Yoshino Solid-State Portable Power Station B330 SST, 241Wh Backup Battery with 2x AC Outlets 330W, Smart APP Control, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Optional) for Camping, Outdoor, Emergency, RVs

We bought the 330W version of the Yoshino Portable Power Station after a power cut so we would have a reliable source power if an outage happened again. The B330 SST model has two standard AC power outlets, along with four USB outlets. This makes it ideal for keeping important devices such as a refrigerator charged during a power outage while simultaneously allowing multiple phones or laptops to be recharged. The Yoshino Power Station also has a strong built in light making it perfect for use in a power cut.However, it turned out the Yoshino Power Station is versatile enough to be indispensable in other ways. We like to use it in our back yard to plug in devices such as leaf blowers and lamps without having to drape long extension cables running into the house that can be accidentally tripped over. We also like to use it to power a projector for our outdoor movie nights!It is very easy to charge up the Power Station using a standard wall outlet taking around two hours or so. It can also be charged through a car's cigarette outlet and there is even an option to recharge the Power Station through one of the USB-C ports. The ease of charging in a car makes the Yoshino power station ideal to take for a camping trip. Now it is trivial to inflate and top up an airbed using an air pump plugged directly into the portable Power Station. Weighing under 10 pounds also makes it very easy to carry, especially using the built-in handle. The device seems solidly built. We also really like the color!Besides the 2 AC and 4 USB power outlets there are two 12V DC outputs. A supplied adapter plugs into the DC outputs allowing anything designed to work with a 12V car cigarette outlet to also be used with the Yoshiro Power Station.The Yoshino is very versatile for everyday use but is a game changer to have on standby if there is a power outage. It comes highly recommended by us.

Awesome Power Station for Emergencies and Outdoor Fun!The controls are pretty simple to use, though it took me a second to get used to holding the button for 1.5 seconds to activate the outputs. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind. Overall, this is a reliable, versatile power station that’s perfect for camping, backyard projects, and just having peace of mind during power outages. Highly recommend it!

First Impression 7/24/24 - I still have to run out the battery and recharge it to see how it performs with various devices plugged in, but so far seems nice. The actual job of providing portable power seems to be good so far. I would love to see improved interface design in future models. I have some detailed critiques about that belowPros: Nice design, lightweight and portable, came almost 100% chargedCons: Besides turning the battery on/off, most other functions need to be turned on and off by holding a button for... get this... 1.5 seconds?? I found it pretty frustrating to get that timing right in my head; counting in half second increments is not always easy to do. I tried counting "one one-thousand one" and stopping, but not right. Then I tried just "one one-thousand"... nope. "One one-thou"? Nope. I've found that the ideal button press is counting just "one one" in my head. That doesn't even seem like it would last 1.5 seconds, but alas... that seems to be what worked for me. Ngl, it's kind of a nuisance that I even had to mess with that. I would have probably given this thing 5 stars if it didn't require so much pressing and holding of buttons for 1.5 seconds. I'm tempted to say, "Well, once you get used to the timing, it's fine," but the fact is that there shouldn't be any "getting used to" in the first place.My recommendation for future models is one or more of the following: a.) just make the button hold duration a whole number like 1 or 2 seconds, b.) add small indicator lights to show that the button is on, and/or c) just make the buttons into toggles that are either on or off. The toggle itself indicates whether or not it's on; none of this pressing and holding for X seconds crap!Oh, and the little beeps that happen every time you release a button don't really provide any useful feedback. The same beep happens whether or not you succeeded in turning a button on or off, AND to make matters worse, the beep happens when you stop holding the button! Device feedback such as lights or sounds ought to provide useful and actionable information for users. As it stands, I don't think these beeps provide any useful information at all, so why are they even there?

I really liked the color of this product, green or beige like, reminding MGS 2 or 3 gaming theme. The size is compact, and the handle is sturdy, making it easy to lift and move around. It’s lightweight, which is a definite plus. The package includes four types of input cables, and I used the AC/DC charger with a standard wall plug for my initial test. It also offers options for car and solar panel charging, which is great for outdoor use. The LED display is appealing, and the overall design seamlessly fits into both indoor and outdoor settings.When I first opened it, the power station showed over 50% capacity. It fully charged in just one hour. The settings and controls are straightforward. I can simply click on the USB, AC, or DC output to activate it, indicated by illuminated symbols. I was able to charge my iPad Mini 6 from 30% to 100% in about 1.5 hours, and it still retained 90% of its capacity afterwards.Impressively, this power station can maintain 90% of its capacity overnight without any loss. I also charged my older 16-inch MacBook Pro from 17% to full in approximately 1.5 hours, and the power station only dropped to 50% capacity, which seems accurate for advertised total capacity. These charge tests give me the confidence to take my MacBook camping without any concerns.I like overall design, ease to use, and enough capacity for remote working, and would like to recommend this product.