Ezviz continues to expand its catalog. After bulbs, air purifiers and, very soon since they are already announced, robot vacuum cleaners and floor cleaners, the specialist in video surveillance equipment for the home adds a new category to its catalog and launches its first portable power station. The PS300, that’s its name, intends above all to appeal to camping enthusiasts, but it could also make it possible to reduce electricity bills a little in a context of energy crisis like the one we are going through.
A reserve of 313 Wh to take everywhere…
As its name suggests, Ezviz’s first power station can deliver up to 300W of power and includes a 313Wh battery. It is therefore not designed to power very greedy equipment, but will make it possible to recharge small devices such as a smartphone, a computer or a camera, simultaneously and/or several times. Ezviz adds that the PS300 is still able to power a mini-fridge for about 5 hours, or even a video projector for the time of a movie (2 hours) to improvise an outdoor movie night.
To connect all these devices, the electrical station is equipped with various and varied outputs, including two 210 to 245 V electrical outlets. A USB-C port (60 W), three USB-A (12 W) and a lighter output cigar (up to 120 W) are also planned, and the first should also be able to serve as an input to recharge the PS300; it would take 5 to 6 hours for a full tank.
… and which could also allow small savings at home
However, a dedicated charging socket is also provided, and Ezviz indicates that it provides an AC adapter, a cigarette lighter cable and a cable for solar panels. The manufacturer should also launch a dedicated solar panel in the second quarter to complete its offer, thus providing a means of recharging the electric station anywhere, why not at home to recharge small devices at a lower cost. In the midst of an energy crisis, all the savings are good to take, even if you probably shouldn’t buy it especially for that given its small capacity and the charging time then announced: 7 to 8 hours. That would still be faster than plugged in (7-10 hours) and, unsurprisingly, cigarette lighter (10-12 hours), but USB-C would still be the fastest method.
One can of course also imagine using the PS300 as an emergency power supply during power outages, but one cannot therefore connect a large refrigerator to it, for example. Ezviz rather evokes the internet box or lighting. It should also be noted that the station already includes a lamp. Finally, there is also a handle for easy movement, even if the station still weighs 3.6 kg, for dimensions of 215 x 145 x 212 mm.
The Ezviz PS300 should arrive in stores in March, but its price remains to be confirmed for the time being. If the firm stays true to its habits, we can expect fairly aggressive pricing to seek out industry leaders, such as EcoFlow. More powerful models should also appear later.