Best Power Stations
VoltX Topband V1200 Portable Power Station 🏆 2026
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Great response from Outbax and Voltx who responded swiftly and explained the history of the order to my satisfaction. Wonderful solution reached… Read more
purely through their concern for customer satisfaction. My dealings with Outbax have always been extremely satisfying.
VoltX Power Station E Series 🏆 2026
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Great product for small portable applications. Shipping super fast and great company to deal with. Show details
Companion Rover Lithium 40Ah Power Station
Mine started losing charge after 2 years. Only used it 3 times, always fully charged. Companion didn’t want to know about it. Heap of rubbish. Show details
Still going strong. Our PS2000 is invaluable as a backup power source. The gas hot water system in our van wouldn't ignite due to a thermostat… Read more
failure and couldn't be replaced at that time due to remote travelling. We would heat our hor water using the electric hot water, this used a fair bit of power. Sometimes we would forget to turn it off and run out of battery power in our van. By plugging the PS2000 directly into the vans A/C inlet, this brought the van back to life and charging the batteries up to around 30% until the solar kicked in. The SP2000 helped us out a few times until I could replaced the gas hot water thermostat. I'm very happy with our PS2000.
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Portable and easy to set up – Portable and easy to set up. Got additional cashback on Couponshub Australia. Show details
VoltX M2400
As another reviewer has said, the fan noise from the Voltx 2400 (S2200pro) is loud when it’s being charged. I can understand the fans needing to cool… Read more
things down when it’s fast-charging from mains power, but it’s also loud when charging from a solar panel - even if the power input is under 50w on a cloudy day, this thing sounds like a jet engine. The unit itself does not feel hot and it’s out of the sun so I don’t know why the fans need to start up on such low power input. I wouldn’t have bought it if I’d known this but unfortunately there wasn’t many reviews around when I was looking to buy. I’m hoping there will be some firmware update to fix this because otherwise it’s great.
EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station
Premium Prices, Temu Quality, Centrelink-Level Customer Service I purchased an EcoFlow DELTA power station and the DELTA 3 Plus 800W Alternator… Read more
Charger at the end of February, expecting a premium, dependable power solution. EcoFlow certainly charges premium prices, and I purchased this system specifically because reliability was essential.
I use it to power an Engel fridge in my vehicle, which carries critical temperature-sensitive medical supplies, medicines and vaccines. Maintaining a consistent temperature is non-negotiable. I deliberately invested in what I believed was a top-tier system to ensure that.
Unfortunately, within six months, the system had already failed repeatedly.
Repeated failures and over $2,000 in ruined medical supplies
The alternator charger would randomly switch itself off, sometimes displaying obscure error codes, with no notification or warning. Unless I physically checked it, there was no way of knowing it had stopped working.
The power station itself is equally unreliable. It randomly disables individual outputs, including the 12V outlet and USB ports, without notifying you. You can have appliances plugged in or devices supposedly charging, completely unaware that the power has been switched off.
This is a fundamental failure for a product that's supposed to provide reliable portable power.
On numerous occasions, I caught these failures before the fridge exceeded its acceptable temperature range. Unfortunately, on one occasion I wasn't so lucky. The fridge became too warm, and I had to discard over $2,000 worth of medicines and vaccines.
That is an unacceptable consequence of equipment I purchased specifically to prevent such an occurrence.
I would strongly advise against using this system for medical supplies, refrigerated perishables or anything else requiring an uninterrupted power supply. At best, it might be suitable for charging electronic devices, provided you're prepared to supervise it constantly.
Customer support: weeks of frustration and being ignored
Getting assistance through the EcoFlow app is unnecessarily difficult. Links that should lead to support instead direct you to general sales pages, and finding the actual support chat is surprisingly challenging.
Once I finally made contact, I spent weeks exchanging emails and messages while continuing to operate an unreliable system. I was constantly checking the charger, resetting it, and plugging the power station into an alternative supply whenever I parked just to keep it charged.
Customer support repeatedly ignored questions and concerns I'd raised, responding instead with what appeared to be scripted troubleshooting instructions. It was rather like communicating with an AI chatbot programmed to repeat itself but not actually listen.
The troubleshooting became increasingly technical, eventually reaching a point where I was uncomfortable performing the requested procedures. I'm not an electrician, and I made that very clear.
I explained that the unit was less than six months old, had repeatedly failed, and needed to be replaced, repaired or assessed by a qualified technician. I was happy for EcoFlow to investigate the fault, but I wasn't prepared to undertake electrical troubleshooting beyond my knowledge or comfort level.
They simply continued sending more instructions, refusing to arrange an alternative.
It wasn't until I explicitly raised my rights under Australian Consumer Law, including the issue of consequential losses, that EcoFlow finally agreed to provide a replacement free of charge.
Interestingly, they didn't even want the faulty unit returned for inspection. I was simply told to dispose of it. After weeks of insisting that further troubleshooting was necessary, that was a rather remarkable change of position.
The problems don't end with the alternator charger
Even beyond the original failures, the system has numerous faults and frustrating limitations.
Randomly disabled outlets: The 12V and USB outputs switch themselves off without warning. Appliances stop working and devices stop charging, with no indication that anything is wrong.
Flat vehicle batteries: On multiple occasions, the system has drained my vehicle's battery despite the configured safety settings.
Blown fuse: The system has blown a fuse, and the required replacement is an unusual type that I've been unable to source in Australia. Obtaining one from overseas is unnecessarily expensive and inconvenient.
Unreliable app: The app frequently crashes, and the equipment often requires a physical reset.
Poor connectivity: Certain setup and configuration functions require a separate Wi-Fi connection rather than simply working over the phone's mobile data connection. For equipment intended for vehicle use and travel, that's a ridiculous limitation.
Troublesome firmware updates: Frequent updates and frustrating installation procedures add another layer of inconvenience to an already unreliable system.
Limited automation and frustrating manual operation
Every time I start or stop my vehicle — which can be many times throughout the day — I have to open the EcoFlow app, wait for it to load, wait for it to connect to the alternator charger (assuming it actually connects), and then manually select whether I want to charge the power station from the vehicle or use the power station to maintain the vehicle's battery.
I expected a system specifically designed for vehicle use, particularly at this price, to manage these functions automatically. Surely detecting whether the engine is running and switching between charging modes accordingly isn't an unreasonable expectation? Apparently it is. EcoFlow support advised that the system cannot detect whether the vehicle is running.
What should be a convenient, largely automated charging solution has instead become another tedious task every time I get in or out of the car. And when the app crashes, fails to connect or the charger randomly switches itself off, the whole process becomes even more frustrating.
For a product marketed as a convenient vehicle charging solution, the lack of practical automation is a significant design shortcoming.
Poor vehicle integration and proprietary connections
For equipment marketed for portable and vehicle use, the physical design is surprisingly impractical.
There's no obvious, safe and convenient way to secure the power station inside a vehicle. It has carrying handles, but using these as tie-down points creates problems because straps interfere with the outlets and cables.
The plugs and connectors are also bulky and protrude considerably, meaning the unit takes up substantially more usable space than its dimensions suggest.
The alternator charger also needs to remain readily accessible because the frequent failures and app problems mean you'll likely need to physically reset it. Something worth considering before mounting it neatly out of sight.
Another major frustration is EcoFlow's proprietary connections and cables. The system isn't readily interchangeable with other brands, effectively locking you into the EcoFlow ecosystem.
Once you've invested in the equipment and associated accessories, moving to another brand means replacing much of your setup and starting again. That's precisely what I intend to do when the warranty expires.
Are there any positives?
Yes, although they're rather overshadowed by everything else.
When the alternator charger actually works, it charges the power station quite quickly. The power station itself is also capable of performing well when everything is functioning as intended.
Unfortunately, those positives mean very little when you cannot rely on the equipment to remain operational.
The rewards and loyalty points system is another disappointment. Given the relatively limited range of products most customers would realistically purchase, accumulating enough points for a meaningful reward seems highly unlikely. It feels more like a marketing exercise than a genuine customer benefit.
Premium price, Temu quality
Ultimately, equipment can develop faults. I understand that. What I find unacceptable is the combination of repeated failures, poor design, unreliable software and a company that seems remarkably uninterested in resolving legitimate customer concerns.
I've paid a premium price for what feels like a Temu-quality product. The irony is that, in my experience, Temu provides considerably better customer service and after-sales support.
EcoFlow's support was dismissive, repetitive and frustrating. It took weeks of correspondence and explicitly invoking Australian Consumer Law before I achieved anything resembling a reasonable outcome.
I purchased this system because I needed dependable power, not another piece of equipment requiring constant supervision, troubleshooting and resetting.
Instead, I've experienced repeated failures, a substantial financial loss, flat vehicle batteries, unreliable outlets, app crashes and ongoing technical problems.
A premium price should buy more than an impressive specifications sheet. It should buy reliable equipment and a company willing to stand behind its products when something goes wrong.
In my experience, EcoFlow has delivered neither.
EcoFlow has done nothing to earn my respect or trust, and at this point, it has neither.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely not. Particularly not for refrigeration, medical supplies, perishables or anything where a power failure has consequences beyond an uncharged phone.
One star may seem harsh, but given the enormous gap between what's promised and what's actually delivered, I think it's entirely warranted.
KickAss KickCharge 3000
Purchased 3000w power station from kickass and recently spent time off grid camping. Unit supplied power to appliances in motorhome when needed. This… Read more
is a great option to supplement the 240 amp hour 12v house batteries. Added extra solar panels to assist re charging unit.
VoltX V1800 Portable Power Station
Great product. Does everything I need it to. Runs microwave and blender no worries. Delivered very next day. Very happy customer Show details
Amptron PowerUp 3600
Great customer service, great product, easy, robust setup. Absolutely worth it, have used this set up as a replacement for power system in my yacht.… Read more
Brilliant. I bought two batteries to build some insurance into the system. Probably didn't need to but glad I have. Quick delivery too.
Anker Solix C1000
Our journey with Anker began with a 100w wall charger for USB C. We were blown away by the quality build, feel, and performance of this, so when… Read more
Anker sent an e'mail advertising their 1000W power station was going on special at $699 we decided to step right up.
We go road adventuring lots, and usually pack a small gas stove - the type that sits atop a little cylinder. In our offgrid setup at our second property we use a Sunbeam 1800W 1L kettle. By chance our generator at that property has a max continuous output of 1800W, so the whole thing works well. This power station has a surge capacity of 2400W and a continuous rating of 1800 ... it duplicates our other setup perfectly. Gas stove drops to redundant status! The unit has also powered our plug-in 240V stovetop, but can only continuously run one of the two elements - 1500W or 750W. We find these stoves very inefficient however, and though it CAN power it, it won't be in our situation.
These power stations can be purchased through either Anker Australia ... or the likes of Bunnings and Harvey Norman. When arranged via these 3rd party sellers the pricing stays the same, and the goods still come direct from Anker ...BUT you get the option of using Afterpay ... which we love! Anker seems to spare no expense with packaging for their stuff, and we've actually retained its box and foam supports to store it in while touring.
Like the wall plug, the unit is sturdy and beautifully built. Not especially heavy, considering what it does - probably about the same as a car battery. It's rugged looking, with meaty plastic handles one at each end. Very easy to carry it with just one hand if you wanted to carry the esky with the other!
There are outlets for USB A and C (high power), no less than four 240V AC outlets, and a 12V cigarette lighter type. The display - activated when powering up or via a soft press of power button is brilliant - showing power draw of your combined load in watts, the expected length of remaining operation at that load, and remaining capacity as a percentage of total (total capacity incidentally is 1056W). Above the display a neat LED bar light (warm white) runs virtually the entire span of the station with 3 different levels. Again the draw of the light is displayed on the readout - 1W, 2W and 3W. We don't use the light often ... but certainly would if camping in a tent for example. Note that the light can only be turned on if the unit is in standby mode.
Input wise, there is a choice of charging via 240V from a normal domestic outlet, or DC from either a car's 12V cigarette lighter outlet, or a solar panel/blanket. The plug for this attaches via an XT60 fitting - which I'd never heard of. Quality leads for both charging options are supplied with the unit. Should you wish to recharge from a solar setup - in our case we used our 100W solar blanket, you'll need a lead that terminates with the compatible XT60 plug. Ours has an Anderson plug, so we simply purchased an Anderson to XT60 adapter from Anaconda for a few bucks, and it worked a treat! Our blanket output is 100W ... and sure enough, at peak sunlight the power station was reporting 100W of input. If you were running a camping fridge and a solar blanket this setup could arguably keep you running indefinitely, given the right conditions.
Yet another aspect of functionality is the ability of this model to accept a 100% battery capacity increase via addition of a separately available Anker battery pack. Input is via a proprietary plug on the end opposite the charging input plugs. This may be useful to some people, but the high cost of the addition makes the concept of perhaps buying a larger capacity model from the outset come to mind.
The power station has wifi capacity to link with the Anker app, and we trialled this very successfully initially. We aren't really tech people though ... we haven't used it since, but most folks would likely find this functionality useful.
Performance has been better than expected. We use it very regularly with the 1800W kettle. Incidentally the display reports that our kettle in fact draws 1656W ... and the same type at our other property draws 1612W. In fact it's been an interesting exercise to see the draw of lots of our appliances using this pathway! When running at this high level of draw the inverter/cooling fan activates, and the unit makes an electromechanical hum. Not at all intrusive to us, especially since it's only happening while the kettle's boiling. Lighter loads don't activate the noise, so more often than not it doesn't make any appreciable sound at all.
A couple of points ... the Solix C1000 now has a "2nd generation" model. It's apparently very similar, but has a slightly larger continuous output capacity - which didn't interest us since 1800W was the highest total output we needed, the ability to add more battery capacity is gone, AND the next gen model loses the light. This may be important to some people. It's most certainly NOT on a special pricing offer, so this too may be important to some people! It's unclear whether Anker is intending phasing out the old C1000 and just sticking with the next gen ... this may explain the "runout" type pricing structure though.
Which leads us to pretty well the only fault we can find with this model: the displayed power parameters/usages are not linear. For example, when we boil our kettle when the station is fully charged it claims to have used 6% capacity. When we use the same kettle at the same level when the unit is displaying 30% remaining capacity, it uses 24%!! I realise that getting this right with batteries can be a real challenge ... but it's very misleading and may even catch some people out. So bear this in mind.
Notwithstanding, the thing is rugged, and seems to have been designed with us exactly in mind. As an added bonus it runs with lithium iron phosphate batteries instead of what we consider to be the less stable and very different lithium ion format. An aspect that was critical in our purchase decision.
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station
We have wanted to buy a portable power station to run our Dometic fridge/freezer that we take with us on road trips for a long time, but have always… Read more
held off due to expensive products or feature set not quite there yet.
We attended the 2026 Caravan and Camping Show in Sydney and came across a vendor selling the Bluetti range of portable power stations. We had not heard of Bluetti before, and the vendor gave us an excellent overview of who Bluetti were, their current product range and the things you can do with them.
We were impressed with the feature set and price balance of the Bluetti Elite 100 V2, a battery with 1024Wh of capacity and 1800W output which would easily handle our fridge and a number of other travel items.
The unit features DC and AC outputs along with some USB outputs including a 100w USB-C outlet that you can use to charge a modern laptop with.
In testing, the battery was successfully able to run our portable fridge/freezer in freezer mode (so this represented maximum power usage) for nearly three straight days in DC mode. We believe that had we primed the freezer first (so it was already cold), it would have lasted the full three days. That's awesome.
The unit unexpectedly also features a UPS mode as well! You can connect it to mains power, connect your device to one of the AC outlets, kill the mains power supply and the unit will kick over into UPS mode in 10ms. This is much longer than a "proper" computer UPS that usually does it in 2ms, but for the vast majority of consumer electronics equipment, 10ms is perfectly adequate and is a lot faster than our house battery that takes 1000ms to switchover in a blackout situation.
We have now bought a second Elite 100 V2 to specifically drive our network gear and CCTV NVR at home to keep the Internet and general security coverage running in a blackout (runs the gear for approximately 3-4 hours give or take activity load). While the unit does not have a USB or RS232 output to notify a computer that battery mode is on, it would not be hard to rig up a script to poll a device that is deliberately not on UPS power, and when it stops responding for more than ten seconds, you could then safely assume you're on battery and take the appropriate action.
For other uses, the battery could easily drive a 55" display panel for 6-8 hours if you needed to power something where a mains outlet was not available - the multitude of uses for it is endless.
The mobile application is excellent. In it, you can connect to the battery through Bluetooth and then configure the unit to connect to your home wifi network, and this will allow you to monitor your battery from anywhere as long as the unit has Internet access. Firmware updates are a breeze too.
The unit provides estimated battery life based on what is connected, but it is difficult for the app to provide you an accurate time remaining if the devices don't do a constant pull. This means UPS mode will show a more accurate battery remaining time than DC mode will, where devices like fridges tend to go on and off rather than constantly pull. Obviously this is not a fault of the app.
In terms of recharging, it only takes around an hour to full recharge, but if you enable fast charging, it will double its pull from AC and fully recharge in less than 45 minutes. You also have the ability to plug in a solar panel or blanket and recharge it that way in about two hours. Assuming a perfectly sunny day, it is perfectly possible to run equipment in UPS mode and have the battery recharge at the same time from solar, which is a very cool feature. It was interesting to discover that a lot of people are now using Bluetti and competing power stations as home UPS units over your traditional computer-targeted UPS brands like APC because they were cheaper and just as effective for less money.
The unit itself is 11kg, and is easy to carry with the generously large carry handle. The display is easy to read and you do not need the app to operate the unit. There are three buttons on the front to turn the battery on and off in general and the other two buttons are to turn DC or AC outlets on and off. You can run both at the same time if you desire, and if one or the other does not receive any pull of power for a period of time, the battery will automatically turn those outlets off.
This is an excellent value for money purchase. Bluetti provide generous discounts during sales events such as EOFY and the vendor at the Caravan and Camping Show gave us quite a discount as well, which encouraged us to buy in the first place.
I have no hesitation in recommending Bluetti as a portable battery solution to anyone.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus Portable Power Station
Love my Original Ecoflow Delta 2, but the new upgrades on the Delta 3 Plus are just awesome. Front 240v ports, the solar input has also been given an… Read more
upgrade with twin 500w (1000w total) solar input via the twin rear Xt60 ports.
Innovation at its best along with World Class Customer Service how can you go wrong with Ecoflow, I will continue to purchase from Ecoflow as long as their Customer Service and Warranties remain as they are.
Game changer for remote living – I received my AC180 power station with 350v solar kit 3 days after ordering to rural NSW. In the final 2hrs of daylight midwinter I was able to… Read more
charge the battery from 50% up to 90% in waning light. Impressed. But that power station has changed my experience as I no longer need to look for powered sites to recharge devices. I am self sufficient.
Before I connected a fridge I only needed to top the battery up once per week to charge mobile stuff. With a fridge daily topups are advisable although the battery will power a fridge for 2 days before getting down to 35% charge.
The solar kit gives out between 200-300watts in clear winter sun which charges the battery fully from very low in about 4hrs or so..I'm looking forward to better charge rates come summer. But even so you can still top the battery up to full in the morning while packing up camp. I'm glad I bought the 350w PV kit and not the 200w. If you are running a fridge full-time fast charhing is important. Itight take 2 full days to fully recharge this battery with only a 200w kit which would put you on a knife edge with a fridge.
Multiple people have told me it would have been cheaper to wire a lithium battery myself. Only marginally and then you wouldn't the option for both DC and AC appliances this unit enables. As well as pass through charging. Its not just the battery you are paying for but the overall functionality in a system that needs to wiring at all.
So far I have tested this unit running both a fridge and AC appliances at the same time. No problemThis unit allowed me to add small kitchen appliances to my camp setup, a 2 cup blender and spice grinder. I'm soon to add in my small espresso machine which is a 240v appliance. A unit like this really frees you from needing powered sites and you can travel remote without a care in the world.
I bought the 180 over the larger models for weight. I am only 5ft nothing and 50kgs so a 16kg unit is no issue to move about. The solar panels are larger and heavier than I expected but also easily manageable.
I've been in love with this unit since the day I got it. Its seriously beautiful tech that enables you to run a home office from anywhere. I'm now working from the middle of open Forrest's writing. Illustrating and doing my best work.i have a plug and play 1kW off-grid power system.
The downside is it's harder than you imagine to find a full sun position for your solar panels that does not get shaded for 4hrs. Most people do not set up camp in unshaded clearings in Australia. Even in winter. So yes I most definitely do need to lift and move this unit about everyday. Do not get stuck with the 30kg 2000w system (next model up) unless you are a man or intend to never move. It out of your vehicle.
The integrated handles make it easy to secure this on a trailer at camp with security cables.
BlUETTI – For a small device it pack a powerful punch. Bought it for our of grid camping to run my cpap. Now it is the go to charging station, runs my fridge when travelling and much more. Love it.
Brilliant Product! – My work commitments and lifestyle means that I am travelling a lot each day. I purchased the VDL 800w power station to provide my energy needs during… Read more
those travels.
On sale, I bought this Power Station brand new for $360 including free shipping.
Is supplies 510 watt hours of energy which is extremely good for a product of this size and weight! The energy output is rated at between 800w and 899w, with peak power of 1600w.
This is a brilliant portable Power Station that allows me to recharge and power many things while I'm travelling including: my mobile phone, rechargeable batteries, rechargeable torches, rechargeable car vacuum cleaner, it allows me to power my laptop from one of the two 240 volt outlets on the Power Station or to recharge my laptop, it powers a small portable TV to watch AFL football when I am a long way from home, it powers the power tools that I use at times, it is extremely useful when camping, it powers spotlights, bright outdoor lights, camping lights, a light in my workshop, portable work lights and it powers a 700w microwave that cost me $49 new, to cook food during my travels!
With a 12-volt outlet, two USB 18w outlets, two 240 volt outlets rated at 800w and an in-port for charging the Power Station from a solar panel, this product has outstanding features!
When recharging the Power Station with the 240 volt power adaptor supplied, it only takes between 1 and 1.5 hours to be fully recharged. The power station is compact and only weighs 6.7 kilograms, so it is very easy to carry around and to use outside.
I can't fault this wonderful product and I use it every day of the week. It is well made, the hardened plastic casing is tough, the unit is extremely well designed, the inbuilt fan is totally silent and the LED panel showing how much charge is left, is very bright and clear.
I believe that this is the best portable power station for the price currently available!
Bluetti’s best power station yet…! – Bluetti’s latest portable power station, the AC50B is probably their best yet in terms of value for money and performance. I’ve been testing one for… Read more
the last few weeks and it has impressed me with its easy operation, light weight and overall performance.
What has really surprised me is the battery life. My tests have shown that the 448 watt hour battery rating is very conservative. I consistently get 500 - 550 watt hours from 240 volt appliances. That is remarkable.
If I had one criticism it would be the time remaining calculation on the display is very inaccurate, understating the actual time remaining by about 30%. This is a minor quibble and one that will likely be fixed with a future firmware update.
All up this is great unit.
I purchased this unit from the Bluetti au website which was a preorder early July 2025, after carrying out many searches through the web. I had not… Read more
heard of this company before, but I also had not looked for a power station before either.
To be honest, I had reservations about handing over a large amount of money, online, to a company I had not heard of before. So I scanned the reviews and forums. Most of the negative reviews concerned contacting or dealing with the support staff and not the items themselves.
My dealings with them were as such; The website worked great. Conformation of my purchase was first from Shopify. I sent an email to Bluetti au for a paid receipt from Bluetti which did come after several days. I did try to telephone Bluetti au in the morning EST but kept getting their automative voice recording of their hours open, which do not line up. So I rang later in the afternoon and my call was answered by a very pleasant lady who told me she was in fact in China. She answered all my questions and after our conversation had finished sent me a conformation email of when their Elite shipment would arrive in Australia (and it did). Not counting the weekend it arrived to me two days later by TNT.
Why I purchased it: As I have solar panels at home but no battery I wanted to have a backup mainly for my fridge/freezer during power outages. The Elite 200v23 will do this nicely. Also as the electricity prices just do not stop getting higher and the solar feed in tariff lower, and with Ausgrid now penalising me for not using power during the day (control load 1 now taken 24/7), I decide that the Elite could also be utilised for my playstation and computer power after dark and recharge it during the day when solar is providing electricity. This should cut my after dark electricity usage by 1 - 2kwh per night. It doesn’t sound like much but my tariff rate is 58 cents after a discount from the electricity retailer at this time of the night.
Elite200v2 Power Station operation: The Elite was package in two very sturdy boxes one inside the other. Packaging good. The built quality is good. The Elite came charged at approximately 30% charge. I read the helpful instruction manual it comes with first. Then I fully charged it by AC power. I did download the Bluetti App to my iPhone. The app worked great for me. The first thing I did was a software update and the problem was and by some of the older reviews I read you have to give Bluetti access to your own internet network and use the Bluetti cloud. I didn’t, I switched of my wifi on my iPhone an used mobile 4G and that seemed to work for my update of my Elite. I am guessing it is still connecting to their cloud but not using my home network. What I noticed was when I first downloaded the app and connected to the Elite through bluetooth I could see most of the Elite’s function but could not see the software update function, but once it connected through 4G internet I could. The app now states “You’re up to date” on my Elite. If you purchase through he Bluetti website you may find that when you go to create an account with them your email address may be already registered and you can not use the verify box. Just email them and they will reset after verifying you.
Once the Elite was fully Charged I was told by an Bluetti au email to do a calibration of unit (SoC-State of Charge) by running small device like a fan. Apparently after a software update or long time storage the SoC can be incorrect, so you run a small power device for a while so the Elite can calibrate itself, or something like that.
For me the Elite200v2 works great, very quiet. I do not use most of it’s functions which you can read about on You tube or in the instruction manual. This particular model can not have extra batteries added to it, to increase it’s battery capacity. But I wanted the better battery life and the quicker UPS switching. The UPS function (15ms switch over time) will be handy. As well as the system switch recovery, which is stated in the Elite instruction manual that “in standard UPS mode, if a refrigerator is plugged into the AC inlet of the Elite and the grid power goes out, the unit will provide immediate backup power. If the battery depletes, the unit will shut off but retain the AC output status as ON. When grid power returns and the battery as above 5%, the unit will automatically turn the AC output back ON to continue powering the refrigerator.” Maybe Okay to use this function if I am going away for a few days and do not want to empty my fridge/freezer before leaving. I did connect my 510L fridge/freezer to the Elite for 20 minutes or so and at a guess the battery should power my fridge/freezer for approximately 4 days if needed. This going by the Elite readings time to battery flat. But as the fridge/freezer cycles power on/off it could be longer or even shorter. I may do a 24hr test of this in the future.
Over I am very pleased with the Bluetii Elite 200v2 power station and I am using right now powering my computer, TV and music.
Allpowers R2500
- Price (RRP) $2,999
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This Allpowers R2500 power stations works well. The one thing I really like is; it's Quiet, even under load. This is the third power station I've… Read more
bought and it's very quiet compared to my Voltx S2200PRO and Vtoman Jump 2200. You can't watch TV or sleep with a Voltx or Vtoman power station in your camper as they are TOO noisy. All these power stations work well but if want a quiet power station get the Allpowers R2500 V2 model.
PS800 Portable Power Station does exactly as advertised,I am very impressed runs my fridge even my hot plate on low and with 3 charging options 6.5 kgs it’s a winner Show details
Purchased from Anaconda Burleigh Heads 3/5/2024 for $999.00. Worked ok for about 9 months for daily running just a DVD recorder off grid. Recharged… Read more
to 100% daily and then used for 5-6 hours daily drawing less than 20 watts. Noticed that run time started to degrade a little then last week (30th June) it now shuts off at 40% and supposedly 7 hours remaining. Tried all settings including setting shutdown at 0% but nothing worked. Also, bluetooth does not work unless unit is at 90% or better. Anacaonda said that it is out of warranty so "dont waste your time bringing it in". Wow. $1000.00 and it lasts two weeks past warranty. Absolutely DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY ON ECOFLOW. Chinese junk for premium price.
This review covers the Bluetti AC200Max and similar Portable Power Stations. Bluetti make a range of Power Stations, some are designed to be put in… Read more
one place and never move (cos they're REALLY heavy) and some are designed to be moveable. Some units come without internal batteries, relying exclusively on external (Bluetti) batteries and some come with internal batteries with many of those capable of expansion with those same external (Bluetti) batteries. While the AC200Max is technically "portable", strap a couple of feathers to it and it will seriously test the "portability" description !! Ditto with the external B300 external battery, drag these puppies into their first "portable" location and they will probably have found their forever-home. But how do they perform ?? My stand-alone AC200Max will happily power a kettle or coffee-maker or any similar high-drain device but really only one at a time and for the short time they take to make the various brews. If you connect something like a heater or small air-conditioner, expect about 45-60 minutes operation before the battery reserve falls off a cliff. Adding one external B300 Battery (it will accommodate 2 extra batteries) will roughly double that time but really, these kind of units aren't a long-term alternative the mains or grid-connect (expensive) battery systems. But ... "horses for courses", an AC200Max or similar will keep your lights on and your fridges running for many hours should the mains power disappear. Obviously an external battery will extend that time significantly and you can also make the odd coffee or two along the way to go with the suitably chilled milk from those fridges. Use as a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) : The AC200Max comes with it's own AC Power supply (PS) so it's possible to plug the PS into the mains to power the AC200Max and your critical devices into the AC200Max so effectively the mains are driving those devices 24/7 .... UNLESS and UNTILL the mains fail, at which point the Bluetti device will instantly take over and provide power until (hopefully) the mains recover, the Bluetti would then let the mains take the load and will recharge its batteries back to 100%, ready for the next time. Not all these devices come with their own 240v PS but you can usually buy one at extra cost, however they are usually all equipped to take power from Solar Panels (also at extra cost but you can frequently pick up suitable panels 2nd hand at a reasonable price). Bear in mind the recovery time to recharge the batteries can be quite significant unless you have a huge solar array as a couple of panels and/or a 240v PS are going to take hours to get the batteries back up to 100%. Are these things worth it ? : Given the number of times you hear of suburbs losing power for hours or even days, if you have the money ($2.5k- $5K depending on extras you might decide to add), spend it on a system like this. You could sweeten the pie a little by charging the AC200Max during sunny or cheaper grid priced times then turn off the charging and let it provide power to your selected devices at peak periods, potentially reaping back the purchase price over time.
Vtoman FlashSpeed
Absolute rubbish, the Flash Speed 300. Its USB -C port drains (steals) the charge that is left on every gadget it is suppose to be charging The… Read more
damn Bi -Directional set up favours catching power for itself.
Post Customer Sales Assistance is non existent. Their contact phone number is unanswered and their email contact (4 attempts) is futile, no response.
Finally, the Flash Speed name is an oxymoron. To charge this small power station with its plug ( for grid) attached to a 'brick' takes 3 hours (if your lucky), with 3 1/2 hours average time.
Please reconsider purchase, even when it seems a bargain price, unless of course, you enjoy frustration and anger.
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra – Very disappointing purchase and customer service I purchased the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra system, which retails for… Read more
approximately $8,100. I managed to obtain a $600 discount using a promotional code, bringing my purchase price to approximately $7,500.
I purchased this system because I wanted a reliable backup power solution for my home, particularly in preparation for potential power outages.
Unfortunately, my experience with EcoFlow has been extremely disappointing.
After some initial delays and correspondence with customer service, I was instructed to place my order again. I did so, and EcoFlow subsequently dispatched multiple shipments containing the DELTA Pro Ultra power station, trolley, complimentary 400W lightweight solar panel and a complimentary fan.
The items arrived in separate deliveries, but the shipping notifications were not clearly identified as coming from EcoFlow and did not specify what items were included in each parcel. I was receiving delivery notifications without knowing exactly what was arriving or what was still outstanding.
I unpacked the deliveries in good faith, believing my order was being fulfilled. I dismantled the large cardboard boxes and disposed of the plastic packaging to free up space in my home.
Only after the other items had been delivered did EcoFlow advise me that the battery was out of stock and was not expected to be dispatched for at least another two to three weeks from the date I received the rest of my order. This doesn't even account for the additional time required for delivery.
This is completely unacceptable.
The battery is an essential component of the DELTA Pro Ultra. Without it, the system cannot perform the purpose for which I spent approximately $7,500 purchasing it.
I am now left with expensive equipment that I cannot use, despite having made this purchase specifically to prepare my home for potential power outages. The delay also means I have lost valuable time getting the system installed, configured and charged.
There is also the practical inconvenience of having all these components sitting separately in my spare room. The system is designed to be assembled with the battery sitting on the trolley and the inverter positioned on top of the battery. Without the battery, I cannot put the system together into its intended configuration. Instead, I have multiple bulky components taking up space in my home, with no idea when I'll actually be able to assemble and use the complete system.
What concerns me even further is the timing. If power supply issues or significant outages occur around the time EcoFlow expects to dispatch the battery, I have no confidence that the promised timeframe will actually be met. I could potentially be left waiting even longer, with no usable backup system.
EcoFlow offered compensation, including a $300 gift voucher, but a voucher does not resolve the actual problem. I subsequently withdrew my acceptance of that offer and requested that EcoFlow urgently source and supply the missing battery. EcoFlow has since confirmed that the gift card has been cancelled and will not be issued.
I also specifically asked EcoFlow to source a battery from another warehouse, distributor or available stock channel rather than simply expecting me to wait for the next shipment. Their response was that they had checked other warehouses and stock channels but could not find one.
I find it difficult to accept that a company of this size cannot source a single battery elsewhere in Australia.
I do not believe customers should be placed in this position. In my view, a company should not accept an order worth approximately $7,500 for a complete system when it knows that an essential component is unavailable. If EcoFlow did not have the battery in stock, this should have been clearly disclosed before accepting my payment and certainly before dispatching the other components.
What makes this even worse is that EcoFlow did not advise me of the problem until approximately four or five days after the order was placed, and only after all the other components had been delivered. The first communication was a vague email casually suggesting that the battery would be sent to me soon. It did not clearly explain that the battery was actually out of stock. I had to question EcoFlow to establish what they were talking about before I understood that a critical component of my purchase was unavailable.
So not only was I sold a system that EcoFlow could not supply in full, I was left to discover the problem myself after the rest of the order had arrived. I find this level of communication and transparency completely unacceptable.
I paid for a complete system, not a collection of expensive components that cannot be used for their intended purpose.
This experience has seriously damaged my confidence in EcoFlow and its customer service. I will update this review if the matter is resolved, but at this stage I cannot recommend purchasing from EcoFlow based on my experience.
Allpowers R600
Too small to be much use as portable power station best usage would be as UPS but with just 11.68Ah in battery you want to hope the power isn't out… Read more
for too long. Overall not a bad unit, the APP is functional but lame and after just 6 months of use only one of four USB ports still works.
Does not work. Zero product support – It worked for about 6 weeks unit one day I woke up roasting because it had failed and my rooftop extraction fan stopped as a result. Now the screen… Read more
just flashes. All the other power units have a reset protocol. E.G. Hold two certain buttons for a certain amount of seconds. But, with no website and no information none of the retailers in Australia have any information regarding resetting it. If I could reset it like any other portable power unit I'd give it a five but...
great concept but with 100% failure rate - Delta 2 Portable Power Station – We bought the Delta 2 Portable Power Station and used it perhaps 3-4 times. It failed so we sent it back under warranty where it was replaced. The… Read more
replacement only last seven months with 2-3 times use. We sent it back again with Ecoflow telling us the original 12 months warranty had expired and the unit was not repairable. So our four camping trips turned out to be extremely expensive. We absolutely loved the unit - though the solar/cig lighter charging was limited to 10amps unless you plug it into 240v. I guess I am not the only one with this kind of failure as they seemed to know quite quickly what the problem was. In summary, dont waste your money as these guys don't honour the 2000 cycles they promise you in the brochure ( in fact we never got the unit below 60%)
Purhased this item from BCF in Feb 25 for a round Australia camping adventure The item broke down after a week with 2 major defects,wrecking the trip BCF were great & refunded the purchase price & recommended I purchase Bluetti power station
Thanks for sharing this—we completely understand how… Read more