The POWERADD PowerCenter 280 is a 280Wh portable power station that can be used during outdoor activities such as camping or hunting. Furthermore, it can be used in an emergency to power small devices and even a CPAP machine.
Introduction
The POWERADD PowerCenter 280 is very portable: it weighs just under 11 pounds. Grab the handle and carry it with you on your outdoor adventures. The key features of this 280Wh portable power station are:
- 78000mAh, lithium-ion battery pack
- 400 watts maximum power output
- AC outlets
- DC car port
- LCD screen
- LED light
- USB-A ports
- USB-C port
The different ports of the POWERADD PowerCenter 280 can be used for a variety of devices such as smartphones, notebooks, laptops, LED lights and small fans. The USB-C 100W power delivery port is good for charging or powering USB-C compatible devices such as the iPhone, iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.
What type of outputs does the POWERADD PowerCenter 280 have?
This battery-powered portable power station has these outputs available:
- 110V AC outlets
- USB-C 100W port
- USB-A 12W ports
- 12V DC port
Which devices can be powered by the POWERADD PowerCenter 280?
It can provide portable power for a camera, fan, GPS unit, laptop, light, mini cooler, phone or tablet. The AC outlet has a maximum output of 400 watts. For this reason, it cannot power a device that requires more than 400 watts such as a blender, hair dryer or microwave. You may also use this portable power station for a CPAP device. You can plug it into an AC port, or you can use a DC converter for a more efficient solution.
How do you recharge the POWERADD PowerCenter 280?
The 280Wh, 78000mAh, lithium-ion battery pack can be recharged in four different ways:
- 110V wall charger
- 120W car charger
- 100W USB-C port
- 100W solar panel
Please note that a solar panel is not included with the portable power station, it is sold separately.
Conclusion
The POWERADD PowerCenter 280 has enough power and ports for charging small devices, yet it is far too small to run household appliances during a power outage. Nevertheless, this portable power station provides portable power for your phones, tablets and laptops when you are camping or whatever floats your boat.
The built-in LED light on the back of the unit is a nice addition. Keep pressing the button to cycle through various levels of brightness, similar to some other LED torches.
You can charge the battery pack at home with the included AC adapter, or charge it in your car with the DC charger while you are traveling. If you intend to spend a whole day or more in one spot, then you might consider getting a solar panel and charging the battery with solar power from the sun.
To conclude, the POWERADD PowerCenter 280 is just the right size to be both lightweight and portable. It provides multiple charging options for the 280Wh lithium-ion battery pack and various outlets for various electronic devices.