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Review on πŸ”† Renogy E.Flex Portable Solar Panel Charger 50W for Power Station Explorers, Generators, Van, RV - Enhanced USB Connectivity for Smartphones and Tablets by David Boone

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Better than I expected!

Honestly, great system! It packs everything into a logical design while still being easy to use. And the quality is easy to see and feel, with a quality case (not exactly Pelican case quality, but not so cheap that you feel like it's falling apart). It is very sensitive to heat, so having an external solar panel can help. I don't have it, but I haven't overheated yet (assuming it's cold at the moment). That's not enough power to be a miracle, so don't expect it to power your CPAP all night if you're using a humidifier, but maybe not. It won't power a camper on a week-long trip, and you can't constantly fast-charge high-capacity batteries (like power tools, where you swap a dead battery for a good one so you can work uninterrupted). Yes, it can keep the action going for a while, but it's not an all-day replacement for a real outlet. However, it is perfect for charging phones or laptops when electricity is not available. Let's say a camping trip where you're constantly taking photos, or a multi-day power outage where you need to keep your portable radio charged. This is a tool that helps, but does not replace the actual source of energy. However, I never expected that. This particular model has an advantage that cannot be found anywhere else and that is the removable battery. Of course there are kits that cost thousands, but a small wearable device that can do this is rare. In general, this works better than expected, but people often have expectations that are neither logical nor reasonable. Pros Low price for a great package Excellent build quality Replaceable battery Separate AC and DC options, no waste of energy by turning both on when not needed Light as an old or current laptop with all the extra power for 3D animations plus spare battery . It is possible to connect additional solar panels so that it can stay in the shade (and therefore cooler). Months Can't feed CPAP all night. Semi-Fragile (let's be honest.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.