RAINBOW MT-CN700 700W Portable Power Station Review I live in an area where power outages happen a few times a year, so I’m always on the lookout for a backup that won’t wake the neighbors. The RAINBOW MT-CN700 Portable Power Station 700W, 537Wh Backup LiFePO4 Battery, Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping, 3 x 110 caught … Read more
You bought a Victron Energy Smart IP67 charger expecting rock-solid Bluetooth range, but now it drops connection just a few feet away. This is frustrating when you need to monitor your battery from inside the house or the workshop. The IP67 charger’s metal casing is the real culprit here, as it acts like a shield … Read more
ALLPOWERS S2000 PRO vs R1500 LITE vs 2000W: Best Portable Power Station? If you’re shopping for an ALLPOWERS portable power station, you’re likely stuck between the S2000 PRO, the 2000W model, and the R1500 LITE. I’ve spent time digging into the specs on all three — the S2000 PRO packs a 2400W continuous output and … Read more
I have seen many Victron charger users get stuck when a firmware update fails. This issue can leave you without a working charger at the worst possible time. The initial failure often comes from a bad Bluetooth connection or a power interruption. I find that starting the update with a full battery on your phone … Read more
OUPES Mega 1 vs Mega 2 vs Exodus 2400: Best Power Station for OUPES Ecosystem? If you’re building an OUPES ecosystem, you’re probably stuck choosing between the Mega 1 (2000W/1024Wh), the Mega 2 (2500W/2048Wh), and the Exodus 2400 (2400W/2232Wh). Each one fits a different spot in the lineup, and picking wrong means either overpaying or … Read more
Upusa SDM-3790 Portable Power Station Review I recently found myself frustrated with dead phone batteries during a camping trip, so I tested the Upusa SDM-3790 Portable Power Station to see if it could solve that problem. This little unit packs a 37 watt-hour battery and a 10W solar panel right in the box, making it … Read more
Soltera P2400 2048Wh Solar Generator Review Last week a storm knocked out my power for hours, and I was scrambling for a way to keep my fridge and phone running. That’s exactly why I tested the Soltera P2400 Solar Generator,2400W/2048Wh Solar power station(5000W Peak),1800W Super Fast Charging, LiFePO4 (LFP) Batt — I needed something that … Read more
ENOFLO 120W Portable Power Station Review I was tired of my phone dying on camping trips, so I tested the ENOFLO 120W Portable Power Station. At just 2.2 lbs with a 97.68Wh lithium battery, it’s small enough to toss in a backpack but still powers my laptop and mini fan. This little generator is really … Read more
Litheli 288 Series 139Wh Portable Power Station Review I was tired of my phone dying halfway through a weekend camping trip and having no way to charge my laptop. That’s why I tested the Litheli 288 Series Portable Power Station 139Wh Camping Lithium Battery Solar Generator to see if it could actually keep up with … Read more
Flashfish E103 Solar Generator with Solar Panel Review Last weekend, a sudden blackout hit my neighborhood, and I was kicking myself for not having backup power. I decided to test the Flashfish E103 Solar Generator with Solar Panel Included, FF Flashfish 179Wh Portable Power Station+100W Foldable Solar to see if it could handle real-world emergencies. … Read more