Product comparison · 2 portable power stations

APC SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C vs Sandberg Power Station 2xAC 500

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 11identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C has 33 Wh more battery capacity than the Sandberg Power Station 2xAC 500 (517 Wh vs 484 Wh). The APC SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C has 1 more USB Type-A output ports than the Sandberg Power Station 2xAC 500 (3 vs 2). The APC SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C has 3.1 mm more width than the Sandberg Power Station 2xAC 500 (198.1 mm vs 195 mm). Charging source: AC, DC on the APC SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C, AC, Cigar lighter, DC, USB on the Sandberg Power Station 2xAC 500. Input voltage: 190 - 265 V on the APC SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 5, 9, 12, 15, 20, 24 V on the Sandberg Power Station 2xAC 500.

  • Battery capacity
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:517 Wh
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:484 Wh
  • Charging source
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:AC, DC
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:AC, Cigar lighter, DC, USB
  • Input voltage
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:190 - 265 V
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:5, 9, 12, 15, 20, 24 V
  • Product colour
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:Black, Green
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:Grey
  • Housing material
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:Plastic
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:Aluminium
  • AC outlet types
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:Type G (BS 1363)
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:Type F
  • USB Type-A output ports
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:3
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:2
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • SE OffGrid Portable Power Station 500 - Li-Ion battery, LCD, 2x UK outlets, 3x USB-A, 2x USB-C:-20 - 70 °C
    • Power Station 2xAC 500:0 - 45 °C

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Comparison of PPS500-UK, Power Station 2xAC 500
53 specifications
Performance3 differ
Battery capacityDiffers517 Wh484 Wh
Charging sourceDiffersAC, DCAC, Cigar lighter, DC, USB
AC output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 W
Output current (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5, 9, 12, 15, 20, 230 V
Input voltageDiffers190 - 265 V5, 9, 12, 15, 20, 24 V
USB Type-C output powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery up to60 W60 W
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging technologyKnown for onePower Delivery, Quick Charge 1.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC input powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
WaveformKnown for onePure sineUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A output powerKnown for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreenGrey
Housing materialDiffersPlasticAluminium
ShapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRectangle
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeLCDLCD
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying handle(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlets quantity2 AC outlet(s)2 AC outlet(s)
AC outlet typesDiffersType G (BS 1363)Type F
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB portYesYes
USB Type-A output portsDiffers32
USB Type-C ports quantity22
Cigar lighter outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of DC output quantity22
Input interfaceKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
DC output port typeKnown for one5521Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C0 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers198.1 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers203.2 mm219 mm
HeightDiffers248.9 mm195 mm
WeightDiffers5.5 kg6.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Cigar lighter adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers238 mm298 mm
Package depthDiffers322 mm300 mm
Package heightDiffers327 mm272 mm
Package weightDiffers7.1 kg8.8 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130800 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one248Unknown — not stated by the source

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