Review: ALLPOWERS S700 powerbank & 140w solar panel. Solar charging, fridge power, and making coffee

ALLPOWERS sent me their S700 powerbank and solar panel combo to try out. I charged it up only using the sun, took it camping, where it powered my 12v fridge for 24 hours, and I ran the tea kettle on it.
SPECS:
700W AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter (1400W Surge)；
606Wh,164000mAh,Capacity；
1.5 Hours from 0% to 80% with Fast Dual Charging (AC+USB-C Simultaneously);
6 Ways to Recharge(AC/USB-C/AC+USB-C/Solar/Car/Solar+USB-C);
9 Outputs for Charging Multiple Devices at once;
100W Max MPPT. Solar Input;
Phone Remote Control with ALLPOWERS APP;
US Plug Sockets
The solar panel is the ALLPOWERS SP029 Portable Polycrystalline Solar Panel 140W
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[@jessys9868]

I mounted a solar panel on my roof. I don’t have the option of angling it for perfect Sun, but 150 watts powers my fridge easily. I like not fussing with it. This was an interesting video. Looking forward to more camping.

[@mcspin50]

I did a test of my Ecoflow Delta 2 plugged into my Dometic CC-40 compressor cooler. It kept the Dometic cold for 5 days and still had 5% power left. I’m going to test it in the “wild” after the kids and I get back from our annual adventure in the Boundary Waters.

[@ShoestringMartha]

5 days -- that's amazing!!

[@katmogstad1692]

The real test for powering small appliances is knowing the power of the inverter. In my experience the actual battery draw isn’t a huge issue but the inverter needs to be big enough to handle the high power draw needed for small appliances.

[@susano7587]

Katmogstad1692, I am trying to figure out how powerful of a device I need in order to run my Inogen One portable oxygen concentrator. I use it for sleep apnea and only need it at night. I’m going to a Meet Up in New Mexico in November for 5 nights at a State Park that doesn’t have hookups. This will be my third year to attend this Meet Up. In the past I just slept without oxygen but I’d really like to have my oxygen at night, it makes me feel better during the day.

[@paulas_lens]

I imagine you set up the equipment to film but, store the battery pack out of the sun and heat to maintain good temps for the unit while charging it. Also, optimize the solar angle on the four panels and it will charge even faster. I have the same frustration with the lcd screens on my copier at home.

[@ShoestringMartha]

Oh yes, typically, it stays in the house. Too hot out there for humans, critters, plants, and batteries!

[@paulas_lens]

@ShoestringMartha I meant while you are charging it - keep it out of the sun. Just like our phone's batteries that don't like the heat.

[@ShoestringMartha]

Ah! Yes, of course!

[@tpod892]

@@ShoestringMartha I've actually strapped an umbrella to my power stations when charging with my solar panels out in the sun to keep them shaded (and the LED screens more visible). "Strapped", because chasing an umbrella across a campground on a windy day isn't terribly fun. 😅

[@ShoestringMartha]

@tpod892 Not fun for you, but probably incredibly entertaining for the neighbors! 😂

[@MorganTheva]

I tested my ALLPOWERS S700 V2.0 606WHr last night running my 2018 fossil gas furnace last night -5 Celsius with wind-chill -12 degrees. It ran for 4 hours AC mode but then AC mode turned itself off with aprox 58% remaining at 4 hours! That's disappointing considering that I'd hope to sleep through an over night (6 hrs expectation) power outage. I turned AC back on but within 40 minutes it ran down to 18% I had the charger plugged in for the entire test run. As it's not a quick charge capable battery chemistry (not a LiFePO4), am not surprised that there was not much power use mitigation. I'm glad I have an EcoFlow River 2 Pro 786WHr to rely on.

[@ShoestringMartha]

I love that you are so thorough, but bummer that it's not delivering to expectation. I pretty much use mine exclusively for the 12v fridge, and my phone and watch, just because it's closer to my head. I also had it randomly turn off, but using DC power. I think it's supposed to auto-off, when not in use. So when it's cold, my fridge compressor only turns on sporadically, and the AllPowers thinks I'm done, and shuts off. So anyway, I still use the EcoFlow for all the important stuff. :D

[@MorganTheva]

@@ShoestringMartha Yes, it's either that (furnace blower being idle) or it's the S700 fan cannot keep up with usage/ an overheat safety shut off. It's half the price of my EcoFlow still a good value if running only for 4hrs rather than EcoFlow working 6.5 hrs with no user intervention required.

[@MfOk-k3g]

I ordered this item few days ago then I watched a video from a professional person. He says that the battery is not 606 like they advertise. And he showed proves for that by turning on a 60w tv. Another comments from people who says that the battery start to have problems after few months(many comments). Therefore I decided to send it back without to even open it once I receive it.

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Thanks for the information ❤

[@tjfm59]

i see gunther came out to supervise. all power gets pts. they chose to use anderson power pole connecters on some of the wiring. the anderson are about top of the line connectors. are used us wide in projects everywhere.

[@susano7587]

Great video! I need to learn more about solar generators. I don’t have one yet. I think Jackery is quite popular, but some people say Bluetti is better than Jackery.

[@ShoestringMartha]

I know just enough to be dangerous, but not nearly enough to be an authority 😂 I think Jackery had an excellent marketing strategy, and were smart to get in early with the #vanlife trend and get their name out there. I cannot speak to Bluetti, but I know they have their fans. I've had a good experience with my EcoFlow, but the AllPowers performed well, for its pricepoint.

[@susano7587]

@@ShoestringMartha thank you, this is all good to know! I got my 4Runner back today. I was told when I took it in on June 20, it would take 1 1/2 weeks It took nearly a month. Gees. I am so happy to have it back!

[@lisamallard]

Silly question...is your name really Martha? My husband and I really enjoy watching your videos, you have us cracking up, we are so impressed by you. BTW if you take the little plastic film off the screens of the power station it might be a little easier to read.

[@ShoestringMartha]

Thank you so very much, and it is not. 😉 I'm so funny about those plastic films. I don't know why I leave them on until they get dusty and curled up. 😆

[@lisamallard]

@@ShoestringMartha I guess they do offer protection from scratches.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice new camping addition there!! If you don't mind me asking, how much was it? Ive been thinking of getting a fridge for my runner... sometimes I can't find ice on the Rez...

[@ShoestringMartha]

Thank you! The powerbank is currently on sale on the allpowers site (link in description) for 20%, making it $344. It's a little more on Amazon. [full disclosure: I received it at no cost, for review purposes]

[@donnajohnson9324]

I have the 600w of them, so didn't waste your money on the solar 100w panel, I live in Australia and it melted 😅 and that was not even a super hot day, so I am getting a different solar panel ❤

[@ShoestringMartha]

wow! 😳

[@donnajohnson9324]

Mppt solar panels are better they work better if your in a shade 😎

[@chezeface1142]

Still waiting to see the powerbank. I guess she really never had one

[@ShoestringMartha]

🥷

[@chezeface1142]

@@ShoestringMartha well you didn't. Or you don't know what a powerbank is.

[@nebc_yukonyeti]

Sunny Arizona 😎 So jealous as we’ve had smoke from wildfires all summer. The sun is horror movie orange and you can look directly at it. Thanks for the yard test & field test. 🥾⛰️🇨🇦❤️

[@ShoestringMartha]

Yikes!! Just seeing the pictures of that haze triggered my asthma 😷

[@susano7587]

@@ShoestringMartha we get a lot of smoke here in Colorado along the front range. Sometimes it is from Colorado fires, but the last few years it was more from western Canadian fires.

[@paulas_lens]

Do you know if the unit has lithium ion or lithium iron phosphate chemistry?

[@ShoestringMartha]

I had to dig around the Q&A on Amazon, but when someone asked, the manufacturer answered, "ternary polymer lithium battery."

[@MorganTheva]

Mine came with 18% power out of the box. It takes 6 hours to charge up. When the S700 V2.0 hits 40% and dropping on the display, expect it to stop providing power soon! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rorWc6eViNynla8 The good news is that it has battery management systems (BMS) to prevent deep discharge in that heavy usage scenario, so the display has power and claims it has 0% but you now know that you must charge it up soon. If you don't charge it soon, it may actually reach deep discharge state over a few days and may be useless / no longer able to charge up. Perhaps by 2025, new solid-state batteries for these home use products will be readily available, smaller size / same weight but a much greater run time :)