Batteries and Chargers

Flashfish A301 portable power station review – “We may be small, but we are mighty.”

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REVIEW – It’s weird reviewing a small portable power station right after testing a monster power generator—the Generark HomePower 2 power station. But if you’re serious about being able to weather storms (pun intended), then smaller generators can be as useful as their larger, more powerful cousins. Sometimes, you just need something you can easily […]

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VATID 600W portable power station review

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REVIEW – We’ve written about a number of power stations here at The Gadgeteer.  The legions of gadget-faithful rely on power to keep the geeky goodness up and running, and in the event of a power outage, these power stations can provide those much-needed electrons for the nerd accouterments.  VATID jumped into the market with

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Generark HomePower 2 Backup Battery Power Station and SolarPower 2 review – an impeccably dressed monster

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REVIEW – In late 2020, I reviewed the Generark HomePower One, a beast of a portable solar generator at 1000 watt-hours strong. I also chided Generark, because the HomePower One is a clone of the Japanese version of the Jackery Explorer 1000. That’s not a slight, because, with its fold-down handle, the Japanese Jackery is

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640 million in Africa are living in the dark, BLUETTI is now doing their part to help

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SPONSORED NEWS – On this planet, about 1.2 billion people do not have access to electricity and more than half of them are living in Africa. Over 640 million Africans have no access to energy, corresponding to an electricity access rate for African countries at just over 40 percent, the lowest in the world. Per

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EGO EXINNO is the most awesome USB charger I’ve ever seen

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are thousands of USB chargers on the market that look similar and perform similarly, and then there’s the EGO EXINNO USB charger which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The EGO EXINNO USB charger is different in a fantastic way. What is it? The EGO EXINNO is a 240W 6 port

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Acefast E3 fast wireless charging desktop holder review – A solid stand for wirelessly charging your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch

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REVIEW – I have barely taken advantage of the wireless charging trend, the exception being in the car, but recently I picked up my third wireless device; the AirPods Pro. Shortly after, the Acefast E3 Fast wireless charging desktop holder came along, and it was perfect for my trio of wireless devices. What is it?

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The CIO power bank charges your iPhone AND your Apple Watch

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank is a 5000mAh wireless charging power bank that has been designed especially for iPhones with MagSafe and for Apple Watches. Why do I like it? I like the CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank because it’s a dual-use charger (actually triple!).

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Oupes 600W Portable Power Station review

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REVIEW – Have I been called a prepper?  Guilty.  I try to be super prepped for an earthquake, which is far and away the most likely natural disaster to hit Southern California.  When the Oupes power station came up for review, it was one piece of equipment that was missing from my kit, and I

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Nomad Base Station Mini review – a wireless charger with the luxury of leather

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REVIEW – I typically don’t need to charge my phone while I’m at my desk. However, occasionally I have found the need/desire to top off my phone battery, but I wouldn’t say I like using a cable. When the Nomad Base Station Mini review offer came along, I thought it would be a great time

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Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus review – high capacity battery bank for all your charging needs

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REVIEW – We all have a lot of devices to charge – phones, watches, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth headphones, flashlight batteries, and the list goes on and on. What we don’t always have is a convenient place to charge multiple devices. Even if we do have a multi-outlet charger, what if we want to charge on

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Bluetti’s PV120/PV200 solar panels are available now!

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SPONSORED NEWS – Heading out into the wilderness or hitting the open road helps you leave behind the daily stresses of work and life. However, when your emergency weather radio battery runs low or your phone is down to a 5% charge, it changes everything. Portable solar panels and solar generators are a great way to

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BLUETTI’s AC300 and B300 power stations are finally here!

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SPONSORED NEWS – Approximately 2 months ago in July 2021, Bluetti – the portable solar storage pioneer, announced their release of an industry first, modular solar power station – the AC300 and its accompanying LFP battery module, the B300 (3,072Wh). Word spread fast, and before anyone knew it, the AC300 was trending throughout the United

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Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core Portable Power Station review – Power all the things!

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REVIEW – In my never-ending quest to always be prepared for any eventuality I’ve accumulated quite a few portable power units. Large and small, these power packs are strewn about my apartment, stored in pockets and backpacks, or stashed away in bins patiently awaiting the apocalypse. None of the many battery packs I own though

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Anker Nano II 65W GaN II PPS Fast Charger Adapter review – Simply awesome!

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REVIEW – Portable chargers are getting smaller! I received one of those recently to review – the Anker Nano II 65W GaN II PPS Fast Charger Adapter. It’s AWESOME! It’s so small and charges my Lenovo Yoga 730 laptop and my Pixel 2 XL phone in the same amount of time (or less) as their

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EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station review – Better than a generator, and no gas!

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REVIEW – We are all insanely attached and dependent on our devices, even more so if you are of the Gadgeteer ilk. The EcoFlow Delta Pro Portable Power Station which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter serves to keep your home, cabin, or camp purring along when power poops out, keeping your gaggle of gadgets

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OKMO 1000W portable power station review – Power that goes anywhere

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REVIEW – Our power doesn’t go out very often here, but when it does, it’s very inconvenient because my wife and I both work from home. When the OKMO 1000W Portable Power Station review offer came along, I jumped at the chance to have a little backup power. What is it? The OKMO 1000W Portable

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Bluetti’s new AC200 MAX power station and B230 battery module are now available to order!

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SPONSORED NEWS – On June 23rd, Bluetti updated and upgraded their product line, adding 4 new power horses to their fleet. This took the form of the all new AC200 MAX, the one-of-a-kind AC300 and the industry-first battery modules: The 2048Wh B230 and the 3072Wh B300. It is with great pleasure to announce, that the

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Charger Harbor SAIL01 65W GaN wall charger review

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REVIEW – The wall chargers market now includes GaN devices that are small, powerful, and can charge compatible devices quickly. The Charger Harbor SAIL01 65W PPS GaN Power Delivery Wall Charger and included cable can charge a phone and power a laptop too. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Scosche MagicMount MSC 4-in-1 review – A versatile, MagSafe compatible dashboard mount for iPhone

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REVIEW – Our phones are indispensable when driving, often providing directions, music, audiobooks and more. But, did you know that at least 24 states here in the US ban the use of a hand-held cell phone while driving? That doesn’t mean you can’t use your phone for directions, but it does mean that you need

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