Lepro Mini Rechargeable Lantern
Score: 78/100
BioLite Luci Original
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Lepro LE LED Camping Lantern is a compact, USB-rechargeable multi-tool light featuring 310 lumens of brightness and a built-in power bank. While the effective output is slightly lower than advertised, its versatile features make it an ideal choice for emergencies and outdoor activities. It is best suited for solo campers and hikers needing a mini multi-tool light.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
310 lumensbest | 65 lumens | |
5 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 176 grams | 125 gramsbest |
4,700 kelvinbest | 3,000 kelvin | |
3,000 mAhbest | 1,000 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.75 hoursbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
63 mm | 108 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Runtime (hours) | 5 hours | 24 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 3000 mAh | 1000 mAh |
Charging Time (hours) | hours | 2.75 hours |
Build & Durability(4) | ||
Ingress Protection Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
Housing Material | Aluminum, Plastic | Plastic |
Weight (grams) | 176 grams | 125 grams |
Warranty Length (years) | 1 years | null years |
Design & Usability(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Magnetic Base, Hanging Hook | Hanging |
Height (mm) | 63 mm | 108 mm |
Performance & Lighting(3) | ||
Maximum Brightness (lumens) | 310 lumens | 65 lumens |
Color Temperature (kelvin) | 4700 kelvin | 3000 kelvin |
Light Modes | 5 | Low/Medium/High/Flashing |
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Professional reviewers praise the Lepro LE for its portability and multifunctionality, highlighting its compact size, effective power bank capability, magnetic base, and battery indicator as key strengths.
Everyday users commonly praise the lantern for its ease of use, lightweight design, and reliable power bank functionality during outages.
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.
