Nowadays, we live in a world dominated by electricity. In every aspect of our lives, from making coffee to taking photos, we rely on electronic devices and appliances. You cannot use them if there is no electricity available.
A portable power station in this situation would be of great help. You might be unfamiliar with portable power stations if you have never heard of them. It is our goal to provide a comprehensive guide that describes portable power stations in depth.
We’ll get started right away.
A portable power station comes with many ports, and this chapter will highlight their definition.
Capacity WH
WH or Watt Hour, the amount of energy a battery can deliver per hour.
As an example, if the appliance says 100 W, it means it needs at least 100 watt-hours in an hour to function properly. In this case, a 100Wh battery would be required.
In terms of portable power stations, however, you need to be cautious about their capacity. It is very common for a portable power station to shut down before completely discharging.
QC 3.0
QC, short for quick charge, is a proprietary battery charging protocol developed by Qualcomm. It charges batteries in devices faster than standard USB allows by increasing the output voltage supplied by the USB charger, while adopting techniques to prevent the battery damage caused by uncontrolled fast charging and regulating the incoming voltage internally.
USB-A
Type-A USB connectors are easily recognized by their rectangular shape, and are recognizable by their flat surface. In computers and other computing devices, USB-A ports are non-reversible by design, including laptops, smart TVs, and video game consoles.
USB-C
USB Type-C was introduced in 2014 to fix common USB-A problems. Slimline USB-C ports are now built into many slim, lightweight devices. The narrow USB-C port allows manufacturers to design thinner electronics. Increasing numbers of devices are being equipped with USB-C ports, with the goal of eventually replacing USB-A ports.
Fast Charge
Power up your device more quickly with fast charging because it takes a fraction of the time it takes the traditional way. Despite this, not all fast charge supports the same standards-and not all portable power stations use the same fast charge protocol.
Car Outlet
An automobile auxiliary power outlet, also known as an automotive power socket, automobile outlet, vehicular outlet, cigarette lighter receptacle, cigar lighter receptacle, CLR, or cigar lighter socket.
It was initially designed to power an electrically heated cigarette lighter, but became a de facto standard DC connector to supply electrical power for portable accessories used in or near an automobile such as mobile phone chargers, cooling fans, and portable fridges, directly from the vehicle’s electrical system.
You can do the same on a portable power station as you do on your car outlet.
AC Outlet
AC means Alternating Current, and most of our home appliances are powered by AC. The portable power station is integrated with AC ports, with which you can power up your appliances, such as hairdryer, electric drill, electric chainsaw, microwave oven, rice cooker, electric kettle, etc.
A portable power station lets you enjoy all the perks of home electricity without any restrictions.