Approximately one hour later, I checked on the battery pack and found two LEDs were already illuminated. With the Helio Smart fully discharged, I laid it out in my rear yard on a sunny day, confirmed the solar charge indicator was illuminated, and let the panels soak up the sun. With a total capacity of 5000 mAh, the Helios Smart would have to be charged to slightly above 50% to charge a phone to 2723 mAh from empty. It may not be the most scientific method, but it’s the best I could come up with. I decided to take 6 recently released flagships phones, average their battery capacity, and use that as the standard phone capacity. Most other phones fall somewhere in-between. The iPhone 6 has a battery capacity as low as 1810 mAh, while the Samsung Note 4 has a 3220 mAh battery. Each phone comes with a different battery capacity, rated in milliamp hours (mAh) the higher the mAh, the higher the battery capacity. I wanted to put this claim to the test, but wasn’t sure what Solpro considered a standard phone. Solpro claims the Helios Smart can be fully charged in 5 hours and collect enough solar energy to charge a standard phone in as little as 90 minutes. What makes the Helios Smart unique is its ability to recharge using its integrated solar panels. The Helios Smart will begin charging and the charging LEDs will flash, indicating charging levels. You plug the microUSB end of the charging cable into the Helios Smart and the other end into your power source. Charging by USB is standard and works exactly as you would expect. The Helios Smart is able to charge itself two ways, by USB or using it’s integrated solar panels. ![]() Solpro states, if you plug your Helios Smart into a power supply, and then plug a device into the Helios Smart, your device will be prioritized over the Helios Smart and recharge first. The Helios Smart is equipped with what Solpro refers to as smart charging. The Helios Smart had no difficulty keeping up with the energy output and almost fully charged my phone despite my hotspot being enabled. In those instances, my phone never recharged the battery only discharged at a slower rate. I’ve previously used battery packs whose output wasn’t enough to keep up with the energy demands of tethering. At one point, I was simultaneously charging my phone while using it as a hotspot. I had no issues while charging my phone or tablet. The battery pack is capable of charging two devices at once. The Helios Smart immediately begins charging your device. To charge your device, place the charging cord’s USB plug into either port on the battery pack and insert the microUSB plug into your device. The Helios Smart comes fully charged out of the box and is immediately ready for use. The push button is used to check charge levels when the device isn’t actively charging by USB. The remaining LED lights provide the current charge level. ![]() The LED surrounded by triangles is the solar charge indicator. The other end of the Helios Smart contains five LED lights and a push button. One end of the battery pack contains a microUSB port for USB charging and two USB ports for charging your devices. When you’re not using the Helios Smart for solar charging, the panels stay folded thanks to a concealed magnet. The Helios Smart unfolds to reveal three solar panels for solar charging. It’s available in 3 colors: black, orange, and white. ![]() It’s a large battery pack wrapped in leather, with the company name imprinted on the top. Weather resistant silicone plugs (4 USB, 2 microUSB).
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