There are never enough practical products. Especially when it comes to charging your device. I have to say that I was looking forward to this review, as it is one of the most interesting products I have gotten my hands on recently. In this review, we will be looking at a portable solar panel from Swissten that promises up to 15W of charging power, which is not bad at all considering its size. Of course, only a few variables here. Let’s take a closer look at the Swissten solar panel.
Contents of the package
As always, the Swissten product arrives in a mostly white box. On it, in addition to the product design, you will also see a list of technical specifications. But we will talk more about that below. The contents of the package are richer than you might think at first glance. In addition to the solar panel itself, you will also find brackets that you attach to the eyes in the corner of the solar panel. So, if you want, you can place the panel in a slightly more permanent location.
Technical specificity
Now let’s see how the solar panel performs from a technical point of view. Basically, the most important message is that the product consists of three solar panels. The solar panel has two outputs. It can be charged via USB-C with a power of 15 W. Via USB-A with a power of 12 W. It is therefore perfectly suited for charging an iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or a power bank. The key parameters of this product are as follows:
- The SWISSTEN solar panel is foldable
- Contains 3 solar panels
- It is designed to charge various devices
- The power of the solar panels is 21 W
- The efficiency is 22.5% to 23%
- The dimensions of the SWISSTEN foldable solar panel when unfolded are: 61.5 x 31 x 0.5 cm
- The dimensions of the SWISSTEN foldable solar panel when folded are: 20.5 x 31 x 0.5 cm
- The USB-A output has parameters: 5V DC 2.4A, power 12W
- The USB-C output has parameters: 5V DC 3A, power 15W
- It is well made, it has metal eyelets in the corners
- The SWISSTEN foldable solar panel has increased resistance to mechanical wear
- It is waterproof
- Packed in SWISSTEN blister pack.
Own use
If you are a fan of ecology, this product is for you. Although I was really looking forward to testing it, I was a little skeptical. Unnecessarily. The Swissten solar panel really works. However, its performance depends on the environment. If the weather is nice and you point the panel directly at the sun, the performance is really good and your iPhone will charge quite quickly. But it has to be pointed directly at the sun. As evening approaches and the panel is still only on the table perpendicular to the sky, its performance decreases. The water resistance is definitely a plus. Thanks to the eyelets in the corner of the product, you can fix it somewhere more permanently, connect a longer cable and just go and charge it. For me, it is a great product for chatting, for example, in combination with high-capacity power banks, which Swissten also offers. In short, it can be summed up as a very reliable and interesting product. If you are looking for something similar, do not hesitate. Its price is 1899 crowns.
Discount Code
To register, Swissten after entering the code SUMMER20SWITZERLAND will offer 20% off on all its products. The code is valid until the end of October this year.
You can buy a Swissten solar panel here
