Review- We have gotten a lot Power station Recently sent to us in The Gadgeteer for review. The Puleida portable power station caught my attention because it is the same as the last power station I reviewed (large-scale Blueetti AC200P power station -This is definitely not very portable). Puleida’s marketing materials show that their power station is held in the hand and calls it “palm size”, so it looks very suitable for overnight camping or other portable power needs. I used it extensively during the multi-week review period, and it was very effective in most cases.
what is it?
The Preda portable power station is a power station. In other words, it is a portable battery that can power various devices for a long time. The Preda portable power station can charge faster than most other similar power stations on the market, and it also has some very beautiful tricks on its sleeve. It has a 300 watt-hour battery, which is roughly equivalent to powering a 100 watt device for 3 hours (or a 10 watt device for 30 hours, and so on). This power station has a variety of inputs and outputs, and is fairly small and portable (it seems to be a bit smaller than most other 300 Wh devices I have studied).
What’s in the box?
- Preda Mobile Power Station
- AC adapter/charger
- User manual
- Kits
Hardware specifications
- Capacity: 300 Wh (80,000 mAh @ 14.4V)
- Battery type: Lithium ion battery
- Input: 60W DC + 60W USB-C PD (power supply), up to 120W
- AC output: 300 watts @ 110V (500 W peak)
- DC output: 12V/10Amp “car port”, maximum 65W USB-C PD, 18W USB-C, 18W USB-A (fast charging 3.0), 2 x USB-A standard (5V/2.4A)
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 6.5 inches
Design and features
The front and center of the Puleida portable power station is a nice monochrome LCD panel. This conveyed all the relevant information I wanted in an easy-to-read format that was easy to see in bright sunlight (and then covering it with my hand would produce good readability). This display shows the estimated remaining time based on the current input/output, battery life, and input or output wattage. For power plants, I particularly like the estimation of the remaining time: if you are dealing with a power outage or something that needs to run a cooler or overnight, then knowing whether it will succeed is essential. You can power up to 8 devices at the same time, as long as their combined power is less than 300 watts and there are no peaks/spikes.
The Puleida portable power station is about half the size of a standard 12-volt car battery, so it is quite portable. It has two USB-C type outputs: one with a rated output power of up to 65 watts (PD-power supply) and a 60 watt input, and the other with a rated output power of up to 18 watts. There is also a pair of USB-A ports, one is rated up to 18 watts and supports Quick-Charge 3.0, and the other is a standard 12 watt port. I am able to use the Macbook Pro and my Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop through the 65-watt USB-C PD port and the AC port. There are two other DC-based outputs: an automotive 12V/10A plug and a 12V barrel plug DC output.
On the left side of the device is the power button (AC and DC power supplies can be turned on and off independently, which is great if you only use one type of power supply). Two AC ports can be used at the same time, and support 2 and 3 plug American 120V AC plug types (as long as the total number of connected devices does not exceed the rated power limit).
There is a small fan on the side of the Puleida portable power station, I did not notice it even when it appeared (I guess the fan of my laptop is much louder and it masks any fan noise of the device during use) . At the bottom are some fairly sturdy rubber feet, so it will not slide on hard surfaces. The plastic used throughout the process feels that it may be subject to some abuse, which is not the cheap and fragile material you sometimes see in this type of equipment. The power station survived the process of bouncing on the back of a fully loaded car in the lake, placing it on rocks and dirt, and using it in full sunlight. The handle (shown at the top of this review) is very sturdy and ergonomic, no complaints.
Set up and use
Puleida portable power station provides multiple charging methods: wall-mounted AC @ 60 watts, USB-C power input @ 60 watts, solar panel DC @ 60 watts, car DC input @ 60 watts, or combined with USB-C PD input and any other The inputs together provide up to 120 watts of power and faster charging speeds. I immediately tested the device with a wall plug and a USB-C power plug, and it recorded 115 watts of input power and the charging speed was very fast (I believe their 2.5 hours from empty to full and claim dual charging).
I found that USB-C power transmission and charging is very convenient. There are USB-C PD plugs everywhere in my house. Because all our laptops/tablets/mobile phones can be charged with them, charging the Preda portable charging station can be done anywhere. Very convenient for our home. This is really useful, and I am annoyed by the proprietary chargers that track each of the many devices I have purchased or reviewed. In this case, after testing the included AC adapter, I put it back in the box, only using the PD charging method.
I connected mine CHOETE Portable Solar Panel On sunny days, using a DC barrel plug cord (not included), the Puleida portable power station receives up to 60 watts of power from the panel (although the highest power I can get without clouds and ideal angles is just over 40 watts). Although it may take a whole day of sunshine to charge the power station from an empty state, if we have a long camping trip or a power outage, then this option is good. Even gas generators obviously rely on fuel, but as long as there is light during the day, I can get a little electricity indefinitely with this combination in an emergency. You can easily set it up in a small apartment or RV or camper for daily charging and night power supply.
Speaking of power outages, I had the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive test of the Preda mobile power station in the event of a power outage: our city was out of power for half a day in the middle of a working day.although Blueetti AC200P power station Running our internet modem and router, the Puleida portable power station is perfect for running my work equipment. I like the estimated emptying time, so I did not guess how long it will die, and under normal workload, it provides me with a full AC power supply that is estimated to last more than 4 hours. I could adjust the power settings of my laptop to reduce juice intake and last longer, but with the solar panel backup option and the laptop’s own 8-hour battery life, I’m not too worried. It is great to be able to provide a reliable and easy-to-use portable power supply for this situation. After taking this picture, I even added a small fan because our house started to get hot in the summer sun.
We also took the Preda portable power station to a lake day, where I and MECO High Pressure Air Dust Collector Inflate the kayak. This is where I encountered the first small problem of a power station: it doesn’t seem to like power peaks (common peaks in AC equipment such as refrigerators/freezers). I was able to get it to work on the low setting of the blower (once it runs, it consumes less than 100 watts). I’m not sure how high the peak value of the MECO Air Dust Collector is at startup, but a repeat error occurred when I turned it on (the Puleida portable power station just showed “ERR” on the screen), I had to restart it, and then tried several times until It runs. This is not a deal breaker, because it eventually worked, but it needs attention, especially if you plan to use this device to power things like refrigerators or refrigerators (you don’t want the wattage peak in the middle of the night, the compressor Started, so it didn’t run all night).
what do I like
- Dual charging input option-USB-C power supply is particularly convenient
- Estimated remaining life timer and good information display
- USB-C power output and AC power socket and various other outputs
What will i change
- There is a power peak problem
Final thoughts
Preda portable power station is an excellent small portable power station with enough input and output to meet various power needs. If you need to output power close to or more than 300 watts, it may not be the best for you. It is very suitable for all our laptops/tablets/small appliances, but I have encountered difficulties with higher power devices such as blowers I tested. The chemistry of lithium-ion batteries should mean a pretty good lifespan and worked well during the review period, but I am always skeptical about unknown companies and the lifespan of products. At about 7 pounds, its weight and size are about the same as my Forever Puppy Rescue Chihuahua, so their marketing materials turned out to be correct.
price: US$299 (Priced at US$219)
Where to buy: Amazon
source: The sample for this review was provided by Puleida.
