BLAVOR Solar Power Bank Reviewed for Fall Camping With Built-In Cables and Qi Charging
9to5Mac's MagSafe Monday reviews BLAVOR's 20,000mAh Solar Power Bank, a camping-focused charger with four built-in cables, a solar panel, and a wireless charging pad.
The power bank has four cables built directly into its housing: two USB-C, one Lightning, and one USB-A. It also has three separate ports, allowing up to six devices to charge at once without a standalone cable, the review says. The USB-C port supports 20-watt fast charging. BLAVOR says that can get a typical iPhone to full in around 50 minutes, though the review notes that Pro and Pro Max models will differ.
On capacity, BLAVOR says the 20,000mAh battery provides roughly four charges for an iPhone 17, 2.7 charges for an iPad mini, and 37 charges for an Apple Watch. The review says those figures are in the right ballpark for a battery of this size, but adds that performance will depend on temperature and whether the device is being used while charging.
The top of the power bank has a wireless charging area that works with both iPhone and Apple Watch, but it does not have magnets. The review describes it as plain, older-style Qi, not MagSafe or Qi2. That means an iPhone sits on the surface rather than snapping into place; it will stay put on a table but will not remain connected in a bag. The reviewer says they would like to see MagSafe in a future version.
BLAVOR only advertises the 20-watt figure for the wired USB-C port, so the review treats the wireless pad as a convenience charger rather than the primary charging method. For higher speeds, users should use one of the four attached cables, it says.
Solar charging is included, but the review says a panel this small cannot recharge a 20,000mAh cell from empty to full in a day of sun. It can keep the battery from dying over a long trip and provide an emergency option when no outlet is nearby. The review frames it as more of a backup feature.
BLAVOR also includes seven extras with the battery: a flashlight with three modes, a camping light with three brightness levels, a compass, a thermometer, a carabiner, and rope. The unit is rated IPX5, meaning it is resistant to splashes and rain.
The review says this is not a battery for plane travel. It calls the product a good option for camping, tailgating, and similar activities, with plenty of wired options and a handy emergency solar recharge. The reviewer says the concept is unique and that the power bank will stay in a camping bag.
The BLAVOR Solar Power Bank can be purchased from Amazon or directly from BLAVOR, according to the review.