BLUETTI Handsfree 1 vs EF ECOFLOW TRAIL 200 DC vs Anker SOLIX C200: Best Hands-Free Power Station? If you’re looking for a portable power station you can actually take with you while keeping your hands free, the BLUETTI Handsfree 1 (268.8Wh), EF ECOFLOW TRAIL 200 DC (192Wh), and Anker SOLIX C200 (192Wh) are the top … Read more
Dabbsson DBS2300 Plus vs FOSSIBOT F3600 vs GRECELL H2400: Best Heavy Duty Power Station? If you need serious backup power, you’re probably torn between the Dabbsson DBS2300 Plus, the FOSSIBOT F3600, and the GRECELL H2400. These three heavy hitters pack between 1843Wh and 3840Wh of battery capacity, but they go about it in very different … Read more
Dabbsson 3000L vs ABOK Ark3600 vs GROWATT HELIOS 3600: Best Power Station for Off-Grid Living? If you’re setting up for off-grid living, you’re probably staring at three solid options right now: the Dabbsson 3000L, the ABOK Ark3600, and the GROWATT HELIOS 3600. Each one packs serious battery capacity — 3072Wh, 3840Wh, and 3600Wh respectively — … Read more
You bought a solar generator and it worked great for two months. Now it won’t charge or turn on. This is frustrating, but it is a common problem with a fixable cause. Most people think the battery is dead, but the real issue is often the battery management system (BMS). The BMS can enter a … Read more
Anker SOLIX C1000 vs BLUETTI AC200PL vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra: Best Solar Ready Power Station? If you’re trying to pick a solar-ready power station, the Anker SOLIX C1000, BLUETTI AC200PL, and Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra are three of the most talked-about options right now. The Anker packs 1056Wh of capacity, the BLUETTI brings a … Read more
Pecron F3000LFP 3072Wh Power Station Review I recently had the chance to test the Pecron F3000LFP Portable Power Station after a storm knocked out my power for two days. With 3072Wh of LiFePO4 battery capacity and 3600W output, it handled my refrigerator, lights, and a window AC unit without breaking a sweat. This station is … Read more
Pecron E3600LFP Portable Power Station Review When the power goes out at home or I’m camping off-grid, I need reliable electricity to keep my fridge running and my CPAP machine humming. I’ve been testing the Pecron E3600LFP Portable Power Station with its 3072Wh capacity and 3600W pure sine wave output, and it’s been a real … Read more
VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 vs Dabbsson 300E vs OUPES Exodus 2400: Best Portable Power Station for RV? If you’re outfitting an RV with portable power, you’re likely juggling three very different options: the compact Dabbsson 300E at just 9.48 pounds, the lightning-fast VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 that recharges in one hour, or the high-output OUPES Exodus 2400 … Read more
Charging a solar generator when it’s over 80°F outside needs a bit of extra care. I’ve learned that high heat can actually damage your battery if you aren’t careful. Most lithium batteries stop accepting a charge when they get too hot, usually above 113°F. In my experience, keeping the panels in direct sun but the … Read more
Powkey 65W/110V Portable Power Station Review I’ve been stuck too many times with a dead laptop in the middle of a camping trip. That’s why I picked up the Powkey 65W/110V External Battery Pack Portable Power Station, which packs a 24000mAh/88.8Wh battery into something small enough to toss in a backpack. This little blue box … Read more