Product Description
How It Charges
TWO WAYS TO CHARGE THE GOAL ZERO SWITCH 8 RECHARGER |
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The Goal Zero Switch 8 can be charged by connecting a compatible solar panel (see the chart below for solar compatibility). | The Goal Zero Switch 8 can also be charged by being plugged into a USB power source. |
HOW IT CHARGES |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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CHARGE TIMES
Charging From: | Switch 8 | Guide 10 Plus | Sherpa 50 | Sherpa 100 | Yeti 150 | Yeti 400 | Yeti 1250 |
USB | 4 Hours | 6-10 Hours | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Wall | N/A | N/A | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | 16-20 Hours |
Car | N/A | N/A | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | 13 Hours | 40+ Hours |
Nomad 7 Solar Panel | 4-8 Hours | 3-6 Hours | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
Nomad 13 Solar Panel | 4 Hours | 2.5-5 Hours | 8-16 Hours | 15-30 Hours | 26-52 Hours | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
Nomad 20 Solar Panel | 4 Hours | 2.5-5 Hours | 6-12 Hours | 10-20 Hours | 17-34 Hours | 40-80 hours | 125-250 hours |
Boulder 15 Solar Panel | Not Compatible | Not Compatible | 8-16 Hours | 13-26 Hours | 22-44 Hours | 53-106 hours | Not Recommended |
Boulder 30 Solar Panel | Not Compatible | Not Compatible | 4-8 Hours | 7-14 Hours | 11-22 Hours | 26-52 Hours | 80-160 Hours |
Escape 30 Briefcase | Not Compatible | Not Compatible | 4-8 Hours | 7-14 Hours | 11-22 Hours | 26-52 Hours | 80-160 Hours |
What It Powers
THE GOAL ZERO SWITCH 8 POWERS YOUR DEVICE BY:USB HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO CHARGE YOUR DEVICE FROM GOAL ZERO POWER PACKS?It takes the same amount of time to charge your device from a Goal Zero power pack as it does from the wall. |
HOW MANY TIMES WILL OUR BATTERIES CHARGE YOUR DEVICE?
Charges: | Switch 8 | Guide 10 Plus | Sherpa 50 | Sherpa 100 | Yeti 150 | Yeti 400 | Yeti 1250 |
Headlamp (4 Watt-Hours) | 2 Charges | 2 Charges | 12 Charges | 25 Charges | 37 Charges | 100 Charges | 300+ Charges |
Smartphone (5-7 Watt-Hours) | 1-2 Charges | 2 Charges | 7 Charges | 14 Charges | 15 Charges | 30+ Charges | 100+ Charges |
GoPro® (5 Watt-Hours) | 1-2 Charges | 1-2 Charges | 9 Charges | 18 Charges | 25 Charges | 70+ Charges | 200+ Charges |
Digital Camera (8 Watt-Hours) | 1 Charge | 1 Charge | 5 Charges | 10 Charges | 12 Charges | 20+ Charges | 100+ Charges |
Tablet (25-42 Watt-Hours) | 25% Boost | 25% Boost | 1-2 Charges | 2-4 Charges | 6 Charges | 10+ Charges | 45+ Charges |
Laptop (50 Watt-Hours) | N/A | N/A | 1 Charge | 1-2 Charges | 1-2 Charges | 3-5 Charges | 20+ Charges |
Tech Specs
Charge Times
- Any USB Power Source: 4 hours
- Nomad 3.5 Solar Panel: 5-10 Hours
- Nomad 7 Solar Panel: 4 Hours
Ports
- USB port (output): 5V, up to 1A (5W max), regulated
- USB-port (input): 5V, up to 0.8A (4W max), regulated
Battery Details
- Cell Type: Li-NMC
- Peak Capacity: 8Wh (3.7V, 2200mAh)
- Lifecycles: hundreds of cycles
- Shelf-life: Keep plugged in, or charge every 3-6 months
- Fuses: none
- Management system: Charging and low-battery protection built-in
General
- Product SKU: 21004
- Chainable: Yes
- Weight: 0.2 lbs (91 g)
- Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 5 in (2.5 x 2.5 x 12.7 cm)
- Operating usage temp.: 32-104 F (0-40 C)
- Certs: CE, FCC, ROHS
- Warranty 6 months
- User Guide: Download Goal Switch 8 User Guide