Why choose a portable power station for outdoor use?
Today we want to talk about portable lithium power stations and gasoline generators and compare which one is more suitable for outdoor camping and which one is more cost-effective. Let's compare the solar power station and gasoline generator from the following five aspects:
- portability
How do you judge whether a product is portable or not? It basically depends on how convenient it is to carry. When considering portability, portable solar power stations have different capacities, resulting in different volumes and weights. Some can be put in a backpack, some can be carried on an airplane, and some can be put in a car. They are suitable for different groups of people and usage scenarios. However, most generators are very large and bulky, making them difficult to carry. This is a big limitation for use by different people and in different scenarios.
- environmental protection
From the perspective of environmental protection, the portable solar power station has a clear advantage over the generator. First of all, those who have used generators know that they emit a large amount of exhaust gases when they are running, which is very harmful to the environment. Another point is that the noise is very loud. Many people who choose outdoor camping simply want to escape the noisy city life for a short time and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. However, when a generator is brought along, the opposite happens. It will cause many problems, so the benefit does not outweigh the effort.
- Price
I believe everyone pays attention to the price when purchasing products. So, which of the power stations or gasoline generators is more cost-effective? We will consider this from various aspects such as material costs and working principles. Compared with outdoor power supplies, gasoline generators have higher working pressure and higher requirements for the strength and hardness of mechanical parts. Their fuel pumps and nozzles must be manufactured with high precision, so the cost is naturally not cheap.
- functionality
High-performance and large-capacity portable power stations support AC, USB and DC outputs. Multi-interface design can support more products at the same time. There are three charging options: solar cell charging, car charging and urban charging. Compared with generators, it can be used in a wider range and much more convenient.
- Security
There are many aspects to pay attention to when using a generator outdoors. A little carelessness can lead to serious problems. When using the generator, it should be placed outdoors or in a well-ventilated room, away from doors, windows and vents to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the room. In addition, the generator should be turned off before refilling and only refueled after the unit has cooled down to prevent fuel from splashing on the hot parts and catching fire. In contrast, with outdoor power stations, these concerns are not as numerous. Outdoor power stations are usually equipped with four protection features: overheat protection, overdischarge protection, overcurrent protection and short circuit protection, making them safer and more reliable.
