GENSROCK H120 120W Portable Power Station Review I was stuck with a dead phone and a dying tablet during a weekend camping trip, which is exactly why I grabbed the GENSROCK H120 Portable Power Station 120W (220W Peak), 88Wh Camping Solar Generator for my next outing. Weighing only 2.3 pounds, it’s small enough to toss … Read more
I have often wondered if I can just plug any solar panel into my generator. It turns out the answer is not always simple. This matters because using the wrong cable can damage your equipment or stop it from charging. Most solar generators use a specific input port, like an MC4 or Anderson connector. If … Read more
VTOMAN Jump 1800 vs OUPES Exodus 2400: Best Jump Start Power Station for Camping? If you’re torn between the VTOMAN Jump 1800 and the OUPES Exodus 2400, you’re looking at two very different portable power stations that both claim to handle your camping and backup needs. The VTOMAN packs a dedicated 1800W jump starter with … Read more
Upusa SDM-3790 vs Dabbsson DBS3500: Best Solar Generator with Panel Included? I’m looking at two power stations that couldn’t be more different. The Upusa SDM-3790 is a tiny 37 watt-hour portable battery with a 10W solar panel included, while the Dabbsson DBS3500 is a beastly 3430 watt-hour generator with 3600W output. Both come with solar … Read more
Dabbsson 3000L vs GROWATT HELIOS 3600: Best Large Capacity Power Station? If you’re shopping for a big portable power station, you’re likely torn between the Dabbsson 3000L (3072Wh capacity, 3000W output) and the GROWATT HELIOS 3600 (3600Wh capacity, 3600W output). Both are serious units for home backup and RV life, but they take very different … Read more
You plug in your laptop, and the DOA solar generator’s LCD screen starts flickering. Then the AC output just shuts off. This is a frustrating problem that stops you from using your backup power. I have seen this exact issue with faulty battery management systems in DOA units. The LCD flashing usually means the internal … Read more
Anker SOLIX F3800 vs BLUETTI Elite 400 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus: Best Large Home Backup? Choosing a massive home backup battery isn’t easy. I’ve spent time digging into the Anker SOLIX F3800 with its 6,000W output and 3,840Wh base capacity, the BLUETTI Elite 400 offering 2,600W from the same 3,840Wh pack, and the Jackery … Read more
Dabbsson 1000L vs Arkpax 1200W: Best 1000Wh Portable Power Station? I’ve been testing two popular 1000Wh-class portable power stations — the Dabbsson 1000L and the Arkpax 1200W — and they take surprisingly different approaches. The Dabbsson packs new semi-solid LiFePO4 tech and weighs just 23.4 pounds, while the Arkpax offers 15 ports and a 12ms … Read more
Dabbsson 600L vs EBL EBL500: Best Mid-Range Camping Power Station? If you’re shopping for a mid-range camping power station, you’re probably torn between the Dabbsson 600L and the EBL EBL500. Both promise reliable power for your gear, but they pack very different specs under the hood — the Dabbsson gives you 768Wh capacity and 900W … Read more
GRECELL HW01 300W Portable Power Station Review I’ve been stuck without power during a weekend camping trip more times than I’d like to admit, so I tested the GRECELL HW01 Portable Power Station 300W, 230Wh LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery, 1.5hrs Fast Charging, 2 Up to 300W(Peak 600W) AC to see if it could solve that. It … Read more