Customer reviews from bioliteenergy.com
BioLite - SolarPanel 10+ - Black & Yellow
Average customer rating
3.9
(58 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 58 reviews
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
9
73%of customers recommend this product.
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30 out of
41)
Customer Reviews for BioLite - SolarPanel 10+ - Black & Yellow
Customer Rating
5
Powering on
on December 14, 2018
Posted by: Anonymous
I had a plan to only charge my phone with power from the sun. Now the plan is working. I haven’t plugged the phone charger in for weeks thanks to this 10+ panel.
Keep the production going.
Keep the production going.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Posted by: Hurd
from Ontario
Length of ownership:1 week
Verified Purchase:Yes
Went off grid in Northern Ontario for 5 days. 4 adults and 6 kids all under 13. Paired with the power pack, this kept everyone devices in working order.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
3
Not 100% confident I can rely on it for long treks
on January 29, 2022
Posted by: James
from Miami
Length of ownership:3 months
Let me start by saying that I’m a great fan of Biolite generally and I have firepit, campstove, the excellent Solar Starter Pack and various lights, all of which work really well.
So I had high expectations when I ordered the SolarPanel+10. However it hasn’t met them and although it pains me to say it, I wouldn’t be confident to take this on a multi-day trek.
It doesn’t seem to charge either itself, or my phone, with any great enthusiasm even in the full heat of the Florida sun.
Also I find it fiddly to use - the ergonomics aren’t as good as on other Biolite products. For example, plugging in the cables involves taking it out of the sun as you have to pick it up and insert them from underneath. If the ports were on the top, this wouldn’t be necessary.
Secondly, the yellow LED lights are impossible to see in bright sunlight especially against the yellow plastic case.
And the fold out panel is reluctant to stay open - further diminishing the effectiveness as it’s not fully exposed to the sun.
I know this sounds picky but the cumulative result is to erode my confidence in it, with the conclusion that I wouldn’t want to rely solely on the SolarPanel10+ for a multi-day trek.
I have other solar chargers which are larger, heavier, and without useful features such as the kickstand and Optimal Sun System, or even the integrated battery. This means I have to carry a power bank as well, but as it stands I would still pick that combined option ahead of the SolarPanel10+ because I know I can trust them.
If I could go back in time I would have spent my budget on an AlpenGlow or more SiteLights instead.
Close but no cigar!
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, CS, February 8, 2022
Hi James! Thanks so much for your feedback! Your panel should charge to full, itself and out to devices. Please get in contact with our support team at support@bioliteenergy.com. We are happy to troubleshoot and/or replace your unit.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
1
Overheats
on February 23, 2022
Posted by: Hab G
from Philadelphia, PA
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Bought the SolarPanel 10+ last year, it looked promising but after a couple indoor charges of the battery the SolarPanel 10+ stop working. I think the product looks nice and neat but it's not a good idea to pair the battery with the solar panel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, CS, February 24, 2022
Hi Hab! Thanks for the feedback! We are so sorry to hear about this experience. We are happy to assist you with getting the product functioning as it should. Please shoot us a message at support@bioliteenergy.com.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
1
Great expectations.
on September 6, 2021
Posted by: Lester
from Northwest Territories
Length of ownership:3 months
Fully charged in sun only got a 75% charge on my phone the first night. The next night somehow seemed to drain the phone's battery instead of charge it. So far not very impressed with the goods. I will charge it with USB to see if it works any differently.
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, CS, September 8, 2021
Hey Lester! Thanks for the feedback. It definitely sounds like your SolarPanel 10+ isn't functioning as it should. We'd love to help diagnose the issue and to make sure that you have a device that will successfully charge your phone each time you go to use it. Send this information to our support team at support@bioliteenergy.com, and we'll help resolve this for you right away.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Fabulous solar panel
on September 17, 2018
Posted by: James
I've used a few other panels in the last couple of years and by far this biolite panel is superior. Charges quickly, seems robust, and has a variety of options to hang or free stand.
I would, and have been, recommending this product to many!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Having fun with it!
on May 7, 2018
Posted by: Katie
Charged right up with the morning sun that hits my deck! Ran the biolights that can along with s kit.
Enjoyed it along with the Biolight grill!
So much fun. Taking it all to Burning Man.
Enjoyed it along with the Biolight grill!
So much fun. Taking it all to Burning Man.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Great product! Charges fast!
on March 10, 2018
Posted by: Anonymous
I love this. I can charge my phone (S8) to full with it even when the sun is not out due to the large battery.
With full sun the internal battery charges very quickly and will charge other devices.
I would say for the average user the 5w is probably enough but if you want or need the extra power this one has plenty of it!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com