8 Best Solar Phone Chargers In 2018

Built for your iPhone or Android device, this multi-panel solar charger is designed to give you the most bang for your buck, on multiple fronts. For one, it’s excellent with mobility – simply lay this mat anywhere you wish, depending on the sun’s current position, and you’ll be good to go. This compact size allows for easy fold-up and storage in a laptop bag, messenger bag or backpack, and retains up to a max 23.5% efficiency rating.

This kit is also going to include a 3ft micro USB cable, their welcome guide with instructions and maintenance care, as well as their stellar 18-month warranty that covers more than you’d imagine. You get a charging speed of up to three overall amps in direct sunlight (ideal conditions), or about 2.4 amps in non-ideal conditions. If it starts to rain, don’t worry – Anker already thought of that. This comes with a waterproof polyester canvas cover, so everything (perhaps except for your phone), is going to be safe.

Dizual speaks to more than just green-goers, but to hikers as well. With an integrated hook, this is perfect to hang on the loop of your backpack, allowing you to keep your phone charged in the event of an emergency while out at the camping trail. You get two USB ports, protected by rubber caps to aid in waterproofing. The panel itself comes waterproofed, and includes specific football-style design to help water run off of your device, not simply protect it from leakage.

Crafted of ABS plastic and PC, this can withstand drops and falls like a champion. Due to the smaller size of the solar panel itself, charging takes a little bit longer, but you’ll also see that reflect on the excellent price. Solar panels don’t come cheap, which is why Dizual made it their mission to make the most cost-effective and shockproof portable solar panels on the market. We’re happy to say, we’re pretty confident that they achieved that.

RAV Power put campers and commuters in mind with this one. We personally enjoyed using this on the dash of the car, connecting it to two phones at once. With about a twenty-minute drive to and from the office, it tends to do a lot more than you’d expect. They made this powerful and portable, foldable and waterproof to leave out in the light rain if you’re on the camping trail, but still want to keep your line open in case of emergencies.

You get energy retention from 21.5% up to 23.5%, and not a single droplet of power goes to waste, thanks to the Smart IC technology built right into this device. It’s built to ensure that your specific device, no matter what it is, is receiving the perfect amount of power being transmitted. That keeps more power in your bank, while still properly charging your device. All in all, RAV hits home with this attractive pricing and premium function.

Alright, it’s time to bring out the big guns. Bringing enough solar power retention capabilities for the entire camping crew? You’re going to need some serious power. X-DRAGON’s model brings you 22% – 25% energy retention, while most leading portable panels (none that are on this list) only hold around 15% – 17%. You have dual USB ports for charging multiple mobile devices, or an 18V adapter (included) to charge your laptop.

Water and weather resistant Oxford fabric means you don’t have to rush around like a madman while pulling everyone’s phones off the charger. You can leave it in light rain without worrying about damage, and simply house the phones underneath the eight-panel design to shield them from the rain. In total, you have a 40W potential, and an easy time setting this up on or off of the power bank/stand combination.

Four flat panels that fold out, and a power bank – SunJack knew what they were getting themselves into, and absolutely nailed it. This rugged, portable and weather-resistant solar panel comes with two detachable power banks. Energy is fed into these, giving standard phones up to ten full charges (which is pretty insane). If you’re using this for in-home use, such as mounting outside of your window, you’ll be able to charge the entire family’s phones, tablets, etc., on a single day’s charge.

Now, this is ideal for camping situations. If you’re camping with friends, but you’re not roughing it, you’ll be able to keep your devices charged with ease. Contour this panel to the sun’s position for maximum effectivity, and let nature take its course – this thing is tough to an intense level. Accidentally kick up stones, leave it out in the rain, or drop it off a twelve-foot ledge, and it’s still going to work as if nothing happened.

Sounds like a mouthful, right? This is the real deal, and it’s here to save your skin in an emergency situation. This one is often thought of as a hiking and survival-esque solar charger. It comes with two ultra bright LED lights to act as a torch, giving you maximum visibility, much like a lower-end tactical flashlight. This power bank is prime to store enough energy to charge a phone three times over, while remaining nature-resistant tough. At an attractive price we were surprised about (few solar panels go under thirty dollars), this really packs a punch.

Jetsun is also insane when it comes to warranties. You have a lifetime – not limited lifetime (which is a weird term anyway) – warranty against overcharging and waterproofing, which includes rainwater or splashes from the sink/pool (does not cover submersion). We were a little skeptical while waiting for this to arrive, but it does the job perfectly, and works well for commuters, too.

Banking on the ideas of its predecessor, CXLLY’s portable solar charger works as a flashlight, with colored lights and a built-in SOS function for survival scenarios. The design alone is rather fetching, but on top of that, you get a battery life indicator to maintain a constant reading of your remaining power supply. They’ve slapped a two-year warranty on this that covers most damage and overcharging, though we doubt you’ll have to use it – they’ve waterproofed this thing to kingdom come.

You can store up to 25,000mah, making this excellent for multiple full charges on multiple devices. This dually works in survival situations, as well as simple outdoor excursions or hitting the cookout at a buddy’s house (it’s always terribly awkward to ask to go into the house just to charge your phone).

In case you couldn’t tell, the survival solar banks really took us by storm. This one comes at the lowest price on our list, and stores up to 10,000mah (about two or three full phone charges). You get two LED lights, designed for a power outage of a survival situation that run off of your collected power supply. Two USB 2.0 ports allow for quick charging of multiple devices.

Made of ABS and PC/silicone material, you get a durable exterior. This one does take the longest to get a full charge, but if you leave it in ideal conditions, you’ll be able to rely on this for your phone’s battery life instead of a wall plug. Believe it or not, you’ll actually see a noticeable difference in your electric bill – this thing pays for itself in no time.