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ACOPOWER LiON Pro Cooler Review: You Can Power it with a Solar Panel!

Introducing the ACOPOWER LiON Cooler Pro - a versatile powerhouse that operates seamlessly with or without a battery. Harness the sun's energy with its solar power capabilities or utilize a portable power station for ultimate convenience. Join us today as we delve into what we like and what we don't like about this budget-friendly powered cooler.

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OUPES Mega 2 Power Station Review – The Best Budget-Friendly Power Station?

OUPES claims that their Mega 2 Power Station is the real deal. They claim it beats other popular power stations from EcoFlow, Bluetti ,and Jackery on both price & performance, but we needed to see for ourselves. Today, we put the Mega 2 through some testing and share our honest opinions about it. Let’s see if OUPES hit it out of the park or completely missed.

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RUiXU 48V Server Rack Battery Review – Can it Compete with EG4 Batteries?

These Ruixu (R-Bomb) batteries have apparently made a comeback over the past couple of years, so we decided to get our hands on one. To put the R-Bomb to the test, we compared it to our favorite EG4 batteries. Turns out, it's a solid server rack battery, but is it worth buying over some of the more name-brand options? Let’s find out.

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DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station Review: This Thing is Absurdly Good!

DJI's latest product, the Power 1000 Power Station, is long overdue. DJI has been making cameras, drones, gimbals, mics, and a bunch of other creative electronics for over 10 years, so a power station just makes sense! Not only is it a logical move for the brand, this is honestly one of the best little portable power stations we have checked out in a long time. It may lack some features, but it’s simple and absolutely crushes it when it comes to generating a lot of power without the noise. Learn all about it with this guide.

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Zendure SuperBase V Review: The TESLA of Power Stations?

The Zendure SuperBase V. If TESLA decided to make a portable power station, we think it would be very similar to this. With all kinds of unnecessary features, like having motorized wheels and the ability to drive itself, to having full length lights that offer a “party mode” setting, it’s one of the most fun power stations we have ever reviewed. However, are these just unnecessary additions that nobody needs, or is this actually a practical power station? Let’s find out.

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Vatrer Server Rack Battery Review – What Do You Get with Cheap Server Rack Batteries?

After Vatrer Power reached out to us several times, we finally agreed to review their server rack battery. It comes in at a slightly cheaper price than more established “name brand" server rack batteries, so we ran it through some tests to see if it offers good value, and to see how it stacks up to some of our favorite batteries from EG4. Learn about this battery from Vatrer, as well as our overall opinion on whether or not budget batteries are a good idea.

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Anker C300X Review: Too Good to Be True at Just $199?

Today, we take a look at the Anker C300X. Right away, this thing seems like a major hit from Anker. Not only is it incredibly lightweight and portable, it’s a really capable power station. At just $199, it could be the perfect little power station for camping, power on the go, and light home back up. Learn why we think it would be a perfect gift for this holiday season!

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4 Solar Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make!

Every single day thousands of door-to-door salesmen try to convince people to go solar for the WRONG reasons. If you don't know any better, there are at least four mistakes you might make. It's not your fault, some of these are positioned as "good ideas" by pushy salesmen, but in reality, they just want your money. Don't get scammed! Learn the 4 mistakes you need to avoid when going solar. Investing in a solar power system could save you thousands and change your life, but only if it's done properly...

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BrightMount Solar Panel Ground Mount Review - Why Is It So Popular?

The EG4 BrightMount Solar Panel Ground Mount is one of the most popular budget-friendly solar panel mounts on the market. Today, we set one up and compare it to other ground mounts we've reviewed in the past. There's a lot we like, including the price, but also some things that we aren't too impressed with. So, let's find out why it's so popular!

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BigBattery 48V 5.12kWh HUSKY 2 Battery Review - The Most Underrated 48V Battery on the Market?

We take a look at the 48V Husky 2 Battery from BigBattery. After putting some miles on it, we believe it's one of the most slept on batteries in the game. If you're an outdoor enthusiast and need a few batteries for your RV, boat, van, golf cart, or just about any other application that requires a portable battery, we think this might be one of the best options on the market!

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Testing 5 Amazon Power Stations Under $250—Are They Worth It?

When it comes to saving money there are plenty of ways to go about it, but cheaping out on electronics hasn't always been the best idea. But, can you get away with only spending $129 on a 299W portable power station? Or should you save up to buy a more expensive, name-brand unit? Well, we purchased 5 Portable Power Stations that cost under $250 from Amazon and compared them to the Anker 522 to answer that very question!

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Anker EverFrost Powered Cooler Review: Game Changer or Overpriced Gimmick?

The Anker EverFrost-this is a $1,000 Powered cooler, rather than a 12V Fridge. That's right, a powered cooler. But, what does that even mean? Is it worth the money? Is it actually a cooler? Can you charge it with Solar Panels? So many questions, and we answered them all today in this article!

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OSCAL Powermax 3600 Review – A Viable DELTA Pro Knockoff or a Pile of Junk?

The Oscal Powermax 3600 is marketed as "The Delta Pro Replacement" - aka, a knock-off product at the fraction of the price. But, is it worth it? No! We take no pride in dunking on units & companies, but when it comes protecting the integrity of The Solar Lab, we won't sit here and pretend a unit is good when it clearly isn't. Learn why you should avoid the Oscal and go with the brands we trust.

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Hysolis Apollo 5K Review: Is it Worth the Hefty Price Tag?

The Hysolis Apollo 5K might be an amazing power station, and a lot of other people have rightfully talked it up, but it still leaves us with a lot of questions. In fact, when it comes to ordering one, we think it only makes sense for a small, select group of people. That doesn't mean it isn't awesome, but when we looked at it from the perspective of an everyday consumer, we're just not so sure. Learn whether you should buy it, or should you just purchase something less expensive, like the Delta Pro Ultra instead?

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DJI Power 500 Review: Did DJI Just Crush the Competition?

It just makes sense that DJI introduced portable power stations this year. The DJI Power 500 was designed to be the perfect companion for creators on the go. This compact powerhouse offers a ton of features, its super quiet, and it has more than enough power to charge your devices on the go. We think it might be the best small power station we've had our hands on yet, but let's take a deeper look!

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$3,000 EcoFlow Solar Tracker Review: What Were They Thinking?

When it comes to solar panel mounts, there are a ton of options out there. You can build an inexpensive DIY solar mount, buy a static ground mount, or you can pay over $3,000 for the automated EcoFlow Solar Tracker. Is it really worth paying for though? Find out with this guide!

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