I've seen thousands of these youtube videos on these power stations but this right here is unequivocally the best video I've ever seen so far. The demo and instructions were flawless. Very easy to comprehend. Especially the watt hours part. A lot of videos failed to break it down.
For Dometic CFX3 35 portable fridge freezer, which Brand portable power station will be the best for 2 day's continue operation? Can anyone tell me about it? I prefer lifepo4 power station but which company lifepo4 power station is the best? Im little bit confused I have heard Renogy Phoenix 1000 is lifepo4 battery made with 3000 cycle lifespan. But I want to know more.
Brian Cooley At it again. Delivering More than enough information, than a normal consumer needs.. That in itself, is a plus!!! Hence why you, Mr. Cooley, have a Following.. PLEASE CNET Bring back the powerhouse of a show, "CNET on Cars."
This was one of the best videos I have seen on this topic. I know little to nothing about amps or watts etc. I appreciate your explaining it in terms of usage -camping vs at home. Supplement power vs extended loss of power. Items being charged, I.e. tv, fridge, computer, phone, etc. i really appreciate it
This is the greatest video I’ve seen on power stations. I was always struggling to understand watt hours, and he just said it in the most basic way possible. Thank you
I've always enjoyed watching Brian Cooley's videos. They are informative and I really enjoys his presentation style, honest with just a touch of humor.
This gentleman knows how to explain things. After he's done, you have zero questions except why CNET doesnt give him a raise...😅. Great work. Keep it up and thank you.
Great entry video for anyone seriously interested in this. I honestly went with goal zero for a couple reasons. 1. Being able to use my phone to turn on and off the powerstation. 2. A 60w pd port was a must for me. Definitely if I had a house though I'd be looking at a lifePO4 battery with a solar panel on your house.
I have a Goal Zero 10 (or what ever it's called). It has two 10" solar panels. I don't know how, but the panels are a lot more efficient than most other panels of the same size.
@Pepe Pupu Well in my setup in my van I have my goal zero in an area that is inconvenient. Being able to use my phone to turn on and off the usb or inverter is very practical for my case. If I had it in my house or in a camping trip I wouldn't even bother.
That was a great review. Thanks for making it. Another great reason to get one of those, instead of a liquid fuel-powered generator is because these devices are silent, while generators are not just noisy, but they're illegal to run at night, at least that's the law for suburban areas, where I live. (Here, it's also illegal to run any power tool [generators are a power tool] for more than two hours of continuous use per day, in a suburban area.) While I'm not really in the market to buy one of those devices (partially, because I'm in Australia, so we'll have different units), an important oversight is whether or not these devices have automatic shut-off, if the battery gets down to a certain level, to protect the battery from being ruined.
One important thing you left out is that these two charge through adapters, not a straight 120 v wire, such as Ecoflow. The latter can be used as a UPS. You can plug a freezer, for example, into the latter, plug the unit in and go away. If the power fails it will run on the battery as long as it lasts and when the power comes back will go back to the grid. These units tested with 9 or 12 volt DC chargers won't do that. In the event of a power failure you have to be there, plug the appliance into it and turn the unit on.
Your review is incomplete without including the EGO "Power Station", which blows everything else away, because the EGO design uses EXTERNAL lithium-ion battery packs that can be replaced while the system is running. No more mysteries about how the user is supposed to replace batteries after an average of 500 cycles. Also, please note that the life of a lithium-ion battery can be greatly extended by keeping the battery charge to somewhere between 30% and 80% of maximum charge, which also applies to lithium-ion batteries in cell phones, iPads, laptop computers, etc.
Absolutely. I don't buy battery powered gadgets if I can't replace the battery. If I can't readily replace the battery the device is disposable. I have a handful of DeWalt 20 volt packs and, in my experience, they begin to die a slow death after about 5 years or so regardless how many times they've been charged. The DeWalt power station is on my want list because I have batteries and more will prolly be available when needed. The bad news is the DeWalt produces square wave AC.
That was an excellent presentation, Mr Cooley. I learned exactly what I came for. I'm looking to start a house build and won't have grid power in the first stage for cutting forms and batter boards. Last time I worked construction was in 1999. Things have changed a little. I need something that will run a small air compressor for tools, air up tires, etc. And I really want to avoid the constant gas engine noise like a generator makes if at all possible.
Great video! One error: Just as a 20amp outlet maxes out at about 16 amps, a 15 amp outlet maxes out at about 12 amps. In both cases it's recommended that they operate at 80% of their maximum, to be on the safe side. So the NEMA 5-20 outlets on the Jackery 1500 are a *LOT* better than the NEMA 5-15 outlets on most other power stations, not just a little bit better.
Wow, that Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series sounds amazing! It's great to see a product like this that offers such a massive capacity and fast recharging capabilities. Plus, the fact that it's waterproof and has comprehensive protections is a definite bonus for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Thanks for sharing this recommendation!
I have a RavPower station as my small one and is designated entirely for cell phones because communication during a power outage is critical. I also have a very large Bluetti EP500 pro. That will run a space heater or the a/c for a few hours and that is what it is designated for. I also have a gas generator. The gas ones can become glitchy if people aren't good at maintaining them. My solar ones are for night and for if the gas generator fails. The gas generator easily runs my whole house for 14 hours per filling. But it is too loud for night. Whatever you do, you shouldn't rely on one thing for emergency. I say that because I have been through extended power outages.
Good to see reviews that are from sites that are viewed more broadly by the pubic. Yes, these can be very useful during a power outage or even on a camping trip. I personally have one made by Anker as described in the video. I also have a higher powered unit. But mine is an Eco Delta 1300. There are many versions now available. Thanks for spreading the word. More people need to hear and see about these useful devices especially as our grid system is getting older and vulnerable.
Nice, looking at upgrading. I currently have a Jackery Explorer 240 (UK 240 Volt version). I sometimes have to work remotely (literally in a field) with my laptop. I found that using a 12v laptop power lead, I could make my laptop last around 8 hours before it 90% drained my Jackery (with 2 hours left in the laptop battery as reserve),as it was only drawing 21 watts constantly, as opposed to using a standard UK 240V mains laptop lead which gave me around 2-2.5 hours (plus 2 hour laptop battery reserve) as it uses more watts.
@@davidliu36 Hi David, I am in Britain., that's why I specified I have the UK version as we use 240v Mains, with a UK 3 pin different outlet as opposed to the US 110v 2 pin outlet.
For Dometic CFX3 35 portable fridge freezer, which Brand portable power station will be the best for 2 day's continue operation? Can anyone tell me about it? I prefer lifepo4 power station but which company lifepo4 power station is the best? Im little bit confused I have heard Renogy Phoenix 1000 is lifepo4 battery made with 3000 cycle lifespan. But I want to know more.
Major point is "pass-through". For example, can you continue to charge with solar panels will drawing from them with devices/utilities at the same exact time.
In 2020 I bought the Jackery 1000 and two solar panels for emergency power in California due wildfires and planned power outages. I also use it for car camping. The "sol-gen" works great! BTW California's new law bans the sale of small gas powered generators, string trimmers and leaf blowers. The handwriting is on the wall as far as buying gas powered devices in our state.
jackery technically is a SOLAR GENERATOR, it also doubles as an inverter because it changes the DC direct current into usable AC current, and can be used while charging from a solar charge port, or even directly viia a usb-c fast charger, that has a outport on a petrol generator, and can run in tandem with the solar panel as well to charge and convert DC from both sources to usable AC
None of these are solar generators until you connect up a solar panel. With some panels, they're generators. Take away the panels... PORTABLE POWER STATIONS.
Even though this is a pretty recent video the newer lithium phosphate ion chemistry blows away the jackery and anker. They can go 3500 cycles versus your 500. Prices keep coming down and newer models keep coming out so it's worth waiting if you're looking for a solar power generator.
I agree! LFP batteries are the way to go. Anker 757 is LFP. I have the OUKITEL P2001 and it uses that chemistry too. It can supercharge insanely fast. Using AC, it's 0 to 100% in like 1.8 hrs.
@@Albopepper No big arguments can be made as LfP batteries are way ahead of the game. The only disadvantage is the weight. I had the big echopro and have to put it on a 4 wheel cart
I am currently getting my van set up as a camper & trying to decide which power station will work best for my needs. I'm leaning towards the Jackery. One thing he didn't discuss was the quality of the customer service. Jackery, from my research, is the most responsive. I had considered the Bluetti, however, it seems their response time and quality of service is not great. I haven't heard of Anker before this video, so I'll have to do my due diligence prior to making a final decision. Being on a tight budget, I need to get this right the first time. This video gave me a good checklist to make an effective choice.
@@jcpt928 Thanks for the advice, but I've already purchased it. The two deciding factors were Jackery's outstanding customer service and the fact that I got a $100 discount from Home Depot.
Very good video. I bought a similar product similar to one of these a couple of years ago, a Poweroak with a battery capacity of 400 W/h. As my TV only consumes 40 Watts and all my lamps have LED bulbs, this gives me a couple of nights of usage during power cuts and has already proved itself useful.
@@rosablevins9067 I always recharge the Poweroak fully after the mains supply returns and also keep a diary note to check the state of charge every 3 months. I'm happy with its performance, so far.
Great video!! Your presentation made it simple for people who dont know anything about amps, watts, etc. I just want to make sure I can keep my frig going so not to loae food in my frig. How do I use Jackery in an apartment???
Great video. I have a Bluetti AC 200P which runs our full size refrigerator for 2 days. Most of our power outages last 1 day, so it was a good investment for us.
You don't need a power station to run a refrigerator during a power outage you can achieve the same result with a excellent cooler. Your primary focus should be power for a number of reasons especially in a disaster.
Fuel to the cost of electricity I'm getting something like this to run my fridge freezer and washer dryer. Thank you for your brilliant and informative video
Our plan is to use our EcoFlow River Max (~576Wh) to supplement our gas generator during power outages. That way powering or charging smaller electronics won't require running the generator which will be focused on powering fridges and freezers, plus recharging the River as needed. The addition of solar panels may be something to consider also.
Honestly they’re a godsend where if you’re someone who lives say out in the woods or doing small odd jobs then having a universal power station really helps, especially if say you’ve got a path that’s blocked or a bit of hedge that needs cutting but lack the ability to use or maintain say a petrol power tool or you don’t want to carry tons of fuel in your car, then these are fantastic especially when paired with say cheaper corded power tools
Nice, informative overview. Too bad (this late in the year) that there wasn't room on the table for the Buletti EB70. All things considered, it's an absolute slayer when it comes to capacity, versatility, and price.
Since you include solar panels for the battery, you should include fuel for the generator, and maybe a tank to store the fuel at home. And depending of the usage, noise-canceling headphones for everybody.
A common application for these devices is emergency/occasional use and an important factor to consider is storage drainage rate. That's when yo charge it to 100% leave it in storage and 3 months down the road come back to use it only to know that now you only have 60% of battery charge.
The lithium iron phosphate batteries are excellent options for storage. And more charge cycles than those Jackerys. Even still, they should get cycled every 3 months. So if you take them out & use them, then they'll always have a charge when you need them.
@@Albopepper Just top them off once per month. People often forget even the best of these lithium batteries have about a 3 year shelf life at most. They will have greatly degraded by this point. I actually prefer ternary lithium battery models. They are much smaller and pack more of a punch with better energy density. You can find nice aluminum fanless units that use passive cooling, they are about 30% smaller than most others.
Thanks so much for your help. In SA where we have our electricity cut often, so we're forced to look into these and with your help I now know what to look for. Really appreciate it.
I have been using an Orion Dynamo (155w lithium) for my Astrophotography so this never arose as a question but with these larger units and recharging the obvious question is "Can you charge the unit with the solar panels WHILE using it?" E.g. Can you have your TV hooked up and watching a football game during the day and charge it with the solar panels AT THE SAME TIME so that when night time comes the unit is NOT depleted?
Host is excellent - good diction, perfect delivery. BTW: Nope, We *DON'T* use led lights > they are very unhealthful, stick with incandescents to stay well. (Using led outdoors for property lighting is OK as its not shining on you.)
Power stations like this are cool, but the Jackery 1500 retails for like $1600. You could get a whole-house generator for less than that (not including cost of installation).
As a homeowner, don't bother with these for backup power. They won't do much for long. As Vanya said, go with car batteries and an inverter and you'l get way more bang for your buck. These portables are more for glamping than anything.
These are a nice idea. However, they are still more expensive than an equivalent generator. And, a 32oz can of TruFuel lasts me for most of the day. A $1000 for the generator plus $6 a day in fuel is a lot more convenient than power stations are at the moment. But, I do hope the technology keeps improving.
As a prepper and prepping channel im glad these are becoming more main stream. Tons of uses during emergency situations. Good video and lots of information
Considering one of these for living on a sailboat and not wanting to use all the solar panel power for phone/computer charges, fans, etc! Would be comforting to have one of these all charged up from the mainland as a back up or just as extra power that can be recharged at a hotel or somewhere! Love that the one can be charged by solar panels as well tho!
Another option is that you can use them in addition to a generator. These can be your first option and then when they run out, you can start up your generator and run electronics off of that while also recharging your portable power station off the generator.
That is what I do. Years of power outages have taught me that power should always be diversified. First off, I have had generators not start and it took a day or so to get it repaired. I have also had storms where they did start but the power was out for 10 days and the first days, the trees blocked the route to the gas station and the gas stations couldn't accept credit cards, only cash, and by the 10th day, the gas stations were running out of gas and I was running out of cash. I have 2 solar power stations, one small solely for my cell phone. One large, solely for heat and a/c. I don't use the power stations for the fridge in the winter, I have a Yeti and the great outdoors for winter. Heating and cooling are life and death.
i had the jackery power station with 2 panels for hill station camping and it's been charged more than 500 times, i can tell and battery back up has reduced so i had dismantle it checked the batteries, 40-45% batteries had to replace and now it's good to go for may be more 100 cycle of charge but not long enough until the other half side of batteries give up...
The Vtoman Jump 1,000 is better than Jackery, with 1408 Wh LiFePO4 Battery. I bought it to power my furnace, fridge and LED lights in a power outage, I also bought the Vtoman 100 watt solar panel, both had really good discount coupons on Amazon- the Jump 1,000 was about $699 with the $350 off coupon, it weighs 40 pounds and can handle a lot more than the 500 charges stated in this video
I bought the Jackery 300. It didn't last long enough to run my portable frig I got for my car camping setup. But it is still a nice unit to have. I might upgrade to a longer unit.
Ok I have a question. I recently got an electric snow blower since I have long sidewalks. Unfortunately I need at least 2 extension cords to reach the end. I was considering using a portable power pack with a shorter cord so I can just carry the power with me. Without worrying about running over the long cords. I don't know much about the specs of a power pack or which one is suitable for my need. What should I be looking for before I buy?
Get the blower with 2 battery packs on it. The blower with 1 battery pack is very weak. You might feel like you wasted your money on it. Get the double battery model. It was worth the extra money for me.i use it to blow dirt, etc, out of semi trailers. I bought mine from Walmart.
I have an electric Snowjoe snow blower and yep, I accidentally ran over the cord. it was cheaply made plastic, it works but I do have to push it, I'm not even going to bother with a battery electric one, I'm going to get the full gasoline model, it's just too much work and cold for a battery to cope with anything more than a very small area/sidewalk, not my 100 foot driveway at zero degrees- batteries hate cold and lose a LOT of capacity when cold.
Very good comparison between battery power stations and gas generators. I have one of each and see unique uses for each one. Nice and concise, honest review.
Thank you for the information. I've been in the market for a generator since the Texas deep freeze earlier this year. Now I'm considering a power generator to power the essentials. For the price range, I wonder if there are any LFP battery power generators worth the buy. I do not want to feel "limited" in my usage of a power generator with a 500 cycle lithium battery.
What's your price range? There are some great options out there from Bluetti. One thing to note is that those battery cycle stats all reference full 100% to 0% discharges not partial ones. And even after you "hit" that life cycle number (hard to do if you're living on-grid full time) you'll still benefit from the pass through capabilities that many of the premium brands offer. Which basically means if you're device is rated to accept 1200watts of solar input you'll still get that in peak daylight hours but you're battery will only hold a fraction of the originally stated capacity (can be anywhere from 60 to 80%).
In Texas as well. I rely on my Champion inverter generator for major appliances like portable ac and refrigeration (it’s dual fuel and we have a 200gal propane tank). I have the Bluetti 55 specifically for illumination and light charging like cell phones or running my wireless router. I would never depend on the batteries for emergencies like we had last February.
He just taught me a lot in the time of this video because I’m in the process of saving for a Rv and getting out on my own and I was looking for something I could use at night instead of running a loud generator and making alot of noise but use the generator during the day of course so thank you!!!
Thank you for doing this and also for your teachings and invaluable information on surviving on what is coming. We live at 52 West Main Street, Bradford, New Hampshire, we are in our late sixties and not to good with technology, our favorite vegetable is Blue Hubbard Squash The S2000 review on All Powers Generator video was very informative to us because my father who is 92 would enable us to keep him warm if we have an ice storm or loose power with our pellet stoves which do not work without electricity.
Do your research diligently. I recommend any generator that can run a regular refrigerator. 1500+ watts. Jackery, Bluetti, and EP something. The more ways to charge, the better. Even a cigarette outlet (which is the slowest way) is better than nothing.
So should i get the 1500 one isntead of getting a generator theyre so loud and smelly 😃 i just need to charge devices and keep fridge freezing and maybe use air fryer during winter freezes ! Are these ideal for those situations worst case senario these freezes will last 3 days to a week ,
From personal experience, you need enough solar panels to recharge your system in about 3 hours. Why? Because even in bright climates you get a max average of 5 solar equivalent hours per day, from sunrise to sunset. If you cut it thin, one or two bad days with clouds around noon can leave you powerless.
Are you serious. Told us nothing. Don't know how long each one takes to charge, how much either costs, how much the solar panels are extra, without, where to buy each product or even the fuckin full name for either just general statements
I have a question about the max wattage output (any answer by anyone is helpful). I'm searching for a powerstation that fits my needs but I can't get a clear answer on what to look for in the specifications of the adds. For example sometimes it says max wattage output 1800W but when you look into that the max output of one outlet is 600W. So basically a appliance of 800W is already too much, because they are stacking the max wattage output, like 2 x 600W + dc + usb etc. = 1800W. What terms do I need to look for to have a clear view of real max output, e.g. 1 appliance can pull in one outlet?
@@tjellis1479 I would like to power my induction stove top, but it wouldnt be much of use if it cant go up to 1000w. So I find it misleading if some products say 1800w max output but actually aggregate (3x600w) the total instead of a funtionall 1x 1800w outlet
Best advice I can give is to avoid all Jackery products. While they're well-made and reliable their charge speed, battery specs, price, proprietary connectors, and countless other details make them one of the very worst values on the market. Bluetti and Ecoflow are the brands I recommend for most people and theres a good reason for it. They're a much greater value, more powerful, charge faster, use better batteries, etc. Really there is not a single reason I have heard to justify Jackery products other than "I already own them so I want to stick with the company I know and trust" which is just excusing one bad purchase with a prior bad purchase.
Jackery makes a excellent product. I compare it to a Honda gas generator in terms of quality. Can you get something similar for less? Sure, but if you want quality it does cost more.
@@jaya.0069 They make portable power stations in 2021 that have the same solar input limit of no name chinese clones from years ago, still dont use lifepo batteries, charge 2-8X as much as the competition for their proprietary solar panels, and lack features which have been standardized among the rest of the industry for a while now. They're barely beginning to creep up to being considered competitive with options that will cost 10-30% less. So how are they second to none? From my perspective they're the last thing I would ever spend my money on in this product category. I'd rather DIY a solar system than bother with Jackery and their ridiculous solar charge times. When compared to my Ecoflow River Pro, for example... the Jackery Explorer 500 claims 1/2 the solar input but in reality is closer to 1/3. Same unit has 518wh and puts out 500W. The Ecoflow puts out 600W and has a capacity of 720wh. Ecoflow doubles as a UPS. Jackery doesn't. Ecoflow has an app for easy remote monitoring. Jackery doesn't. Ecoflow has an expansion port that doubles the capacity. Jackery doesn't. Ecoflow has Xboost technology built in which allows this tiny unit to run a microwave or even a 5000BTU ac unit. Ive never seen a Jackery 500 do that. The Ecoflow charges at up to 600W from AC power meaning it can go from dead to full in under 100 minutes. Jackery doesn't do that either. So what do all these added benefits cost? Less than the Jackery name, apparently. I got my River Pro for $430 where the Jackery goes for $450 despite being worse in every way except weight... I guess if that 1lb and whatever $20 weighs matter that much to you, Jackery might be the way to go. For those who know a superior product has to have some way of showing it is superior the Ecoflow makes more sense. I got the River Pro and the add on battery for $700. Thats 1440wh at 600W for about 50% more money... nearly triple the capacity. Not to mention I can use whatever panels I want because Ecoflow doesnt use proprietary connectors to try to lock me into their products. I got 600W of folding solar panels for $440 from Dokio. $440 from Jackery wouldn't even buy you 200W worth of solar panels. How is Jackery better? Let's not forget the newer brands like Bibene which offer better deals too. Their $380 500W unit offers 618WH, uses superior lithium iron phosphate cells, and with a $5 modificiation can accept 300W of solar input... for over 20% less than the Jackery. Jackery is not competing in any way with any of these companies. They're certainly not beating any of these companies either.
@@1FAST91SONOMA See the exact clones of Jackery panels I bought for only 200....for 220 watts...I videoed them! Sadly they`re out of stock. And these actually put out 95% of rated output in December.
These are severely under powered compared to the competition these days. And they are overpriced, in my opinion. Really surprised CNET would choose to mention these units instead of others. I would not consider these to be impressive at all.
I have a Ecoflow Max, it has 576Wh capacity, has an app to control the unit, and can be charged by solar panels. I use this for when I am camping and overlanding, its main purpose is to run the small fridge I bring with me, COSTWAY Car Refrigerator, 55-Quart. I kept the temp around 39 degrees, this power pack ran the fridge almost all the way through the night. Due to the amount of money these cost once you get in the higher watt hour units, I decided to buy a 2200 watt inverter generator for about 418 dollars. With these battery packs you can expect to pay about 1 dollar per Watt hour capacity of the unit. A 2016 watt hour Ecoflow Delta Max runs about 2000 dollars.
scammers, there was a whole rash of them here on TH-cam pushing black boxes with god only knows what sort of fire hazard inside.....yeah p.s. just finished watching this "review" it is a sales pitch and the device is a black box of fire hazards as near as i can tell.
Hey! Thank you for the straight up talk about these things. I'm new to trying one of these out for say an emergency to fire up my furnace if we lose power....maybe a fridge or freezer. THis was informative, especially with how they're priced, used, endurances, charge time, etc. Other vids were all about the hype - how to sell these things. Was going to buy an inverter and use a battery in a pinch, but this maybe a better solution......still fighting it out. Thanks a ton!
You are the first person to explain what the wattage means on these portable stations. Thank you.
its my first time seeing this guy explaining anything. he's the dad we all wish we had. thank you. very informative
Me too! He’s awesome!
Speak for yourself. I have a great dad.
@@Caderiche was you wouldn’t be in this comment section 😂😂😂
I've seen thousands of these youtube videos on these power stations but this right here is unequivocally the best video I've ever seen so far. The demo and instructions were flawless. Very easy to comprehend. Especially the watt hours part. A lot of videos failed to break it down.
Agreed
The watt hour was the exact comment I dropped. The rest assume I already understand it hahaha
Look for Lifepo4 power stations, they can cycle 2000-3000 times instead of the 500 cycles in these and are safer and can work in higher/lower temps
Any recommendations?
These are expensive! WOW
For Dometic CFX3 35 portable fridge freezer, which Brand portable power station will be the best for 2 day's continue operation?
Can anyone tell me about it?
I prefer lifepo4 power station but which company lifepo4 power station is the best? Im little bit confused
I have heard Renogy Phoenix 1000 is lifepo4 battery made with 3000 cycle lifespan.
But I want to know more.
@@GPG7754yes. Anker.
Brian Cooley At it again. Delivering More than enough information, than a normal consumer needs.. That in itself, is a plus!!! Hence why you, Mr. Cooley, have a Following..
PLEASE CNET Bring back the powerhouse of a show, "CNET on Cars."
This was one of the best videos I have seen on this topic. I know little to nothing about amps or watts etc. I appreciate your explaining it in terms of usage -camping vs at home. Supplement power vs extended loss of power. Items being charged, I.e. tv, fridge, computer, phone, etc. i really appreciate it
My mind is blown by this presentation. So informative, all questions answered & so organized. Amazing job!
Brian Cooley is one of the best presenters on earth. Really appreciate him.
I love Cooley, he's a great presenter and honest.
He was the guy behind CNET radio back in the day. I aspire to be like him
Honest, 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀.
Honest? 🤥
@@DUNGSTA Why ?
Amazing info. Not a single second of useless info. He is impressive
used 1000wat version for over 2years now , very satisfied
Same here and it's an amazing product!
Ja sam juce narucila ,cekam odgovor za dostavu.
This is the greatest video I’ve seen on power stations. I was always struggling to understand watt hours, and he just said it in the most basic way possible. Thank you
I've always enjoyed watching Brian Cooley's videos. They are informative and I really enjoys his presentation style, honest with just a touch of humor.
He’s so old school, reminds me of the great school teachers that loved to teach.
This gentleman knows how to explain things. After he's done, you have zero questions except why CNET doesnt give him a raise...😅. Great work. Keep it up and thank you.
His research is lazy
May not of talked about all the brands, but he's the only one who could break this down for us. Now I know what I need for our needs. Thank you
Good to see Brian Cooley. I've been watching his videos since 2012, the top 5 series.
I was about to stop watching... THEN? You, Sir, ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION I had about these things. Thanks so much! I appreciate YOU!!!
Great entry video for anyone seriously interested in this. I honestly went with goal zero for a couple reasons. 1. Being able to use my phone to turn on and off the powerstation. 2. A 60w pd port was a must for me. Definitely if I had a house though I'd be looking at a lifePO4 battery with a solar panel on your house.
I have a Goal Zero 10 (or what ever it's called). It has two 10" solar panels. I don't know how, but the panels are a lot more efficient than most other panels of the same size.
@Pepe Pupu Well in my setup in my van I have my goal zero in an area that is inconvenient. Being able to use my phone to turn on and off the usb or inverter is very practical for my case. If I had it in my house or in a camping trip I wouldn't even bother.
This is the best TH-cam video I have ever seen. No nonsense, straight to the point and very comprehendible.
That was a great review. Thanks for making it.
Another great reason to get one of those, instead of a liquid fuel-powered generator is because these devices are silent, while generators are not just noisy, but they're illegal to run at night, at least that's the law for suburban areas, where I live. (Here, it's also illegal to run any power tool [generators are a power tool] for more than two hours of continuous use per day, in a suburban area.)
While I'm not really in the market to buy one of those devices (partially, because I'm in Australia, so we'll have different units), an important oversight is whether or not these devices have automatic shut-off, if the battery gets down to a certain level, to protect the battery from being ruined.
Wow, first time I’ve seen Mr Cooley present anything and I’m a fan. Well done, WELL done!! Knowledgeable, articulate, and straight to the points.
One important thing you left out is that these two charge through adapters, not a straight 120 v wire, such as Ecoflow. The latter can be used as a UPS. You can plug a freezer, for example, into the latter, plug the unit in and go away. If the power fails it will run on the battery as long as it lasts and when the power comes back will go back to the grid. These units tested with 9 or 12 volt DC chargers won't do that. In the event of a power failure you have to be there, plug the appliance into it and turn the unit on.
Good to know. Thanks for the info
The Ecoflow Delta Max 2000 is not a true UPS. With a 30ms switchover time, it is considered an EPS. The Anker 757 is
I purchased one of these devices along with a generator after the Texas blackout of February 2021. Great explanation of watt hours.
Also these devices work great for CPAPS.
Your review is incomplete without including the EGO "Power Station", which blows everything else away, because the EGO design uses EXTERNAL lithium-ion battery packs that can be replaced while the system is running. No more mysteries about how the user is supposed to replace batteries after an average of 500 cycles. Also, please note that the life of a lithium-ion battery can be greatly extended by keeping the battery charge to somewhere between 30% and 80% of maximum charge, which also applies to lithium-ion batteries in cell phones, iPads, laptop computers, etc.
Now that's good to know! I'm going to look for one of those. Also re phones &c
I completely forgot about that one. Thanks! 👍
Absolutely. I don't buy battery powered gadgets if I can't replace the battery. If I can't readily replace the battery the device is disposable. I have a handful of DeWalt 20 volt packs and, in my experience, they begin to die a slow death after about 5 years or so regardless how many times they've been charged. The DeWalt power station is on my want list because I have batteries and more will prolly be available when needed. The bad news is the DeWalt produces square wave AC.
What about ecoflow
EGO is junk and their customer service department might as well not exist.
Who is this bloke? I couldn't stop watching....he could make toilet paper sound interesting....
What a guy!!!
That was an excellent presentation, Mr Cooley. I learned exactly what I came for. I'm looking to start a house build and won't have grid power in the first stage for cutting forms and batter boards. Last time I worked construction was in 1999. Things have changed a little. I need something that will run a small air compressor for tools, air up tires, etc. And I really want to avoid the constant gas engine noise like a generator makes if at all possible.
Easily the best breakdown of these power stations I've seen all over the internet.
Great video! One error: Just as a 20amp outlet maxes out at about 16 amps, a 15 amp outlet maxes out at about 12 amps. In both cases it's recommended that they operate at 80% of their maximum, to be on the safe side. So the NEMA 5-20 outlets on the Jackery 1500 are a *LOT* better than the NEMA 5-15 outlets on most other power stations, not just a little bit better.
Excellent point!
@@Erin-Thor This is the most informative and least informercial I've seen. Thank you.
@@kylehill3643 ahh, you’re welcome! But why are you thanking me? 🤣
@@Erin-Thor Very helpful! Thank you so much! I've been looking for this comment!! 🙏🏼
@@Jesus_616_Christ LOL! Shouldn’t Steven Hurdle be the recipient of your praises? 😎
Wow, that Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series sounds amazing! It's great to see a product like this that offers such a massive capacity and fast recharging capabilities. Plus, the fact that it's waterproof and has comprehensive protections is a definite bonus for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Thanks for sharing this recommendation!
I have a RavPower station as my small one and is designated entirely for cell phones because communication during a power outage is critical. I also have a very large Bluetti EP500 pro. That will run a space heater or the a/c for a few hours and that is what it is designated for. I also have a gas generator. The gas ones can become glitchy if people aren't good at maintaining them. My solar ones are for night and for if the gas generator fails. The gas generator easily runs my whole house for 14 hours per filling. But it is too loud for night. Whatever you do, you shouldn't rely on one thing for emergency. I say that because I have been through extended power outages.
Same here. Gas for night and solar bluetti for the day
“station-wagon camping”, i love this guy!!
Good to see reviews that are from sites that are viewed more broadly by the pubic. Yes, these can be very useful during a power outage or even on a camping trip. I personally have one made by Anker as described in the video. I also have a higher powered unit. But mine is an Eco Delta 1300. There are many versions now available. Thanks for spreading the word. More people need to hear and see about these useful devices especially as our grid system is getting older and vulnerable.
This man is the I’ve seen at this. Def happy to see him showing cars etc. Highly real
Nice, looking at upgrading. I currently have a Jackery Explorer 240 (UK 240 Volt version). I sometimes have to work remotely (literally in a field) with my laptop. I found that using a 12v laptop power lead, I could make my laptop last around 8 hours before it 90% drained my Jackery (with 2 hours left in the laptop battery as reserve),as it was only drawing 21 watts constantly, as opposed to using a standard UK 240V mains laptop lead which gave me around 2-2.5 hours (plus 2 hour laptop battery reserve) as it uses more watts.
Good. Why do you use British standards in the United States?
@@davidliu36 Hi David, I am in Britain., that's why I specified I have the UK version as we use 240v Mains, with a UK 3 pin different outlet as opposed to the US 110v 2 pin outlet.
For Dometic CFX3 35 portable fridge freezer, which Brand portable power station will be the best for 2 day's continue operation?
Can anyone tell me about it?
I prefer lifepo4 power station but which company lifepo4 power station is the best? Im little bit confused
I have heard Renogy Phoenix 1000 is lifepo4 battery made with 3000 cycle lifespan.
But I want to know more.
Cooley by far my favorite CNET editor! Great video!
He killed it except for not really speaking to the diff types of batteries such as the lifepo4.
This is the only tech channel any normal person needs. Honestly people are sleeping on yalz content. Good looking out!!
This guy can explain anything and can keep me interested for some reason ...awesome
This is by far the best practical explanation of this product on youtube
"They're really easy to use, if you find them easy to use! A lot of people don't."
Classic Cooley, always good to see a review by him.
Major point is "pass-through". For example, can you continue to charge with solar panels will drawing from them with devices/utilities at the same exact time.
In 2020 I bought the Jackery 1000 and two solar panels for emergency power in California due wildfires and planned power outages. I also use it for car camping. The "sol-gen" works great! BTW California's new law bans the sale of small gas powered generators, string trimmers and leaf blowers. The handwriting is on the wall as far as buying gas powered devices in our state.
I also bought the Jackery 1000, that little guy is amazing!
Why isn’t this amazing man reviewing cars anymore. It was a perfect combo.
jackery technically is a SOLAR GENERATOR, it also doubles as an inverter because it changes the DC direct current into usable AC current, and can be used while charging from a solar charge port, or even directly viia a usb-c fast charger, that has a outport on a petrol generator, and can run in tandem with the solar panel as well to charge and convert DC from both sources to usable AC
None of these are solar generators until you connect up a solar panel. With some panels, they're generators. Take away the panels... PORTABLE POWER STATIONS.
I was about to buy a generator when I came across this video and completely changed my perspective. Great video.
Even though this is a pretty recent video the newer lithium phosphate ion chemistry blows away the jackery and anker. They can go 3500 cycles versus your 500. Prices keep coming down and newer models keep coming out so it's worth waiting if you're looking for a solar power generator.
I agree! LFP batteries are the way to go. Anker 757 is LFP. I have the OUKITEL P2001 and it uses that chemistry too. It can supercharge insanely fast. Using AC, it's 0 to 100% in like 1.8 hrs.
@@Albopepper No big arguments can be made as LfP batteries are way ahead of the game. The only disadvantage is the weight. I had the big echopro and have to put it on a 4 wheel cart
I am currently getting my van set up as a camper & trying to decide which power station will work best for my needs. I'm leaning towards the Jackery. One thing he didn't discuss was the quality of the customer service. Jackery, from my research, is the most responsive. I had considered the Bluetti, however, it seems their response time and quality of service is not great. I haven't heard of Anker before this video, so I'll have to do my due diligence prior to making a final decision. Being on a tight budget, I need to get this right the first time. This video gave me a good checklist to make an effective choice.
Don't do a Jackery - you're just paying for the brand. There are a multitude of equivalent, and better, devices out there.
@@jcpt928 Thanks for the advice, but I've already purchased it. The two deciding factors were Jackery's outstanding customer service and the fact that I got a $100 discount from Home Depot.
Very good video. I bought a similar product similar to one of these a couple of years ago, a Poweroak with a battery capacity of 400 W/h. As my TV only consumes 40 Watts and all my lamps have LED bulbs, this gives me a couple of nights of usage during power cuts and has already proved itself useful.
Do you have to recharge it after it is used up? I do know well enough about this equip.
@@rosablevins9067 I always recharge the Poweroak fully after the mains supply returns and also keep a diary note to check the state of charge every 3 months. I'm happy with its performance, so far.
Great video!! Your presentation made it simple for people who dont know anything about amps, watts, etc. I just want to make sure I can keep my frig going so not to loae food in my frig. How do I use Jackery in an apartment???
Great video. I have a Bluetti AC 200P which runs our full size refrigerator for 2 days. Most of our power outages last 1 day, so it was a good investment for us.
You don't need a power station to run a refrigerator during a power outage you can achieve the same result with a excellent cooler. Your primary focus should be power for a number of reasons especially in a disaster.
I’m buying the Bluetti ac200p. With solar panels. Looks like a great power source. And holds a charge for 3-6 months.
Great presentation. Great presenter.
This chap's a 10 on the Ten-Scale.
I really learned a lot! Thank you!
Currently living off the grid. Found the subject matter helpful and insightful.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 is nice but it really is expensive compared to the other power stations.
Fuel to the cost of electricity I'm getting something like this to run my fridge freezer and washer dryer. Thank you for your brilliant and informative video
Our plan is to use our EcoFlow River Max (~576Wh) to supplement our gas generator during power outages. That way powering or charging smaller electronics won't require running the generator which will be focused on powering fridges and freezers, plus recharging the River as needed. The addition of solar panels may be something to consider also.
Wrong application.....
@@RandJ1996 ?
Honestly they’re a godsend where if you’re someone who lives say out in the woods or doing small odd jobs then having a universal power station really helps, especially if say you’ve got a path that’s blocked or a bit of hedge that needs cutting but lack the ability to use or maintain say a petrol power tool or you don’t want to carry tons of fuel in your car, then these are fantastic especially when paired with say cheaper corded power tools
Nice, informative overview. Too bad (this late in the year) that there wasn't room on the table for the Buletti EB70. All things considered, it's an absolute slayer when it comes to capacity, versatility, and price.
100%
I am amazed at how much energy you can get from the sun with three fold out panels.
Jackery Explorer 1500 with 3 100W Portable Solar Panel TOTAL=$2,699.00
Champion Power Equipment 200961 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight =$574.
Since you include solar panels for the battery, you should include fuel for the generator, and maybe a tank to store the fuel at home. And depending of the usage, noise-canceling headphones for everybody.
@@didierpuzenat7280 Champion Inverter >>>"Dual Fuel"
@@didierpuzenat7280 Hello U there ???
A common application for these devices is emergency/occasional use and an important factor to consider is storage drainage rate. That's when yo charge it to 100% leave it in storage and 3 months down the road come back to use it only to know that now you only have 60% of battery charge.
The lithium iron phosphate batteries are excellent options for storage. And more charge cycles than those Jackerys. Even still, they should get cycled every 3 months. So if you take them out & use them, then they'll always have a charge when you need them.
@@Albopepper Just top them off once per month. People often forget even the best of these lithium batteries have about a 3 year shelf life at most. They will have greatly degraded by this point. I actually prefer ternary lithium battery models. They are much smaller and pack more of a punch with better energy density. You can find nice aluminum fanless units that use passive cooling, they are about 30% smaller than most others.
Thanks so much for your help. In SA where we have our electricity cut often, so we're forced to look into these and with your help I now know what to look for. Really appreciate it.
Great video. Also, props for using that Zebra F-701. My favorite pen. I’ve also used the same one (with refills) since 2007.
Can you have this charging themselves from the wall and in the same time deliver power? Like a UPS?
I have been using an Orion Dynamo (155w lithium) for my Astrophotography so this never arose as a question but with these larger units and recharging the obvious question is "Can you charge the unit with the solar panels WHILE using it?" E.g. Can you have your TV hooked up and watching a football game during the day and charge it with the solar panels AT THE SAME TIME so that when night time comes the unit is NOT depleted?
You can with the Jackery, I have the 1000 and do it often.
Host is excellent - good diction, perfect delivery.
BTW: Nope, We *DON'T* use led lights > they are very unhealthful, stick with incandescents to stay well. (Using led outdoors for property lighting is OK as its not shining on you.)
Power stations like this are cool, but the Jackery 1500 retails for like $1600. You could get a whole-house generator for less than that (not including cost of installation).
As a homeowner considering my options for backup power, this was extremely helpful. Thanks Brian!
Just buy 12v car batteries and an inverter... WAY cheaper. Also you can upscale adding more batteries.
As a homeowner, don't bother with these for backup power. They won't do much for long. As Vanya said, go with car batteries and an inverter and you'l get way more bang for your buck. These portables are more for glamping than anything.
I wish all products were presented and compared with as much detail and important information as you provided. Thank you.
These are a nice idea. However, they are still more expensive than an equivalent generator. And, a 32oz can of TruFuel lasts me for most of the day. A $1000 for the generator plus $6 a day in fuel is a lot more convenient than power stations are at the moment. But, I do hope the technology keeps improving.
it will be a bad day for you when there is no longer any fuel
@@anarchyorslavery1616 I totally agree. Hopefully, when that day comes power stations will be much improved.
So nice to see when a person talks relative to the topic and not just all his own thoughts. Very helpful video. Thanks a lot.
As a prepper and prepping channel im glad these are becoming more main stream. Tons of uses during emergency situations. Good video and lots of information
Considering one of these for living on a sailboat and not wanting to use all the solar panel power for phone/computer charges, fans, etc! Would be comforting to have one of these all charged up from the mainland as a back up or just as extra power that can be recharged at a hotel or somewhere! Love that the one can be charged by solar panels as well tho!
Another option is that you can use them in addition to a generator. These can be your first option and then when they run out, you can start up your generator and run electronics off of that while also recharging your portable power station off the generator.
That is what I do. Years of power outages have taught me that power should always be diversified. First off, I have had generators not start and it took a day or so to get it repaired. I have also had storms where they did start but the power was out for 10 days and the first days, the trees blocked the route to the gas station and the gas stations couldn't accept credit cards, only cash, and by the 10th day, the gas stations were running out of gas and I was running out of cash. I have 2 solar power stations, one small solely for my cell phone. One large, solely for heat and a/c. I don't use the power stations for the fridge in the winter, I have a Yeti and the great outdoors for winter. Heating and cooling are life and death.
i had the jackery power station with 2 panels for hill station camping and it's been charged more than 500 times, i can tell and battery back up has reduced so i had dismantle it checked the batteries, 40-45% batteries had to replace and now it's good to go for may be more 100 cycle of charge but not long enough until the other half side of batteries give up...
Thank you for the review on those portable power stations. I agree no noise charging station is always a good thing. gas generators way too noisy.
Lol
Definitely gonna buy one of the Jackery 2000's with some 200W panels for home power outages, workplace power, and festivals/camping.
They make a great product, I have the 1000 and that thing's amazing!
The Vtoman Jump 1,000 is better than Jackery, with 1408 Wh LiFePO4 Battery. I bought it to power my furnace, fridge and LED lights in a power outage, I also bought the Vtoman 100 watt solar panel, both had really good discount coupons on Amazon- the Jump 1,000 was about $699 with the $350 off coupon, it weighs 40 pounds and can handle a lot more than the 500 charges stated in this video
Cooley is a great presenter. Clear and accurate.
I bought the Jackery 300. It didn't last long enough to run my portable frig I got for my car camping setup. But it is still a nice unit to have. I might upgrade to a longer unit.
Ok I have a question. I recently got an electric snow blower since I have long sidewalks. Unfortunately I need at least 2 extension cords to reach the end. I was considering using a portable power pack with a shorter cord so I can just carry the power with me. Without worrying about running over the long cords. I don't know much about the specs of a power pack or which one is suitable for my need. What should I be looking for before I buy?
Get the blower with 2 battery packs on it. The blower with 1 battery pack is very weak. You might feel like you wasted your money on it. Get the double battery model. It was worth the extra money for me.i use it to blow dirt, etc, out of semi trailers. I bought mine from Walmart.
How much is the big one??
@@torureid3461 you can literally save $44 by buying it now versus when I bought mine. Congratulations.
I have an electric Snowjoe snow blower and yep, I accidentally ran over the cord. it was cheaply made plastic, it works but I do have to push it, I'm not even going to bother with a battery electric one, I'm going to get the full gasoline model, it's just too much work and cold for a battery to cope with anything more than a very small area/sidewalk, not my 100 foot driveway at zero degrees- batteries hate cold and lose a LOT of capacity when cold.
Hard to believe but I've lived my whole life without a generator. Maybe I should write a book about it.
Very good comparison between battery power stations and gas generators. I have one of each and see unique uses for each one. Nice and concise, honest review.
Been living in my car in San Fransisco for 2 years now. Have 4 of these, love them. They are cheap and good.
Thank you for the information. I've been in the market for a generator since the Texas deep freeze earlier this year. Now I'm considering a power generator to power the essentials.
For the price range, I wonder if there are any LFP battery power generators worth the buy. I do not want to feel "limited" in my usage of a power generator with a 500 cycle lithium battery.
What's your price range? There are some great options out there from Bluetti. One thing to note is that those battery cycle stats all reference full 100% to 0% discharges not partial ones. And even after you "hit" that life cycle number (hard to do if you're living on-grid full time) you'll still benefit from the pass through capabilities that many of the premium brands offer. Which basically means if you're device is rated to accept 1200watts of solar input you'll still get that in peak daylight hours but you're battery will only hold a fraction of the originally stated capacity (can be anywhere from 60 to 80%).
In Texas as well. I rely on my Champion inverter generator for major appliances like portable ac and refrigeration (it’s dual fuel and we have a 200gal propane tank). I have the Bluetti 55 specifically for illumination and light charging like cell phones or running my wireless router. I would never depend on the batteries for emergencies like we had last February.
It's not a power generator! It doesn't generate any power. It's just a big battery.
@@austinhernandez2716 Unless they don't plan on getting a solar panel then yes it's just a big battery and an inverter.
He just taught me a lot in the time of this video because I’m in the process of saving for a Rv and getting out on my own and I was looking for something I could use at night instead of running a loud generator and making alot of noise but use the generator during the day of course so thank you!!!
Can it charge an EV that uses regular house current
Excellent question.
Thank you for doing this and also for your teachings and invaluable information on surviving on what is coming. We live at 52 West Main Street, Bradford, New Hampshire, we are in our late sixties and not to good with technology, our favorite vegetable is Blue Hubbard Squash The S2000 review on All Powers Generator video was very informative to us because my father who is 92 would enable us to keep him warm if we have an ice storm or loose power with our pellet stoves which do not work without electricity.
I’ve been trying to compare these two for the longest time…thank you for making this comparison video!🤘🏼
Do your research diligently. I recommend any generator that can run a regular refrigerator. 1500+ watts. Jackery, Bluetti, and EP something. The more ways to charge, the better. Even a cigarette outlet (which is the slowest way) is better than nothing.
So should i get the 1500 one isntead of getting a generator theyre so loud and smelly 😃 i just need to charge devices and keep fridge freezing and maybe use air fryer during winter freezes ! Are these ideal for those situations worst case senario these freezes will last 3 days to a week ,
From personal experience, you need enough solar panels to recharge your system in about 3 hours. Why? Because even in bright climates you get a max average of 5 solar equivalent hours per day, from sunrise to sunset. If you cut it thin, one or two bad days with clouds around noon can leave you powerless.
Can they be charged off of solar panels while they're being used for continuous run?
This bloke could sell water to a fish.
Are you serious. Told us nothing.
Don't know how long each one takes to charge, how much either costs, how much the solar panels are extra, without, where to buy each product or even the fuckin full name for either just general statements
@@Michael-hs7yfI think that’s because it’s a high level overview of the product category and not necessarily a buying guide for specific prices.
I have a question about the max wattage output (any answer by anyone is helpful). I'm searching for a powerstation that fits my needs but I can't get a clear answer on what to look for in the specifications of the adds. For example sometimes it says max wattage output 1800W but when you look into that the max output of one outlet is 600W. So basically a appliance of 800W is already too much, because they are stacking the max wattage output, like 2 x 600W + dc + usb etc. = 1800W.
What terms do I need to look for to have a clear view of real max output, e.g. 1 appliance can pull in one outlet?
what are you trying to provide power to?
Charging tech gear or AC power of appliances?
@@tjellis1479 I would like to power my induction stove top, but it wouldnt be much of use if it cant go up to 1000w. So I find it misleading if some products say 1800w max output but actually aggregate (3x600w) the total instead of a funtionall 1x 1800w outlet
Best advice I can give is to avoid all Jackery products. While they're well-made and reliable their charge speed, battery specs, price, proprietary connectors, and countless other details make them one of the very worst values on the market. Bluetti and Ecoflow are the brands I recommend for most people and theres a good reason for it. They're a much greater value, more powerful, charge faster, use better batteries, etc. Really there is not a single reason I have heard to justify Jackery products other than "I already own them so I want to stick with the company I know and trust" which is just excusing one bad purchase with a prior bad purchase.
Jackery makes a excellent product. I compare it to a Honda gas generator in terms of quality. Can you get something similar for less? Sure, but if you want quality it does cost more.
Totally not accurate! Jackery products are second to none. You can buy cheaper, but they certainly are not better!
@@jaya.0069 They make portable power stations in 2021 that have the same solar input limit of no name chinese clones from years ago, still dont use lifepo batteries, charge 2-8X as much as the competition for their proprietary solar panels, and lack features which have been standardized among the rest of the industry for a while now. They're barely beginning to creep up to being considered competitive with options that will cost 10-30% less. So how are they second to none? From my perspective they're the last thing I would ever spend my money on in this product category. I'd rather DIY a solar system than bother with Jackery and their ridiculous solar charge times. When compared to my Ecoflow River Pro, for example... the Jackery Explorer 500 claims 1/2 the solar input but in reality is closer to 1/3. Same unit has 518wh and puts out 500W. The Ecoflow puts out 600W and has a capacity of 720wh. Ecoflow doubles as a UPS. Jackery doesn't. Ecoflow has an app for easy remote monitoring. Jackery doesn't. Ecoflow has an expansion port that doubles the capacity. Jackery doesn't. Ecoflow has Xboost technology built in which allows this tiny unit to run a microwave or even a 5000BTU ac unit. Ive never seen a Jackery 500 do that. The Ecoflow charges at up to 600W from AC power meaning it can go from dead to full in under 100 minutes. Jackery doesn't do that either. So what do all these added benefits cost? Less than the Jackery name, apparently. I got my River Pro for $430 where the Jackery goes for $450 despite being worse in every way except weight... I guess if that 1lb and whatever $20 weighs matter that much to you, Jackery might be the way to go. For those who know a superior product has to have some way of showing it is superior the Ecoflow makes more sense. I got the River Pro and the add on battery for $700. Thats 1440wh at 600W for about 50% more money... nearly triple the capacity. Not to mention I can use whatever panels I want because Ecoflow doesnt use proprietary connectors to try to lock me into their products. I got 600W of folding solar panels for $440 from Dokio. $440 from Jackery wouldn't even buy you 200W worth of solar panels. How is Jackery better? Let's not forget the newer brands like Bibene which offer better deals too. Their $380 500W unit offers 618WH, uses superior lithium iron phosphate cells, and with a $5 modificiation can accept 300W of solar input... for over 20% less than the Jackery. Jackery is not competing in any way with any of these companies. They're certainly not beating any of these companies either.
@@1FAST91SONOMA See the exact clones of Jackery panels I bought for only 200....for 220 watts...I videoed them! Sadly they`re out of stock. And these actually put out 95% of rated output in December.
My goodness...your Explanation 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥 I've seen many believe me...This Guy...by far...I have not seen anything close to him🙌🏼
These are severely under powered compared to the competition these days. And they are overpriced, in my opinion. Really surprised CNET would choose to mention these units instead of others. I would not consider these to be impressive at all.
What’s the alternative
can you cite better alternatives?
This wasn't a review, it was a discussion of typical features and buying considerations just using these as examples.
based on your comment I know you know what you're talking about ..
Yeah, I have tons of videos reviewing every single one on the market. Check out my most recent review of the jackery to see what I mean.
I have a Ecoflow Max, it has 576Wh capacity, has an app to control the unit, and can be charged by solar panels. I use this for when I am camping and overlanding, its main purpose is to run the small fridge I bring with me, COSTWAY Car Refrigerator, 55-Quart. I kept the temp around 39 degrees, this power pack ran the fridge almost all the way through the night. Due to the amount of money these cost once you get in the higher watt hour units, I decided to buy a 2200 watt inverter generator for about 418 dollars. With these battery packs you can expect to pay about 1 dollar per Watt hour capacity of the unit. A 2016 watt hour Ecoflow Delta Max runs about 2000 dollars.
I have the eco flow River and off grid trek 215 watt solar blanket to run my arb fridge.
What crazy person ever called these things generators? 😂
scammers, there was a whole rash of them here on TH-cam pushing black boxes with god only knows what sort of fire hazard inside.....yeah p.s. just finished watching this "review" it is a sales pitch and the device is a black box of fire hazards as near as i can tell.
Haha
If they can be regarded via solar then they can be classified as generators. But it without the solar panels then it can't be called a generator.
The same people that us football fields as a unit of length
@@kevint1910 You have no idea how ignorant your statement is!
Can you avoid the spike by turning it on first and then plugging in another device ?
Just go buy a regular car battery and an inverter for a whole lot cheaper price.
super ghetto lol......and this is much more convenient
Hey! Thank you for the straight up talk about these things. I'm new to trying one of these out for say an emergency to fire up my furnace if we lose power....maybe a fridge or freezer. THis was informative, especially with how they're priced, used, endurances, charge time, etc. Other vids were all about the hype - how to sell these things. Was going to buy an inverter and use a battery in a pinch, but this maybe a better solution......still fighting it out. Thanks a ton!