---
product_id: 9836840
title: "Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver)"
brand: "solio"
price: "$443"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9836840-solio-classic2-battery-pack-and-solar-charger-silver
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Compact 5.8x2.8x1.4in size 2000mAh battery capacity 5W solar max power Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver)

**Brand:** solio
**Price:** $443
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Power your hustle with the sun—anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver) by solio
- **How much does it cost?** $443 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9836840-solio-classic2-battery-pack-and-solar-charger-silver)

## Best For

- solio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted solio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Charging Modes:** Switch easily between CTIA and Apple-optimized outputs
- • **Triple Charge Power:** Full day sun delivers 3 full charges for your devices
- • **Sun-Tracking Precision:** Ingenious sundial design with pencil pivot for max solar capture
- • **Reliable Backup Anytime:** Holds charge for up to a year, ready when you are
- • **Pocket-Ready Portability:** Slim, lightweight design fits effortlessly in any bag

## Overview

The Solio Classic2 is a sleek, portable 2000mAh solar battery pack featuring a unique sundial pivot for optimal sun tracking. It delivers up to three full charges per day on popular devices via a 5W solar panel and supports dual charging modes for universal compatibility. Compact and lightweight, it fits in your palm and holds charge for up to a year, making it the perfect eco-friendly power solution for professionals on the move.

## Description

Boasting twice the capacity of our original CLASSIC charger, a day of sun gives you three complete charges on your portable electronic devices. The CLASSIC2 features a full-sized USB port allowing thousands of devices to easily connect, just by using their dedicated charging cable. The CLASSIC's iconic design has been updated to be slimmer, while larger solar panels allow for faster solar charging. So what are you waiting for? Go green in style with the Solio CLASSIC2! Popular smartphones go from empty to full in just under 90 minutes. Since most devices these days charge by USB, it’s more simple than ever to Plug Into the Sun. Simply point the CLASSIC2 towards the sun and rotate it until the pencil no longer casts a shadow. Adjust the position of the CLASSIC2 each time the pencil casts a shadow for maximum solar capture efficiency. A full day in full-sun completely charges the battery.The BOLT is designed to switch modes, allowing for the most efficient charging of all devices regardless of which charging mode they require. When the BOLT’s LED button is green, this indicates that it is in CTIA or Normal charging output mode. To switch modes, simply hold down the button for 5 seconds and release. The button will then light up blue, indicating that it is now in a mode optimized for Apple products like the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Power: Max Wattage: 5 Watts Discharge Rate: Fixed 5V, 1,000mA Charge Rate: USB (5v-450mA) via Solar: 8-10 hours via Wall/USB: 6 hours Weight/Dims: 5.8 x 2.8 x 1.4in. - 10.1 oz. Comes with: Micro USB to USB cable - for charging the CLASSIC2 via USB port or the wall. Pencil – To easily position the CLASSIC2 towards the sun. target devices at the same rate as a typical wall charger

Review: Works great, with the usual solar limitations - This device works great. The usual solar limitations hold. It cannot charge faster than light hits it, therefore a single charge on an iPhone overnight, which drained it down to 40% battery (60% used up), took literally all day to recharge. Any deficiency in operation comes down to this: It can only charge so fast. The red light on the bottom, indicating when it's charging, is a huge help. The pencil hole is essential to keep the Solio Classic 2 aimed toward the sun. The charge level blink system is a very good way to figure out how much it's got stored. So it's got what it needs. It's amazing that there is so much functionality out of one little button. Because it's hard to hang on to manuals, I took a Sharpie and wrote a lot of the essential instructions on the back of the upper two "leaves". That's helpful when I hand the Solio to other people to use. Also, it holds its charge when in storage like nothing else I've seen. Pull it out after a week, hold it toward the sun, and it barely blinks red before shutting off because of a full-charge condition. The instructions say, it'll keep a year in storage. Well that's about right.
Review: Terrible Build Quality - I wanted to love this product. I purchased it in addition to having one of their earlier 'Classic' models for a trip to Africa where I was going to need to charge my iPhone and camera without regular access to power. I shouldn't have wasted my money on this newer model. As has been commented before, the locking of the blades as they rotate open is anything but positive. The whole unit feels loose and cheaply assembled. Which is a shame, because the overall aesthetics are nice. Shortly after removing it from the packaging and opening/closing it a few times, I noticed shards of white plastic falling out of the hole of the hub. Turns out, the cylindrical clips that hold the blades together as one unit are weak and brittle. They had broken off with only a couple of delicate openings. This problem only worsened and while I was on safari and needed this product most, it failed completely and all three blades became disconnected from one another. Do not buy this product! Buy other products from this company, but not this one. I have an older classic model that is a champ and has stood the test of time. It saved my battery-dependent butt in Africa. But this product is poorly made. Again, do not buy this.

## Features

- Simple Fast Charging - The CLASSIC2 1Amp USB output charges. the CLASSIC2 easily tucks into a backpack or messenger bag and provides battery back up for a multitude of small electronics while on-the-go.
- Sundial For Energy Capture - The ingenious design of the Solio CLASSIC2 allows a pencil to be inserted into a central pivot point to make it possible to track the sun like a sundial.
- Charge When The Sun Goes Down - When the sun goes down, the BOLT battery can be re-charged via the micro-USB port. From USB power, the 2000mAh battery charges in 4.5 hours.
- Optimized Charging - While electronics are changing al the time, there are two standard charging specs that devices adhere to; a CTIA standard charge output which most devices follow, and an Apple charge output which Apple products follow.
- Compact For Travel - When the CLASSIC2 is not spun open to capture energy from the sun, it slides into a compact package that fits in the palm of your hand. At only 10.1 ounces,

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007S3KXDQ |
| Brand Name | Solio |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars (58) |
| Date First Available | April 12, 2012 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.2 x 6.3 x 2.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.63 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Solio |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 1.05 Pounds |
| Part Number | SO-S13-AF1RW |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Solio
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** Usb
- **Compatible Devices:** Cellular Phones
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Color:** Silver
- **Input Voltage:** 5 Volts
- **Mounting Type:** Wall Mount
- **Total USB Ports:** 1
- **Wattage:** 5 watts

## Images

![Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UYypgYToL.jpg)
![Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lvJuxD7JL.jpg)
![Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715h+wW9A7L.jpg)
![Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-bgEED-ZL.jpg)
![Solio Classic2 Battery Pack and Solar Charger (Silver) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ibFYsDLuL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great, with the usual solar limitations
*by M***F on June 7, 2014*

This device works great. The usual solar limitations hold. It cannot charge faster than light hits it, therefore a single charge on an iPhone overnight, which drained it down to 40% battery (60% used up), took literally all day to recharge. Any deficiency in operation comes down to this: It can only charge so fast. The red light on the bottom, indicating when it's charging, is a huge help. The pencil hole is essential to keep the Solio Classic 2 aimed toward the sun. The charge level blink system is a very good way to figure out how much it's got stored. So it's got what it needs. It's amazing that there is so much functionality out of one little button. Because it's hard to hang on to manuals, I took a Sharpie and wrote a lot of the essential instructions on the back of the upper two "leaves". That's helpful when I hand the Solio to other people to use. Also, it holds its charge when in storage like nothing else I've seen. Pull it out after a week, hold it toward the sun, and it barely blinks red before shutting off because of a full-charge condition. The instructions say, it'll keep a year in storage. Well that's about right.

### ⭐ Terrible Build Quality
*by J***F on April 15, 2014*

I wanted to love this product. I purchased it in addition to having one of their earlier 'Classic' models for a trip to Africa where I was going to need to charge my iPhone and camera without regular access to power. I shouldn't have wasted my money on this newer model. As has been commented before, the locking of the blades as they rotate open is anything but positive. The whole unit feels loose and cheaply assembled. Which is a shame, because the overall aesthetics are nice. Shortly after removing it from the packaging and opening/closing it a few times, I noticed shards of white plastic falling out of the hole of the hub. Turns out, the cylindrical clips that hold the blades together as one unit are weak and brittle. They had broken off with only a couple of delicate openings. This problem only worsened and while I was on safari and needed this product most, it failed completely and all three blades became disconnected from one another. Do not buy this product! Buy other products from this company, but not this one. I have an older classic model that is a champ and has stood the test of time. It saved my battery-dependent butt in Africa. But this product is poorly made. Again, do not buy this.

### ⭐⭐ QC, Customer Service Issues
*by M***E on December 7, 2013*

Ordered this through Amazon and had it forwarded to the Philippines where I live. Done it many times with no problem. The package arrived in the usual time, sealed and unopened. The "charge in" USB port was (is) bad, the cable would not go in and when I finally wriggled it in there was no charge to the unit. The "charge out" port works fine and the unit does charge via the sun (plenty of that here) but I gave it 2 stars because a major part of it's functionality is inoperative. The Solio web site states, "To ensure the highest possible quality, we fully inspect each product before it is shipped." Even the most cursory inspection would have revealed a bad charging port (there's only 2 total) so that statement is greatly in doubt. I give Solio's oxymoron of "customer service" 0 stars for no replies to my several email requests for support (through their Product Support form). I only got automated emails saying I would be contacted within 48 hours, never was. I decided to keep it rather than pay postage and endure delays back and forth to Amazon because it does work and I really need it with the frequent "rotational blackouts" due to the recent earthquake and typhoon here. ***Update 12/19 I received several emails from Solio and it seems likely some of my emails to them were not received because the recipient address "support@solio.com" is being rewritten with a "<case number>@cases.netsuite.com" when you reply, I think netsuite is the parent company, not sure. Whatever, it's their problem to fix, I give up.

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