Energizer 293W Portable Power Station Flashlight Lithium Solar Generator 120V 300W Peak 600W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet

This is amazing for what we got it for. You...might not get it for the same amount. We live in an area where the power goes out a lot. This is a just in-case for things like remote work. I am not sure if you can cook with this, but perhaps a small rice cooker? We just eat non-perishables or just...don't eat when the power goes out. But we've got that luxury. If you've got a family, you might want to spend more on something. If you're a minimalist, this is hands down the best generator we've ever had (or I've seen others have). Love this thing. As for doing any machining in the woods - yet again. Don't know if this is the wattage for that. Maybe 500W? Maybe not. But this doesn't smell weird, it charges fast. You can remove that little light strip at the front and I understand it when I look at it. It has a handle that flips up and down. It's liftable, which is amazing. It sits in a cute little case. I dig it! Read more

We live in one of the towns that was recently hit hard by the freezing rain storms. The entire town lost power at one point or another due to trees freezing and falling on lines. It was a great litmus test for me and my family to see how well prepared we were. Spoiler... we could have definitely used the Energizer Portable Station! So lets start at the top. The bag is great quality and had rubberized zippers, meaning it is somewhat water resistant. That's a very nice addition though it does mean you will want/need to occasionally wax the zippers to keep them moving. Everything fits in the bag nicely as well with extra room. You will not need to fiddle or fight to get things in and out once you have used it. Another cool and small detail? The instructions come in a zip lock bag. It is always nice to know your paperwork isn't going to be ruined by water or fluids. Mind you, I can find no information as to weather weather that is wetter will wither your... wattery? Sorry... that is silly. In the manual it states that care should be used when in a wet environment then also later states this product is not water or dust proof. So care should be taken to keep it out of the rain or a sink. Now the device itself. Its actually fairly small. Basically a small boombox. It is also nice and light. You could carry it in a backpack without too much difficulty though you would definitely notice it. The front panel is VERY clear and easy to read and also very informative. You can see from my pictures what it looks like while charging. The light is bright and has a good cone of illumination. Its more of a room flood than a point beam. It also has various flashing modes. And it slots in very easily with a little red tab to help you pull it out. It charges via a couple small metal pins that are well recessed so they should be safe from most damage. You can read the product details above on how long it will last and what you can charge. The fact you can plug a solar panel in is pretty neat. There are some restrictions though and you will REALLY want to familiarize yourself with what can and cannot be plugged in or make use of this battery pack. It is not a generator... it will not run your stove or your refrigerator. But being able to plug in a TV or charge a smart device when you and your family are going slowly insane in a cold house is a great thing. And also being able to plug into a car charger is a really neat feature since when we lost power that was our only source of easy recharge. This power-bank won't replace a generator for you if you are in a full blackout situation. But it CAN help alleviate some of the worst parts of power loss and it can be an absolute boon to you in an emergency situation where fumes from a gas generator or the sound of it might cause you problems. I certainty wish I had had it. Next time... I will. Read more

I have a bank of Eco Flow Solar Generators and ordered this generator as a backup when I travel. This is a lightweight solar generator with an NMC lithium battery. NMC and LFP are both lithium-ion batteries with similar performance characteristics and applications. The main difference between the two is the cathode material: NMC batteries use nickel manganese cobalt chemistry. They have higher energy densities than LFP batteries, which means they are preferred for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. NMC batteries also have a long cycle life, low self-discharge rate, and thermal stability. LFP uses lithium iron phosphate chemistry. It is known for its safety and long cycle life, making it suitable for stationary energy storage and electric buses. LFP batteries have a moderate to long life span but a lower energy density than NMC batteries. Compared to other lithium-ion chemistries, LFP has a higher self-discharge rate. Even though many solar generators use LFP batteries, the NMC battery used by this Energizer should provide many charging cycles. It has a proprietary charger and a cloth bag to keep the charger and generator. The generator recharges in a couple of hours and is plugged into the wall. I can charge my iPhone 14 about five times. The phone battery holds about 43 watts, and this charger holds about 293. Of course, it's not a full 293 watts. I scoped about 268 total watts from this generator. I wish this had an app that worked on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, like the Ecoflow. Until this generator has an LFP battery and a full-featured app, it will be an 'also-ran' to generators like Ecoflow and Bluetti. Read more