Customer reviews from bioliteenergy.com
BioLite - SolarPanel 5 - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(112 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 112 reviews
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
9
1 Star
17
56%of customers recommend this product.
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36 out of
64)
Customer Reviews for BioLite - SolarPanel 5 - Black
Customer Rating
5
Does the trick
on February 18, 2016
Posted by: Bill
Charged phone(android), nook and Biolite Powerlight no problem.
Well worth the investment to have a viable alternative power source.
Job well done.
Well worth the investment to have a viable alternative power source.
Job well done.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
All Day Tiki Jam
on February 16, 2016
Posted by: Sam
I thought I would take advantage of the warmer weather in Houston to give the solar panel a crack at gridless energy to run my summer Tiki Pool and Bar.
I used the panel to alternately charge my iPhone for streaming music, and to recharge AA batteries for my outdoor wireless speakers.
The panel performed like a champ. We were able to keep playing dub jam all day while we did some spring cleaning around the pool and hot tub.
The panel was extremely easy to keep in direct sun with the help of the viewfinder. One caveat was that we had a beautiful cloudless day. But so far I love the panel and the potential it has for the trail, campsite, or just lounging by the pool.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Intuitive and powerful
on February 16, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
For a week now, I've had this panel soaking up the New Mexico sun every day charging various BioLite (and other) renewable energy products in anticipation of getting back out into nature.
I plugged a USB meter to the output and sure enough, it performs as advertised! The added internal battery is elegant, well implemented and intuitive.
The adjustable stand works well for hanging or placement on the ground and the two built in grommets will do well for mounting on a back-pack.
Maybe because it's new, this 5 watt unit out performed my GoalZero Nomad 7(watt) solar panel. However my ability to daisy chain 2 Nomads does give them an edge for quicker charging, but it also means carrying more purpose specific cables. BioLite might want to think about a daisy chain option in the future perhaps.
Once again, BioLite has hit it out of the park in design and function for this Solar panel - Kudos!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Wyoming Travels
on February 16, 2016
Posted by: GJC
Wyoming is not the best place for solar power equipment, as it is cloudy here a lot of the time. However this panel worked great on a weekend trip. Kept two smartphones charged along with itself. Set-up is a snap with the aiming device.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Charge
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: Karen Rackham
The SolarPanel 5+ was very easy to charge. I instructed my 12 year old Grandson how to line up the Sundial to charge the SolarPanel. He took it outside and was able to set it up easily. Once charged I was able to charge my phone, Bluetooth earphones and portable speaker. My son took it on a Boy Scout Campout and strapped it on his Backpack and it was fully charged when they arrived to the campsite. Also I hung it from my pot rack that is in front of a window and even though it was not lined up by the sundial it did charge in 3 hours. I'm very impressed with all BioLite products and this is no exception. Looking forward to all your new products.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Another BioLite success
on February 12, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
Received the panel quickly. The packaging did require some ripping to get open since the cover was glued to the cardboard box. Once opened, easy to use and set up. Came with two lights lit and quickly charged my iPhone 6s. The stand and angle guide improve the recharge process. Nice and light. Another well designed and produced BioLie product. Only suggestion would be an optional sleeve to protect the panel from the occasional bumps and scratches from carrying around.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Charged during a snow fall
on February 12, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
While it's not the optimum season for Solar in the Midwest, this still was able to take a charge during a snow fall. The panel is a nice size and the battery is much smaller and has better performance than previous units I have used. The integrated sun dial for alignment is a nice feature and one of those things that makes so much sense I don't understand why these haven't always been included on solar chargers. All in all a nice unit and I can't wait to take it on a serious trip.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Nice size and lightweight
on February 11, 2016
Posted by: Liz
The solar panel arrived in great shape - excellent packaging. It is lightweight, easy to set up and use.
All it needs is a cover or bag so it can be easily stored with the cord.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com