Lepro 1000LM LED Camping Lantern
Score: 75/100
Kizen Solar Lantern Yellow
Score: 65/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 lumensbest | 65 lumens | |
12 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 400 grams | 181 gramsbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4 hoursbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
184 mmbest | 85 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Runtime (hours) | 12 hours | 10 hours |
Power Source | Battery | Solar, USB, 3x AAA |
Charging Time (hours) | hours | 4 hours |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Ingress Protection Rating | IPX4 | Water Resistant |
Weight (grams) | 400 grams | 181 grams |
Design & Usability(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Handle, Hook | Hanging |
Height (mm) | 184 mm | 85 mm |
Performance & Lighting(2) | ||
Maximum Brightness (lumens) | 1000 lumens | 65 lumens |
Light Modes | 4 | 3 Modes |
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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.”
