Five charging stations for comfortable work without light for a couple of hours

BLUETTI mobile power stations are on store shelves in a wide variety of sizes and capacities. The PowerOak EB3A model confidently copes with tasks in the manner of powering a laptop, computer, non-gluttonous household appliances and recharging mobile devices.

The charging station is designed to connect a constant load of up to 600 W, and the device can also withstand peak power surges of up to 1200 W. Inside the model, a 268 Wh LiFePO4 lithium iron phosphate battery is installed, which retains over 80% of its original capacity after 2500 charge-discharge cycles. The built-in BMS board protects the battery from potential risks.

In real conditions, BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A provides autonomous operation of 5W LED lighting for more than 30 hours, a mini-fridge with a power consumption of about 60W for 3.5 hours, can charge a smartphone battery 20-25 times. Mobile gadgets with support for the wireless charging function are supposed to be placed on the inductive zone in the upper plane of the charging station housing (15 W). At the same time, the model is equipped with one 230 V socket, two USB A ports of 5 V / 3 A format, a USB type C connector with support for the Power Delivery protocol (100 W), a car cigarette lighter and two 12 V DC outputs.

At the head of the front panel of the device is a touch info screen that provides detailed information on the battery charge level, the expected battery life depending on the connected load, etc. It is also supposed to control the operation of the model through the BLUETTI mobile application via the Bluetooth network. The power station supports fast charging from the outlet (in 60 minutes in turbo mode), and it can also be charged in a combined way - from a household power outlet and optional solar panels overnight. Note that the model makes high demands on the quality of the incoming voltage, therefore, in unstable power networks and when charging from a generator, it often goes into an accident.

In the category of mobile charging stations, EcoFlow products are in great demand. So, the RIVER model from it is intended for backup power supply of consumers with a total power of up to 600 W.

The device has a modular design, which implies the possibility of connecting an additional EcoFlow RIVER Extra Battery to the charging station. With it in the composition, the capacity of the power plant doubles - from 288 W * h to 576 W * h. The batteries in the charging station and the additional module are of the advanced Li-Ion NMC type. Also note that the model takes out peak loads up to 1200 watts.

EcoFlow RIVER easily beats more venerable colleagues in the workshop by the variety of connectors. Judge for yourself, the model is equipped with two 230V outlets with pure sine wave AC output, two regular USB A ports, one USB A with Quick Charge 3.0 (18W), one USB type C with Power Delivery (100W) , car cigarette lighter, two 12 V DC sockets. To charge your own battery, the power plant has X-Stream port connectors (provides fast charging from a household power outlet in 90 minutes) and XT-60 (used for optional connection of solar panels).

Both sockets in the design of the charging station can be used for redundancy - they equalize the sinusoid of the incoming voltage, and after disconnecting from the network, they switch power to the internal battery almost without delay. Thus, the model will serve as a kind of UPS. The device broadcasts operating parameters on the information display. From other equipment, the charging station got hold of an LED flashlight and a convenient handle for carrying a 5-kilogram case.

The Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station is sharpened for backup power of several units of computer and low-power household appliances, as well as for charging mobile gadgets.

The number "500" in the expanded model name indicates the rated load connection power in watts. At the same time, the charging station draws out short-term pulsed power up to 1000 W, which can come in handy by the way to start the power unit of a conditional refrigerator. The storage of food supplies can autonomously operate from a mini-power plant for 7-8 hours. The average TV will last the same amount "afloat". As for charging mobile phones, the conditional Apple iPhone 12 is fully charged from the battery of the device over fifty times.

The main protagonist of the Jackery Explorer 500 is a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide Li-Ion NMC battery with a capacity of 518 Wh. The battery has a high specific capacity and a stable discharge voltage, withstands temperature extremes and is fire resistant. The connection of consumer devices to the charging station is established through a single 230 V outlet with a pure sine wave output, a trio of USB A ports, a 12 V car outlet and a DC connector on the same 12 V. Symmetric USB type C with a quick charge function in the model why - is not provided.

To display the operating parameters of the power plant, an information display with graphical data regarding the remaining battery charge level and load power is used. Nearby on the front panel is a powerful LED flashlight. The battery of the device is charged from a household outlet (in about 7.5 hours), a car cigarette lighter socket, a generator or a solar panel, which is purchased separately. However, on the shelves of electronics stores there is a modification of the device with a solar battery in the kit - Jackery Explorer 500 + Solar Saga 100W.

The ANKER 535 PowerHouse mobile charging station is best suited for outdoor trips and as a backup power source at home.

The device is assembled in a strong and durable case with protection against shocks and falls. This can explain the increased weight of the portable power plant in the context of peers - 7.6 kg. At the heart of the device, a LiFePO4 type battery with a capacity of 512 W * h is installed, a full charge of which is enough for three dozen procedures for charging a smartphone, long-term power supply for a laptop, and power supply of a total load of up to 500 W. The battery is controlled by an integrated BMS board.

All connection ports are placed on the front panel of the charging station. In particular, the model has two 230V outlets, three full-sized USB connectors, one USB type C with support for 60W Power Delivery fast charging, and a car cigarette lighter socket. Charging the device's own battery is carried out from a 230 V network in conjunction with power supply via the USB type C port. It is in this mode that you can reach an 80% charge level in about 2.5 hours. However, the model supports charging from solar panels, purchased separately.

The operating parameters of the portable power station are displayed on the info display. The front panel of the device is visually divided into two parts by a horizontal strip of LED-backlight. For ease of carrying, the charging station is armed with an ergonomic handle. In general, the ANKER 535 PowerHouse gives the impression of an optimally balanced backup power source, and the model strongly adheres to this title.

The BLUETTI PowerOak EB55 is a great outdoor powerhouse for energy independence on camping and outdoors. Also, the model will serve as a sure purchase home during interruptions with a centralized power supply.

The portable charging station was equipped with a LiFePO4 lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 537 Wh. Its passport resource is over 2500 charge-discharge cycles without significant subsidence of the initial level of energy intensity. The model is able to power loads with a total power of up to 700 W, in parallel with which it copes with peak loads up to 1400 W. The output of the two outlets of the device is supplied with a pure sine wave of alternating current.

All connectors on board the BLUETTI PowerOak EB55 are concentrated on the side of the front panel of the 7.5-kilogram case, and its touch-screen info display heads it. In addition to the two aforementioned 230V sockets, the device has a quartet of USB A ports, one symmetrical USB type C with support for fast charging via the Power Delivery protocol (100W), a cigarette lighter socket, two DC 12V outputs. Complementing the picture is the XT60 input connector for charging the power plant from solar panels (purchased separately).

The model is suitable for autonomous power supply of laptops, charging smartphones and photographic equipment, power supply of mini-refrigerators and other low-power equipment. On the top platform of the body of the device is a zone for wireless charging of gadgets, which gives out charging power of 15 watts. BLUETTI PowerOak EB55 is a quality product from a trusted brand that brings energy independence.