There is a leather tab that you could easily attach a carabiner to (though the manufacturer didn’t include one), but if you were to hang the power bank from your bag, you’d have little choice but to carry it with all panels unfolded. This is another reason to be mindful of protecting the power bank during a rain shower and avoid accidentally submerging it in water.
The built-in LED light at the bottom of the unit offers three flashlight functions, which are intended to use while camping. Out of the box, the X-DRAGON 10000mAh Solar Power Bank was about 25% charged, which we were able to determine by looking at the indicator light panel on the side of the device.
The user manual claims the device can charge fully if exposed to direct sunlight for 15 hours, but it also explicitly says that the solar panels are only meant to extend the life of the battery charge—you’re supposed to charge it up via the micro-USB port (like a typical power bank) and only rely on the solar panels as a backup. Using the provided micro-USB cord, we plugged in the solar bank to AC power and achieved a full charge in 4.5 hours. We used a USB multimeter to take a reading of the voltage and amperage of this solar power bank when connected to three different smartphones and one Android tablet. But we definitely noticed the strong solar conversion power on a couple of days when we could access full sun.
We tested the power bank in two five-hour blocks in direct sunlight and found that it consistently increased by one LED indicator (about 25%) each time. The 10000mAh Li-polymer battery isn’t the most massive, but it offers a fairly generous and consistent amount of power: about five hours. We also tested the device against a completely dead Kindle Fire, streaming Netflix media and charging at the same time. We performed another test of the battery life by streaming YouTube videos from a fully drained Google Nexus 5X and iPhone 6S Plus.
There are several other options in the 10000mAh-15000mAh capacity range that are less expensive, but they lack the added benefit of three additional solar panels. The tradeoff is more weight and bulk due to the bigger battery, but if you’re not really an avid hiker or camper, you might be fine with the X-DRAGON, which offers similar smartphone charging speed (about two hours for an iPhone) and comes with the fourth solar panel, which the WBPINE does not offer.
X-Dragon 34000 mAh Solar Power Bank Review
Knowing the product personally means I could see where the device had improved and if X-Dragon has learned anything over the years. Out the box you do get the 34000 mAh Power bank wrapped in protective foam bag.
A User manual, a string or harness with leather like clasp for holding and finally a Micro USB charging cable. I have noticed that the X-Dragon 34000 mAh Solar Power Bank features major design improvements.
I personally love the choice of materials for the back and front of the device which seems more durable and less prone to stains from dirt. The plastic cover over the USB compartment is a welcomed addition as the former rubber version would break off eventually.
Love the addition of a USB Type-C connection for faster charging and the improved flashlight with dual LEDs. I love that the X-Dragon 34000 mAh Solar Power Bank now has a much higher capacity.
If you are looking for a High Capacity Power bank that’s affordable and is ideal for camping or to carrying around while being away from home or a outlet then look no further. This product is reliable, long lasting, can survive drops and even charge in the Sun. Its perfect for a survival kit or everyday use.I love mine and use it all the time as it has now replaced my Older X-Dragon power bank. I highly suggest that you buy this especially if you always go camping as the built in compass would be a plus along with the ability to charge your phone several times.
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I’ve bought and tested several power banks of this style – mainly of the type where you purchase the case and install your own 18650 cells ( they ALL failed after a while ), but this solid and weighty unit was well built, simple and clean.
X-DRAGON 10000mAh Portable Solar Charger Power Bank reviews in Electronics
But in the past solar power banks charged so slowly without a USB cable that I found them pretty lackluster. This solar power bank from X-Dragon surprised me when it charged much more quickly in direct sunlight than expected.
This power bank has several features that make it a good choice for hiking or camping, or just travelling a lot. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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