5.0 out of 5 stars Nice glow and lasts years.

A. · 19 May 2023

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I bought this in April 2017 and it’s still working perfectly. I got two years out of the stock battery and I put in a new Eneloop one each year since.It ‘sweats’ inside and can have a good bit of water by season end but I’ve had no corrosion issues yet. Connections looks worse for wear but it’s still working. I’m in Ireland and we’re not know for our dry bright summers - still this has a nice warm glow every night.Going to buy another two and I just hope they haven’t changed components in the intervening years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice

m. · 24 June 2025

Nice

2.0 out of 5 stars Meh.. it broke very quickly

V. · 30 June 2009

The concept was brilliant, however the actual product was flimsy and one of the wires inside my sunjar came apart, breaking the circuit and rendering the led light useless. When it was working, the light was very very dim, and could only really be used for ambient effect - not like the sun at all!Its a sturdy and nice looking jar but now it sits on my windowsill, looking and functioning as a plain glass jar. It wasn't worth the money I paid at all.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very pretty and daughter loves it

K.G. · 16 July 2009

I use this as a night light for my 2 year old. We set it on the windowsill in the morning to "catch the sunlight for night time." It produces a nice soft and comforting glow for several hours and best of all the batteries don't need replacing! You can switch it off too (there is a switch when you open the jar) in case it gets annoying or if you want to conserve the power. When it is switched on it comes on automatically when it gets dark.The jar charges better when you open the lid up to expose the solar panel and needs to be on a sunny windowsill ideally. I've not used it outside so cannot say whether it is durable in that setting but it has lasted well indoors where we have used it every night for several months now.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great accent light!

A.T. · 16 April 2010

The Blue Solar Jar I purchased has worked excellently. It is best to turn the switch on the unit off when it is charging, in order to conserve the stored energy and ensure it lights up brightly once you do turn it on. I purchased the Blue and the Yellow Sun Jars and I do think that the blue light is brighter, although these are NOT for reading by, they are simply accent lighting fetures which have the advantage of being free to operate! It sits on my conservatory windowsill and charges very effectively. I was quite cautious when buying these as the reviews are very mixed, but I have been pleased with both Sun Jars.

3.0 out of 5 stars suck uk sun jar..but does it really suck!

0. · 2 December 2010

I thought this was a really great idea. Im into solar power and quirky gadgets. I think the sun jar looks better than the moon jar. When this first came it was really good, lighted up nicely, was quite bright but not soo much to hurt. Quite a soft light giver. It does look good since the jar is frosted glass so its a mellow glow. It doesn't look too ugly in the day time but its no piece of awe inspiring art either! It is slightly random on the bedside table or windowsill, kind of out of place. I almost want to take it to the kitchen and put it with my other glass jars! Now i have had it a while it seems to work less well. It has a mind of its own ( perhaps its going through puberty) because it cant make its mind up if it wants to work or not! Sometimes it does mostly not very well thought, other times its more of a 'night' jar and gives off no light.I suppose nothing last forever though. When in its prime time it is quite amusing, nice to show off...to people who like glass jars... ( and of course gadget lovers :P ) and the switch from constant to automatic is quite a good aspect.Its gone down a lot in price now so its probably worth it for the money now but don't expect a lifelong partnership from it, its probably going to leave you in the dark after a year or so.

1.0 out of 5 stars After running for less than a minute this light caused me to feel physically ill

k. · 30 March 2014

I bought this light because the advertising hype would have you believe this item will recharge during the day, and then gently illuminate a soft amber glow at night.What the description fails to tell you is that the LED flashes violently from red to blue repeatedly like some kind of teenage disco lighting effect. There is nothing soothing or relaxing about this. I tell you it was so bad that my neighbours thought it was a police car with its emergency beacon activated.Why are all the pictures of this illustrating a soft amber glow? Where's the warnings that running this light for even a short time will result in a pounding migraine? I feel like I have been completely ripped off and i've chucked the box away so I guess I'm stuck with it now.When I opened it I discovered there was a switch with the options On1, Off and On2. I wondered for a moment if On1 might be the Psycho Rave setting, and On2 might be the soothing, relaxing setting I'd hoped for. No. On1 and On2 are identical. Both result in instant head ache.I feel like I've been ripped off. I suppose this item could be of use to some people. For example if you want to have a disco or illegal rave. Or it would be good as a burglar alarm. It certainly attracts the attention of everyone in your street if you leave it in the window. If however, like me, you just wanted a nice solar powered lamp that will add a little ambience in the evening, THIS IS NOT THE ITEM FOR YOU.HEED MY WARNING.

5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous little solar light

F. · 28 June 2016

Super product.The first one I had developed a leak in the tp so back it went - so watch out for this when opening.The second one was just fine.You open the lid like a regular jar then switch the switch inside, close and seal the jar and leave it in a bright place.if you are lucky, the same night it will glow blue, if not, the next night (depends on sunlight and charge), and it glows very bright.Perfect for a patio table in the evenings and is enough light to see where your drink is and where you are sitting!Highly reccomended for something a little different

Tolles Dekolicht

R. · 10 December 2020

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These do suck! I purchased them last spring and loved them ...

C.G. · 19 April 2016

These do suck! I purchased them last spring and loved them until they started to not charge. I put them away for the winter indoors in the dry. I put them out a few days ago and only one works now. They are very nice but they don't work and for the price that really Sucks!!

J'suis contant

N. · 1 January 2010

Ce bibelot me plait bien, c'est vraiment ce que je pensais avoir.Il manque un peu de soleil en plein hiver pour bien marcher la nuit mais on peut charger la plie.

Recomendado

E.C. · 4 March 2016

Una lampara bastante bonito, mas grande de lo que en realidad pensaba, pero eso a mi opinión lo hace mejor, la luz es de un color cálido y placentera a la vista, y el sensor de luz funciona perfecto, si te agradan este tipo de adornos, es muy buena opción, claro considera que sirve para mera decoración.

einfach toll!

E. · 1 June 2011

Das SunJar ist eins meiner Lieblings-Lichter!Allein die Idee, tagsüber das Sonnenlicht in einem Marmeladenglas einzufangen und es nachts nutzen zu können ist wunderbar. Außerdem gibt das SunJar ein sehr warmes gemütliches Licht und sieht damit einfach toll aus - es ist als hätte man tatsächlich ein paar Sonnenstrahlen in die Nacht gerettet! Es ist sehr gut verarbeitet und von außen sieht man dem Marmeladenglas nicht an, was in ihm steckt - es gibt also keine Schalter, Kabel o.ä., die außen sichtbar wären.