Great review. Thank you! I've gone for the PowerOak setup with solar panels for family camping trips this summer. Looking forward to receiving the units and getting out there.
I’d love to hear which power station you prefer, or your own experiences if you already own one of them. Please let me know down below! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro* 0:52 Overview*. What's in the box, dimensions, weight, build quality 2:26 Overview of both units, lights, ports, powering on units 3:36 Bluetti/Poweroak ac outlets overview 4:15 Changing mains frequency of Bluetti/Poweroak 4:28 Jackery AC outlet overview 4:51 Jackery USB ports overview 5:00 Bluetti/Poweroak USB ports overview 5:10 Bluetti/Poweroak wireless charging pad 5:20 Lights usage and comparison 5:46 Turning on AC and DC including USB 6:00 Charging*. Charging times using included wall chargers 6:41 Bluetti/Poweroak fan noise charging 7:08 Using car charger 7:24 Solar panels introduction, using USB Power Delivery adapter to charge both units 8:08 Displays: input, output power, passthrough charging 8:29 Solar panels*. Unboxing Jackery SolarSaga 100 & Bluetti/Poweroak SP120 8:45 Dimensions and weight 9:02 Setting up both units, size unfolded, build quality 10:17 Jackery SolarSaga 100 build in charging ports, eyelets on both units 10:47 Testing both units, maximum outputs from both units. Using the Jackery with the Bluetti/Poweroak 11:39 Performance*. 12V, 10A Car cigarette lighter ports tests 12:23 Testing DC 12V, 3A outputs. Measuring output, making up custom leads to connect LED strip lights to both units 13:35 USB ports outputs and testing 14:38 AC outlets discussion, testing and measurements 15:42 Real life tests of AC outlets with range of power tools. Dremel, Bosch multi-tool, Skil sander and drill, Festool ETS 150/3 sander. Overload protection. Basic calculation to estimate how long devices will run 17:47 Other uses for power stations. Cycling turbo trainer, 3D printer ... 18:05 Testing both units at max output to check for any overheating issues 18:15 Fan noise both units - listen to comparison 18:30 Testing rated capacities of both units with 2 100W incandescent bulbs running continuously until the power stations ran out of charge. 19:32 Conclusions* *Main sections
7:28 .. i like that, trying different cables and ideas and that u were able to charge the bluetti faster with the bigger rated wall charger from the jackery unit so liked and subscribed tysm 4 sharing! and posting!
Great video. I got the Bluetti. The 300 watt inverter may seem limiting, but not really. My fridge using DC only uses like 20 watts per hour. My laptop around 100 watts. Ebike batteries charge at around 200 watts The gold standard for van life users is to have a charge unit that has at least a 700 watt inverter to run a small instant pot. So really you'll need a larger unit for that. For me the lighter weight and the more portable bluetti was a plus because I figured taking it into a coffee shop while on the road to grab some recharging. And the Bluetti D050s upgraded charger brick allows for faster charging at 120+ watts per hour, compared to around 85 watts with the standards charge brick with the unit. That charge brick gets around 500 watts per hour with a larger bluetti unit. Both do seem like a good purchase.
@@swervedriver5260 my bluetti drew 200 watts but I'm not sure how fast my ebike battery charge rate. Didn't seem any faster than my wall outlet to be honest.
@@justvotedemocrats6920 i have 2 ebike batteries. one will be used and the other one will charging while a 120w solarpanal is generation power to a 300w bluetti. swap bsatteries when the one in bike is empty for the one charging and charge the empty one when needed and so on. do you think this setup with a 300w bluetti is enought to keep me biking 7-8 hours aday without runing out of power for my ebike? as long as its sunny of course lol. basicly im looking for a cheap way to allways have enought power for 6-8 hours of riding with the help of solarpower. im new to this just started looking in to it need tips. my bike batteris are 36v 14mh
@@RayRay-rn7gm the real conversation is weight if your riding and charging at the same time to a second back up battery. The 300 watt bluetti is good but a little on the heavy side at 20 + pounds if all you want is essentially an inverter that can take a solar power charge and didn't rely on the back up battery capacity of the charger unit. My ebike batteries take 700 watts to charge up plus more if you consider the power loss when using AC from the charge brick. But the 300 watt unit also works to charge up other stuff.
Great glad it helped! Will have a review of the EcoFlow River Max 2 out soon - so look out for that if you're after a 500W power station - it ticks a lot of boxes!
Awesome, detailed review! I went with the Bluetti AC50S and the new PV120 solar panels as the PV is wired in parallel as opposed to the SP120 wired in series. This set works perfect for me as while camping and traveling, I use it for charging, phones, iPads, camping gadgets and computers. The biggest draw on it is when using a CPAP machine when dry docking. I plug the PV120 solar panel in the next morning and the Bluetti is fully charged in 5-6 hours. I guess it is how you use the unit on which one is best for you as my friend has the Jackery and he loves it. Thanks again, great comparison!
I just found the bluetti ac50s at a second hand store, it came with 2 sp120 panels. Would I be able to plug them into each other and then into the ac50? I don't want to overcharge the unit. Thanks in advance.
@@zacholson3429 IIRC the AC50S can support up to 40V so 2 panels in series *should* be ok and you should get the max 120W input even without perfect conditions. With 3 SP120 panels connected to a AC200P I get around 60V / 270W. But check with Bluetti to be safe.
Fantastic comparison, thank you. My comments will unfortunately be somewhat bias as I use the Jackery 500 and have not experienced any other power station. The best power station you can have, is the one you have at the time, and I love my Jackery. It runs everything I need it to, it charges free in the boot of the car, or on the solar when required, keeps me in oodles of power when camping and although a slower charge, I have never been without power since I have had the unit. I believe that the number of cycles hits it peak and reduces capacity to 80%, that still give the Jackery a 400w usable capacity for use. I also believe that the slightly reduced charging time is deliberate in order to minimize the impact on the battery during recharge. Great video and thank you for taking the time to share......
Yes, your comparison on those two units is very usefull. If it is about POWER one needs, the JACKERY showed 20% more than the BLUETTI, that deference to me is worth buying the JACKERY. Thank you.
It's a tricky one! I've got a couple more Bluetti's I'll be looking at in July which might be worth waiting for - or they might add to the confusion! These power stations have come on a long way - the hardest decision is deciding how much power and capacity you need IMO.
You really are amazing bro.....just wish I could send you a message every time I'm about to buy something & get you to review it 1st....do you welcome requests 🤣🤣
I just bought the Bluetti/PowerOak at an Expo yesterday...weirdly it's come with an unbranded Jackery style solar panel. Seems to work just fine and now i have all the cables aswell from the Bluetti box too.
I would have thought all Solar panels should have weather resistance (we are in 2021), your more likely to leave them out in the rain, but obviously the main electrical units remain indoors or in my case in the caravan…
You don’t mention that the bluetti fan is very loud , which will suck at night and the display has very little info ….the jackery charge time is ridiculous
I have a new Jackery 1500 with 2 200W solar panels - I live in Phoenix, and it is only 95 degrees to day, but the VERY BEST prformance we can get is only 130W per panel. The longer the panels are in the sun the more wattage power they lose. And this is not a faulty panel - when I had the same abysmal result on my first shipment I worked with Jackery and got a replacement unit. But this second unit is performing just like the first. NO ONE is testing these units in warm weather - which come on, is the whole point of using a solar panel, sunshine. It is clear to me, Jackery cannot perform to spec in temperatures as low as 95 degree which is low here in Phoenix. The whole reason I bought this unit was to have a backup if and when power grids fail in hot summer temperatures. But if these can't perform in hot weather, truly what is the point?
They are non functional in the heat, snd completely failed in 110 degree weather. So the best place for Solar, hot sunny skies in Phoenix the panels don’t work.
I have a power oak ac50s that is totally dead after less than a year. It uses 72 x 18650 batteries and I suspect one or more of them has failed. I prefer sla.
@@TheTechnologyMan I have read many comments on the service from Bluetti who could be extremly frustrating waiting months, they asked proof and videos etc.. Good luck to all of us. I'm comparing both to see which one to buy. I would have prefered the Bluetti but now that I know another one got an issue I doubt it
Thanks for the great and detailed review/comparison! I think the Bluetti has the advantage mainly because of the LiFePO battery which has twice the cycle life of the Jackery (1000+ versus 500+). Also, the AC50S has the other feature enhancements you mentioned, like USB-C, 4 USB, better flashlight, wireless charging. It's cheaper than the Jackery here in the US, but you get more power from the Jackery; although does this matter given how slow the Jackery charges? I feel like the Jackery 500 is between the Bluetti AC50S and EB55 models.
Thank you Joe Mount! Neither has LiFePo4 batteries unfortunately, but you're right the Bluetti has a few quite appealing features. The EB55 looks good - might have to take a look at that one!
I have three Jackery 1500's with solar panels and I love them. A friend of mine sent to me the BLUETTI 50B and oh my goodness! What a positive difference! Do not get me wrong, the Jackery are wonderful and work amazingly...only...the BLUETTI battery lasted longer and charged faster. I am very impressed. I just read in the comment section that the Jackery solar panels works well with the Bluetti.
Great review. Thanks so much. I need a power power station and solar panels for camping. I’m not running any major items, only cell phones, computers and maybe a heater on low, if it get too cold at night. Would you suggest one of these batteries or is there a better choice out now. I’m in Canada and doing camping here.
Great I'm glad you found it useful! I'd check the demands of the heater - that could still use a fair bit. The EcoFlow River Max is also worth considering - I've reviewed that on the channel too. Similarly the Allpower 500W unit ...
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I would prefer the jackery, I also watched your jackery 240 review, it says it’s 230v 200w with a 400w peak would it power hair straighteners that are 380w with the peak or would that damage the jackery or straighteners , thanks for the reviews they are really helpful.
If the straighteners are rated at 380W they'd probably be too much for the Jackery 240 - you'd need this one or something similar. Also reviewing the EcoFlow River 2 Max soon - if you can wait!
I have looked at the EcoFlow but I don’t like the app, the Jackery seems a lot easier to use than the others. Thanks very much for your quick reply, I will probably get the 500 while the sale is on.
Hi, I've really enjoy your opinions on this video. I'm thinking about buying a Jackery or a PowerOak but I don't know which is better for my usage scenario. I would like to power up a speaker Trust Fiesta Go and a loop station RC-300 Boss (+ acoustic guitar and mics of course). My goal is to be able to play outdoors for about 2 hours. What do you think would be my best option? I'm whishing to spend between 300€ and 500€. Thank you for your time!
You'd need to find out how much those devices use - an energy monitoring plug would do that for you. See how much they need maximum power and how many kWh they use in one hour to see how long they last. You could get this from the specs too - look at their adapters or the ratings on the units themselves.
Hi, thank you for the review. I'm not sure how to tell if 500Wh will be enough for my needs. I am a photographer and am going on a 3-day trip where I'm not sure if I would have access to recharge the power station. Each day will need to use the following power: laptop for 2 hrs, charge 2 camera batteries, charge 4 20,100mAh power banks, charge 3 drone batteries, charge my iPhone, charge an iPad air. Do you think this would make it through the 3 days without needing to recharge either of these? Is there one you would recommend? If not could you recommend one that would work for me?
No problem. Very hard to say - since it depends on how much you use everything, the battery life of the laptop etc. If you charge the power banks before you leave - that'll give you a fair bit of extra capacity. Could you pick up a solar panel to top the charger up?
New to your channel - great review ... feel that the jackery solar panel is better than bluetti .. also due to dimensions as i have an old campervan and it would appear that jackery panel could sit inside front windscreen when neccessary.... Have you seen the bluetti EB870 power unit - probably better unit along with Jackery panel ??
Thank you - really glad you liked the review. I do find the Jackery solar panel more convenient. Do you mean EB 70 - I've not tested that but it looks good!
@@TheTechnologyMan yes sorry the eb70 ... In fact I would now opt for the eb55 which I think is now the best all rounder .. I guess the jackery 100w panel would work ok with it .. I prefer the form factor of that panel too
I know this is a long shot . But I’m trying to convert a Subaru Legacy into a camper to travel Europe. Any chance u would be interest in selling either of these if u still have them??
what would you use as a simplified measure of longevity of the two power stations, cause it seems from some comments that their unit died before the year was up. Is it only by cycles or there are other measures or experiences that gives more insight than officially declared cycles.
It's very difficult with any sort of battery technology. You are a little reliant on the warranty. I haven't had my units long enough to really say - but it's certainly something I'll come back to in the future.
How do you charge them in very hi heat outside? Does the unit have to be in the shade? Another dumb question, it seems like you really need two units but one set panels if power is out for extended time like after a hurricane, no?
You should try and have the power stations in the shade. Not sure about two units - but you'll need something that will power your essentials for the typical outage time you get in your area. I've reviewed bigger units on my channel :).
Jackerys only have 500 life cycles ..that bluetti has 1000+ it will last twice as long over time ..only buy power stations with Lifepo4 battery they last 2-3 times as long as jackerys
I am a radio ham. I would like to see user upgradable /replaceable battery modules. I would like to see higher quality and higher current handling 12v DC inputs and output. I'd like to be able to replace the battery capacity/chemistry WITHOUT replacing the entire unit. Take out a brick of 18650's and replace with something more modern like LiFE4, maybe a user interchangeable module? G7VFY
Yes I agree. I think these will slowly move to LiFePo4 and some of the more expensive units are now modular. The Bluetti I'm just testing does have a 12V 25A output which is nice. But it would be nice if the internal battery packs were replaceable.
@@TheTechnologyMan My Yaesu FT450AT, when running 100w RF (Full power) will draw 23amps, peak. I think at 10w, it draws about 4?Amps, which is more manageable. (2amps on receive approx). It's a compact radio but needs a lot of current.
I ordered it off eBay but 've just checked and it's no longer available. But this is basically what I ordered although I can't confirm whether this version will work in exactly the same way although it appears to have the same specs. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384380042355?hash=item597ed5fc73:g:gtsAAOSwKiBhOB8g
We have used the ru-vid.comUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
I notice you use a jackery solar saga100 to charge the bluetti. Is there any risk with that or could I buy the bluetti and use the jackery panels to charge long term. Thanks
@@TheTechnologyMan thank you very very much for your input and reply, this has helped my purchase decision. Any recommendations on 3rd party mc4 to 7909 plugs so i have some spare ones? Thanks!