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Review on πŸ”‹ Topsolar 100W Foldable Solar Panel Battery Charger Kit - Ideal for Portable Generators, Power Stations, Cell Phones, 12V Cars, Boats, RVs, Trailers - Supports Dual 5V USB and 19V DC Output by Robert Correa

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good panel for solar and wind power

I tried it out just after 4pm today (in the dead of winter in Toledo, Ohio, USA) when the sun was hiding behind light clouds and maxed out at 10 watts . at a right angle. I expected that from a day like this. In terms of features and finish, everything is fine overall. I love its hard back and it folds up nice and thin. I wish they had made the tote bag they supply a little wider to fit better, but it fits if you fiddle with it a bit. Another thing I would like to see would be to modify the K-Adaptor (the "8mm" fitting that fits my Goal Zero Yeti) to have a thinner plastic sleeve at the top of the barrel, where it is connected to the cable. . The reason for the request is that 8mm extension cords are expected to be thinner so they don't fit into the 8mm socket on the extension cord as well as I would like. That will probably work, but I'd like something more secure. I believe the problem is that the set of adapters they supply is universal and the 8mm plug that these "solar generators" use is not quite standard. and was able to get up to 60 watts out of it in my Yeti 500x by turning it towards the sun. Clone Jackery. The newer one looks like an improvement over the one I bought but as they are different products I don't think my previous review is any more relevant.

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Some bugs