- Portable Battery and Charger - Charge Via Solar Power (up to 50%) or USB Port (USB cable included)
- 1500mAh Battery and USB output will charge USB powered devices including cell phones, Mp3s, & more. Output?DC5V±5% 600mAH Max. Solar charge: 120mA
- Charging and capacity indicator on back show charge status and remaining power level
- Includes Micro USB Charge Cable & 2 Window Suction Cups. Ships in environmentally friendly, easy to open packaging
- Features built-in twistable LED flashlight - Flexible & adjustable positioning design great for camping, reading, driving, & more
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Technical Details
| Brand Name | XTG Technology |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 4 x 0.7 inches |
| Item model number | XTG-SOL1500 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B00449U3K0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,216 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) |
| Date First Available | September 23, 2010 |
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Product Description
The XTG Technology Ultra-Slim "Solar Portable Battery and Charger"
is the perfect solution for emergency power and power on the go.
The XTG-SOL1500 includes:
Built-in Lithium Ion battery that can be charged using the provided USB cable or using sunlight via the solar panel.
USB output to charge your cell phone, smart phone, Mp3, Bluetooth headset and more on the go (using your device's existing USB cable).
Fully adjustable built in powerful LED light, ideal for reading and more!
A capacity indicator located on back to show charge status and remaining power level
Mini USB Charge Cable
2 Window Suction Cups
This is the perfect unit for campers, travelers, gadget enthusiasts, hikers, and power hungry consumers.
NOTE: The unit will only charge up to 50-60% when using the solar charging
Great for Emergency Power Use USB charging to charge the internal battery fully.
is the perfect solution for emergency power and power on the go.
The XTG-SOL1500 includes:
Built-in Lithium Ion battery that can be charged using the provided USB cable or using sunlight via the solar panel.
USB output to charge your cell phone, smart phone, Mp3, Bluetooth headset and more on the go (using your device's existing USB cable).
Fully adjustable built in powerful LED light, ideal for reading and more!
A capacity indicator located on back to show charge status and remaining power level
Mini USB Charge Cable
2 Window Suction Cups
This is the perfect unit for campers, travelers, gadget enthusiasts, hikers, and power hungry consumers.
NOTE: The unit will only charge up to 50-60% when using the solar charging
Great for Emergency Power Use USB charging to charge the internal battery fully.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
371 of 381 people found the following review helpful
By C. Ash
Amazon Verified Purchase
This charger comes with the panel, a standard mini-USB cable and suction cups to mount it to a window. I have an IPhone 3G. It does not come with an IPhone adapter cable, but mine plugs into the USB_OUT port just fine, no problems. The mini_IN plug is for charging the device using a computer or laptop if there is no sun. There are indicator lights on the back. Press the center button and 25-50-75-100% illuminates to give you an estimate of charge remaining on the panels internal battery. Nice little LED light. charged quickly in sunlight and just as quickly plugged into desktop. Great to have for power outages or when the elusive plug in an airport just doesn't materialize. This is a great little product worth the price shipped quickly and arrived on time. Very pleased and should probably be a spokesperson for the thing they way I've been showing it off everyone asks when they see it. I charged an almost dead IPhone and it still had 50% charge left. PLUS you can use the phone while the panel is charging it in the sun with the phone connected "real time". This is very very close in size to the iphone itself. Not big at all.
337 of 354 people found the following review helpful
By G. Teruya
Amazon Verified Purchase
Been into Solar Chargers for the past 6 months. Interest in solar charges grew from wanting to be prepared for emergencies. The electronic devices that I have are powered through AA, AAA, and USB sources. Therefore, my focus was on finding a solar charger that can power one or any combination of the three. I was hopeful for this solar charger would be able to charge my iPhone and Sanyo Eneloop USB Battery Charger. The Sanyo Eneloop USB Battery Charger can charge either up to two AA or AAA batteries at a time. This is the review of the XTG SOL1500 Premium Solar Charger.
First, this solar charger appeared to be of quality build. It is roughly the size of an iPhone, but significantly lighter. The item arrived in new condition, well aligned, and finished nicely. Second, the solar panel is able to charge the internal Lithium Ion battery very fast. I never had the charger completely drained, but it did not take more than several hours in full sun to completely charge the internal battery. Third, the device successfully charged my iPhone, iPod Shuffle, and Sanyo Eneloop USB Battery Charger. Fourth, the internal battery charge indicator is so helpful and useful. Four separate LEDs can light up to indicate 20, 50, 80, or 100% charge with a push of a button. Last is the LED light which is quite powerful and unexpected.
I would improve this device with relatively minor adjustments. First, I would not mind more capacity. Second, due to personal preference in the way I store electronic devices, I wish the lithium ion battery were removable and interchangeable. On that note, having an internal, non-removable battery sort of limits the life of the device overall. Keep in mind that these are very picky things which that would not bother most people.
Overall, I rate this XTG SOL1500 Premium Solar Charger a 4.8 out of 5.0 stars. I am very pleased with this device and would highly recommend it to friends. Most of my experience with solar chargers has been very disappointing. This is the only one, so far, that I can honestly recommend.
UPDATE 01/14/13:
I am changing my rating of the XTG SOL 1500 Premium Solar Charger to a 3.8 out of 5.0 stars. As reviews critical of this solar charger have mentioned, the device is not going to get a full charge from the solar panels. During my initial use of the device, I believe user error on my part (mixing up when I charged the device via USB and solar) led me to rate this device higher. After almost two years, I found this solar charger while doing some cleaning for the new year. Since digging it up, I have tested the device everyday.
- If connected to the USB drive, the device will get a full charge.
- Off a full charge, this device charged my iPhone 4S from 34% to 100%. I do not normally like to allow my iPhone to go below 50% and 34% is the lowest that I tested.
- I have only been able to charge the device to about 50% even when leaving it on my dashboard for a week with full sun each day.
- After allowing the device to charge via solar cells, it was able to charge my iPhone 4S by only about 27%.
With these results, I rate the device a 3.8 out of 5.0 stars. It has some utility, such as being a charger, whether solar or USB, and a battery pack. It also has a LED light which would be useful in an emergency. There is also a switch to either turn on the LED flashlight, start charging (indicator glows blue), or turns off the device, which puts it in charge mode (indocator glows red when charging). However, it will not fully charge its internal battery via solar. As such, I knocked off an extra point. I would recommend this for most people, but would tell them to consider the PowerFilm 10W Folding Solar Panel first.
First, this solar charger appeared to be of quality build. It is roughly the size of an iPhone, but significantly lighter. The item arrived in new condition, well aligned, and finished nicely. Second, the solar panel is able to charge the internal Lithium Ion battery very fast. I never had the charger completely drained, but it did not take more than several hours in full sun to completely charge the internal battery. Third, the device successfully charged my iPhone, iPod Shuffle, and Sanyo Eneloop USB Battery Charger. Fourth, the internal battery charge indicator is so helpful and useful. Four separate LEDs can light up to indicate 20, 50, 80, or 100% charge with a push of a button. Last is the LED light which is quite powerful and unexpected.
I would improve this device with relatively minor adjustments. First, I would not mind more capacity. Second, due to personal preference in the way I store electronic devices, I wish the lithium ion battery were removable and interchangeable. On that note, having an internal, non-removable battery sort of limits the life of the device overall. Keep in mind that these are very picky things which that would not bother most people.
Overall, I rate this XTG SOL1500 Premium Solar Charger a 4.8 out of 5.0 stars. I am very pleased with this device and would highly recommend it to friends. Most of my experience with solar chargers has been very disappointing. This is the only one, so far, that I can honestly recommend.
UPDATE 01/14/13:
I am changing my rating of the XTG SOL 1500 Premium Solar Charger to a 3.8 out of 5.0 stars. As reviews critical of this solar charger have mentioned, the device is not going to get a full charge from the solar panels. During my initial use of the device, I believe user error on my part (mixing up when I charged the device via USB and solar) led me to rate this device higher. After almost two years, I found this solar charger while doing some cleaning for the new year. Since digging it up, I have tested the device everyday.
- If connected to the USB drive, the device will get a full charge.
- Off a full charge, this device charged my iPhone 4S from 34% to 100%. I do not normally like to allow my iPhone to go below 50% and 34% is the lowest that I tested.
- I have only been able to charge the device to about 50% even when leaving it on my dashboard for a week with full sun each day.
- After allowing the device to charge via solar cells, it was able to charge my iPhone 4S by only about 27%.
With these results, I rate the device a 3.8 out of 5.0 stars. It has some utility, such as being a charger, whether solar or USB, and a battery pack. It also has a LED light which would be useful in an emergency. There is also a switch to either turn on the LED flashlight, start charging (indicator glows blue), or turns off the device, which puts it in charge mode (indocator glows red when charging). However, it will not fully charge its internal battery via solar. As such, I knocked off an extra point. I would recommend this for most people, but would tell them to consider the PowerFilm 10W Folding Solar Panel first.
138 of 146 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
This solar charger is a great buy. I have not tried charging the unit via USB, but is charges up fine in the sun. I have used it to charge my phone, Ipod, and Bluetooth headset without any problems. It seems well constructed. I thought that the LED flashlight would be cheap but it actually seems well constructed and bright. I do wish they made a way of attaching this thing to a backpack for charging on the go. Other than that no complaints.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Charger battery
Started off real good but all of a sudden it stopped working. Tried recharging it again still didn't work. Y!
Published 1 day ago by Lis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Held a charge
The charger held a charge from an outlet for several days. i was able to charge my cell phone after the charger sitting for several days. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Tammy R. Roach
2.0 out of 5 stars
I waited too long for the sun
I ordered this and waited about two weeks for sol to make an appearance in Washington. Over a two week period this thing never did charge over the 50 level. Read more
Published 3 days ago by chuckker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Works but....
Works but... It has to be a sunny day out no clouds blocking the sun or it doesnt charge your phone. was hard to figure out for like 2 weeks until the sun was really out. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Jessy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and useful
Went from 50% to 80% in a few hours on car dashboard. Has brought phone from 10-15% to 100% very quickly. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Kristin Hirst
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
It's a solar charger and it takes too long charge. It only charges when it's plugged in. The solar charger doesn't seem to charge.
Published 6 days ago by Charm
4.0 out of 5 stars
charger
Put 4 stars because I like the product. I use it in the car. I plugged it in the first
time, then, charge my iphone, ipad, or music, anytime its out of batteries. Read more
time, then, charge my iphone, ipad, or music, anytime its out of batteries. Read more
Published 7 days ago by fedra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best battery backup I ever had.
This unit keep it self charge as long as there is sun rays on it. Great light for camping and keeps you phone charge.
Published 7 days ago by P. Labault
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent Product for Price
I bought this to charge my phone and I'm not always around a power outlet. The solar feature works but is EXTREMELY slow charging with this method. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Alex Gratton
2.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't hold charge
The product wouldn't hold a charge, couldn't get it to charge anything else. I left in the sun for varied amounts of time, varied amounts of sunlight. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Ali B.
