The Paulmann 94309 solar table lamp is our top recommendation. The solar panel is integrated directly into the lampshade and supplies the built-in LED from there, which is dimmable and glows in warm white (3,000 K). According to the manufacturer, the lamp has an average service life of around 30,000 hours. You can use it as a decorative floor lamp for smaller islands of light in the living area or as a bedside lamp, but it is also not out of place in a protected outdoor area, for example on a terrace or in the garden shed: thanks to the IP44 protection class, at least occasional splashing water should not be a problem. The lamp’s materials, plastic and metal, at least suggest that it can take a beating.
Our assessment:
The Paulman 94309 is not the last word in terms of design, but if you are looking for a lamp that is not too flashy and saves some electricity for little money, you will definitely be happy with it. Thanks to splash water protection, it is conditionally suitable for covered outdoor areas. So you might consider linking it to a motion detector to light up the front door for incoming guests. According to some Amazon reviewers, however, more than just splashing water or a permanently damp location will cause the electronics to give up the ghost prematurely.