I Tested 9 Generators Powered by the Sun! No More Gasoline!

The video reviews nine solar generators under $300, testing their charging speed, wattage output, and battery capacity. The Jackery model was found to be the best overall, offering a good balance of power, weight, and quiet operation, while the Bluetti and Toan models also excelled in high wattage output, though they were larger and heavier.

Solar Generator Charging Speed

• 00:14:00 The Bluetti solar generator charged the fastest at 82 watts, followed by the Toan at 68 watts and the Jackery at 66 watts. The other generators had a significantly slower charging rate using solar panels. The charging speed varied depending on the connector used.

Wattage Output

• 00:11:00 The Jackery had the highest wattage output among the 300-330 watt generators at 386 watts. The Bluetti and Toan were the highest wattage generators overall at 614 watts and 620 watts, respectively. The other generators either had lower wattage or experienced overload protection at lower than their rated wattage.

Battery Capacity

• 00:12:27 The Toan and Gresle performed the best in the battery capacity test, lasting the longest at 271.5 and 272.5 watt-hours, respectively. Some generators, such as the B-Bat and the Allway, performed significantly worse than their stated rating. The Bluetti's capacity was lower than many other models.

Noise Levels

• 00:08:09 The Bluetti, Jackery, and Gresle solar generators were the quietest, with noise levels of 45.7 dB, 47.4 dB, and 49.1 dB, respectively. Other models had cooling fans that produced significantly more noise.

USB-C Charging

• 00:08:56 The Anchor had the highest USB-C charging capacity, delivering 92 watts to charge a power bank. Other models, such as the Jackery and Bluetti, performed well, but some, such as the B-Bat, had issues achieving high charging speeds. The Anchor could also charge three devices simultaneously at a high wattage.