BLUETTI AC70: 1000W Battery Backup for Power Outages
One of my friends recently moved to a village with electricity problems. As gas boilers, pellet stoves, and heating water recirculation pumps don't like power outages, he asked me to recommend a battery backup solution, knowing that lately, I have reviewed a couple of power stations. Starting from its budget (willing to spend around $600) and its needs, I...
Anker 767: Suitcase-like 2048Wh power station
Surely after we received the Anker 757 review unit, the company announced a much more versatile power station named PowerHouse 767. This new device doubles its predecessor's output power and has some new cool features, such as remote Smart Control with the Anker app.
The Anker 767 packs a capacity of 2048Wh LFP batteries and weighs 67 lbs (30.52kg). It...
BLUETTI AC200L review: My fifth Power Station – and the Biggest one!
Portable power stations like the BLUETTI AC200L are the successor of noisy and heavy gas generators, and they enable off-grid living and working by providing DC and AC. With a massive output of 2400W, the AC200L can handle 99% of commonly used devices in your home or outdoors.
I built a 3x4 meters tree house two years ago, 100 meters...
Bluetti EB3A review: Aimed to power your outdoor fun!
When camping, road-tripping, or having outdoor activities that involve charging various gear, such as smartphones, cameras, and drones, a small portable solar generator like the Bluetti EB3A is a more convenient solution than a heavy home-backup power station or gas generator. It is quiet, emission-free, and requires no fuel, making it environmentally friendly.
If you are in areas with short...
DJI Power 500 & 1000: Outdoor Power Sources for Your Drones
DJI, a market leader in consumer drones, announced the release of their first portable portion, the Power 500 and 1000. The compact DJI Power 500 has a storage capacity of 500Wh, and the bigger DJI Power 1000 of 1024Wh.
When I reviewed the first solar generators from Anker and Bluetti, some of my readers asked what these have to do...
Anker 757 (SOLIX F1200) review
I never thought I would need a power station until I reviewed the Anker 757. After a few days of testing, it proved to be a device with multiple applications. From bringing the conform to your home, in the middle of the forest, to surviving blackouts. I love that I can power my drone batteries, FPV goggles, and controllers...
Bluetti AC60: Perfect for Outdoor Use
The Bluetti AC60 is an all-weather scalable solar generator, supplying 600W power from its 403Wh LFP battery, which can be expanded to 2,015Wh. It is a dust-proof and water-resistant (IP65 rating) power station intended for all kinds of outdoor activities, from beach parties to mountain camping. With super fast charging, and multiple charging options (12V/24V DC car socket, solar...
Bluetti AC180: The smart power station
The Bluetti AC180 was first announced on 22 March and became available for orders on the 1st of June. We received this power station for review in late June, so we have about a week of testing behind.
Many confuse storage capacity with output power. The storage capacity of a portable power station determines how long it can power various...
Bluetti AC180 vs Anker 757: Which power station should you buy?
Thirty years ago, when I first started wandering around the Apuseni mountains, the only electrical device I carried with me was a flashlight that needed two batteries. Now, I have a smartphone, a drone, a DSLR camera, an action camera, and who knows what else. Solar generators like the Bluetti AC180 and the Anker 757 (SOLIX F1200) can power...
VEVOR Portable Power Station: Very budget friendly solar generator
Power stations have improved drastically in recent years and have become more and more used for outdoor activities as they are much more portable than gas generators. In this review, we will have a closer look at the Vevor 300W mini solar generator that is great for powering your laptop and charging family phones and other gear while you...
POPDEER S500: A little power horse
The Popdeer S500 offers a storage capacity of 518 Wh and 500W of output power. It is the smallest solar generator in size with these power parameters that I have tested so far. It is almost twice as small as the 300W power station I reviewed last month. Priced around $200, this is a relatively simple unit, but it’s...