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Review on πŸ”‹ SWAREY 30W Portable Solar Panel Charger - Waterproof IP67, Foldable Solar Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A/USB for Phone, Tablet, Camera, Powerbank - Monocrystalline ETFE Laminated by Matt Vanlaere

Revainrating 5 out of 5

100W panel Discount

I ordered this product on July 5th and received it on July 13th. I connected this panel to my 7/13 portable solar generator using the included Anderson DC connection cable to try it out. At that time, only the DC connection on the junction box was occupied. It was afternoon and I live near the coast, so there was a light fog in the air. I lifted the solar panel onto some cinder blocks on the balcony and leaned against the wall. The input signal indicator on the generator display was showing steadily at 75-77 watts input. I tried again the next day when there was no sea layer but a slight haze (again not ideal conditions) and reconnected the panel to my solar generator. The input power of the generator was 71-74 watts. Not bad for a 100W panel. ADVANTAGES: Lightweight. The panel weighs just over 7 pounds. It closes with Velcro and has rubberized handles. Easy and quick to install and remove. Inexpensive panel with an output of 100 watts. When I bought it the weekend of July 4th it was $160 with a $20 discount coupon. Lots of accessories. Supplied with DC-Anderson, DC-DC, and DC-MC4 cables (each about 4 feet long). Also comes with DC head adapter kit. 4 ports: DC output, USB C PD 60W, USB A QC 3.0 and USB A for charging multiple devices. The junction box is housed in a nice zippered pocket (on the back of the panel) that can be opened and folded back to allow easy access to the junction box. In addition to the 4 connectors, the junction box also has an LED indicator that informs the user that the panel is active and functional. The thin panel with upgraded EFTE material makes the panel more heat and water resistant. CONS (not much): - Skinny, skinny legs. The legs could be thicker. Velcro only to keep the panel closed. Magnets or straps would provide a more secure and higher quality locking system. - No eyelets. There are 4 fabric loops sewn in each corner, which can be used to hang the plate, but the grommets would be stronger and better. However, the cables are thick and appear to be well stitched (inside the panel frames) - Didn't find any warranty information in the product description (maybe I missed it)?

Pros
  • Easy to read panel
Cons
  • Vulgarity