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1. Solar Panel, Anker 21W 2-Port USB Portable Solar Charger with Foldable Panel, PowerPort Solar for iPhone 11/Xs/XS Max/XR/X/8/7, iPad Pro/Air/Mini, Galaxy S9/S8/S7/S6, and More
- The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by our leading technology
- Fast Charging Technology: PowerIQ delivers the charging speed up to 2.4 amps per port or 3 amps overall under direct sunlight. 21 watt SunPower solar array is 21.5-23.5% efficient, providing enough power to charge two devices simultaneously
- Incredibly Durable: Industrial-strength PET polymer faced solar panels sewn into a rugged polyester canvas offer weather-resistant outdoor durability
- Highly Portable: Compact size (11.1 × 6.3in folded or 26.4 × 11.1in opened) and stainless-steel eye-holes on each corner allow easy attachment to backpacks, trees, or tents. Lightweight and ultra-thin design make it ideal for long treks
- What You Get: Anker PowerPort Solar (21W 2-Port USB Solar Charger), 3ft Micro USB cable, welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty and friendly customer service
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2. [Upgraded]BigBlue 3 USB Ports 28W Solar Charger(5V/4.8A Max), Foldable Portable Solar Phone Charger with SunPower Solar Panel Compatible with iPhone 11/Xs/XS Max/XR/X/8/7, iPad, Samsung Galaxy LG etc.
Updated Triple USB Ports: 3 USB charging ports( Each is 5V/2.4A Max) with smart charging technology which can recognize your device smartly then providing optimal charging speed vary with different devices. The 3 USB ports can offer the total current at 5V/4.8A Max. CE/ FCC/ RoHS certificated, BigBl...
So just to add to my question and explain some of my assumptions (which may be incorrect):
I don't know that much about the conversions between voltages work. Any info I can get in that regard is going to help me out a lot.
My understanding is that going from 5V to 7.6V is fairly inefficient (I will lose some power) but that going from 12V to 7.6V is much less inefficient ^sorry ^for ^the ^double ^negative (I will lose much less power).
If these are correct assumptions, I'm better off getting something that can output 7.6+V e.g. this.
Based on research so far, the panel I think I want is here but it outputs at 5V. I don't know if that matters. Is that going to reduce my efficiency?
Because the panel outputs at 5V am I best off also getting a powerbank that outputs at 5V and just doing the conversion at the charger?
It seems like I have decent options. At this point just trying to figure out which one of them wastes the smallest amount of power.
How about the BigBlue or the RAVPower?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01EXWCPLC/ref=psdcmw_1340852031_t3_B01FH2HYCW
https://www.amazon.co.uk/RAVPower-UK-RP-PC005-Waterproof-Smartphones/dp/B01FH2HYCW?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_1783359031