As I was travelling this summer to see family, I noticed how important having power is. At the airports, there were USB outlets for charging digital devices and even power outlets were built into the back of each seat. In addition to these, people were also using their own power supplies. However, when camping, recreating, or working in the outdoors, there are no outlets to plug in your devices and equipment. Instead, you need to bring your own power supply. In addition, having a portable power station for use during power outages can provide peace of mind. BLUETTI has recently released their Elite 30 V2 portable power station which is small enough to take with you but can still power your devices whether away from electrical outlets or during an emergency.
What Is the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station?
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is a portable power station which can be charged via solar or the grid and provides both DC and AC power up to 120V and 600W. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is currently available directly from BLUETTI as well as the BLUETTI Amazon store. The suggest retail price is $299. However, there is a sale at the BLUETTI site as well as on Amazon which drops the price down to only $199!
Product Components and Specs
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 portable power station comes with the following:
- Elite 30 V2 power station
- AC charging cable
- Car charging cable
- User Manual
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is their smallest portable power station yet. It weighs only 9.5 pounds with dimensions of 9.8″ｘ6.6″ｘ7.0″ . It uses LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries with a capacity of 288Wh with a life cycle of 3000+ recharge cycles to 80% original capacity. The Elite 30 V2 offers several output features. There are two 120 volt / 2.5 Amp outlets for 600 watts total power. It uses a pure sine wave inverter for AC power. Two USB-C ports with 100W and 140 W max respectively is complimented by 2 15W USB-A ports at 5V/3A which is perfect for charging cell phones and other personal devices. There is also a 12V/10A DC car outlet as well as 2 12V/5A DC5521 ports. For charging the Elite 30 V2, there are inputs for the included AC or car charging cables. A solar charging cable for connecting to portable solar panels can also be used, but is available separately for purchase. There is even a carrying handle built right into the power supply, making it easy to carry to where you need it.
How to Use the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is quite easy to use. If you need to charge it using an AC outlet, just plug in the included AC charging cable and the Elite 30 V2will fully charge in as little as 70 minutes in turbo charging mode. If you need power quickly, it can charge up to 80% in only 45 minutes. Using the solar charging cable and your own 200W solar panels, it will take about 1.5 hours with prime sunshine and an ideal orientation. When charged, the Elite 30 V2 can be used to power a number of your electrical devices and appliances. The two AC outlets can put out 120 volts with up to 300 watts of power. That is enough to run a 120 W minifridge for 2 hours, a laptop for 4 charges, or a blender for about 30 minutes. It can also charge a smartphone 16 times. With the DC power through the four USB ports you can charge a drone, a tablet, or a phone as well as many other devices. To begin sending power to a device, just connect it and then press either the AC power or DC power button.
The BLUETTI app lets you take more control over the Elite 30 V2. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, you can connect to the power station via Bluetooth. Then the Elite 30 V2 can be connected to your Wi-Fi network so you can control it remotely. The app offers some great features. You can turn on and off both the DC and AC power and monitor how many watts of power you coming as input from either the grid or solar panels as well as how many watts of power are going out for both AC and DC. Within settings, you can choose from standard, turbo, and silent charging modes. Another great feature with the app is to customize settings. You can change the charging mode between standard, silent, and turbo. This changes the wattage of the input power for charging. In turbo mode and standard mode, a fan runs at different speeds to keep the unit cool while charging. In silent mode, it charges at about a third of the wattage of turbo mode, so it takes longer, but there is no fan or sound. The app also has an option to set an autosleep for the display so that it will turn off after a set amount of time. You can even activate a power lifting mode that sets the Elite 30 V2 to allow for a surge of power of up to 1500W without overloading the power station. If you do overload the station, just press the AC button twice to reset it.
Why You Should Get the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 portable power station is a great device to take with you on the road, for recreation, or for an outing. It also provides peace of mind during a power outage. The pure sine wave AC output is desirable for several types of appliances and devices. This means that when the current alternates between positive and negative, the conversion from direct current flows in a smooth sine wave pattern rather than in blocky chunks. BLUETTI also offers larger power stations with more outlets and a greater watthour output for running more or larger appliances. The company’s solar panels are designed to work well with the Elite 30 V2 and BLUETTI’s other power stations. By attaching the solar panels to the power station, you can recharge the Elite 30 V2 while away from electric connections. In addition, you can even have power input and output at the same time, allowing you to charge up the power station while also using it to power a device. The BLUETTI site has a sale where you can save up to $200 when you purchase the Elite 30 V2 with their 100W solar panels.
I have been impressed while using the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 portable power station. I connected it to my PV200 solar panels and it charged up quickly, even on a partially cloudy day. I like that it is small enough to make it easy to take with you in the car on trips, for camping, or even while going to the beach or lake. If you are going somewhere where open flames are not allowed to prevent wildfires, this power station can let you use a hot plate or electric kettle so you can have hot food and beverages. Try running a fan in your tent or inflate a paddleboard at the water’s edge instead of having to do it at the car and then carry the board to the water. You can also use it to power strings of LED lights to light up your outdoor evenings. I have even used a BLUETTI power station to power a hot glue gun for doing quick repairs to a high school homecoming float.
Since it has the pass through ability to receive input while also providing output, you can even use the Elite 30 V2 as a power converter. This is great when using the solar panels outdoors while also powering a device. You can also use the car charging cable to plug the power station into your car’s 12V outlet and then have access to 120 volts for your devices. I really like the 140W USB-C port which lets you plug a laptop or MacBook directly into the power station without needing an AC charger. If you are looking to bring electrical power with you while outdoors or would like a backup power source in case of a power outage or emergency, then I recommend the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2.
Be sure to visit the BLUETTI site for more information and to take advantage of their sale.
Disclosure: GeekDad received a sample of this item for review purposes.
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