REVIEW – Lately, I have been looking for ways to spend more time outdoors with my family, especially when opportunities arise to enjoy nature. One of the plans is camping trips so the plan must include portable power sources for charging cellphones and other devices. Also, I need to be able to use my CPAP machine. I think this Ruko R299 Portable Power Station will work well.
What is it?
The Ruko R299 Portable Power Station is a 330W, 288.6Wh 9-Port Portable Generator with Flashlight, Wireless Charging, 60W USB-C PD Output, Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping/RVs, Power Supply for Drone, CPAP, etc.
What’s included?
- 1 x Ruko R299 Portable Power Station
- 1 x AC Adapter
- 1 x DC Charging Cable
- 1 x User Manual
Tech specs
Design and features
- • 288.6wh Lithium Battery for Extended Drone Flight Time
• Foldable Handle, Lightweight Design of 8.3lbs
• 10w Wireless and 60w Fast Charging
• Multiple Ports for Devices, With Built-In SOS Flashlight
• Safety Features Include BMS, 2 Cooling Fans
• Rechargeable via Solar in 7 Hrs, AC Adapter, Or Car in 6 Hrs
• Includes Power Station, Adapters, Manual, 2-Year Warranty
The Ruko R299 Portable Power Station is well-built. On the front, there is the display and all the ports except for the AC port on the side. On the opposite side of the front face is the built-in flashlight. On the top is the handle and wireless charging surface. There are air vents on two sides.
Setup
Before using the Ruko R299 Portable Power Station the first thing that I did was charge it fully.
Performance
The Ruko R299 Portable Power Station is great to carry around in my gear bag or truck and provides access to power and charge on the fly. The wireless charging is great since I use my iPhone so much that it always seems to need charging. I use my CPAP machine for an average of 5 hours at a time and this power station can handle it with no issue. The display screen is nice and easy to see and provides all of the necessary info:
The power station is well built and the carrying handle is sturdy. I wish that it had more USB-C ports since many of my cables are now USB-C to USB-C. However, USB-A to USB-C cables are still readily available, The ability to recharge the power station using the DC plug in my ruck is also nice. If outdoors for a long time, portable solar panels can work. I also do wish that there was at least another AC port. The flashlight is bright and convenient. I expect this Ruko R299 Portable Power Station to last for years.
Here is a photo of the nice flashlight on the back that is quite bright and very convenient when needed.
The photo below shows the power station powering my CPAP machine and travel radio while wirelessly charging my phone.
What I like about the Ruko R299 Portable Power Station
- It is well-built
- It is lightweight and portable
- it has adequate ports and connectivity
- It can be charged in multiple ways
- The included flashlight
- The wireless charging feature
What needs to be improved?
- I would like at least 2 AC ports and 2 USB-C ports
Final thoughts
The Ruko R299 Portable Power Station is a lightweight and compact power solution that works well for on-the-go mobile charging and as a power source. I do wish that it had more than one AC port and more than one USB-C port.
Price: $299.99
Where to buy: Ruko website and Amazon
Source: Ruko provided a free sample for this review. Ruko did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.
