Comparison BLUETTI AC60 vs BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A

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		2 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed. Touchscreen. LiFePo4 battery. Wireless charging power 15 W. Flashlight.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	600 W	600 W
Peak power	1200 W	1200 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	2	1
USB A	2 pcs 5В/3A	2 pcs 5В/3A 15 W
USB C	1 pcs 3 A, 5 A 100 W	1 pcs 5 A 100 W
Wireless charger	1 zone 15 W	1 zone 15 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	403.2 W*h	268 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	2500
Charging time (socket) ≈	90 min	90 min
Charging time (socket + solar panel) ≈		72 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	180 min	120 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	300 min	120 min
Charging power (socket)	600 W	330 W
Charging power (solar panel)	200 W	200 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)		200 W
Charging power (socket + solar panel)		430 W
General
Smartphone synchronization		Bluetooth
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +40 °C	-10 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions	290x205x234 mm	183x255x180 mm
Weight	8.6 kg	4.6 kg
Warranty	6 years	2 years
Added to E-Catalog	july 2023	october 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

When comparing the BLUETTI AC60 and BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A charging stations, it can be noted that both models have the same nominal and peak power of 600W and 1200W respectively, and support the UPS function and sine wave output. However, the AC60 offers more outputs: 2 sockets at 230V versus 1 socket on the EB3A, making it more versatile for connecting multiple devices. In terms of the battery, the AC60 has a larger capacity (18Ah) and more charging cycles (3000), providing a longer lifespan compared to 12Ah and 2500 cycles on the EB3A. Charging time for both models is similar, but the EB3A has a "turbo" mode, allowing the charging time to be reduced to 60 minutes. According to user reviews, the AC60 stands out for its reliability and durability, whereas the EB3A is appreciated for its compactness and lightness (4.6 kg versus 8.6 kg for the AC60). Ultimately, the choice between these models depends on your needs: the AC60 is better suited for long-term use and connecting multiple devices, while the EB3A is convenient for portability and quick charging.

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Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

USB C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

Connecting an additional battery

Ability to connect an external battery to the charging station to increase the overall energy consumption and, as a result, extend the battery life. This connection is fast and convenient. On the other hand, the battery takes up extra space on the outside, making the whole structure more cumbersome.

Battery capacity

Nominal battery capacity, in fact - the amount of energy that is supposed to be stored. The larger it is, the longer the battery life of the charging station will be, all other things being equal. On the other hand, this parameter also affects the dimensions, weight and price of the battery, despite the fact that an energy-intensive battery is not always required. By the indicator of capacity in watt-hours, you can compare batteries with each other.

Charging cycles

The number of charge-discharge cycles that the battery can withstand without significant loss of performance.

In the process of operation, the batteries wear out, which causes their performance to suffer (in the first place, the capacity decreases). Battery life is usually measured in charge-discharge cycles. However, models with the same declared resource are not always equally durable in practice. Different manufacturers may interpret “significant loss of performance” in different ways: for example, one brand indicates the resource up to a 20% decrease in capacity (DOD > 80%), another - up to a 60% decrease (DOD > 40%) Behind the abbreviation DOD worth decoding Depth of Discharge, i.e. discharge depth. Therefore, when choosing, it makes sense to focus not only on pure numbers, but also on other sources - test results, reviews, etc. Also note that battery life can be noticeably reduced if the operating conditions are violated (for example, in case of overheating or hypothermia).

Charging time (socket + solar panel) ≈

The parameter allows you to estimate the approximate battery charging time in the mode of combined connection of a portable power station - from a power outlet and a solar panel overnight. This method of replenishing energy reserves allows you to speed up the charging process.

Charging time (solar panel) ≈

Time spent on a full charge when using the original panel in bright sunlight. In cloudy weather, the charging time of the device from the solar panel can be strikingly different downwards.

Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).