VIDEO TIMELINE 1:39 Overview & Features 6:41 Things I Like About It 14:23 Things I Don't Like About It 26:32 Conclusion & Recommendations ** Here's the link to the EB70 on Bluetti's website: www.bluettipower.com/products/bluetti-eb70-716wh-700w-portable-power-station ** Here's the Amazon link: amzn.to/3wDR5Z0
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The greatest selling point for me was the value. 2500 vs 500 cycles is a no brainer. The quirks you (and other reviewers) mention do not annoy me. I'm just happy it performs as well as it does. I'd probably be happy with a Jackery...but the battery type and the price won me over. Thanks Tristan! 🌲🌲🌲
Do you actually believe this will last to see more than 500 charge cycles? What do you think the odds are that it will? How about over 2500? Get ready for a huge letdown in the future! And if you plan to depend on anything made in China for real emergencies you`d better have a backup unit!
I am not an electrical engineer (although I am an aerospace engineer) so I cannot speak entirely as expert on power stations, I offer these plausible reasons for their design. I think the fans that constantly run both in the unit and wall transformer are to gain efficiently both in charge and discharge. This may be one of the reasons it’s performance specs are better than others. I also think the battery indicator is appropriate as both inline measurement circuits both create some level of bleed and are not super accurate. It appears Bluetti engineers recognized this and erred to reliability over unnecessary display. In general I think they focused on efficiency and reliability over bells and whistles. It was interesting what the reviewer said about the power lights. I thought this was a negative until he mentioned how it is great when you are sleeping. Again I think the Bluetti engineers may have been more sophisticated in their design than we are giving them credit. I hope this helps.
Actually the conversion rate is really bad even with the fans on. I got 190watt input while my power meter was showing 230watt of electricity being drawn (17% off loss). I'm gonna purchase another charger to see if I can find a charger with less power conversion loss. It also doesn't make sense to let the fan on when no power is being drawn at all. For discharging the wall fan is not involved so the fan should also not be turned on. The strange thing is that they have a red light turning on when the charger is charging, so they have some intelligence in the charger, but they didn't connect it to the fan.
I agree with you on some of the downsides of the Bluetti. However, I think they are heavily outweighed by the important things. Capacity, charging time, battery technology and recharge cycles. Thanks for the reivew.
I have been seriously considering this particular Bluetti model because it will fit the space I have in my SUV and will meet my charging needs. Plus, I just love the color. Thanks so much for the review.
From a novice perspective, great content, good comparisons, educational n informational. Learned a lot about both products. Enjoyed it. Ty for sharing.
Tristan, This is my first time viewing one of your videos. I really like your style, you provide lots of information that seems fair and balanced, and you make observations that other reviewers have not mentioned. I also don’t feel like you’re just trying to just sell me a product. Thank you.
Just got my jackery 1500 this past Thursday... I love how your extremely informative and show cords because I’m not bright in that area but just need what advise u give 😹 Thank You
I think the other benefit of those 12v barrel ports is that they're *regulated* 12v vs the standard 12v car port which will provide decreasing voltage as the battery life is consumed. This is a problem if your fridge has a low-voltage cutoff, so the 12v regulated barell ports solve that by providing a consistent 12v.
Excellent job reviewing both units, I recently bought a JACKERY and am VERY happy with it. Got an amazing deal on it on prime day!! I really appreciate your in-depth and honest reviews, very through. I did a lot of research, and watched a lot of reviews before I made my purchase, and I must say yours, was tops! Thank you, and I hope BOTH companies heed your review, and improve their product respectively.
This review came along at a good time for me as I was just starting to research power stations. I like your honest reviews thank you again for all your videos.
Good info, timely. My wife uses a C Pap at night and we need to find a way to power it while we camp. It looks like a good solution. We enjoy your show, we no longer hike and use a motor home, but we spent many days/nights in a tricked out van, or vans. BTW get your windshield fixed, reminds me to much of my truck, (grin).
If you don't have a 12V (cig lighter adapter) cord for the CPAP, getting one will save a significant amount of power draw. If it's a compatible CPAP, of course.
Hi Curt. Make sure that you get a battery that matches the voltage of your wife’s Cpap. You can recharge that battery off of a power station during the day (like Bluetti or Jackery). But you need to have a battery that can work with the draw of the specific Cpap. Also, I found it impossible to use my humidifier with my Cpap because it takes too much power. In that case, I will heat up my distilled water before sleep (on the stove) and put the warm water in my chamber, and it is adequate enough. “Finding a battery that’s compatible with your CPAP machine is an absolute must. Not all portable batteries are compatible with all CPAP machines.” You can read a lot of information here: www.sleepfoundation.org/best-cpap-supplies/best-cpap-battery. And another informational site is: cpapsupplies.com/blog/batteries-and-battery-back-up-for-your-cpap-machine/ We use the Freedom Plus battery. Interesting though: in the 4 years we have had the two, my husband’s has become slower to charge and quicker to discharge. I haven’t looked into why or if it is time to get a new one, but otherwise we find them great and also use them for charging our devices at night; then recharge them during the day. Hope this helps.
Your review is just what I needed. Looking for a portable power station can be a challenge. Your information with all the added details is helping to narrow down my choice. Thank you!
10:36 no other reviewer could identify how to use these ports and how to use them, its good to know that additional DC powered devices can be adapted to this, thank you so much!
Just got the EB70 last week. We full time RV and boondock occasionally. The EB70 allows us to run the residential style fridge through the night without running the house batteries down too low and is great if we need a portable or emergency power source. Unbeatable price for LiFePO4 in a useable size.
@@jeffforbess6802 we still like it although it's not in constant use. Besides the fridge I've also used it once to power the diesel engine block heater once when boondocking and it worked like a champ.
2:52 oh crap I thought my display was dying! 😂 Thank you so much for another really thoughtful, well organized review. As someone planning on getting on the road, my dream has been a Jackery, but that launch show they did REALLY turned me off. That is exactly the kind of corporate schtick that I don't appreciate and am looking to escape. (Not to say that if they sent me one I wouldn't be ecstatic and grateful lol.) At the same time I was seeing the launch of this Bluetti and I am definitely looking to support a more consumer friendly company. Hopefully, by the time I get out there, they will have worked out some of these kinks, the most important being the way it communicates the state of the unit through the display. I definitely need that to be more functional. Thanks again for all you do. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!✌
Just be aware that these power stations have way below their rated capacity and the batteries in both of mine degraded very fast and they were carefully cared for. I`m also dealing with them over theft of over 500 from my bank account because I made the mistake of using their website.
Very good info. Thank you. I am ready to buy and have been aware of the Jackery. Heard little about the Bluetti. I think the Bluetti is the winner. The battery is the game changer. For a survival/off-grid station, that battery changes everything. You helped a lot on this.
I have both I think the bluetti is better than the jackery because it offers more bang for your buck. You just get more all the way around. The jackery is super reliable though can't go wrong either way.
I just purchased the Bluetti AC200P I went for the inverter size: 2000W (mainly for appliances like an Instapot and the always on fridge). I haven't used it yet. Granted it seems like a beast and I do need to carry around an obscene numer of solor panels to achieve quick recharge times. I must hand it to you, you seem to manage finding the right sizing and value equipment.
The story of Goldilocks and the Three Power Stations goes like this: " The Jackery 500 is too small and the 1000 watt is too big. But the Bluetti 715 watts is just right". Once upon a time.
Excellent review. BTW, I use those DC 5.5/6mm outputs both to the fuse box I installed in my DIY camper van. My lights, ceiling hatch/fan, refrigerator, some extra cooling fans, and some USB charging ports are all powered from the fuse box. The 6mm barrel connector (Jackery) ports are nicer to use than a cigarette lighter. They seem to stay put better and stick out much less. The 6mm ones are hard to find. I buy Goal Zero accessory cables to get these basically pre-wired, and then cut off the other end of the cable. Nobody seems to know what to do with these, so nice to see you had a use. I think Jackery just copied Goal Zero, and others basically copied Jackery. Now that I’m using them for my fuse box, I would hesitate to buy a unit without them. Like you, I run everything on 12VDC. If I needed to plug in two or more AC devices, I would just grab a power strip for my Jackery 500. Actually, for my van, I have a 25’ spooling extension cord with 4 plugs, just for whatever I might need it to do. For example, if I want AC outside at a picnic table, then I don’t have to pull the Jackery out of the van (which would unpower the refrigerator and disconnect the solar that is on top of the van).
I recently watched this as I just purchased an EB70S. I had watched several others but yours was especially good. It was basic info that you had observed and you presented it in a very informal format. Thanks so much. I hope you do more of these as they would be so helpful. Thanks!
Great review! This seems like a great weekender / medium length camping trip unit. The fan noise and solar panel limitations might make it not ideal for vanlife though. Which is a shame because the LiFePO4 batteries and dual 100W PD USB-C are amazing. Still, I've added to my list as a potential option. Need to crunch the numbers on my power needs.
I didn’t know about this brand. I have a Jackery 1000 and have been happy but I’ve never used anything else. I like the fold down handle on this unit and the color. I would consider it for my next unit. Great review!
Great review. I won't be getting one of these for a while. I figure by the time I do, the Bluetti will hopefully address the critisms and work on improving their units.
I watch a lot of reviews and yours was excellent. I do not own either product and at this time have no need for one. If I was buying one this review would help me decide which to buy so thank your
Thanks. Learned a few important things. I currently have a small NuGear portable power station. I noticed on my last camping trip that no matter how long I had it plugged in to charge, it would not get to 100%. I didn't know if the display was faulty or if the charge cord was defective, etc . I didn't realize that the lithium battery degrades over time. Thanks. I've been looking at this Bluetti but you irritations are the same as mine. I have very sensitive hearing and that fan noise would drive me crazy. I also want a light indicator to let me know my unit is being charged. Bummer. I really wanted to buy this unit but have to really think about that noise. Next trip in three weeks so have time to do some more research. Your channel has revolutionize my camping. 🥰
Thank you for the review. I am trying to decide between the 1000 and the 2000 Bluettis and the 1500 Jackery. I know that the 2000 is rather heavy, but I would like to run some devices that draw more power. Would love to hear your reviews and comparisons of the larger units -- since getting one will be a big cash outlay. Thanks.
Great and honest review, as always. I've been a Jackery fan for a long time but have wanted to see more about the Bluetti's. Especially when they start making things with better batteries. As for other companies to reach out to, I would say Goal Zero and Anker (the only other two besides Jackery that I use).
Thank you for the review. Trust your opinion. I just purchased the Ecoflow river pro from Costco online. Killer deal for 429. Fingers crossed it will suit my needs. Thanks again.
Your comment led me to check Costco, and, viola, they are running it as a special event. Thanks to you that I ordered battery and solar panels. Even considered to order the one with extra battery, but I resisted the temptation. I want to have some experience with base unit first. Very timely comment!👍
@@halabujioutdoors I almost did the same! LOL! I ordered just what you did. Should receive it this week. Amazing deal, with Costco's awesome return policy.
Awesome review. I ordered mine this evening. I started with a Jackery 300 that I picked up on Prime Day and ordered an additional Jackery 300 from Jackery for my Sister. I am returning the Jackery 300 and was about to order the Jackery 500 when I came across the review for the Bluetti EB70. I agree with you that you get more for the money but I do like the way the Jackery's are put together. Hope they catch up to Bluetti soon. I would also like to thank you for pointing out what those 2 little round barrel plugs are for. In every review, I've seen they mention the number associated with the 2 barrel ports but never what they are actually used for. You solved the mystery! I ordered a 2 pack of the cigarette adapters with the barrel connectors. Thank you for your very honest review.
Thank you, Christian, for this valuable information. Although I love the form factor and the colors offered by Bluetti, I prefer the Jackery. I've been using a Jackery 240 for several months and it has performed beyond my expectations running my lights, a personal fan, an evaporative cooler and charging my cell phone and other rechargeable batteries; also a small drone. Just recently I added a small Alpicool C20 refrigerator but I want to keep it separated from the other electronics. I 'm looking at getting the Jackery 1000 or even the 1500. Your con regarding the display of power left in the Bluetti is huge for me. I want to know if there's 37% power left and not have to determine it by looking at a blue bar.
The Jackery 240 is a great little unit. I really like mine. Yeah, you'd have a hard time running all of those things you mentioned plus a fridge off of the 240. I love the 1000. I just got the 1500 about a week or two ago and haven't used it yet, so I can't comment on that one. (My name is Tristan, BTW, not Christian 😁)
Have found the percentage readouts on a few different units (Rockpals, Goal Zero & Bluetti) to be at best an estimate. On charging while just passing 80% suddenly charging stops and it reads 100%. Under load just dropping below 50 % the unit shutdown . . . powered back on it read 0% . Really no more accurate than a 5 segment bar indicator.
You are making a mistake. The Bluetti is newer, better technology. The Bluetti will continue to recharge to 100% 5 times longer than the Jackery. 5 times longer. 2500 cycles as opposed to 500 cycles for the Jackery.
Just got the Bluetti AC50s. I overland from a Jeep TJ. It works fine for my needs. I'd love to have more capacity but 500wh at will have to do for now. I charge off the Jeep when on the road and convert to solar at the site. Mostly runs my ICECO fridge. Don't like the battery graph either. It does have a different (and better, IMO) light than the 70. Great, honest review. I subscribed.
Great review! Thanks for putting in the editing work to share this with us! As far as the next power station to review could do one on the Inergy Flex 1500. (inergytek is the website for the company) They have a DC only head unit that looks very interesting! Keep up the great work inspiring others to do SUV camping!
Great review Tristan. I'm a total newbie, looking for a way to find power while boondocking. This may be the one. I'll take a closer look at the Jackery products though. Some of your issues ring a bell with me. Again, Thanks!!
I'm currently looking for a portable solar power station I can take on the road. I appreciate you doing this review on this. I like the power ports on the Bluetti system and, the design of it. I agree with you that I'm like to know what the percentage is on the battery not just the battery thing on it. They should also have a separate switch for the light.
Actually the other two buttons also turn on the screen, so it is not just the led button that turns on the screen. However it still remains valid that the screen should have another button. And that charging should have it's own led so that you don't need to turn on the screen to see if your device is still charging or not.
Bluetti actually sent me that one first, but I sent it back because I didn't like it. I thought it ridiculous that the minimum voltage input for solar was 36 volts, meaning that you have to have basically three 100 watt solar panels plugged into it at minimum to charge it via solar. I couldn't just plug my one rooftop solar panel to it, which was a dealbreaker for me. But everyone's use case is different, so if it works for you, great. I liked the unit otherwise. Thanks for watching.
@@SUVRVing Thanks for sharing this information about the solar panels. I was thinking about buying the Bluetti with 2000w. Because of my finances, I was going to buy the charger and then the solar panels later. This information is very helpful.
Thank you for this review. I found you were fair, open minded and admitted we all have different needs to consider. I'm glad you didn't go into the technical stuff because I don't understand it anyway! For me, the Bluetti was my choice. The Jackery had been on my wish list for a long time but once I researched the Bluetti - I was done. I chose it for the battery life, the multiple plug ins and I also like the flat surface on top with the phone charging ability as icing on the cake. BTW, I agree with you - the light is in the wrong place and is annoying. Will I ever own a Jackery? Maybe but I'm enjoying the Bluetti so much that I see no reason to consider changing companies. I enjoyed your easy laid back demeanor and not know it all presentation style. I subbed.
thanks for the review, I've been shopping for a power station, I have a 32 quart refrig and I'm going on my first suv camping trip to Florida in the fall, I'm staying at state parks with power, not ready for boondocking yet but i will need to power the fridge a day or two without electricity so I like the idea that the bluetti provided power to your refrig for 3 days and the price is right and I like the battery type.
After much research I went with the Bluetti. There was a lot of the “6 of 1, half dozen of the other” and when faced with a really difficult choice, the price is the becomes the deciding factor. The Buetti unit with the solar panels was the price of the equivalent Jackery unit alone.
I can`t afford to waste over 500 dollars for their ripoff 200 watt panel and they deliberately designed this so it can`t be charged fast enough off grid with anything else. I`ll bet you a million dollars you`ll never get anywhere near even 1000 charge cycles out of this thing before it fails. These things are disposable junk. My Rockpals failed in two months from using a USB fan and light eight times.
@@baneverything5580 I’m not sure if you’re referring to the Buetti or Jackery. My understanding is the Jackery solar panels can only be used with a Jackery. Anyway, I suppose time will tell if my choice was a good one.
10:46 Thanks for explaining what those sockets are for!! 17:50 Almost certainly "cost". Or maybe (lack of) availability due to COVID. 22:57 Very good to know. What about the AC output inverter?
Good to hear this review from you and the comparison to Jakery. I'm still a big Jackery fan and love my 300 and 1000. But like you said if you have $500 and can deal with some of those quirks this is a good deal. I know several people like the EcoFlow Delta brand, I'd like to see you review them. I like having the screen viewable on the Jackery all the time and the percent of power left. Like you I don't like the bright light and cover it up at night.
I’ve been looking at reviews because my Jackery 500 is not enough. I didn’t think I would be using it so much so now I want the 1500. Still haven’t seen anything better than the Jackery
Thank You SOOO Much!, for using the correct terminology, " Portable Power Stations " others like using the terminology of Power Generators which is incorrect.
You can actually run a Panasonic microwave, just not on full power. Also, the Jackery can be fully cycled 500 times (0-100%) before losing the top 20% of the capacity. Really appreciate the test of two 100w panels in parallel!
Thank you for the best review on this. I was leaning towards this (and still am) but wasn't aware of some of the issues. I've been on the Bluetti email list for the unit for some time now. Guess I better check on the availability status. I appreciate you. 🙂
@@Habanero777 thanks. I heard at the end of the video that he still preferred the jackery so I was a bit relieved. I can’t wait to test it out when I get it!
@@privateinvestigator8607 thanks for the update because I was going to listen to it again but yeah I got my jackery and I'm happy I just need to get out and put it to the test
I bought the Pecron 1500. I love it. Does more than the Jackery , 4hr. Charge from 0/100% and cost less. You should do a review on the Pecron 1500 and 2000. Thank you!
Excellent review, thanks. If I may offer a suggestion, the next time you do a review like this, hang a small mirror from your tripod. That would allow you to point things out without having to constantly stand and bend over. Those didn't bother me but a mirror may make things easier for you.
Regarding the "..if I had $800-1000 to spend.." question, it would most certainly be the Bluetti again. The more expensive models don't suffer from many of the Cons you mention. I agree with your gripes regarding the screen and such but IMO, niceties of the Jackery will never overshadow its shortcoming of 500 cycles. The Jackery uses the same battery tech that's in your smartphone and there's no denying we see degradation in those batteries. The fact that you haven't 'seen' degradation yet is anecdotal at best. Nice review tho.
I'm glad I watched this. I was getting ready to buy a Jackery and like you I would rather use a Jackery for many of the same reasons, however, the fact that this powered your little fridge for 3 days and the Jackery 500 would do maybe a day and a half is huge. The main purpose I am getting one of these for is a fridge in my truck. I'm not really overlanding but pretty close. The biggest reason whcih is a no brainer is the battery type and the life expectancy. This will make the $500 allotted for such gear go tremendously further than if I was to use a Jackery.
Normally when I camp I charge from the vehicle. However the need for such a unit does indeed come in handy. Wattage makes all the difference and Li-Ion is a must honestly till something better comes along. Harbor Freight has a small genny aka Gator for 100$ that is 2stroke and easy to use for when solar, wind, vehicle, and electrical outlets are not available. Really handy Gator to have around for charging when other power sources are not available. Better to have all my issues covered when it comes to my family’s needs.
Inaccurate info regarding the Jackery battery life cycle. If you drain it to 0% and recharge it to 100%, you can do that at least 500 times before you lose the top ~20% of the battery capacity. If you keep it between 10% and 90%, you increase the battery life cycles by 2x, so then you can cycle it over 1000 times before you lose the top 20% of the battery capacity.
Thank you, Tristan for all your informative and fun videos. it would be great if you would review Goal Zero power station in your future videos. Keep traveling!
True, but they also turn on the power in that quadrant. So if you press the AC Output button, yes, it'll turn the screen on, but it will also turn on the AC power. Thanks for watching!
Great review of the EB70. The new Bluetti EB55 solves the cheesy light situation on the EB 70. The EB55 now has a light panel on the back similar to a large number of other power stations. Bluetti has also increased the light levels on the power buttons. The EB55 unfortunately still has the same the battery charge level indicator as the EB70. On the other hand, Bluetti put the inverter from the EB70 into the EB55. That allows the EB55 to handle loads up to 700 watts, which is handy for devices that have an initial draw of more than 500 watts.
I like two wall type outlets so I can use my TV and DVD player. My unit has the exact numbers plus the bars. It's a Lijueky that I bought from Amazon for $422.
Thanks for a great review; I really appreciate your thoroughness. I would have assumed the car charging cable was longer. I have an older Goal Zero Yeti 400, which only gives remaining power in increments of 20%. The fact that it doesn’t give a more precise read out really annoys me.
look closely at 14:50, it actually shows the remaining power as 42% on the bar. Would it be better if the number was larger and easier to read? Yes! But I think it is kind of cool that they incorporated it into the bar itself.
@@marceld6061 respectfully, if you look closely at the exact time mark you mentioned, the bar shows 40%. At that point in the video he is talking about being annoyed that the unit doesn’t give a more accurate reading of the remaining power. I own this exact power station; the remaining power is only given in increments of 20%. A more precise read out would be nice, but other than that it’s a great power station and I definitely recommend it.
@@jgtaylor2201 I will take your word for it, as I have ordered one and am waiting for it to arrive and have no first hand experience (yet). Looking as the downsides of this model compared to others, I don't think they outweigh the benefits, i.e. lore power capacity, more power outlets, longer battery life, etc. Thanks for the correction!
Just wanted to let you know that bluetti has fixed quite a bit of things that people did not like with it. I saw this on a recent video of Bob Wells during the first day or two of the RTR and actually had two guys from the company. They also have a 600-watt generator that will be coming out pretty soon. You might want to get a hold of your person there and ask him about if the things that you and others do not like have been fixed. Thank you for your videos.
One thing that heavily impacts the use for a 12 volt fridge is the number of cycles of the compressor due to ambient temp. Yes, in theory it could hold for three days at home, but in my car parked in the sun in Florida and locked up while at the beach it was only good for a day, maybe a day and a half. When I went to Arizona I found that by putting a sun shade black out panel in the window to keep the sun off of the fridge I could get a day and then top off the Bluetti at night in a couple of hours then set it back up. I was wishing that I had two of them to swap but I didn't It would be better in a cooler climate or if I could park in shade. Not an issue really if you are with the car and can open windows but if you are hiking or such and want to lock up, you know how heat builds up in vehicles. And hotter the temp around the fridge the more it cycles to keep things cold inside. When road tripping it is great with the car charger plug but that is limited input due to style of the plug and it's limits. I usually set up pass through so Bluetti to car for charging and then car charger port from bluetti for fridge. That way when fridge is running it is about the same draw as the input, but when compressor stops the car is charging the Bluetti during those times. No real drain during daytime driving and actual charging gain then at night when cooler it is drawing down the batteries. But if you stop for days at one spot, you need to charge other ways, either plug in or solar. But again those folding solar panels are a target for theft so if you go hiking do you risk leaving them out for someone who wants them more than you do? I cannot afford them to be stolen, so I have to stay around camp with them in sight if solar charging.
Another item with these things. If you can put solar panels in full sun and the unit in shade you are getting the best performance from both, so long MC4 cables are a good thing. I love it if I can park in shade and put my panels in sun. Just be sure the long cables are the right size wire for that length. One place I camp that really works well and since I am around I can leave windows down on car also. Best possible set up for me. Me in the shade reading a book, fridge in the shade at lowest ambient temp around it, and solar panels in full sun to get max charging. The worst I have had was in the desert with no shade and not being able to charge due to being away from car. That roof panel is looking like what I need for my RAV4 in those cases.
VIDEO TIMELINE
1:39 Overview & Features
6:41 Things I Like About It
14:23 Things I Don't Like About It
26:32 Conclusion & Recommendations
** Here's the link to the EB70 on Bluetti's website: www.bluettipower.com/products/bluetti-eb70-716wh-700w-portable-power-station
** Here's the Amazon link: amzn.to/3wDR5Z0
Just so you know, if you add timestamps to the description, (you have to add them a certain way) you can make what TH-cam calls "chapters" in the video so people can look at the red timeline bar and see timestamps that way
The greatest selling point for me was the value. 2500 vs 500 cycles is a no brainer. The quirks you (and other reviewers) mention do not annoy me. I'm just happy it performs as well as it does. I'd probably be happy with a Jackery...but the battery type and the price won me over. Thanks Tristan! 🌲🌲🌲
I think you'll be happy with it! It's not a bad unit. Thanks Daniel.
Do you actually believe this will last to see more than 500 charge cycles? What do you think the odds are that it will? How about over 2500? Get ready for a huge letdown in the future! And if you plan to depend on anything made in China for real emergencies you`d better have a backup unit!
Agreed! I'm probably going to order a EB70 and 200w panel.
@@baneverything5580 Lipo4 batteries are THE way to go now a days. AND they are SAFER than the old lithium batteries which had fire issues.
@@Tommyr Been running that combo for 2 weeks now. Love it.
I am not an electrical engineer (although I am an aerospace engineer) so I cannot speak entirely as expert on power stations, I offer these plausible reasons for their design. I think the fans that constantly run both in the unit and wall transformer are to gain efficiently both in charge and discharge. This may be one of the reasons it’s performance specs are better than others. I also think the battery indicator is appropriate as both inline measurement circuits both create some level of bleed and are not super accurate. It appears Bluetti engineers recognized this and erred to reliability over unnecessary display. In general I think they focused on efficiency and reliability over bells and whistles. It was interesting what the reviewer said about the power lights. I thought this was a negative until he mentioned how it is great when you are sleeping. Again I think the Bluetti engineers may have been more sophisticated in their design than we are giving them credit. I hope this helps.
Actually the conversion rate is really bad even with the fans on. I got 190watt input while my power meter was showing 230watt of electricity being drawn (17% off loss). I'm gonna purchase another charger to see if I can find a charger with less power conversion loss. It also doesn't make sense to let the fan on when no power is being drawn at all. For discharging the wall fan is not involved so the fan should also not be turned on. The strange thing is that they have a red light turning on when the charger is charging, so they have some intelligence in the charger, but they didn't connect it to the fan.
Did you skip the class that teaches when you break multiple sentences into separate paragraphs. Dang bro.
@@PriusMike88 Pretty pathetic comment 'bro'!
@@PriusMike88 wonder why it eats alone? lol
I absolutely love that you look up other reviews & look at amazon reviews so that you can investigate issues they have with it! Thank you 😊
I agree with you on some of the downsides of the Bluetti. However, I think they are heavily outweighed by the important things. Capacity, charging time, battery technology and recharge cycles. Thanks for the reivew.
I have been seriously considering this particular Bluetti model because it will fit the space I have in my SUV and will meet my charging needs. Plus, I just love the color. Thanks so much for the review.
From a novice perspective, great content, good comparisons, educational n informational. Learned a lot about both products. Enjoyed it. Ty for sharing.
Tristan, This is my first time viewing one of your videos. I really like your style, you provide lots of information that seems fair and balanced, and you make observations that other reviewers have not mentioned. I also don’t feel like you’re just trying to just sell me a product. Thank you.
Just got my jackery 1500 this past Thursday... I love how your extremely informative and show cords because I’m not bright in that area but just need what advise u give 😹 Thank You
I got the Jackery 1500 a couple weeks ago but haven't tried it yet (I've been using the Bluetti). Looks like a good unit, though! Thanks for watching.
I think the other benefit of those 12v barrel ports is that they're *regulated* 12v vs the standard 12v car port which will provide decreasing voltage as the battery life is consumed. This is a problem if your fridge has a low-voltage cutoff, so the 12v regulated barell ports solve that by providing a consistent 12v.
Excellent job reviewing both units, I recently bought a JACKERY and am VERY happy with it. Got an amazing deal on it on prime day!! I really appreciate your in-depth and honest reviews, very through. I did a lot of research, and watched a lot of reviews before I made my purchase, and I must say yours, was tops! Thank you, and I hope BOTH companies heed your review, and improve their product respectively.
This review came along at a good time for me as I was just starting to research power stations.
I like your honest reviews thank you again for all your videos.
Good info, timely. My wife uses a C Pap at night and we need to find a way to power it while we camp. It looks like a good solution. We enjoy your show, we no longer hike and use a motor home, but we spent many days/nights in a tricked out van, or vans. BTW get your windshield fixed, reminds me to much of my truck, (grin).
Spoiler: The windshield has been fixed 😁 But I have half a dozen pre-fix videos coming up before then. Thanks Curt!
I laugh every time I see that - wondering how he gets away with it. 🤣
If you don't have a 12V (cig lighter adapter) cord for the CPAP, getting one will save a significant amount of power draw. If it's a compatible CPAP, of course.
Hi Curt. Make sure that you get a battery that matches the voltage of your wife’s Cpap. You can recharge that battery off of a power station during the day (like Bluetti or Jackery). But you need to have a battery that can work with the draw of the specific Cpap. Also, I found it impossible to use my humidifier with my Cpap because it takes too much power. In that case, I will heat up my distilled water before sleep (on the stove) and put the warm water in my chamber, and it is adequate enough. “Finding a battery that’s compatible with your CPAP machine is an absolute must. Not all portable batteries are compatible with all CPAP machines.” You can read a lot of information here: www.sleepfoundation.org/best-cpap-supplies/best-cpap-battery. And another informational site is: cpapsupplies.com/blog/batteries-and-battery-back-up-for-your-cpap-machine/
We use the Freedom Plus battery. Interesting though: in the 4 years we have had the two, my husband’s has become slower to charge and quicker to discharge. I haven’t looked into why or if it is time to get a new one, but otherwise we find them great and also use them for charging our devices at night; then recharge them during the day. Hope this helps.
@@baw909 Would you know how power a Resmed air sense 10 c-pap with the humidifier turned off, draws a night?
Thank you for this review. It gives alot to consider. Maybe Bluetti will take your suggestions and make some changes to make improvements.
Guess we'll have to wait and see if there's a version 2.0. Thanks Starr!
Your review is just what I needed. Looking for a portable power station can be a challenge. Your information with all the added details is helping to narrow down my choice. Thank you!
10:36 no other reviewer could identify how to use these ports and how to use them, its good to know that additional DC powered devices can be adapted to this, thank you so much!
The 12v 5.5mm barrel jacks are great for astrophotography setups (telescope mounts, dedicated cameras, dew heaters, controller boards, etc.)
This was an excellent and thorough review.. well done!
Just got the EB70 last week. We full time RV and boondock occasionally. The EB70 allows us to run the residential style fridge through the night without running the house batteries down too low and is great if we need a portable or emergency power source.
Unbeatable price for LiFePO4 in a useable size.
I love mine! Got one a few weeks ago. Gray color.
How is your eb70 working? I’m considering getting an eb100 or 150 to run a residential fridge for vaccines
@@jeffforbess6802 we still like it although it's not in constant use. Besides the fridge I've also used it once to power the diesel engine block heater once when boondocking and it worked like a champ.
2:52 oh crap I thought my display was dying! 😂 Thank you so much for another really thoughtful, well organized review. As someone planning on getting on the road, my dream has been a Jackery, but that launch show they did REALLY turned me off. That is exactly the kind of corporate schtick that I don't appreciate and am looking to escape. (Not to say that if they sent me one I wouldn't be ecstatic and grateful lol.) At the same time I was seeing the launch of this Bluetti and I am definitely looking to support a more consumer friendly company. Hopefully, by the time I get out there, they will have worked out some of these kinks, the most important being the way it communicates the state of the unit through the display. I definitely need that to be more functional. Thanks again for all you do. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!✌
As a solo female living in my minivan I thank you for such a comprehensive review on ACTUALLY USING this station brother💗💃🏽
Just be aware that these power stations have way below their rated capacity and the batteries in both of mine degraded very fast and they were carefully cared for. I`m also dealing with them over theft of over 500 from my bank account because I made the mistake of using their website.
Wow. That was an excellent review. Great job.
Great comprehensive review. Love the transparency, and consideration that everyone has different needs. $$$$, interface etc. Thank you for this review
Very good info. Thank you.
I am ready to buy and have been aware of the Jackery. Heard little about the Bluetti.
I think the Bluetti is the winner. The battery is the game changer.
For a survival/off-grid station, that battery changes everything.
You helped a lot on this.
I have both I think the bluetti is better than the jackery because it offers more bang for your buck. You just get more all the way around. The jackery is super reliable though can't go wrong either way.
Tristen you almost have 100K subscribers! WOOHOO!
This was recommended either by Google or TH-cam I didn't pay attention which one so he will pass that soon.
As of June 19th, he's at 102k!!!
I just purchased the Bluetti AC200P I went for the inverter size: 2000W (mainly for appliances like an Instapot and the always on fridge). I haven't used it yet. Granted it seems like a beast and I do need to carry around an obscene numer of solor panels to achieve quick recharge times. I must hand it to you, you seem to manage finding the right sizing and value equipment.
The story of Goldilocks and the Three Power Stations goes like this: " The Jackery 500 is too small and the 1000 watt is too big. But the Bluetti 715 watts is just right".
Once upon a time.
Lol it's a good size! Thanks for watching, Eric.
Nope !!! Not just right at all. Too many frustrating things like inadequate ability to see input and output, etc.
Jackery has a 800 available at Home Depot.
@@tinabeane ... and Jimany Cricket wished upon a star -" Please give tinabeane a sense of humor ".
@@susanshaver912 Susan, tell us what else you don't like. You've been uninvited to Cinderella's ball.
I am so grateful to you for your clear review. I appreciate having someone tell me their experience. It helps light the way!
Excellent review. BTW, I use those DC 5.5/6mm outputs both to the fuse box I installed in my DIY camper van. My lights, ceiling hatch/fan, refrigerator, some extra cooling fans, and some USB charging ports are all powered from the fuse box. The 6mm barrel connector (Jackery) ports are nicer to use than a cigarette lighter. They seem to stay put better and stick out much less. The 6mm ones are hard to find. I buy Goal Zero accessory cables to get these basically pre-wired, and then cut off the other end of the cable. Nobody seems to know what to do with these, so nice to see you had a use. I think Jackery just copied Goal Zero, and others basically copied Jackery. Now that I’m using them for my fuse box, I would hesitate to buy a unit without them. Like you, I run everything on 12VDC. If I needed to plug in two or more AC devices, I would just grab a power strip for my Jackery 500. Actually, for my van, I have a 25’ spooling extension cord with 4 plugs, just for whatever I might need it to do. For example, if I want AC outside at a picnic table, then I don’t have to pull the Jackery out of the van (which would unpower the refrigerator and disconnect the solar that is on top of the van).
I recently watched this as I just purchased an EB70S. I had watched several others but yours was especially good. It was basic info that you had observed and you presented it in a very informal format. Thanks so much. I hope you do more of these as they would be so helpful. Thanks!
Best review I’ve seen. Thorough and honest. I love your channel. Thank you
Great comprehensive review. Thank you! :)
Thanks Allie!
Great review! This seems like a great weekender / medium length camping trip unit. The fan noise and solar panel limitations might make it not ideal for vanlife though. Which is a shame because the LiFePO4 batteries and dual 100W PD USB-C are amazing. Still, I've added to my list as a potential option. Need to crunch the numbers on my power needs.
I didn’t know about this brand. I have a Jackery 1000 and have been happy but I’ve never used anything else. I like the fold down handle on this unit and the color. I would consider it for my next unit. Great review!
Great review. I won't be getting one of these for a while. I figure by the time I do, the Bluetti will hopefully address the critisms and work on improving their units.
I watch a lot of reviews and yours was excellent. I do not own either product and at this time have no need for one. If I was buying one this review would help me decide which to buy so thank your
Thanks. Learned a few important things. I currently have a small NuGear portable power station. I noticed on my last camping trip that no matter how long I had it plugged in to charge, it would not get to 100%. I didn't know if the display was faulty or if the charge cord was defective, etc . I didn't realize that the lithium battery degrades over time. Thanks. I've been looking at this Bluetti but you irritations are the same as mine. I have very sensitive hearing and that fan noise would drive me crazy. I also want a light indicator to let me know my unit is being charged. Bummer. I really wanted to buy this unit but have to really think about that noise. Next trip in three weeks so have time to do some more research. Your channel has revolutionize my camping. 🥰
That flashing light kind of hypnotized me.
Lol me too!
Lol 😆
Thank you for the review. I am trying to decide between the 1000 and the 2000 Bluettis and the 1500 Jackery. I know that the 2000 is rather heavy, but I would like to run some devices that draw more power. Would love to hear your reviews and comparisons of the larger units -- since getting one will be a big cash outlay. Thanks.
I seen a review of a van dweller having the 2000 producing too much heat. They suggested the 2000 to be best used in a home not a small area
I’m currently looking for a portable power station. Thanks for sharing your review! 🤩
Thanks for the in-depth review. The Bluetti seems like a nice deal but the fan noise itself will drive me crazy.
Great and honest review, as always. I've been a Jackery fan for a long time but have wanted to see more about the Bluetti's. Especially when they start making things with better batteries. As for other companies to reach out to, I would say Goal Zero and Anker (the only other two besides Jackery that I use).
The flat top and battery chemistry sold me!
Thank you for the review. Trust your opinion.
I just purchased the Ecoflow river pro from Costco online. Killer deal for 429. Fingers crossed it will suit my needs. Thanks again.
Your comment led me to check Costco, and, viola, they are running it as a special event. Thanks to you that I ordered battery and solar panels. Even considered to order the one with extra battery, but I resisted the temptation. I want to have some experience with base unit first. Very timely comment!👍
@@halabujioutdoors I almost did the same! LOL! I ordered just what you did. Should receive it this week. Amazing deal, with Costco's awesome return policy.
Spec looks top notch, and
Price is Right!
Good luck with your new gadgets🙏
Awesome review. I ordered mine this evening. I started with a Jackery 300 that I picked up on Prime Day and ordered an additional Jackery 300 from Jackery for my Sister. I am returning the Jackery 300 and was about to order the Jackery 500 when I came across the review for the Bluetti EB70. I agree with you that you get more for the money but I do like the way the Jackery's are put together. Hope they catch up to Bluetti soon. I would also like to thank you for pointing out what those 2 little round barrel plugs are for. In every review, I've seen they mention the number associated with the 2 barrel ports but never what they are actually used for. You solved the mystery! I ordered a 2 pack of the cigarette adapters with the barrel connectors. Thank you for your very honest review.
as always..your reviews are clear and cover a wide range of insights. thank you
Thanks so much for the review!
Thanks for watching, Jana!
I have small USB lights that show zero watts when plugged into the Jackery 300. Thanks for such a thorough review.
Thank you, Christian, for this valuable information. Although I love the form factor and the colors offered by Bluetti, I prefer the Jackery. I've been using a Jackery 240 for several months and it has performed beyond my expectations running my lights, a personal fan, an evaporative cooler and charging my cell phone and other rechargeable batteries; also a small drone. Just recently I added a small Alpicool C20 refrigerator but I want to keep it separated from the other electronics. I 'm looking at getting the Jackery 1000 or even the 1500. Your con regarding the display of power left in the Bluetti is huge for me. I want to know if there's 37% power left and not have to determine it by looking at a blue bar.
The Jackery 240 is a great little unit. I really like mine. Yeah, you'd have a hard time running all of those things you mentioned plus a fridge off of the 240. I love the 1000. I just got the 1500 about a week or two ago and haven't used it yet, so I can't comment on that one. (My name is Tristan, BTW, not Christian 😁)
@@SUVRVing Omgosh, sorry, Tristan!
Have found the percentage readouts on a few different units (Rockpals, Goal Zero & Bluetti) to be at best an estimate. On charging while just passing 80% suddenly charging stops and it reads 100%. Under load just dropping below 50 % the unit shutdown . . . powered back on it read 0% . Really no more accurate than a 5 segment bar indicator.
You are making a mistake. The Bluetti is newer, better technology. The Bluetti will continue to recharge to 100% 5 times longer than the Jackery. 5 times longer. 2500 cycles as opposed to 500 cycles for the Jackery.
Thanks for that very detailed comparison and review. I've a lot to think about before I buy something bigger than my 240 Jackery.
Just got the Bluetti AC50s. I overland from a Jeep TJ. It works fine for my needs. I'd love to have more capacity but 500wh at will have to do for now. I charge off the Jeep when on the road and convert to solar at the site. Mostly runs my ICECO fridge. Don't like the battery graph either. It does have a different (and better, IMO) light than the 70. Great, honest review. I subscribed.
I have a 200w Bluetti portable panel and it draws 187 on a good day and I'm happy with that
Great review! Thanks for putting in the editing work to share this with us! As far as the next power station to review could do one on the Inergy Flex 1500. (inergytek is the website for the company) They have a DC only head unit that looks very interesting! Keep up the great work inspiring others to do SUV camping!
Great review Tristan. I'm a total newbie, looking for a way to find power while boondocking. This may be the one. I'll take a closer look at the Jackery products though. Some of your issues ring a bell with me. Again, Thanks!!
I'm currently looking for a portable solar power station I can take on the road. I appreciate you doing this review on this. I like the power ports on the Bluetti system and, the design of it. I agree with you that I'm like to know what the percentage is on the battery not just the battery thing on it. They should also have a separate switch for the light.
Actually the other two buttons also turn on the screen, so it is not just the led button that turns on the screen. However it still remains valid that the screen should have another button. And that charging should have it's own led so that you don't need to turn on the screen to see if your device is still charging or not.
because of this review, i purchased this generator. i have rarely regretted a decision more. barely outperforms the bluetti AC50S, if it does at all!
Why didn’t you refund?
Bluetti all the way. Specially the new 2000w / 4800 peak is Top notch.
Bluetti actually sent me that one first, but I sent it back because I didn't like it. I thought it ridiculous that the minimum voltage input for solar was 36 volts, meaning that you have to have basically three 100 watt solar panels plugged into it at minimum to charge it via solar. I couldn't just plug my one rooftop solar panel to it, which was a dealbreaker for me. But everyone's use case is different, so if it works for you, great. I liked the unit otherwise. Thanks for watching.
It’s a give and take option as is one of the portable units with the highest wattage besides ecoflow delta
@@SUVRVing Thanks for sharing this information about the solar panels. I was thinking about buying the Bluetti with 2000w. Because of my finances, I was going to buy the charger and then the solar panels later. This information is very helpful.
I learned so much from this video!! Thank you! I didn’t know I didn’t know! 😉
Thank you for this review. I found you were fair, open minded and admitted we all have different needs to consider. I'm glad you didn't go into the technical stuff because I don't understand it anyway! For me, the Bluetti was my choice. The Jackery had been on my wish list for a long time but once I researched the Bluetti - I was done. I chose it for the battery life, the multiple plug ins and I also like the flat surface on top with the phone charging ability as icing on the cake. BTW, I agree with you - the light is in the wrong place and is annoying. Will I ever own a Jackery? Maybe but I'm enjoying the Bluetti so much that I see no reason to consider changing companies. I enjoyed your easy laid back demeanor and not know it all presentation style. I subbed.
thanks for the review, I've been shopping for a power station, I have a 32 quart refrig and I'm going on my first suv camping trip to Florida in the fall, I'm staying at state parks with power, not ready for boondocking yet but i will need to power the fridge a day or two without electricity so I like the idea that the bluetti provided power to your refrig for 3 days and the price is right and I like the battery type.
After much research I went with the Bluetti. There was a lot of the “6 of 1, half dozen of the other” and when faced with a really difficult choice, the price is the becomes the deciding factor. The Buetti unit with the solar panels was the price of the equivalent Jackery unit alone.
I can`t afford to waste over 500 dollars for their ripoff 200 watt panel and they deliberately designed this so it can`t be charged fast enough off grid with anything else. I`ll bet you a million dollars you`ll never get anywhere near even 1000 charge cycles out of this thing before it fails. These things are disposable junk. My Rockpals failed in two months from using a USB fan and light eight times.
@@baneverything5580 I’m not sure if you’re referring to the Buetti or Jackery. My understanding is the Jackery solar panels can only be used with a Jackery. Anyway, I suppose time will tell if my choice was a good one.
10:46 Thanks for explaining what those sockets are for!!
17:50 Almost certainly "cost". Or maybe (lack of) availability due to COVID.
22:57 Very good to know. What about the AC output inverter?
Great rundown. Just found a special price for the 1000watt 760WaH model +120 watt solar panel for $1050AUD. looking forward to it! Cheers
Good to hear this review from you and the comparison to Jakery. I'm still a big Jackery fan and love my 300 and 1000. But like you said if you have $500 and can deal with some of those quirks this is a good deal. I know several people like the EcoFlow Delta brand, I'd like to see you review them. I like having the screen viewable on the Jackery all the time and the percent of power left. Like you I don't like the bright light and cover it up at night.
I’ve been looking at reviews because my Jackery 500 is not enough. I didn’t think I would be using it so much so now I want the 1500. Still haven’t seen anything better than the Jackery
Great info thank you, loved the battery info with number of recharges. That’s huge!
Thank You SOOO Much!, for using the correct terminology, " Portable Power Stations " others like using the terminology of Power Generators which is incorrect.
Great review, I like your style. Thanks for the education on the different type of batteries.
You can actually run a Panasonic microwave, just not on full power. Also, the Jackery can be fully cycled 500 times (0-100%) before losing the top 20% of the capacity.
Really appreciate the test of two 100w panels in parallel!
Yes, this was completely wrong in the review and showed a lack of basic understanding on the tech being reviewed.
excellent review. very detailed.
Thanks James!
Thank you for the best review on this. I was leaning towards this (and still am) but wasn't aware of some of the issues. I've been on the Bluetti email list for the unit for some time now. Guess I better check on the availability status. I appreciate you. 🙂
I believe it just opened up on Amazon!
Excellent video, just starting my DD and this video pretty much sums it up for me. Either way, both are excellent products.
Great review, but I'm getting the Bluetti because of value and life of battery vs Jackey.
Before I even start the video I’m hoping that the jackery is superior because I literally just ordered the jackery yesterday.
I prefer the jackery myself and I just got mine a few weeks ago I got the jackery 500 and the 100 watt solar panel
@@Habanero777 thanks. I heard at the end of the video that he still preferred the jackery so I was a bit relieved. I can’t wait to test it out when I get it!
@@privateinvestigator8607 thanks for the update because I was going to listen to it again but yeah I got my jackery and I'm happy I just need to get out and put it to the test
Either one will work well for most of us. You'll be happy with the Jackery. Thanks for watching!
@@SUVRVing no worries. Thanks for the upload. Always enjoy your videos. :)
I bought the Pecron 1500. I love it. Does more than the Jackery , 4hr. Charge from 0/100% and cost less. You should do a review on the Pecron 1500 and 2000. Thank you!
Excellent review, thanks. If I may offer a suggestion, the next time you do a review like this, hang a small mirror from your tripod. That would allow you to point things out without having to constantly stand and bend over. Those didn't bother me but a mirror may make things easier for you.
Regarding the "..if I had $800-1000 to spend.." question, it would most certainly be the Bluetti again. The more expensive models don't suffer from many of the Cons you mention. I agree with your gripes regarding the screen and such but IMO, niceties of the Jackery will never overshadow its shortcoming of 500 cycles. The Jackery uses the same battery tech that's in your smartphone and there's no denying we see degradation in those batteries. The fact that you haven't 'seen' degradation yet is anecdotal at best. Nice review tho.
Great video. Thank you for this. Very helpful as we try to make the decision as to which one we want.
I liked the shot of all the Jackery’s in your front seat!!
I'm glad I watched this. I was getting ready to buy a Jackery and like you I would rather use a Jackery for many of the same reasons, however, the fact that this powered your little fridge for 3 days and the Jackery 500 would do maybe a day and a half is huge. The main purpose I am getting one of these for is a fridge in my truck. I'm not really overlanding but pretty close. The biggest reason whcih is a no brainer is the battery type and the life expectancy. This will make the $500 allotted for such gear go tremendously further than if I was to use a Jackery.
Normally when I camp I charge from the vehicle. However the need for such a unit does indeed come in handy. Wattage makes all the difference and Li-Ion is a must honestly till something better comes along. Harbor Freight has a small genny aka Gator for 100$ that is 2stroke and easy to use for when solar, wind, vehicle, and electrical outlets are not available. Really handy Gator to have around for charging when other power sources are not available. Better to have all my issues covered when it comes to my family’s needs.
Great video!! Thanks so much for the comparison!
Great review ! I’m a hotshot truck driver and to me the Bluetti is hands down the better choice.
very thorough...I'll bet they make improvements and modifications based on this review!
Thanks for the comparison! Lots of good information in your video!
Inaccurate info regarding the Jackery battery life cycle. If you drain it to 0% and recharge it to 100%, you can do that at least 500 times before you lose the top ~20% of the battery capacity. If you keep it between 10% and 90%, you increase the battery life cycles by 2x, so then you can cycle it over 1000 times before you lose the top 20% of the battery capacity.
Thank you, Tristan for all your informative and fun videos. it would be great if you would review Goal Zero power station in your future videos. Keep traveling!
Your review will be brought up in their next quality assurance meeting.
Thanks for all the info, I find it very useful.
You don’t need to turn on the screen from the light button, the other buttons turn the screen on as well...
True, but they also turn on the power in that quadrant. So if you press the AC Output button, yes, it'll turn the screen on, but it will also turn on the AC power. Thanks for watching!
Actually if you tap it once it doesn’t turn the quadrant on, second time it does, try it! I do it all the time.
Great review of the EB70. The new Bluetti EB55 solves the cheesy light situation on the EB 70. The EB55 now has a light panel on the back similar to a large number of other power stations. Bluetti has also increased the light levels on the power buttons. The EB55 unfortunately still has the same the battery charge level indicator as the EB70. On the other hand, Bluetti put the inverter from the EB70 into the EB55. That allows the EB55 to handle loads up to 700 watts, which is handy for devices that have an initial draw of more than 500 watts.
So it’s better.?
Well done! I appreciate the honest review!
Thanks for watching!
I like two wall type outlets so I can use my TV and DVD player.
My unit has the exact numbers plus the bars. It's a Lijueky that I bought from Amazon for $422.
I agree with you I’m gonna get the jackery 1000
I want that Bluetti for the color.
As always fantastic information! Thank you!
Great video Tristan! I agree with you, and am happy with my Jackery 1000! Seems to do the trick! Cheers
Thanks for a great review; I really appreciate your thoroughness. I would have assumed the car charging cable was longer. I have an older Goal Zero Yeti 400, which only gives remaining power in increments of 20%. The fact that it doesn’t give a more precise read out really annoys me.
look closely at 14:50, it actually shows the remaining power as 42% on the bar. Would it be better if the number was larger and easier to read? Yes! But I think it is kind of cool that they incorporated it into the bar itself.
@@marceld6061 respectfully, if you look closely at the exact time mark you mentioned, the bar shows 40%. At that point in the video he is talking about being annoyed that the unit doesn’t give a more accurate reading of the remaining power. I own this exact power station; the remaining power is only given in increments of 20%. A more precise read out would be nice, but other than that it’s a great power station and I definitely recommend it.
@@jgtaylor2201 I will take your word for it, as I have ordered one and am waiting for it to arrive and have no first hand experience (yet). Looking as the downsides of this model compared to others, I don't think they outweigh the benefits, i.e. lore power capacity, more power outlets, longer battery life, etc. Thanks for the correction!
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
Great informative video, thanks!! I will be deciding soon :o)
Just wanted to let you know that bluetti has fixed quite a bit of things that people did not like with it. I saw this on a recent video of Bob Wells during the first day or two of the RTR and actually had two guys from the company. They also have a 600-watt generator that will be coming out pretty soon. You might want to get a hold of your person there and ask him about if the things that you and others do not like have been fixed. Thank you for your videos.
One thing that heavily impacts the use for a 12 volt fridge is the number of cycles of the compressor due to ambient temp. Yes, in theory it could hold for three days at home, but in my car parked in the sun in Florida and locked up while at the beach it was only good for a day, maybe a day and a half. When I went to Arizona I found that by putting a sun shade black out panel in the window to keep the sun off of the fridge I could get a day and then top off the Bluetti at night in a couple of hours then set it back up. I was wishing that I had two of them to swap but I didn't It would be better in a cooler climate or if I could park in shade. Not an issue really if you are with the car and can open windows but if you are hiking or such and want to lock up, you know how heat builds up in vehicles. And hotter the temp around the fridge the more it cycles to keep things cold inside. When road tripping it is great with the car charger plug but that is limited input due to style of the plug and it's limits. I usually set up pass through so Bluetti to car for charging and then car charger port from bluetti for fridge. That way when fridge is running it is about the same draw as the input, but when compressor stops the car is charging the Bluetti during those times. No real drain during daytime driving and actual charging gain then at night when cooler it is drawing down the batteries. But if you stop for days at one spot, you need to charge other ways, either plug in or solar. But again those folding solar panels are a target for theft so if you go hiking do you risk leaving them out for someone who wants them more than you do? I cannot afford them to be stolen, so I have to stay around camp with them in sight if solar charging.
Another item with these things. If you can put solar panels in full sun and the unit in shade you are getting the best performance from both, so long MC4 cables are a good thing. I love it if I can park in shade and put my panels in sun. Just be sure the long cables are the right size wire for that length. One place I camp that really works well and since I am around I can leave windows down on car also. Best possible set up for me. Me in the shade reading a book, fridge in the shade at lowest ambient temp around it, and solar panels in full sun to get max charging. The worst I have had was in the desert with no shade and not being able to charge due to being away from car. That roof panel is looking like what I need for my RAV4 in those cases.