AFERIY Solar Generator with Panels Included 2000W Portable Power Station with 2pcs Foldable Solar Panel 200W (new-MWT), Solar Power Generator for RV Van House Outdoor Camping (2001A)

The media could not be loaded.  You probably already know what a power station is for. They are excellent for disasters and travel where power is needed. Most have the capability to be recharged by a car's 12V cigarette port, AC brick wall, and/or solar panels.I use a small battery for grocery shopping. Groceries? Yes! Hear me out on that one. But before you write me off as some crackhead, I'd like to preface that I have extensive experience with Goal Zero, Jackery, EcoFlow, Rockpals, and other branded Lithium-ion battery power stations that I use for extended camping trips and home emergencies.In this review, I will go over:- Lithium-ion NMC vs Lithium-ion Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery cell differences- Pros and Cons of this Aferiy battery- Basics like Watts, Watt-hours, Continuous vs Peak rating, and moreBATTERY TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETYGoal Zero debuted with Lead-Acid batteries that were bulky and heavy. Today’s devices use Lithium-ion NMC and Lithium-ion Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) for more power in a smaller, lighter package. NMC is the most widely used one found in smartphones, smartwatches, power tools, and so on. However, it is more volatile and becomes riskier as more cells (higher capacity) are packed together. The Aferiy uses LiFePO4. More on that later.CELL MANUFACTURERSBattery cells made by LG and Sony are among the best in the hobbyist world as are Sanyo/Panasonic and Samsung. I do not know who Aferiy uses, but most likely they sourced their battery from an unknown-to-the-West brand somewhere in China. That does not necessarily make it bad. Jackery uses China-based BAK Battery, for example, who are actually quite good.Do keep in mind that Aferiy uses LiFePO4 and thus is by far safer and less volatile than Li-ion NMC. So, I will let that slide even though opening up the power station would probably tell me more about the batteries.LI-ION: LIFEPO4 vs NMCThere had been a lot of debate over whether Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) was better. Both are Lithium-ion batteries. Goal Zero, Jackery, and most of today’s power station manufacturers use NMC, but why do EcoFlow and Bluetti use LiFePO4 when they are bulkier and heavier? There are important distinctions, but the best battery is the one that meets all or most of your unique needs.CHARGE CYCLESOne of the most significant differences — and buying factors — is the charge cycle count for both battery chemistries. It measures how long the battery can be used for before it must be replaced or thrown away. LiFePO4’s count is 1,500-2,000, whereas NMC is 500+. However, both have a useful life that can range between 3,000 – 5,000 cycles (even as much as 7,000 with proper care). But how does the count determine longevity?Let’s look at Li-ion NMC as an example. It loses about 20-25% of total capacity after every 500 charge cycle. That means after the first 500 cycles, the battery drops 20% from when it was new, then another 20% after the next 500 cycles, and 20% again after that one. It would take roughly 1,500 charging cycles to have the battery last only half as long as when it was brand-new. Thus, it should be usable for 2,000+ cycles or about 6-10 years. Li-ion LiFePO4 can last longer.CAUTION: Lithium-ion (LiFePO4 and NMC) batteries do NOT like to remain discharged at 0% for prolonged periods of time. If you let your battery stay at 0% for too long, you may not be able to charge it again without specialized equipment. Keep them at between 20-80% while in storage to maximize their lifetime.LIFEPO4 ADVANTAGES- Safer, less volatile, and thus cheaper to manufacture- Higher charge cycle: 1500-2000 (10+ years). NMC: 500+ (6-10 years)- Usable in more extreme temperatures (-4F/-20C to 176F/80C). NMC: only 140F/60C max- Holds 350-day charge. NMC: 300NMC ADVANTAGES- Smaller and lighter. Allows for more portable products- Faster chargingMY USE CASEFor the very reason that this battery is made with LiFePO4 -- which is safer than Lithium-ion -- I am feeling sufficiently confident to keep the battery in my car's trunk at all times. Previously, I had used a Rockpals 300Wh and Goal Zero Yeti 500x, and with Goal Zero's blessing, the 500x was ok to be used during the hot, California summer days where ambient temperatures can reach as high as 108F (and of course a lot hotter in a car.) The BMS would and should automatically shut off the battery once its internal batteries were too hot. What the battery was used for was to power my small car freezer for grocery runs so I would not have to rush home to minimize melting. It would allow the car fridge to keep running while the car was off. The Rockpals and Goal Zero always still gave me some concern because they are Lithium-ion batteries, and so I decided to get a BigBlue LiFePO4 battery (and later this Aferiy) to replace them with.This Aferiy at 1,997Wh should be able to power my car freezer for 4+ days, depending on ambient temperature.IN A NUTSHELLThe Aferiy 1,997Wh is a powerhouse of a power station with a battery capacity that hits the sweetspot as an emergency home backup for a day or two until power is hopefully restored by then.The 2,000W of energy (and peak of 4,000W) provides more than enough power for a practically any electronics, tools, and appliances, such as a laptop, television, home fridge, medical device (like CPAP), car freezers, rice cookers, vacuum, water boiler, and even circular saws. The hard, plastic material used to help shed weight (and cost) could be prone to cracking from hard falls or bumps, potentially exposing the LiFePO4 batteries to puncturing. LiFePO4 batteries are infinitely SAFER, heavier, less expensive, and have a longer charge cycle (battery lifetime) than Lithium-ion NMC.The 1,997 Watt-hour capacity provides it with enough charge to power a 60W laptop for up to 28.2 hours (1997Wh x 0.85 efficiency loss / 60W), a 40W CPAP for 42 hours, or a 110W Amazon Toshiba TV for 15.4 hours.Functionally, this is a good, portable (but relatively heavy) power station with a multitude of AC and DC outputs.A MPPT solar charging controller is built-in. These modules are more expensive than PWM ones and provide for more efficient, faster charging via solar panels. The display screen is colorful and shows some useful information, including how much longer the battery can last at the current load.It supports pass-through charging: AC output is enabled while its battery is charging. As such, it can also act as a UPS, though computers (non-laptop) could still potentially reboot during that very brief period when power is flipped from AC wall to the Aferiy's built-in battery.It can do solar charging with its Anderson Power Pole (APP) port. An APP-to-MC4 conversion cable is included. It also has the XT60 output port -- the same one that's commonly found on EcoFlow batteries.A built-in light can stay on constantly, flash SOS emergency, or strobe.Overall, for what I have been using this battery for -- storing in the car for grocery runs or a week-long camping trip during the cold, winter months (and barely using any battery due to the low, ambient temperature) -- it works exceptionally well. Knowing that it runs on LiFePO4 cells gives me an additional piece of mind that a fire wouldn't easily start the same way volatile NMC batteries are known to be the cause of.CONTINUOUS VS PEAK OUTPUT- Aferiy 1,997Wh: 2,000W (4,000W Peak)Before we continue, it is important to understand the difference between Watts and Watt-Hours. How much power is USED or PRODUCED is measured in Watts, and how much energy a battery can STORE is calculated in Watt-Hours. See the "Calculations" section below for more details.How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts).- AC Inverter: Converts battery (DC) power into AC-- Aferiy provides 2,000W continuous output with a 4,000W peak- Peak/Surge (Starting): Nearly every device initially draws extra power to turn on. The highest amount it pulls is the Peak. As long as that number is below 4,000W, it can be STARTED. Examples…-- Turns on OK (PEAK under 4,000W):--- Freezer starts at 400W (peak), runs at 150W once onI could not find an example of an appliance that could NOT be powered by this Aferiy, and so I will make up the power-on number for the Home AC to illustrate the concept of Peak capacity.-- Will NOT turn on (PEAK over 4,000W):--- Home AC starts at 5,000W (peak, a made-up number for illustration), runs at 1,000W once on--- Coffee maker starts at 1,400W (peak), runs at 800W once onMost devices power on at a higher (Peak) wattage than when they are already on (Continuous). Therefore, if its peak exceeds the power station’s max, it may not be able to startContinuous Output (Running): Once devices are on, as long as they keep drawing less than 2,000W total, they will stay ON until the battery runs out- CONTINUES running (under 2,000W)-- 100W TV + 60W laptop = 160W- COULD STOP running (over 2,000W)-- Temporary overdrawing beyond 2,000W for a few seconds is okay. A quality BMS will protectively shut down the battery if the surge does not end after a while. Regularly going over for a prolonged time can ruin the battery in the long run-- 300W appliance (500W peak) + 720W appliance (900W peak) + 550W appliance (700W peak) + 500W appliance (800W peak) = 2,070W. Probably will stay on for a short period--- Add 300W TV (400W peak) = 2,370W. Battery will definitely shut down as it's over 2,000W continuousCALCULATIONSWhat size battery should you get? How long will it power your fridge for? How long will it take to recharge? The below calculations can help answer those questions and are rough ESTIMATES as conditions, battery quality, and age can vary.CHARGING TIMESTime to Charge This 1,997Wh Power Station- Calc: Hours to charge battery = Battery capacity (Wh) / Input Wattage-- Note: As battery approaches 75% full, the input charge will increasingly be slowed down to prevent overcharging- AC Wall: 90W @ 22.2 hrs [1,997 Wh / 90W]WATTS USED/PRODUCED BY A DEVICE- Calc: Watts used or produced by device = Voltage x Amperage- Vacuum with 120V @ 9.5A uses 1,140W- Solar panel with 12V @ 10A can produce up to 120WIDEAL BATTERY POWER STATION SIZE- Calc: Battery capacity (Wh) = Watts used by device x Hours needed for / 0.85-- 10-15% of power is lost during power conversion- 45W car fridge needed for 8 hours: Minimum 424Wh power station (45W x 8 / 0.85)TIME BEFORE BATTERY IS EMPTY- Calc: Hours available for device = Battery capacity (Wh) x 0.85 / Watts used by device-- 10-15% of power is lost during power conversion- 60W laptop with 505Wh battery: Up to 7.2 hours (505Wh x 0.85 / 60W)TIME TO CHARGE A DEVICE- Calc: Hours to charge device = Device’s battery capacity (Wh) / Input Wattage- 60W laptop with 200Wh battery: Up to 3.4 hrs (200 Wh / 60W)TIPS- Always test your devices with the power station before you depend on it on the go- You cannot jump start a car with this type of battery. Look into the NOCO Genius products for that instead-- To minimize fire damage to your belongings or loved ones, store the power station in the garage and not inside the house. Best storage is a dry, cool place, however-- You cannot bring a battery of this capacity on a plane- With the right BMS, quality batteries, and other factors, the power station can be stored in the car while camping during a hot, California summer-- Keep the battery out of direct sunlight. I usually store it on the floor of the car and crack open the windows a tiny bit-- Do not USE in the car if temperatures fall below or exceed the battery's rated, operating temperature- If using a car charger, make SURE you only charge this station while the car is RUNNING. Otherwise, you'll deplete your car's battery and leave you stranded- If charging with a solar panel, be sure to keep the station out of direct sunlight as it could overheat-- A solar panel is NOT required to use the battery- Turn off any output ports (AC/DC) that are not being used in order to conserve power- Do not use any power station in a tightly enclosed area as it can overheat- To prolong the battery lifetime while in storage, keep the battery fully charged every 3-6 months-- Or, keep it plugged in when not in use and discharge it to 50% every 3-4 months-- NOT using the battery for a very long time can actually hurt its lifetime-- There is no "memory effect" in this station's battery. It is better to NOT let it completely drainFINAL THOUGHTSThe Aferiy is a large-capacity battery in a surprisingly nice package. The 2,000W of energy (and peak of 4,000W) provides more than enough power for practically any electronics and appliances, and is the perfect size for a long trip or to charge something for a week (like my car freezer). Its Li-ion LiFePO4 batteries are safer to operate than the Li-ion NMC ones used in Jackery and Goal Zero's products. 1,997Wh battery capacity it houses hits the sweet spot for emergency home use for a day or two.The hard, plastic material commonly used by power stations to help shed weight and cost could be prone to cracking from hard falls or bumps, and as such, this product should be handled with care - a puncture of the batteries could cause severe harm. I wish the battery's AC port could be used while charging. It has a significant price advantage over the industry leaders.So, is this Aferiy better than Jackery or Goal Zero? If you want something safe that won't easily burst into flames, has a longer overall lifetime, and is relatively inexpensive, the Aferiy is a good choice. If you want something lighter from companies with proven track records, then Aferiy may not be something you want to get at this time. For me, I am happy with the Aferiy (primarily because it uses LiFePO4 and makes me feel safer to have it around on trips).

The media could not be loaded.  Camping might looks a little different these days than a few years ago. Of course you still can have nothing more than a backpack, tent, and cooking stuff. But in recent years suggests many people like to bring at least some of the electronic devices with them. It can be varies to electric bike, electric scooter, laptop, lights, camera equipment, etc….Battery technology keep on advancing in recent years meaning we can enjoy the vast number of electronics while being out and about. Competition makes them easier to buy and a lot cheaper. We love camping a lot and having a noisy and smelly diesel generators could be a big hassle for us. Since their introduction to the market several years ago, solar-powered generators, or portable power stations as they are commonly known, have decreased in both price and weight while increasing their charging capacity.You must first determine precisely what you need to power while off the grid or during a power outage before you can start comparing portable power stations. Recharging your phone and camera a couple of times requires far less power than running appliances or powering a camper. If you want some thing that can charge almost everything, take a look at this giant power house AFERIY. It packed with 2000W and can sustain 1997Wh with LiFePO4 technology (lasts a lot longer). One great thing about this bad boy is you can fully charge it in 1.5 hours by combining AC adapter and 500W Solar charging. That’s very impressive and the first I’ve ever heard. Beside AC adapter, Solar charging, you can charge it in the car VIA cigarette socket. Beside having it for camping, it’s powerful enough to be used as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). It’s actually a feature because it can detect power failure and automatically switch to the battery power. It can power up a wide range of equipment’s such as fridge, freezer, network equipment, POS terminals, Microwave, heater, etc… With LiFePO4 batteries, they have management system provides built-in protection for overload, overcharge, and short circuit so you do not worry about any of that can harm your device.It's an awesome power generator without fuel/gas. It will keep the environment clean and a lot less hassle, of course AFERIY is an ultimate powerhouse that can help with that.

The media could not be loaded.  💶 Gekauft für: 1.599,00€📦 Versand und Verpackung: Zügig durch den Händler in einem schlichten Karton. Der Versand erfolgte zügig und sicher. Das Paket kam ohne Schaden an.🔍 Lieferumfang: Die Powerstation, Netzteil, ein Anleitungsheft🛠️ An- und Verwendung: Für allerlei Situationen, in denen man mobil Strom benötigt. Oder aber während Stromausfällen, z.B. durch Sturm oder Schnee. Nach der Verbindung des Netzteils ist der Display -Bildschirm an, und die relevanten Funktionen und die verbleibende Ladung sind zu sehen.✔️ Mir gefällt:+ Das Display ist hell und klar, gut zu lesen und zu bedienen.+ Die Powerstation sieht ziemlich gut aus in schwarz, aber durchaus schwer. Gut geeignet, um Stromausfälle zu kompensieren oder beim Campen Strom zur Verfügung zu haben+ Die Powerstation kann auch während des Aufladens benutzt werden. Es gibt 4 Ladeanschlüsse (2 mal USB und 2 mal Typ-C).+ Die maximale Leistung beträgt 2000 W. Auch wenn es den Computer, die Tischlampe, den Haartrockner und die Heizung gleichzeitig mit Strom versorgt, bekommt es keine Probleme. Ich bin zufrieden.+ Gescheiter Lithium-Ionen-Akku+ Kann sowohl Solarpanel- als auch Steckdosen-Strom zu Aufladen verwenden.+ Integrierte Lichtquelle ist beim Campen z.B. sehr praktisch+ Durch die hohe Kapazität eine lange Laufzeit+ Lüfter ist schön leise+ Anleitung verständlich auf Deutsch❌ Mir gefällt weniger:- Nischt🧑‍⚖️ Gesamtbewertung: Preislich angemessen, überzeugte mich mit dem bereitgestellten Strom.

Amazing little unit!

I can use it to power my CPAP for 2 1/2 to 3 days with it when missing electricity!