mAh indirect (OutdoorGearLab)

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SolarPowa 20 TOPCon

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

25W ETFE Foldable Solar Charger

  • Best cloud result in independent tests
  • USB-C and USB-A
  • In stock at SunJack when checked
  • Heavier than the 15W
  • Small sunny gain over the 15W

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