Best Mid-Range Charging Stations

Fossibot, a company originally from China, was founded in 2022. In such a short period of operation, the company has become known as a manufacturer of reliable portable power sources. In the middle segment of charging stations, the F1200 model deserves close attention.

The mobile power station received a lithium-iron-phosphate battery with a capacity of 1024 Wh. The life cycle of the battery is at least 4 thousand charge/discharge cycles without a significant drop in the initial energy capacity. In addition, the model has an interesting way of adjusting the battery charging current - a 5-position mechanical handle on the front panel of the case is used for this purpose. With its help, you can set the charging power from 200 W to 1000 W.

The device is capable of powering a load with a total power of up to 1200 W and handling peak power surges of up to 2400 W. In practice, the station provides autonomous operation of computer equipment, a two-chamber refrigerator (but this is not 100% guaranteed), indoor lighting in an apartment and other equipment with a power of up to 1200 W. The model also includes a UPS function with a response time of about 10 ms - during this period, power is automatically transferred to the internal battery if there are interruptions in the centralized power supply.

On one of the narrow ends of the device body there are two 230 V sockets and a strip of LED light source. The opposite end contains a large info screen, two USB A ports, a couple of USB type C (20 + 100 W), a 12 V cigarette lighter socket "under cover" of a rubber plug. The model is equipped with convenient side handles for carrying the 11.5-kilogram body and reliable protection from electrical adversity.

The ANKER SOLIX C800 Plus power station is designed for autonomous power supply of a connected load with a rated power of up to 1200 W. And the most remarkable thing is that in the “plus” modification, the device is supplied with two telescopic lanterns for camping.

The light sources are supposed to be stored in a box on the upper platform of the body. The lanterns have a sliding design and are inserted into a specially provided connector on the "back" of the charging station. At maximum brightness, they can work for over 8 hours, at minimum - from 130 hours. At the same time, the station is equipped with a built-in LED lighting strip.

The model is powered by a 768 Wh LiFePO4 battery. The device's battery can be charged from a power outlet (in 58 min.), a car cigarette lighter socket (in about 7 hours) or from solar panels (in about 3 hours). The charging station can operate in a fully automatic mode - it supports operation as an "uninterruptible power supply" with switching to power from the internal battery in 20 ms.

The device's connection panel contains three 230 V sockets, two full-size USB ports, a pair of USB type C ports with a power of up to 100 W, and a 12 V car cigarette lighter output. Remote monitoring of the power plant's status and access to its settings is provided from paired mobile devices via wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth channels.

The BLUETTI AC70P charging station is suitable in case of regular power outages at home, for outings into nature and road trips far from electric civilization.

The device is assembled in a compact case with dimensions of 256x314x210 mm and a weight of about 10 kg. Its dimensions are approximately equal to two shoe boxes placed on top of each other. Inside the station there is a LiFePO4 battery of 864 W*h. Over 80% of the battery capacity is retained even after 3 thousand charge/discharge cycles. In turbo charging mode from a socket, the battery can be “filled” from zero to 80% in just 45 minutes.

The station is designed for continuous operation with loads of up to 1000 W total power. At the same time, in short-term mode, it will be able to handle power at a level of up to 2000 W. Connected consumer devices can be automatically reserved in case of interruptions in centralized power supply using the built-in UPS function - the model switches them to power from its own battery in 20 ms.

The information display and all the ports for connecting the charging station are located on the front panel of the case. The user has two 230 V sockets with pure sine wave output voltage, a couple of USB A connectors, a USB type C tandem with a power of up to 100 W, a DC port for direct current, and an XT-60 input connector. And on the “back” of the device there is a zone for wireless charging of mobile gadgets with a power of 15 W. By the way, the station can maintain a connection with a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.

Choetech BS005 is a reliable mid-range charging station that will handle the autonomous power supply of a low-power refrigerator, allow you to heat up food in a microwave, and serve as a source of backup power supply for a PC, laptop, and mobile devices.

In long-term operation, the device is capable of supplying a load with a total power of up to 1200 W, and on a short-term basis it can withstand power surges at a level of twice as much (up to 2400 W). The heart of the model is a lithium-iron-phosphate battery with a capacity of 960 Wh - connected equipment with a power of about 1 kW will operate from the charging station for about one hour, and if the equipment consumes about 200 Wh of power, the autonomous power supply time will be up to 5 hours.

Among the useful options in the model, there is an "uninterruptible power supply" mode, which automatically switches the power of the connected load from the socket to its own battery when the power goes out (in 10 ms). The charging station interfaces consist of two 230 V sockets, a trio of full-size USB ports (all 12 W), a quartet of USB type C with a 3x20 W and 1x100 W scheme. Also, the interface shelf could not do without 12-volt outputs: a cigarette lighter socket and two DC ports.

The operating parameters of the charging station are displayed on the built-in info display. In addition, a three-mode LED flashlight was placed on the front panel of the case. The device's battery is fully charged from the outlet in about 82 minutes, and charging of the battery from solar panels is also optionally supported. The only complaint about the model is its solid 14-kilogram weight. But given the stationary placement of the station, it does not play a decisive role.

Chinese company Oukitel has made a name for itself with inexpensive smartphones and tablets. And recently, its portfolio has been expanded with high-quality and affordable charging stations. The best example of this is the P1201 model.

The device has a classic rectangular case design. It is responsible for the autonomous power supply of the connected load with a total power of up to 1200 W. The station pulls out peak power surges at a level of up to 2400 W. The model can power a refrigerator (however, not every one), a TV, computer equipment, some kitchen appliances, etc.

The station is equipped with a 960 Wh lithium-iron-phosphate battery. The model produces pure sine-wave voltage at the output of two 230 V sockets, is equipped with two USB A ports, a quartet of USB type C connectors (3 with an output power of 20 W and 1 Power Delivery at 100 W), a cigarette lighter socket and DC outputs at 12 V. And through the XT-60 port, the power station's own battery can be charged from solar panels.

The device's battery is fully charged from a power outlet in about an hour and a half, and from 500 W solar cells - in two hours. The model is additionally equipped with an LED light source with a diffused glow. Finally, the charging station has acquired a detailed info screen to display the operating status, load levels and remaining battery charge.