EBL EBL500 vs DaranEner R101 Lite vs GENDOME Micro30pro: Best Lightweight Backup? I’ve been testing three very different portable power stations — the EBL EBL500 with its 500W output and 519.4Wh battery, the DaranEner R101 Lite packing 89.6Wh at just 2.5 pounds, and the GENDOME Micro30pro with 48Wh in a pocket-friendly size. Each one serves … Read more
Tenlike 99.9Wh Portable Power Station Review I’ve been stuck with dead phone batteries on too many camping trips, which is why I was eager to test the Tenlike Portable Power Station with AC Outlet Power Bank for Camping Essentials Small Electric Mini Generator Large Lith. At just 1.65 pounds and with a 99.9Wh capacity, this … Read more
Segway CUBE-2000 vs ABOK Ark2000 vs DJI Power 2000: Best Expandable Home Backup? If you’re looking for a portable power station that can grow with your needs, the Segway CUBE-2000, ABOK Ark2000, and DJI Power 2000 all offer expandable battery capacity for home backup. I’ve tested all three to see which one handles the job … Read more
I wondered the same thing when I first mounted my Victron charger in my boat’s engine bay. The marine environment is harsh, and a non-rated charger could fail or cause serious safety issues. The label says “car battery charger,” but Victron builds these units with conformal coated circuit boards and Strong potting. This same protection … Read more
ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE vs ALLWEI PPS2400-3 vs POWSTREAM P188SL60: Best Solar Generator for You? I’ve spent a lot of time testing portable power stations, and the choice between the POWSTREAM P188SL60, the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE, and the ALLWEI PPS2400-3 really comes down to one question: how much power do you actually need? The POWSTREAM is … Read more
Apowking HP200L vs Bailibatt DW301S vs DARAN NEOZL: Best Mid-Range Camping Power Station? If you’re shopping for a mid-range camping power station, you’re probably staring at the Apowking HP200L, the Bailibatt DW301S, and the DARAN NEOZL. All three pack around 220-288Wh of capacity and 300W of output, but they’re surprisingly different once you dig into … Read more
I have noticed my Victron Smart Charger showing a different voltage than my multimeter after a failure. This voltage reading offset can make it hard to know if your battery is actually healthy. Many users find the offset appears after a short circuit or overvoltage event inside the charger. The BMS seems to get confused, … Read more
ZeroKor 100W with Solar Panel vs Flashfish E103 vs ZeroKor 120W: Best Portable Power Station for Solar Kits? I’ve been testing three solar generator kits side-by-side: the ZeroKor Portable Power Station with Foldable 40W Solar Panel (146Wh), the Flashfish E103 (179Wh with a 100W panel), and the ZeroKor 120W Portable Power Station (97.6Wh, no panel … Read more
Many of us want to set specific times for our battery charger to run, especially to save on electricity costs. Knowing if your Victron Energy Smart Car Battery Charger can do this is important for managing your energy use. In my experience, this charger does not have a built-in schedule feature like a smart plug … Read more
AFERIY AF-P310-EC-H vs GROWATT HELIOS 3600 vs EcoVolt P3200: Best High Capacity Power Station? I’ve spent time putting three big portable power stations through their paces — the AFERIY AF-P310-EC-H, the GROWATT HELIOS 3600, and the EcoVolt P3200. All three claim to handle serious power needs, but they go about it very differently, with capacities … Read more