POPDEER S500: Somewhat energy horse

The Popdeer S500 provides a storage capability of 518 Wh and 500W of output energy. It’s the smallest photo voltaic generator in dimension with these energy parameters that I’ve examined up to now. It’s nearly twice as small because the 300W energy station I reviewed final month. Priced round $200, this can be a comparatively easy unit, nevertheless it’s nonetheless extremely helpful, that includes all of the ports you might ask for from a conveyable energy station. Let’s take a more in-depth look!

Regardless of its compact dimension, the POPDEER S500 energy station incorporates a 500W pure-sine AC inverter with a 1000W peek, 65 PD USB charger, campSOS gentle, and three charging modes. This tiny dice is good whether or not you might have a brief energy outage at dwelling or are tenting within the mountains and wish to be linked and powered.

Contained in the unit is a 21.6V/24000mAh (equal to three.6V/144000mAh) LiION battery pack that gives a complete of 518.4Wh storage capability. You may count on to run a mini fridge for about 7 hours or to cost your smartphone 50 occasions.

POPDEER S500 energy station overview

Disclosure: I acquired this 518Wh|500W energy station in a product overview collaboration with Banggood. Product specs and high quality could fluctuate in response to the producer’s reliability, so I can’t assure that you’re going to get a unit that performs the identical as seen in my overview.

I had by no means heard in regards to the “POPDEER” model earlier than, however primarily based on the standard of the packaging and the product itself, I’m satisfied {that a} quality-oriented firm is behind them.

POPDEER packs its 500W energy station in two recycled cardboard bins. For further safety throughout delivery, the internal field has a foam padding. Along with the AC/DC adapter, the photo voltaic generator package features a automotive and photo voltaic panel charging cables. The field additionally features a shoulder strap, however no attachment factors for this function are discovered on the facility station.

At a look

I’ve no complaints about this POPDEER S500 energy station’s construct high quality, even when it’s completely product of plastic. I just like the black, charcoal, and silver shade scheme, making it seem like a premium product. It has a foldable deal with on the highest, with a silicon insertion for straightforward and cozy manipulation. The unit has a cubic type issue and measures 19 x 17 x 16 cm (7.48 x 6.69 x 6.29 inches). With out the exterior charging adapter, it weighs about 4kg, which is an excellent energy/weight ratio.

On the entrance panel is a pleasant LCD display screen with a inexperienced backlight and 4 teams of inputsoutputs. Every output part has its personal management button, and when it’s activated, a inexperienced LED within the heart of the button can be turned ON. The LCD gives tons of data whereas being easy and simple to grasp.

On the left is a 65W PD Sort-C port, a QC 18W USB-A, and two customary 5V/2.4A USB ports. Within the heart of the unit is a regular Schuko 220V outlet. On the fitting, the 12V DC-out part has a regular automotive lighter socket and two DC5521, totaling 10 Ampere. The ability station may be charged by way of the DC7909 within the right-bottom nook. It could actually settle for from 12V to 36V with out exceeding 5A.

It has air vents on each side and an inside cooling fan that begins when the facility station is closely used. It’s price mentioning that there isn’t a fan operation when utilizing the unit to supply power on USB solely, so when you find yourself charging your cellphone in a single day, it’s completely silent. On the fitting facet are two vivid LEDs with three work modes: all the time ON, Gradual Flash, and Quick Flash. That is good in case you’re strolling round late at night time or working one thing exterior and your flashlight dies down.

Pricing and Availability

The transportable 500W energy station may be bought with 39% off for 230 euros from Banggood. You may get an extra low cost utilizing the “BG27710” coupon code. This value consists of free EU delivery, an AC/DC adapter, and a PV charging cable.

POPDEER S500: Run time

The POPDEER 500W|518Wh energy station is meant for use with numerous units, together with tech gear, cordless instruments, and tenting home equipment. Today, a lot of the every day use devices are powered and charged through a USB port. Laptops, cameras, drones, and gimbals can all be powered or charged with this energy station. It has a complete of 4 USB ports to cowl all of your gear. The automotive cigarette lighter socket permits using tenting fridges or 12V water boilers.

The desk under reveals some anticipated runtimes in response to energy utilization. Throughout use, the LCD display screen completely reveals the inputoutput energy and charging stage (in proportion).

I used the POPDEER S500 throughout my final flight session, and it was good for charging two  (mine and my pal’s) LIPO batteries. It supplied 60W through the Sort-C port to my SkyRC B6neo discipline charger.

Notice that each one three output sections (AC, DC, and USB) can present power on the similar time. So you might be powering an AC fan whereas on the similar time powering a conveyable DC fridge and charging your cellphone or iPad.

To check the utmost load capability on the AC socket, I used a hair dryer with as much as 2000W heating capability. At 371W, the station labored effectively with out getting too scorching. Then I switched to 600W, and seeing that it may take much more, I switched to 975W -after about twenty seconds, the station shut down the AC port as overload safety with an E11 error message. To check its limits, I switched to 1850W, and to my shock, it labored for 10 seconds earlier than it stopped. On paper, it could possibly take 1000Watt peeks, nevertheless it appears to be like like it could possibly deal with nearly double. You will need to know that the “powerlifting” mode is primarily for resistive units (heaters).

PopDeer S500: Learn how to cost it?

The unit arrived with a state of cost equal to 53%. Earlier than utilizing it, I absolutely charged the unit to 100% utilizing the included 19V/3.42A (65W) AC adapter. Because the display screen reveals 62W charging energy, the marketed 4-hour charging time is tough to imagine. Whenever you cost from in your automotive, from a cigarette lighter socket (12V/24V), the cost time can also be 4 hours.

Outside, I examined it with a 120W foldable photo voltaic panel. In response to how sunny it was, the display screen confirmed 70-94W enter energy. Because it accepts as much as 36V/5A, you need to use a 150-180W PV panel for a a lot sooner charging time.

The exterior energy adapter makes the S500 energy station lighter and extra compact, nevertheless it comes with the drawback that it can’t be used as an internet UPS (Uninterruptible Energy Provide).

PopDeer S500: Takeaways

• [Stable performance and strong compatibility] Constructed-in high-quality lithium battery, lengthy service life, and reusable. Excessive capability of 518.4Wh / 500W, AC 220V-240V / 500W, DC 12V-36V, 12V automotive lighter and three USB ports, 1 Sort-C port, suitable with {most electrical} units.
• [Ideal power supply outdoors]: Take pleasure in your leisure time wherever
  • On the street: By no means fear about digital units like your digital camera, pocket book, and drone operating out of energy.
  • Motorhomes (RCs): With out extra setup, you possibly can energy your mini fridge, espresso machine, fan, or cooker.
  • Events: Mixer, projector, and TV to increase your enjoying time.
  • Outside actions: Helps charging the e-bike, kayak battery, and different tenting gear.
• [Compact, lightweight, and multi-charging options]: Measurement: approx. 19 x 17 x 16 cm. / 7.48 x 6.69 x 6.29 inches. Weight: approx. 4 kg. Manufactured from PC + ABS supplies, wear-resistant and sturdy. Constructed-in LED gentle (helps SOS) and LCD show. You may cost the transportable energy station anytime and wherever with the charger brick, photo voltaic panel, and lighter.
• [Quiet and environmentally friendly]: In comparison with typical mills, the transportable energy station is quieter and environmentally pleasant. Lithium batteries are inexperienced power sources, straightforward to recycle, and don’t pollute the atmosphere. This successfully reduces carbon emissions. The charging effectivity is 15%-20% increased than normal, so it could possibly save power successfully.
• [Durable Build]: Designed to face up to rugged out of doors circumstances, guaranteeing long-lasting reliability.