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Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 by Goal Zero
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Goal Zero Lighthouse 600

Goal Zero

600 lumen lantern that charges by USB, solar or hand crank and doubles as a power bank.

8.8/10

Goal Zero Lighthouse 600 costs $79.95 in Goal Zero's own US store, checked on October 6, 2026.

Where to buy in

Price in the maker's own store, checked October 6, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.

What you get

A lantern rated at 600 lumens with a 5200mAh internal battery and USB output. It charges from USB, a solar panel or the hand crank. The maker says one minute of cranking gives 10 minutes of light.

  • Charges via USB, solar panel or hand crank (1 min crank = 10 min light)
  • USB power bank output
  • Collapsible legs
  • Half-lantern mode to save power

Pros and cons of the Goal Zero Lighthouse 600

Pros

  • Three ways to charge: USB, solar panel or hand crank.
  • Rated up to 320 hours on one side low.
  • USB output charges a phone from the 5200mAh battery.

Cons

  • Five hours on one side high so bright light drains it fast.
  • At 17.6 oz it weighs more than the other lanterns here with a listed weight.

Specs

Type
lantern (USB/solar/hand crank)
Brightnessmaker's rating
600 lumens
Runtimemaker's claim
320 hours
Battery type
Internal Li-ion NMC 5200mAh, USB out
Weight
17.6 oz (499 g)

Why it scores 8.8

8.8/10

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Emergency features

  • Rechargeable or standard batteries
  • Waterproof or water resistant
  • Runtime or burn time listed by the maker

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