How to select a suitable portable power station?

How to select a suitable portable power station?

1. See power
   At present, the mainstream power of outdoor power supply on the market is 500W, 1000W, 2000W, etc.
   The higher the power, the more electronic equipment and appliances available for power supply, and vice versa.
   Short distance travel or office scenes can be within 500W. Generally, for entry-level camping that does not stay overnight, choose 500-1000W; If you need to spend the night and have high power demand, it is recommended that 1000W or above; For professional outdoor power consumption, it is recommended to directly select more than 2000W with solar panels.

2. Check battery capacity
   At present, the battery capacity of outdoor power supply on the market varies from 150Wh to 2400Wh, and 1000Wh ≈ 1 kilowatt hour.
   The larger the battery capacity, the longer the power supply time of outdoor power supply, and vice versa.
   For general outdoor camping, there is no need for high-power electricity. For those who only use electric blankets, UAVs, cameras, projectors and other low-power appliances, 500Wh is enough; If it is a self-driving tour and there is a demand for high-power electricity (such as hair dryer, rice cooker, induction cooker), it is recommended to select at least 700Wh or more. On this basis, the larger the battery capacity, the better.

3. See port type and quantity
   At present, the mainstream ports of outdoor power supply on the market mainly include AC, USB, car charging, Type-C and DC ports. It supports PD and QC fast charging protocols. When selecting, it is preferred to select more diverse and more ports.

4. See self-charging mode and speed
   At present, the mainstream charging methods include wall charging, car charging and solar charging. In addition to the wall charging interface, which is a basic accessory, other charging methods may require the purchase of corresponding charging accessories. If you spend a long time outdoors, solar panels are still necessary.
   In addition, the faster the charging speed, the more convenient and time saving for emergency charging outdoors.

5. Look at the brand
   Big brands have more guaranteed quality, higher product safety and are more worthy of purchase.