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The article reviews Suaoki portable power stations, examining their specs, capabilities, and alternatives. It explains the difference between portable power stations and solar generators, highlighting that solar generators are compatible with solar panels for continuous power. The review covers the Suaoki 150Wh, 322Wh, and 500Wh models, noting their features, battery capacities, and performance. The Suaoki 150Wh model is lightweight and portable but limited in performance, suitable for charging small devices. The Suaoki 322Wh model offers more battery capacity and output power, making it suitable for camping or tailgating but still limited for continuous use. The Suaoki 500Wh model is the most powerful and can provide electricity for several nights, run appliances, and charge multiple devices, but it is more expensive.

The review also discusses the pros and cons of Suaoki portable power stations, suggesting that while they are convenient for small power needs, there are better alternatives available, such as RockPals and Renogy, which offer similar or better performance at lower prices. The EcoFlow Delta 1300 is highlighted as a powerful alternative for those needing higher capacity and faster recharging.

Introduction

Recently, we have been getting some questions about Suaoki portable power stations, so we decided to write an in-depth review exploring the brand and the different products it offers. 

We're going to dive deep into the specs and capabilities of three of Suaoki’s most popular solar generators. After a quick refresher on portable power stations (which is often synonymous with solar generators), we get into the Suaoki 150Wh, Suaoki 322Wh, and the Suaoki 500Wh models and explore possible alternatives for Suaoki portable power stations.  

Suaoki Solar Generators: What You Need To Know

If you are new to portable power, it is important to note the difference between traditional portable power stations and solar generators. Suaoki sells a line of solar generators with different capacities. The defining feature of a solar generator is that the system is compatible with solar panels. Solar panels allow for continuous use of power during daylight hours, while any excess electricity generated is sent and stored in the unit’s battery.

How to Choose the Best Solar Generator

Solar generators come in a wide range of prices and capabilities. Whereas some small generators are lightweight and best used for charging phones and laptops, other larger options are powerful enough to run kitchen appliances and power tools.  

The amount of electricity a solar generator can store is determined by the size of its battery whereas the amount of electronics a generator can power is controlled by the inverter’s output capacity and the systems outlet options. For more information on solar generators, you can visit our learning center.

Suaoki Portable Power Stations:  Complete Review

Suaoki is a Chinese manufacturer of small but capable solar generators.  In comparison to most solar generators, Suaoki’s models are affordable and conveniently portable. The company generally advertises its power stations as best-used while camping or on outdoor adventures.  

The SUAOKI S270 150Wh Power Station

The smallest and one of the most popular Suakoi models is the 150Wh model as seen here on Amazon.  This compact black and red solar generator essentially looks like a knock-off rebranding of the extremely popular Rockpals line.  The S270 weighs only 2.9 pounds and comes with comfortable handles for easy transport.  

If you are headed out to the great outdoors to disconnect (but still want to charge some of your devices), the Suaki S270 is a pretty good option. The device has a built-in MPPT charge controller for efficient solar charging and is equipped with a ton of outlet options for charging your phone, tablet, laptop, camera, or drone.

The S270 comes at a great low price but, unfortunately, it is very limited in performance. The battery capacity is only 150Wh, which can charge roughly ten phones, power a laptop for 1.2 hours, or run a small electric cooler for 2.5 hours.  It's rated at 100W of continuous power, but charging options are also only limited to these small devices. Therefore, the Suaki S270 is great for charging a few devices but is not nearly powerful enough to rely on for continuous use.  

The SUAOKI S370 322Wh Power Station

Next, let's examine another Suaoki power station that could easily be mistaken for a RockPals model:  the Suaoki S370.  With 322 available watt hours, the S370 has over twice the battery capacity of the S270. This extra capacity doubles the weight of the unit, yet the S370 is still roughly 7.2 pounds and extremely portable with its built-in handle. The S370 also triples the output capacity of the S270 with 300W of continuous power available.

Right now, the S370 retails on Suaoki’s website for around $360. This price is still affordable, but for only 322Wh of battery life, there are many more affordable options available. To give you an idea of how long the S370 will last while camping or tailgating, a fully charged unit can only power roughly 20 phones or charge a laptop five times. The size of the inverter means the Suaoki S370 can power a CPAP machine, but the battery life limits it to less than two full nights of sleep. 

The S370 comes with the same efficient solar charging capabilities as other models. The MPPT charge controller is extremely effective, and some users report full charges in as little as an hour of peak sunlight. With this in mind, the unit is still hindered by slow AC (wall outlet) charging for a unit of its size.  

The SUAOKI G500 500Wh Power Station

Lastly, Suaoki’s G500 is the company’s most powerful solar generator that is still small enough to be considered both affordable and portable. The G500 comes packed with 500Wh of battery storage and 300W of continuous power output.  This output is the same as the S370, but the increased battery size and higher surge rating (600W) make it possible for the G500 to deliver more power to your devices.  

Notably, the G500 is Suoaki’s heaviest handle-clad model, weighing in at just about 15 pounds. The unit has the same variety of outlet options as other Suaoki models plus a port for USB type C devices. It charges very efficiently with solar panels and has the option to be charged via an AC wall plug or DC car port (though at a much slower pace).

The Suaoki G500 portable power station is powerful and large enough to provide electricity for a CPAP machine for a few nights of sleep, run an electric cooler for nine hours, or charge roughly 40 smartphones. This device enters the arena of some very capable solar generators, but at nearly $550 on the manufacturer's website, the Suaoki S370 portable power station does not have the same bang-for-your-buck as other leading solar generators.  

Overall Pros & Cons of Suaoki Portable Power Stations

Suaoki Portable Power Station Pros

• Small, convenient generators 
• 3 ways to Charge (solar, wall, or car)
• Good range of power outlets
• Generally efficient solar charging

Suaoki Portable Power Station Cons

• Low wattage capability (cannot power large appliances)
• Higher cost per battery watt hour than better alternatives
• Limited display and monitoring functionality
• Low battery capacity options 
• Slow AC (wall outlet) and DC (car plug) charging 

Should I Buy a Suaoki Portable Power Station? 

If you want small amounts of convenient power, then yes. Suaoki has a few good options for efficient and portable solar charging for small devices. With this in mind, if you want something more capable (or simply better for a comparable price), then there are plenty of other options available on the market.  

The Best Alternatives to The Suaoki Portable Power Station

We suspect that Suaoki modeled its portable power stations after the wildly successful units from RockPals. Below, we explore how RockPals’ units stack up against Suaoki’s portable power stations before looking at other great alternatives.  

RockPals

Compared to Suaoki’s line of portable power stations, RockPals has its own products which deliver the same results for a lower asking price. Notably, the 330W model from RockPals packs nearly as much power as the Suaoki S370 and costs nearly $100 less. If you need the extra power, the Rockpals 540Wh model is one of our most popular items. This product, which sells for less than the G500, has a larger battery capacity and higher surge rating than the similar Suaoki model. 

Renogy

If you are looking for a small, portable source of renewable energy, there are few better options than the Renogy Phoenix. This compact device packs 337Wh of power into a small, boombox-like design. The unit is nearly identical to the capabilities (and price) of the Suaoki S370. However, there are a few reasons why Reongy’s products may be the better choice. 

As a cool feature, the Phoenix includes built-in LED flashlights which are perfect if you intended to be spending time outdoors.  Additionally, Renogy is a trusted name and solar and has plenty of options for compatible solar panels for highly efficient battery charging.  

EcoFlow Delta 1300

Lastly, if you want convenient power on the go, then you may want to consider upgrading to the EcoFlow Delta 1300. The EcoFlow, which can actually be best compared to the Suaki G1000, is an extremely powerful solar generator that can store 1300wH of electricity. It is rated for 1800W of continuous power, so you can run much larger devices such as power tools or kitchen appliances. The Delta comes at a much lower cost and higher capability than the G1000 and can be fully recharged in a record-breaking two hours when plugged into a wall outlet.  

Final Words

Ultimately, we hope that this guide helped explain the capabilities of some of the most popular Suaoki Portable Power Stations. Whereas these devices are great for minimal power needs, it is worth your time to explore your alternatives. There is plenty of high-power and lower-cost solar generators available. If you have any questions about your energy needs, feel free to contact us! 

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