Lepro 1000LM LED Camping Lantern
Score: 75/100
BioLite Luci Original
Score: 78/100Rankings
The BioLite Luci Original is a compact, inflatable solar-powered LED lantern designed for portable outdoor lighting and emergency preparedness. It features integrated solar charging, USB-C input, and IP67 waterproofing, making it suitable for backpacking and power outages. However, its low brightness output makes it unsuitable for illuminating larger group areas.
The Lepro 1000LM Battery Powered LED Camping Lantern offers versatile lighting with IPX4 water resistance and 4 light modes, including dimmable settings. It provides a solid 12-hour runtime but requires separate D alkaline batteries and lacks detailed user feedback. It is best suited for camping, fishing, and emergency backup lighting scenarios.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 lumensbest | 65 lumens | |
12 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 400 grams | 125 gramsbest |
— | 3,000 kelvinbest | |
— | 1,000 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.75 hoursbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
184 mmbest | 108 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(4) | ||
Battery Runtime (hours) | 12 hours | 24 hours |
Power Source | Battery | Rechargeable |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | mAh | 1000 mAh |
Charging Time (hours) | hours | 2.75 hours |
Build & Durability(3) | ||
Ingress Protection Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
Weight (grams) | 400 grams | 125 grams |
Warranty Length (years) | 1 years | null years |
Design & Usability(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Handle, Hook | Hanging |
Height (mm) | 184 mm | 108 mm |
Performance & Lighting(3) | ||
Maximum Brightness (lumens) | 1000 lumens | 65 lumens |
Color Temperature (kelvin) | Mixed kelvin | 3000 kelvin |
Light Modes | 4 | Low/Medium/High/Flashing |
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Professional reviewers praise the BioLite Luci Original Clear for its exceptional packability, durability, and reliable emergency readiness, but note that real-world brightness tests reveal output significantly lower than advertised.
Everyday users highly value the product's portability and reliability, frequently praising how small it packs while inflating to a useful size. Recurring complaints focus on the dimness of the high mode for practical tasks and slow solar charging.
