Comparison BLUETTI AC2P vs ANKER 521 PowerHouse

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		2 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter. LiFePo4 battery. Backlight.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	300 W	200 W
Peak power	600 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	1	1
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	1 3 A, 5 A 100 W	1 3 A 60 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Via USB-C
Input port XT60
Battery and charging time
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	230.4 W*h	256 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	70 min	236 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	90 min
Charging power (socket)	270 W	65 W
Charging power (solar panel)	200 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	96 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth
PSU	built into the body	external
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +40 °C	0 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions	175x250x157 mm	216x212x144 mm
Weight	3.6 kg	3.7 kg
Warranty	5 years
Added to E-Catalog	may 2024	november 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

The BLUETTI AC2P and ANKER 521 PowerHouse charging stations each have their unique features that may influence a user's choice. The BLUETTI AC2P offers a nominal power of 300 W and a peak power of 600 W, making it more powerful for connecting various devices. It also features faster charging from the mains (about 70 minutes) and supports solar panel charging. Meanwhile, the ANKER 521 PowerHouse has a larger battery capacity (20 Ah) but lower nominal power (200 W) and a longer charging time (236 minutes from the mains). Both devices use LiFePO4 batteries and have similar size and weight, but the BLUETTI is slightly lighter (3.6 kg versus 3.7 kg for the ANKER). Users note that the BLUETTI AC2P is better suited for more demanding tasks, while the ANKER 521 PowerHouse might be a good choice for less powerful devices and ease of use, thanks to its built-in lighting.

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Glossary

Rated power

Power that a device can consistently produce for an indefinitely long time without any unpleasant consequences. For normal operation of the charging station, the rated power must be at least 15 - 20% higher than the total power of all devices simultaneously connected to it.

Peak power

Some electrical appliances (in particular, units with electric motors - refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) consume significantly more energy at startup than after reaching the operating mode. For such a load, the peak power of the charging station must be taken into account - its indicator must be higher than the starting power of the load.

UPS function

Charging stations with UPS function switch consumers to backup power from their own battery, acting as an uninterruptible power supply. In comparison with full-fledged UPSs, switching does not occur instantly, but with a certain delay (about 10-30 ms). To use this function correctly, you must first study the instructions for the charging station, which often describes the correct procedure for connecting the intended consumer devices.

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.

Via USB-C

The ability to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station via the USB type C connector. This port itself is small in size and has a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. However, in charging stations it does not always work as an input interface.

Input port XT60

Power connector with two round connectors, used to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station. For the most part, the input port of the XT60 is for charging the device from solar panels using the appropriate cable.

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 time (socket) ≈

Time to charge the portable power station from a fully discharged state to 100% charge when using the power adapter from a household outlet. This refers to the original battery and standard charger.

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.