Kizen Solar Lantern Yellow
Score: 65/100
MalloMe LED Camping Lantern
Score: 72/100Rankings
The MalloMe LED Camping Lantern Flashlights Pack is a collapsible, portable lighting solution featuring COB technology for wide-area illumination up to 350 lumens. While it offers great brightness and portability, it relies on disposable AA batteries which can lead to rapid drain. It is best suited for casual campers and emergency preppers needing affordable, portable area lighting.
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 | 350 lumensbest | |
10 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 181 gramsbest | 283 grams |
| ↓ lower better | 4 hoursbest | — |
85 mm | 250 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Solar, USB, 3x AAA | AA Batteries |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Housing Material | Plastic | ABS Plastic |
Weight (grams) | 181 grams | 283 grams |
Design & Usability(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Hanging | Tabletop |
Height (mm) | 85 mm | 250 mm |
Performance & Lighting(3) | ||
Maximum Brightness (lumens) | 65 lumens | 350 lumens |
Light Modes | 3 Modes | |
Light Source Type | LED | COB LED |
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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 and editors highlight the MalloMe lantern as a top-value camping equipment option, emphasizing its status as one of the brightest collapsible lanterns available.
Everyday users commonly praise the lantern's reliable brightness for tents and campsites, along with its easy collapsibility for packing.
