Kizen Solar Lantern Yellow
Score: 65/100
Lepro 500LM Rechargeable Lantern
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Lighting EVER LED Camping Lantern is a compact, rechargeable 2-in-1 device featuring a 500-lumen spotlight and 360-degree lantern mode with an integrated power bank. While it offers excellent versatility and portability, its runtime on high settings is limited and build quality is average. It is best suited for budget-conscious campers and hikers needing a multi-functional lighting and charging solution.
The Kizen Outdoor Solar Lantern is a compact, collapsible LED light designed for camping and emergencies, offering versatile power options including solar, USB rechargeable, and AAA battery backup. It provides up to 65 lumens of brightness with a 10-hour runtime on high mode and includes an SOS function and phone-charging capability. Ideal for tent camping, power outages, car emergencies, and minimalist eco-focused users prioritizing solar over high-output bulk.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 lumens | 500 lumensbest | |
10 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 181 grams | 155 gramsbest |
— | 6,000 kelvinbest | |
— | 2,600 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 hours | 3 hoursbest |
85 mm | 96 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Runtime (hours) | 10 hours | hours |
Power Source | Solar, USB, 3x AAA | Rechargeable |
Charging Time (hours) | 4 hours | 3 hours |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Ingress Protection Rating | Water Resistant | IPX4 |
Weight (grams) | 181 grams | 155 grams |
Design & Usability(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Hanging | Hooks |
Height (mm) | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Performance & Lighting(2) | ||
Maximum Brightness (lumens) | 65 lumens | 500 lumens |
Light Modes | 3 Modes | 6 Modes |
Professional reviewers praise the Kizen Solar Lantern for its eco-friendly power options, reliable 10-hour runtime, and versatile brightness suitable for camping and emergencies. It is highlighted as a great choice for stress-free outings due to its compact design and water resistance, though some note it may not match the raw output of larger lanterns.
Everyday users highly value the portability and collapse feature for backpacking and emergency preparedness. Common praise includes reliability during hurricanes and ease of use with solar charging. Recurring complaints focus on dimness in large areas, slow solar charging in shade, and build quality issues like cheap plastic feel.
“Perfect for backpacking-fits in my pocket”
“Saved us during hurricane; charged phone too.”
“Solar keeps it going forever on campsites; 10 hours is spot-on.”
Professional reviewers highlight the device's multifunctionality as a key strength, specifically praising the balance between the 500-lumen spotlight's range and the 360-degree lantern coverage.
Everyday users frequently praise the integrated power bank capability and the practicality of the 360-degree lantern for tent lighting, though some complain about shorter battery life on high settings.
