Anker 522 Portable Power Station, 299Wh Solar Generator LiFePO4 Battery Pack, 300W (Peak 600W)

[@michaelrogers6008]

I like power banks but not like you but it makes me like watching your videos because of how excited you are. Don't lose that excitement!

[@wwjoshdew]

@@michaelrogers6008 thanks. I truly appreciate the kind words. Makes my day dude!!

[@TheColinputer]

Neat trick to use that anker splitter cable as a direction locker for USB C. I have found it can be a pain when you are trying to charge a smaller powerbank from a larger one and the both have bi direction ports. Can be a bit of messing about to get power to go in the direction you want. For that reason i kinda like it when devices have a second port that is out only. Wish someone would sell a direction locking cable. That switch to disable the power saving is awesome. On my EB3A you have to mess about with this button combo to turn off eco mode. 5:35 In the techy world that is known as 'cloverleaf' The standard 3 pin like a computer power supply is known as a 'jug/kettle cord' or just 'IEC' and the 2 pin one used for stereos, playstations etc is just called 'figure 8'

[@JDzWORLD]

How you been brother? Glad to see you out here with the videos again

[@wwjoshdew]

@@JDzWORLD hell yeah man. I wake up each morning, excited to check my comments again! And reply to as many people as I can.

[@JDzWORLD]

@@wwjoshdew Well I’ve been a fan since the old days I go by Uncle JD and just know I’m sending love from my channel JDzWORLD glad to hear from you bro keep making them

[@Mr_natenut]

Lithium ion phosphate is the way. Awesome device. I don't know how u contain yourself making these videos. I struggle with some ADHD. It has gotten a bit worse after a few head injuries in the past. I find myself editing a 10-15 min video over 3 hrs easily to make sure I came across as clear as possible. U make editing videos and presenting them very easy

[@GirlOnAQuest]

The devious laughs of enjoyment is why i like this channel :) Enjoy your new power station you mad scientist!

[@rickyelvis3215]

I get my 535 Delivered today.. if it’s possible.. I’m more enthusiastic than yourself! cheers

[@wwjoshdew]

@@rickyelvis3215 very cool!! Love to hear from fellow nerds

[@SmokeyBear464]

Thanks for doing a video on the 522! Not a lot of information out there on this one.

[@wwjoshdew]

@@SmokeyBear464 ya know, it’s funny you say that. That’s why I started KZbin in the first place! I had a Samsung Transform on Sprint. I saw zero videos on how to root it, and I learned how to. Someone asked “hey, please show me how to do it” and it took off from there. I constantly found things that nobody else was talking about, so I was the first to make the video on it. The UGREEN 300w power bank?! Only one video on KZbin of it! So I made the 2nd and it blew up, because mine went into much more detail and use cases than his did. This 522… it’s the same thing. A channel from Best Buy Canada did a short video and maybe one or two others from different sources, but not a whole lot. So that’s how I got my bearings and why my channel continues to grow. I appreciate your comment.

[@ronfry5851]

I would like you to do some reviews on the cigarette 12 volt adapter port and see what kind of options that we have please❤

[@wwjoshdew]

@@ronfry5851 that’s a great idea!! Because that outlet opens up so many options.

[@NachtfalkeSC]

In two weeks Anker will announce their new Prime line up. At this point I think it’s safe to say that his head will explode. 😂

[@wwjoshdew]

Haha. I saw that email and now I’m curious too. I’m super excited!!

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

🟢🔴 *JUICY PART ALERT* at 12:10 in.... ohhh ! PD input segment. Nice stuff Josh ! P.S. Anyone who wants Josh to unbox a simple solar panel kit that can recharge an iPhone or Android phone, give this a thumbs up ! Me ? - I'd love to see this in action ! ( just simple solar panels - if that exists ) 👍😊

[@wwjoshdew]

@@FrostyTheBeerMan funny you say that. I did just that!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXCc2uvfa-jeKs

[@wwjoshdew]

@@FrostyTheBeerMan and one more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGwaZWKaqiGl6c

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

@@wwjoshdew Oh crap ! LOL, that video is from 10 years ago LOL. I guess things have changed since then eh !

[@wwjoshdew]

@@FrostyTheBeerMana little. Lol

[@NL0Gwenster]

Nice review ! Though for my purposes i'd wish it relied a bit more on higher wattage USB-C outs. But i do get this is for more generalized hardware that uses regular power sockets when you go camping etc. etc. I guess i could always just use this and put my Anker prime charger in to expand it's USB-C ports? And err .. Anker Solix review next ? haha :-D You can only go bigger from here !

[@wwjoshdew]

@@NL0Gwenster yeah. For sure. Bigger next time.

[@Soaizhere404]

Cant wait for the video on the prime fusion!

[@wwjoshdew]

@@Soaizhere404 dude, that thing looks insane. I'm super excited for the Anker 548 replacement. Two inputs up to 280 watts total for the recharge?!

[@Soaizhere404]

​@@wwjoshdewthey have competitors with ugreen

[@wwjoshdew]

@@Soaizhere404 oh I'm aware and excited for that too!!

[@Thomas_Ye]

Bros getting into power stations 🫡

[@wwjoshdew]

@@Thomas_Ye i just saw the leak for ankers new prime line up. I gotta start saving my pennies!

[@Thomas_Ye]

They’ll be so expensive 😭😭 Gonna be in debt for this one lmao

[@jimmyboyles2868]

Can you charge your car battery with this?

[@DavidAmodt]

looks great. definiely not one you can put in your backpack or carryon. lol

[@classicdell]

I would love to see you power fridge with it

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

Looked like the Anker 521.. I bet if Anker made a Condom Youd buy one..lol. Finally got my Jackery...geeze

[@joshknobel]

I almost ordered this, but felt like a previous gen power station. I’ve had 5 power stations and those external bricks (AC to DC) seem to die quickly. But on that, had an EcoFlow and Bluetti fail and poor customer service. I wish Anker had a better budget power station.

[@wwjoshdew]

On the Reddit anker page, someone leaked the new replacement for the Anker 548. It’s so beautiful. There will be an AC version and a DC version.

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

Just finished watching Josh, wow.... that was cool as you added all your smaller power banks into the mix there ! ... question for ya - what is the biggest power bank you have... do you something like those monster Jakery, or Anker 1000 Watt models ? That's something that has always looked interesting to me as it would really compliment my CyberPower UPS during a power outage.

[@wwjoshdew]

@@FrostyTheBeerMan my biggest is Anker 548. Then it would be ugreen 300w. Then probably Anker 40000mah 30w.

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

@@wwjoshdew Nice ! Josh what are we going to do when you run out of money or power banks to purchase ? ! and at some point you're going to have so many of these things you're not gonna want to buy anymore. Let's hope u never run out of cash or products to unbox ! 🤑

[@wwjoshdew]

​@@FrostyTheBeerManHaha. KZbin has been picking up and getting better and better each month.

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

@@wwjoshdew ahh, that's good to hear Josh ! Nice !

[@livingmybestlife60]

Crazy video!

[@wwjoshdew]

@@livingmybestlife60 hopefully a good crazy!

[@Slyclientthetechdad]

Great content, I didn't know i even needed power banks until I found your channel lol. I currently have Anker Prime 27,650. I ordered the Anker Zolo 20,000 based on the review you posted yesterday and now I am looking to add another one to my collection. Based on my use case, which is using a laptop for work outside the home, handheld gaming using the Steam deck, GPD WIn MIni and GPD Win Max 2, and charging a Samsung galaxy S23 ultra what power bank should I add that would be a great addition to my small growing my collection and use case? It doesn't need to be Anker, just something just your suggestion on the next product I should get based on what I already have.

[@wwjoshdew]

Easy one. You've got the best, and a zolo. So the 87w 20k with built in c cable for the convenience. amzn.to/3Sn6ObS and/or a 10k fusion. Such a convenient grab and go power bank.

[@Slyclientthetechdad]

@@wwjoshdew Awesome and thank you. I'm sitting hear when i should be working ,binge watching your videos. lol Very enjoyable.

[@CN-pe5nd]

Just wondering, what use do you plan for all of these batteries?

[@wwjoshdew]

@@CN-pe5nd collection. Testing. Comparisons. Sometimes people ask “does this power bank support this” and I pull it out and try it, then answer their question.

[@Young_Dab]

13:26 Your voice sounds like Sonic The Hedgehog 😂😂

[@wwjoshdew]

I don’t know why the pitch changed like that. Haha

[@Mega1andy2]

thats a lot of powerbanks that you have bud, im wondering what is the best, YET cheapest PD ports that can go into the ecoflow river 2 pro to add more charge cycles to the ecoflow river 2 pro, im looking to getting at least 2 to maybe 3 hours of runtimes out. no ac ports, though with usb-c thats quite the setup, and you're prepared for ANY of the power outages that you have maybe going on, thats one TRUE trooper right there. im looking forward for your response if you have any in mind, i know anker may have it, though does walmart have it? if yes, what is the best to have for the PD?

[@fletcha7777]

Could you make a how to use all the features on the Power z meter. I bought it after watching the video you had about it. But I want to use it to test the different cables and with the maximum current in Watts they can handle like you were talking about in the video. Thanks

[@wwjoshdew]

@@fletcha7777 they have their own channel. ChargerLabs. They go over it’s features in depth. I just use their basic functions.

[@fletcha7777]

@@wwjoshdew thanks

[@johncontreras9225]

Could you use a 100ah 12volt Lifepo4 battery to charge this.

[@glitchinglive]

Can u make a video on how to solve charge with something like these I wanna learn more

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

Josh, what size fridge are you hooking up to your power bank ? I'm assuming this is a smaller fridge, not one of these regular sized fridges that are maybe 400 Watts continuous, and take about 800 Watts on startup.... very curious about that.

[@adairaranda8649]

Stop messing around and get the Solix C1000!

[@wwjoshdew]

deal!! That will be my next purchase.

[@sdsviet]

i always wonder about usb-c ports that does input and output, how do you control when the port will do input or output especially when connecting a battery bank?

[@wwjoshdew]

@@sdsviet amzn.to/3XNrz4g

[@sdsviet]

@@wwjoshdewjust checked this out and still have questions. Is it only one way transfer or does it goes both ways and which ever is plugged in first does the output? Like if it goes both ways can I plug in two power banks at one end to charge up one device or power bank? Or I can only use the single end to charge multiple devices?

[@xfuture3762]

522!!!!

[@derickj1976]

I prolly scoop up the new anker solix c300

[@wwjoshdew]

@@derickj1976 dude. The new C300 absolutely destroyed this thing. XT60?! Built in AC charger. No brick to carry. 140 WATTS of PD input!!! Yeah, I wish I was still within my return window. I’d get my 188 bucks (plus tax) back!

[@derickj1976]

I think you should get it anyway, cause you def won't regret it. The prices on the c300 and c300dc are cheaper if you pre-order before the 28th. 😎👌

[@Brandon37_]

Anything interesting in the new line that Anker's coming out with on Aug 6?

[@wwjoshdew]

I just saw the leaks. I’m about to be so broke. Wife… “why did you take out a 7 thousand dollar loan?!” Me… ANKER PRIME!!!

[@andresj5512]

I recently got the Xiaomi Mi 50W, it has a 20000 mA capacity and charges my laptop easily. It has pass-through from the USB-C to both USB-A but I wonder how much power it takes (In the box say it charges at 40W but I have no way to measure it) any chance you have one? Also would love to know if it has two cells in parallel or series. Great videos!

[@NachtfalkeSC]

I can tell you it has a 45W IN, 40W out (for PD) and 50W Out for Xiaomi Phones. I had it in my collection.

[@CookingJoeFoods]

I bought this and they told me they have no solar panel compatible to charge it. Im returning this. Their marketing clearly states it charges via solar. When they mentioned i should buy a Anker 625 panel, after i found out they dont sell it by itself but rather a combo with a 521, 535 or 555. Wack...

[@zescandon11]

how many mAh?

[@nonoi9987]

Cool video you made, but you lucky anker give wey a lot staf on you

[@wwjoshdew]

@@nonoi9987 I am very lucky and appreciative. I bought this 522 for 188 dollars plus tax from Best Buy. I also bought the 548, but from Amazon.