Browey C600 Power Station with Built-In Solar Panel - just a gimmick??

[@VIII8TECH]

We couldn't have enjoyed the party without BROWEY C600, our most powerful and convenient backup power source. Big discount!! The BROWEY C600 Portable Power Station gives away a $180 coupon for a limited time.🤩

[@RamblinBobReviews]

Something like this could be a life saver if kept in your car trunk or something, Does not sound like much power...... But in an emergency, Even a little power is a ton when you have none ;) P.S. Good review ReeWray !!!!!

[@billnott5811]

Outstanding and extremely informative review. I just ordered this unit and the 120W Browey panels 😁

[@cobyveron]

So the original website says its $45 i doubt that...that's a 600wh battery

[@AMXTomzo]

Thank you very much for the "Auto Solar Charge" test info, I do appreciate you taking the extra time to to do that. When i figure out which one i will get, that will be a big factor in my decision,

[@imclearingit4149]

even without the rebate, $600 for a ""614.4Wh capacity and 600W pure sine wave AC inverter (1200W surge),"" and built in solar panel is quite nice. Way better than the Jackery Explorer 500 being ""500 Watt output 518Wh (Surge 1000w)"" with extra cost for panels. Likely this will be the one I get for my currently PLANNED 1981 Ford "Mobile Traveler" class C motorhome, just mount it to the inside of the kitchen window because I'm too poor to mount external solar panels on the roof

[@BROWEY.official]

Whether you are looking to take your outdoor adventures to the next level, or protect your home with back-up power,BROWEY has built a solution you can count on - for whatever you need to power, wherever power is needed.

[@BROWEY.official]

Big discount!! The BROWEY C600 Portable Power Station gives away a $180 coupon for a limited time.

[@billnott5811]

I ordered two of these from Amazon and received them today and they look awesome but I’m very concerned I received used units.. when you opened your box was there protective film over the LCD display ? Both my solar generators didn’t have any protective film over the displays and they were both very scratched. The unit came completely boxed and packaged very well exactly like yours.. but there is no protective film over both of the displays and both panels are very scratched .. I’m worried these have been ore owned 😢

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I don't recall there being any film over the LCD screen, but yeah I hope they're not reselling returns as new. Not sure how to know for sure.

[@BN99239]

I really am impressed that this power station is able to do pretty much anything you throw at it. There are no strange limitations, such as no pass through charging, can't use external solar panels while using the integrated one, able to run AC while solar charging. It just simply works with regular scenarios. Yeah, the built in solar panel is pretty much useless on its own, being able to get to 18-20W is not that useful mainly because if you actually need solar panels to recharge your power station, you need 200-300W to actually be useful in real world situations. Yeah, being able to recharge 150Wh or so through an entire day is descent but remember that when you're outside, you don't always have the chance to charge the entire day. It could be cloudy, rain could come later in the after noon or early morning and you have just half a day of decent light or less to charge. This is why you need 200-300W at a minimum to actually get enough energy quickly. Still, I really like this power statin as a whole.

[@panospapadimitriou3498]

what about 230v? aaaand you re right the 100 ac charge will probably not even scratch the cells even after 3500 cycles ...

[@rosek2967]

As usual, a great review and overview of this power station's capabilities. Always so thorough. I just picked up a Vtoman 600 (after watching your review) and didn't know this particular unit was out there. Will certainly consider it for any future purchases. I'm with you in not caring for the battery-style power indicator--too vague. The solar panel is fairly weak but a pretty handy feature to have nonetheless. I expect other companies will jump on this bandwagon soon and it'll be interesting to see who comes out with what over the next couple of years. Again, very good review. Thanks.

[@jasonbroom7147]

That's interesting and kinda cool, but several key aspects of it miss the mark. For that price range, the EF River Pro 2 is a whole lot more power station for not much more money. The limited solar charging, especially from the built-in panel, is especially disappointing.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Fair points, Jason. I think the reason you might prefer something like this is if you find the form factor particularly appealing...and like the idea of having that small panel always there for emergencies. But if those things aren't things you care about, it IS probably better to look at something like the River 2 Pro.

[@panospapadimitriou3498]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors but what about waranty in usage in non eco flow panels ? those tiny letters from manufacturers are going to scare people in fututre~ . right now any tiny purcase is a mascot for companies . but in future things might change//!! lets hope they are still support at the maximum

[@outdoorstechalex7412]

👍😊

[@gilviz]

This is why I'm subscribed to your channel. You always provide a very clear, comprehensive and full reviews covering the technical and real life use of the equipment you are testing, as always, thank you for the work you do. Best regards from Mexico! Cheers!

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Muchas gracias, mi amigo!

[@lumixS5M2]

Thanks for video, just received the unit. Like to connect a 100 Watt external solar panel that have only 2 wires , no connectors on wires. How do i connect those 2 wires to DC input Browey, type model connector from wires to input connector?

[@beachykeen95]

As we continue to learn , the variations and options are extensive. My concern for built in solar panels this battery is that sitting in the hot sun for hours seems to be unusual.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Yeah that might be a valid concern. Temps this time of year where I live aren't all that high, so I wasn't able to get a feel for whether or not Temps could create an issue (more than other power stations. Presumably only a serious concern if you DON'T have an external panel...and are in an emergency situation

[@beachykeen95]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors absolutely agree the Browey C600 seems perfect for backup emergency solar power-in-one unit ... w/ nice auto features

[@Quietus6]

A 30w solar panel would take days to recharge that…useless weight and expense.

[@shaytomboy257]

How long is the charging. Looking for quick chargers

[@johntate5284]

Wow, another interesting review of a power station that you won't find anyone else reviewing. It truly is an all in one unit, which really is a plus and most people would be surprised at what 148 watts will run for a day, such as a Sunfrost 4 cubic foot refrigerator or their vaccine refrigerator (50 watts per day), cell or sat phone charging plus LED lighting. A great unit for emergency use in disaster areas (hurricanes, tornadoes, earth quakes) where services may be interrupted for extended periods. Thanks for finding this one!

[@Applecider-Poetry]

50 watts a DAY??? what does THAT other than a flashlight?

[@markbajek2541]

maybe 50watts per hour if you are lucky not per day.

[@johntate5284]

@@markbajek2541 Nope, look up the SunFrost RF4 4 cubit foot (120 quart) refrigerator. It does run about 96 watts per DAY at 70F ambient and 144 watts per DAY at 90F ambient. So yes, not 50 watts, my mistake, but the SunFrost is the most efficient refrigerator on the planet. Look it up.

[@markbajek2541]

@@johntate5284 I stand corrected, that's a lot of $$$ for 120quarts .

[@johntate5284]

@@markbajek2541 You're so right!! Only government agencies can afford those prices:(

[@MikeH-sg2ue]

Seems like a nice, easily portable, very capable piece of kit! Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to be available in Canada, as of yet! I’ll keep my eyes open.

[@sueciviero3866]

I just ordered one from Dosprey for $50 US, $68 CA with supposed free shipping. I will let you know if it arrived safe with the accessories and without a surprise delivery charge. Heh Heh I am a sceptic Hi from London, Ontario.

[@MikeH-sg2ue]

I’ll look into Dosprey! Thanks, from Nanaimo BC! I lived in London, 43 years ago. I liked it!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

If anything it’s an interesting power station and the capacity tests was as good as some of the big name power stations. Another great review.

[@wrxs1781]

Great revue, covered all the bases.

[@winnienie7683]

Cool power station

[@robertjureit2574]

I have several EcoFlow solar panels. Will they plug into this unit. Really like the suitcase carry,with solar panel. Something to always have in my truck. Thanks for your answer.

[@largelarry2126]

I recommended this in the comments on the other power station like this. It seems legit and it's priced well. I have found that they are hard to find and has little to no other retailers besides Amazon.

[@raymondmartin6737]

New to your channel. I found as a product review from KZbin Ham Radio 2.0😊

[@davehimlin2374]

This is a cool idea, but IMHO, the solar panel should fold out in 4 directions, to allow at least a 100 watt panel to be attached to the power station. Anything of less wattage in a solar panel, is to weak IMHO and more of a gimmick.

[@kanuckster1]

Since there is no European unit i guess I wouldn't be buying it however i would find this great for keeping my Dometic fridge/cooler running all day at the beach without too much of a drop from 100% 🤔. Then it would also keep the fridge/cooler running overnight until the next day. Of course it would need to be a sunny day or days But usually you don't go to the beach when it's too cloudy. My concern would be if the solar panel is replaceable and if it is, how much would that panel cost? Can the user replace it ? Something could happen to the panel, a scratch or chip from something falling on it. Also nice would have been a four fold panel at around 60 or even 80 watts. What's another inch or two on the width or maybe the unit would be a bit longer and wider. Perhaps a choice of this unit with either 30, 60 or 80 watts. I believe this kind of option will be available after a certain number of these 30's are sold. Just like solar generators, started at small W/hrs to run this and that and now you can power a microwave plus more 🤔 I like the idea though.

[@douglaswindsor120]

My question is will it fully charge up in full sun if you are using 600 watts of AC power if it won't and I doubt it will it's useless except for short term ie one day for a few hours every other day yes I almost bought a nature's generator until I found out it's designed to kill the battery within a year and you can only use it every other day

[@XC797]

Can you use 12 volt section while simultaneously charging batery

[@tigaspinoypower]

Sir! Can you use it while solar is charging? thanks!

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Yes - and keep in mind that the built-in solar is...meh..., but whether using another external panel, or internal, yes you can output while charging.

[@tigaspinoypower]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors Thank you for replying 👍

[@ibdnzgr]

Great review. Liked and subscribed!

[@jamesmason7124]

I have a couple of questions, are the DC ports regulated and is that USB PD 65 watt bidirectional, thank you for your time

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Hi James. Thanks for your question. The PD65W port is output only, so far as I could tell. Also, that 12V car socket seems to hold at 11.5V even when the SOC is very low, so it appears regulated at that 11.5V output, which is fine for all the 12v fridges I have (which going on about 9 I think at the moment haha... it's ridiculous around here).

[@garycampbell7999]

Thank you, My understanding is this unit will not run a 4 cup coffee make at 900w❓

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Probably not. Typically coffee makers require 1000W of continuous power during the brew cycle. Some even more.

[@armaniles8962]

Which brand is better to buy instead?

[@petecoventry6858]

okay - that is cool even for a gimmick

[@BROWEY.official]

Look at this product. It must be of great use to you😄

[@markjob6354]

*Underpowered internal battery, underpowered Solar Panel input, underpowered AC inverter, underpowered built in solar panel (The Montek comes with an 80 Watt solar panel and can take in over 300 Watts of Solar, plus has a 1010 Whr internal battery, 100 % waterproof rated enclosure, and is rated for 1,000 Watts of AC power continuous !), while this product is a wste of time and money 💰 💴 💵 👎🏻😩*

[@oliverseamus4133]

Like the montek better. A combination of both would be great

[@jonathantaylor6707]

Great review. Keep up the great work.

[@h-townautomotivetraining8219]

I charge a 17.5 AH bike battery haw fast could it charge it with a 3 amp charger . How many times would it charge it with a full battery . Thanks for the video

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

To know for sure, we would need to know the operating voltage of the bike battery so we can calculate Wh.

[@h-townautomotivetraining8219]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors 48 volts 17.5 ah 3 amp charger if that helps

[@Seafariireland]

Interesting!

[@winnienie7683]

From the user's perspective，this product takes portability, durability and reliability into consideration, as well as emergency use, this charger has been built with two charging methods (cable and solar). Due to the large battery capacity and small solar panel size, along with variable sunlight intensity, the solar charging results may not be as fast as we may have expected. Normally, we use adapters to charge this product, and only rely on using solar power in the event of power outages, natural disasters or other conditions where an adapter can’t be used. When we have a greater need for solar charging, we can use this product in conjunction with solar panels.

[@belfasta]

How long would it run a 75 watt led TV

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

In the video, I give a usable capacity via AC in Watt-hours. You can simply divide that number by the 75W your TV uses to calculate what your runtime would be.

[@ometofu]

600 watt? Meh. Plus built in solar is like a joke. Pass. But thank you for sharing

[@winnienie7683]

From the user's perspective，this product takes portability, durability and reliability into consideration, as well as emergency use, this charger has been built with two charging methods (cable and solar). Due to the large battery capacity and small solar panel size, along with variable sunlight intensity, the solar charging results may not be as fast as we may have expected. Normally, we use adapters to charge this product, and only rely on using solar power in the event of power outages, natural disasters or other conditions where an adapter can’t be used. When we have a greater need for solar charging, we can use this product in conjunction with solar panels.

[@baneverything5580]

I bought two 500 watt power stations for 260 each, and two 100w glass solar panels for 65 each. I assume the "30 watt" panel will never produce 30 watts. Placing this outside in our Louisiana heat in the sunlight would very quickly degrade the battery. You can buy a 100ah LiFeP04 battery, solar panel, inverter, and 10 amp in line solar charge controller for about the same price.

[@BROWEY.official]

​@@baneverything5580 Thanks for your question. 1. We have overheat protection, when the product overheats due to high temperature and power during AC use, the fan will start to drive away the interior high temperature to make sure the power bank is working properly. So the normal solar charging will not cause damage to the battery. 2. Solar can be considered a reserve capacity for charging when other charging methods are unavailable. When you are in an environment where there is no power to charge your low battery phone, the built-in 30W solar panel can give us a chance to try. We suggest customers charge it from an electricity source before taking a trip, as solar charging is an additional feature for emergency use only. Thanks for your understanding.

[@baneverything5580]

@@BROWEY.official I believe it could run a 12v refrigerator every day if the sun shines or maybe even a dorm fridge. I like the product design but it`s expensive. I have very little money to spend.

[@harryschoolcraft9764]

Can you recharge a e-bike with this unit

[@baneverything5580]

What`s the charging voltage and type of charger?

[@harryschoolcraft9764]

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[@jimm2442]

Excellent review! All questions answered.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Thank you sir! Glad it was helpful!

[@Flowing23]

Great review, very interesting generator. A question if I may , just to clarify, if the unit was completely depleted left outside with the solar panel open as the sun would rise the unit would turn on and start to charge ? thank you

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I actually tested it in that scenario with both the integrated panel open and an external panel attached and it definitely woke-up and charged (as I show in the video). But I didn't test it in that scenario with JUST the built-in panel by itself. I may have to try and do that.

[@JamesAmbrose48]

Need to improve lighting. It’s difficult to see the products against a dark background