power station

REVIEW – I have spoken fondly for many years here at the Gadgeteer about those handy portable power banks and how I have them everywhere, because let’s be honest, you can never have too many, right? But while they are very handy to have around, the vast majority of those types of small power banks […]

REVIEW – You can never be too prepared for camping or emergencies, although I probably have more of the latter than engage in the former.  I live in a place that has many power outages at the drop of a hat!  You can’t have too much backup power when that happens, so I was very

REVIEW – When I first started reviewing power stations, I tested various models and did not have a preference or favorite brand. That was until I reviewed a few EcoFlow Power Stations and became a huge fan. Currently, several EcoFlow Power Stations are used around my home to provide daily or backup power for various

REVIEW – If you’re in an area that gets occasional power outages, having backup power options on hand might be worth the investment.  Even better, if you can find something that can serve in a dual role as a power station and on-demand battery backup for sensitive equipment.  We’re looking at the ALLPOWERS 1500 to

REVIEW – Most people know what to look for in a portable power station. The technology is starting to level off between manufacturers. Things like using LiFePO4 batteries, super fast recharging, USB-C ports, and apps for your phone are all becoming more normal and expected. To separate itself, Anker has developed the SOLIX C800 Plus

REVIEW – Our modern society revolves around electrical power. Over the last few years, many companies have come out with portable power units. Recently, OUPES has come out with its Mega 2 Power Station, and it has all four things that I find make the perfect power station. What is it? The OUPES Mega 2

REVIEW – Recently, Goal Zero released three new portable power stations: the Yeti 300, 500, and 700. Each provides—you guessed it—appx. 300, 500, and 700-watt hours of power using the newer LiFePO4 battery technology—more on that later in the review. A few years ago, this announcement would have been big news. Today—not so much because

REVIEW – I’ve noticed a couple of trends in the power station product category over the last few years that I’m excited about: LiFePO4 battery chemistry (for longer lifespans), faster charging (both through solar and AC inputs), and UPS functionality (the ability to use the power station as a backup emergency power source with items