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The quality of our lives has improved dramatically with all kinds of electronics. These electronic devices assist us with maintenance, cleaning, cooking, and most importantly, entertainment. However, the electric supply is limited. Even though many electronics manufacturers are trying to create portable versions of their products, batteries are sure to run out at some point. That is when you need to invest in portable power stations.
These large lithium-ion batteries provide power backup for several hours and can be carried or ported around with you. Portable electrical stations are intended for traveling and camping, and also for electric backup at home in case of a power failure.
Power outages are most common during summer due to hurricanes. Many people also take time off to travel during the summers. That’s why this is the right time to purchase a power station and get the most out of it. In this article, we will list down the thing you need to consider to buy the best portable power station.
Frequent travelers and outdoor enthusiasts will love what the power stations have to offer. They can provide up to two days of electric supply for charging mobiles, powering kettles and coffeemakers, entertainment systems like projectors or laptops, and even have LED torches.
Campers who are reliant on the electronics around them, or photography enthusiasts who might need to charge their cameras repeatedly should invest in a power station for camping.
As if hurricanes are not scary enough, the power almost always goes out with no news of when it will be back. Portable power generation is the best in these scenarios. These devices are compact and easy to carry around to be used in a specific part of the house. Many times, it can be too unsafe to go outside and power up a fuel generator, which is why the power stations are preferred. They are much less noisy as compared to fuel generators, and can be used inside the house.
Portable charging stations can help keep your essential devices charged and connect to small heating units or fans to regulate the temperature. You can estimate our need for power backups and invest in the appropriate portable power generation option, which can range from 300W to 1500W.
If you’re on the road a lot, a power station can be a useful tool. The power stations can be charged with the car charger port, o your backup supply will always be ready. Additionally, portable charging stations also provide multiple ports such as AC & DC output, USB-A and USB-C type ports, and car charging ports (depending on the model). This enables you to charge a wide range of devices including your essentials like mobiles and laptops, hygiene tools like electric shavers and toothbrushes, etc.
Portable power stations are not considered cheap. They often come with a considerable price tag, but a lot of work goes into packing that much power into a small and portable body. Power station manufacturers focus on safety and longevity so that your electronics are not harmed by the use of their batteries. Prices start from around $300 and can go up to $3000. The price primarily depends on the power generation a portable station can provide. However, you should also look at what features you are getting along with.
Each battery power station has ratings for Watts, which is the total power your portable battery can dish out at a time. Secondly, you have ratings for Watt-hours, which will tell you how long your battery will last on one charge. A long-lasting battery has higher Watt-hours while a power charging station that supports more devices at once has higher Watts.
Another essential spec is the number of charge cycles which tells you how long the generating station will be viable. One charge cycle means charging over 90% and then discharging it to below 20%.
When we’re talking about emergency power stations that we can keep near us, then size and weight play a huge role. As the Wattage of the batteries increases, the power stations get bigger and heavier. The larger designs of portable power stations over 1000W tend to have wheels and handles so you can pull them. While almost all models have a collapsible handle within the design.
Emergency Power stations come with various features. Firstly, you might have multiple charging options such as directly through an adapter, via a car charger, or even through solar power! Then you also get a lot of output options including USB-A, USB-C, DC, and AC output. The number of output ports varies from model to model. Ideally, the more ports you have, the better. Accessibility features like information display, on/off buttons, and flashlights are some more features you might see in these camping power stations.
GoWatts 700 is the lightest and most compact power station in the 700W category, weighing only 12.8 pounds. It also has multiple charging options including solar panel charging from 18V to 25V. To top it all off, it has nearly zero sleep consumption and over 1000 charge cycles.
Check out the product specifications here, and get yourself a reliable power charging station for the summer!
