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Jackery

How Long Can the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Run a Heated Blanket?

I plugged a heated blanket into the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2, and it barely made a dent in the battery. Here is how USB, the car port, and the AC outlet all looked on the Jackery screen. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you. Here’s the Jackery […]

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Jackery

Space Heater on a Power Station? Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2 Test

I plugged a space heater into the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2 and cranked it all the way up to max heat. Here’s how it held up — from a gentle fan-only draw to almost 1,500 watts on the Jackery screen. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you. […]

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Jackery

Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2 Runtime Test with a Large Room Humidifier

Can a portable power station keep a giant humidifier running all night, even on warm mist? That is exactly what I set out to check with the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2, plugged into a large 16 liter warm and cool mist humidifier made for a really big room. As an Amazon Associate I earn […]

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EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Gas Dryer Test (Can It Run a Full Drying Cycle?)

If the power goes out in the middle of laundry day, can a portable power station actually finish the job? After I ran my washing machine on the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, I plugged in my 120V gas dryer next and let it complete a full cycle. The dryer pulled about 220 to 265 watts, […]

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EcoFlow

Can the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Run a Washing Machine?

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you. I plugged my full-size Samsung washer straight into the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max and ran a regular cycle with a full load. The battery went from 53% to 47% — about 6% of the pack, or roughly 123 Wh — over […]

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Solar Panels

POWOXI 7.5W Solar Battery Charger Review: Keeping My Car Battery Charged While Traveling

Have you ever come back from a trip, turned the key, and heard nothing but a click? Whenever I leave my car parked for an extended period, a dead battery is the one thing I want to avoid. That is why I started using a small solar trickle charger while I am away. If you […]

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Power Banks & Chargers

ZEEHOO MagAir Magnetic Power Bank Review: 10000mAh Wireless Charger With Kickstand

What if one small device could charge your phone, hold it up while you watch videos, and top off your AirPods, all without digging a cable out of your bag? That is the idea behind the ZEEHOO MagAir, a magnetic power bank with a built-in kickstand. ZEEHOO sent me this power bank to review. If […]

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EcoFlow

Delta 3 Max AC Charging: Fast 1.6 kW Wall Charging Test

Delta 3 Max AC charging is where this power station really shines. In my hands-on test, the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max pulled about 1,614 watts (1.6 kW) from an ordinary home wall outlet and refilled its 2,048Wh battery from 29% all the way to 100%, while I tracked the whole charge in the EcoFlow app […]

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Emergency Preparedness

Midland ER310 Pro Review: Hands-On Test (vs ER310)

When the power goes out during a storm, the first thing I want is information. Phones are great until the battery dies or the cell network gets overloaded, so I like having a dedicated emergency radio on hand. In this Midland ER310 Pro review, I put the ER310 Pro (Midland writes it ER310PRO) through a […]

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Starlink Accessories

STARWARE Starlink Mini Case With DC Port Review: Run Starlink With the Lid Closed

Most Starlink Mini cases do one job: they protect the dish while it is packed away. To get online, you open the lid, pull the dish out, and run a cable to your power source. The STARWARE case takes a different approach. The dish sits in a molded slot on top of the closed case, […]