Are you a true adventurer and love to seek out nature? Then a Portable Power Station is a great addition to your travel gear. The powerful Power Stations from the Xtorm Xtreme Power Series have an enormous capacity and several different outlets to connect all your devices. In this blog, we will tell you more about the operation, use and maintenance of an Xtorm Portable Power Station!
What is a Portable Power Station?
A Portable Power Station is basically a large battery or power bank, but with one or more AC outputs as an extra. This, in combination with a large capacity battery, ensures that you can connect all kinds of appliances, not only just mobile devices. You can even connect appliances you use around the house, the kitchen or garden, wherever you are.
What is the difference between a Portable Power Station and a Power Bank?
A Power Station always has one or more AC outputs, and a larger battery to connect all kinds of (heavier) devices. Because of this, Power Stations are larger in size, compared to normal Power Banks. These are mainly focused on portability and are more suitable for day trips or travel by air.
A Portable Power Station has many more practical applications. For example, you can use it as an extra battery during a camping trip in the countryside or during a weekend trip with your motorhome or caravan. When you combine the Power Station with a solar panel, you can even go off-grid for a while.
Which outputs does a Power Station have?
An Xtorm Power Station has a wide selection of outputs, so you'll have the right solution anywhere. Just make sure you have a suitable cable.
- One or more 220V power outlets.
- 12V carplug (cigarette lighter).
- For easy charging of your mobile devices it also has USB ports, one of which is Quick Charge 3.0.
- In addition, there is also a 60W USB-C PD input/output available for fast-charging.
- With the inclusion of a MC4 to DC convertor cable, you can even connect one or more Xtorm Solar Panels to longer enjoy #MoreEnergy
At Xtorm, we consciously choose to use pure sine wave in our Portable Power Stations. Making sure there is a smooth connection to guarantee quality and high usability.
With a pure sine wave, you won’t suffer from hum or interference after connecting your electrical appliances. Also older appliances with transformers in them, connect perfectly to your Power Station. Even your electrical toothbrush works perfectly.
Which devices are suitable to connect to the Power Station's AC output?
The most important question to answer first in this case is: What is the wattage of the product you would like to connect? You can usually find the power consumption of the product on the specification label on the product, or by looking it up online.
Namely, the XP300 has a maximum output of 300W, so the connected device must use less than 300W to function properly with this type of Power Station. For example; lighting, portable gaming consoles or laptops. For the XP500, this is 500W and for the XP1300 this is 1300W. With this kind larger kind of output you can power a fan, a kettle or a small cooler for a longer period of time.
How long can you power your device through the Power Station?
Battery content is indicated in watt-hours or Wh. The larger the value, the longer the battery lasts. The battery capacity of the XP300 is 281Wh. However, the usable capacity through the AC output is lower, around 175Wh. You always have some loss in power because of the conversion from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).
So the math goes as follows:
175Wh / (insert wattage of your device) = number of hours of power supply
As an example, if you were to connect a 10W fan:
175Wh / 10W = 17.5 hours
For the XP500, the usable capacity via AC power is about 367Wh. This means you could run the same fan for almost 37 hours!
How do I charge my Portable Power Station?
There are several ways to charge the Power Station. It comes with several charging cables:
- A regular charger with plug for charging at home
- A charger with a 12V car connection (cigarette lighter socket)
- MC4 cable for charging via a solar panel
The Power Station can also be charged with a USB-C PD charger and cable. (Not included with the Power Station).
With this versatility of charging options, you can charge and use your Portable Power Station almost anywhere!
How do I best maintain my Portable Power Station?
- The Portable Power Station is best stored in a dry place, at room temperature.
- Temperatures below 0°C and above 40°C are not recommended. This has a negative effect on the capacity and lifespan of the battery..
- To keep the battery in optimal condition when not in use, please recharge between 3-6 months.
Now you have additional information on the operation, use and maintenance of our Portable Power Stations. If you want to know more about these products, please click here.
Xtorm Power Stations
Bestseller
XP300U-G
Xtreme Powerstation 300W UK + EU Edition
+ Free EU Converter
€239,00
€449,00
With the Xtorm Portable Power Station 300 you have access to a powerful 300W AC socket, anywhere you are. Thanks to its high capacity of 281Wh you’re able to power bigger devices like a laptop, tv, or even a cooler - for multiple hours! Combine it with a 100W Xtorm Solar Panel to experience true freedom.The XP300U is the updated version of the Xtreme Powerstation 300W. It lets you power a laptop for over 2 hours or a small cooler for about 5 hours. You can charge your camera, smartphone and drone multiple times. You can also watch TV for 5.5 hours or power a 10W LED lamp for over 17 hours. In addition, you can connect an electric air pump to easily inflate your air bed and floaties. The XP300U is the perfect power station to take with you on a short trip or to edit photos on your laptop outdoors, for example. Recharge 33% faster with X-ChargeX-Charge allows you to combine two power inputs to fast charge your Power Station. It’s as simple as connecting 2 input sources: The wall charger, and the USB-C PD input. When both inputs are connected, X-Charge is automatically activated - fully recharging your Power Station 33% faster! Versatile PowerThe Power Station features 5 different styles of output ports, so you always have the one you need. It not only features a powerful 300W AC socket, but also has a 120W 12V power point like you find in your car that’s perfect for coolers and cool boxes. The Power Station also features all types of USB outputs that you need to charge your smartphone, tablet, or even USB-C PD laptops. Recharging made easy – Indoors, Outdoors, & On-the-GoRecharge the Power Station with solar power, a wall charger, or even from your car – everything is possible thanks to the included cables. Combine it with a XPS100 - 100W Xtorm Solar Panel, to experience true freedom. While the Power Station is being recharged, you can still use all the outputs to power and charge your devices, unlocking limitless power!Extreme power - anywhereIt doesn’t matter whether you’re going camping, road tripping, or simply just traveling anywhere remote – these days you need enough power to fuel all your devices. Smartphones, cameras, laptops, drones, or even a cooler; nothing is too crazy for this Portable Power Station.
281Wh battery capacity
Pure sine wave
300W AC output
60W USB-C in-/output
18W USB Quick Charge 3.0 output
2x 15.5W USB output
120W 12V car charger output (regulated)
2x 60W 5.5mm DC output
6.5mm DC input
MC4 to 6.5mm DC converter cable included
AC charging cable included
Car charging cable included
Cable pouch included
Bestseller
XP500-G
Xtreme Powerstation 500W UK + EU Edition
+ Free EU Converter
€399,00
€749,00
Ever wished you had access to an AC socket even when you aren’t at home? With the Xtorm Portable Power Station 500 you have access to two powerful AC sockets with a combined output of 500W, anywhere you are. Thanks to its high capacity of 612Wh you’re able to power almost anything!The XP500 provides hours of extra power! With this Xtreme Powerstation 500W, you have enough energy to power a small cooler for about 10 hours. You can also fully charge a laptop 4.5 times. You can even watch TV for 12 hours or run a 10W LED lamp for 1.5 days! In addition, you can connect an electric air pump to easily inflate your air bed or swimming pool, for example. The XP500 is the perfect choice for spending a night camping or in your tent in the backyard with your power station.Batteries that have a 4x longer lifespanThis Power Station uses a new type of battery cell, LiFePO4. These cells have one big advantage over standard Li-ion cells – namely their much longer lifespan. While regular Li-ion cells have a “battery cycle life”* of around 500, LiFePO4 cells have a cycle life of 2000. That’s 4x longer than most other Power Stations! Recharge 33% faster with X-ChargeX-Charge allows you to combine two power inputs to fast charge your Power Station. It’s as simple as connecting 2 input sources: The wall charger, and the USB-C PD input. When both inputs are connected, X-Charge is automatically activated - fully recharging your Power Station 33% faster! Versatile port selection – Always have the power you needThe Power Station features 5 different styles of output ports, so you always have the one you need. It not only features two powerful AC sockets with an output of 500W, but also has a 120W 12V car charger, 1x 60W USB-C in-/output, 3x regular USB outputs, and even 2x 5.5mm 60W DC outputs. Recharging made easyRecharge the Power Station with solar power, a wall charger, or even from your car – everything is possible thanks to the included cables. The fastest way to recharge it is to use a 200W solar panel, like our Xtorm XPS200 Solar Panels.Extreme power - anywhereIt doesn’t matter whether you’re going camping, road tripping, or simply just traveling anywhere remote – these days you need enough power to fuel all your devices. Smartphones, cameras, laptops, drones, or even a cooler; nothing is too crazy for this Portable Power Station. Combine it with a solar panel and you’re able to go fully off grid, without having to give up the devices you can’t live without.
612Wh battery capacity
Pure sine wave
Battery with a 4x longer lifespan
500W AC output
60W USB-C PD in-/output
18W USB Quick Charge 3.0 output
2x 15W USB output
120W 12V Car Charger output
2x 60W 5.5mm DC output
6.5mm DC input
Solar input (PV/Anderson)
AC charging cable included
Car Charger cable included
MC4 to Solar PV/Anderson cable included
Cable pouch included
*1 Battery cycle life is a full charge, from 0 to 100%. This can be split in several smaller recharges as well.
