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Rockpals 250 Watt Portable Generator Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack Solar Generator with 110V AC Outlet 12V Car USB Output Off grid Power Supply for CPAP Backup Camping Emergency
Last Updated: May 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
Total Reviews
454
Old Reviews
8
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Review Analysis - 379 recent, verified reviews
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Charging
152solar, solar panel, nights, cpap, camping
+86%
-14%
" ... buy, it is worth it, but buy a foldable solar charger . ... "
" ... I can run most small items conveniently and charge my iPhone power blocks and camera batteries. ... I'm keeping the Renergy 100 Watt solar because it will charge my battery in my NuCamp T@B 320 S . ... "
" ... If I plug directly into the A/C inverter I get 2 nights on the CPAP and I recharged my iPhone at the same time from USB. ... If you plug the charger into it the overload protection will reset and all is right in the world again. ... "
" ... Also in charging the unit it seems to recharge about 15% per hour ... "
" ... You can also use solar power, multi-purpose, camping, or emergency situations. ... "
" ... i can now charge my notebook multiple times, and run also some fans, which is really great. ... "
" ... It can finish charging within 8 hours. ... "
" ... It has two regular US AC plug, two USB, and four DC ports, so you can power multiple devices, I've tested it to charge my smartphone, laptop and fishing light multiple times when I'm on a camping trip and it works great! ... "
Battery Life
136cpap, battery pack, nights, camping, generator
+79%
-21%
" ... It came pre charged to about 75-80%. ... "
" ... The battery lasts quite awhile. ... "
" ... I arrived home to find no power, and hadn't even opened the box, but thankfully, it was shipped with enough charge in the unit to get me through the night. ... I was able to complete recharge it in about 3 hours the next day. ... "
" ... On a full charge it ran the Resmed for 20 hours (3 nights). ... "
" ... It's easy to use, and holds a charge pretty good. ... "
" ... After trying to several different ways I was able to get almost 9 hours of CPAP use from 1 charge. ... "
" ... That switch engages the battery's 12 volt DC to 120 V AC converter and also illuminate the LEDs that show how much battery is left ... so switch the toggle ON to check status LEDs and determine how much battery capacity is left and then switch it OFF. ... Nothing else was connected to the battery ... On a full battery charge, and 8 hours of sleep, battery capacity dropped to about 50%-60% - 2 battery LEDs OFF, 3 ON. ... "
" ... Haven't tried to charge it of a solar panel yet. ... "
For Travel
99trip, cpap, trips, generator, cpap machine
+94%
-6%
" ... I bought this for my husband to run his CPAP on a camping trip. ... "
" ... Charged with a solar panel since we were dry camping. ... "
" ... I bought this portable battery for camping, and I found out it is very useful daily! ... We love travel and camping, this portable battery is perfect for us! ... I use it for the lights and speaker when camping very frequently! ... "
" ... Great for camping. ... "
" ... The portable generator is perfect for camping. ... It’s very durable and made of very solid materials and holds a long charge, perfect for anyone who goes camping a lot or just needs a back up generator for peace of mind! ... "
" ... Charged my MacBook Air three times and my iPhone 7 twice on a camping trip so it was worth every penny. ... "
" ... Took this to one of my squid fishing trip and it was great. ... Love the light weight so easy to pack for any camping trip. ... "
" ... We are planning to go camping this summer, so got this first. ... Must have list for camping. ... "
Size
65small, lightweight, portable generator, heavy, easy to use
+94%
-6%
" ... Very light but sturdy unit. ... "
" ... IT's small and lightweight so easy to carry around and use it whenever you need. ... "
" ... It is easy to carry because it is cordless. ... The size is perfect which didn’t take too much space from our small truck. ... "
" ... also it is very easy to carry. ... "
" ... The portable generator is perfect for camping. ... "
" ... I love this electric portable generator. ... "
" ... I am very happy with the performance of my new portable generator. ... "
" ... I got the 150W and its well built and folds up like the size of a tablet, very portable! ... "
Power Consumption
37electricity, cpap, dc, ac, power outages
+84%
-16%
" ... This review is for the solar power generator not the one that requires gas . ... "
" ... I purchased this for power outages that occur during storms. ... "
" ... test with heater on and using the AC power lasted for at least 6 Hour. ... Now, I am ready for the next PG and E power shut down in my area. ... "
" ... Great portable power supply. ... "
" ... I use this as a backup power supply for my cpap unit ... "
" ... You don't have to worry about using electricity after going out. ... "
" ... I bought this on a good sale price to add a little extra power to my power-outage gear, which is based around a GZ Yeti 1000. ... "
" ... This 250 watt mobile power supply is very convenient to use. ... "
Ports
34outlets, ac, dc, usb, 12v
+88%
-12%
" ... There are many outlets and ports for you ,and even some usb. ... "
" ... Easy to manage what ports are being used. ... "
" ... - Plenty of different port sizes to fit most devices ... "
" ... Did a test run charging via wall plug then solar panel then cigarette plug all worked great. ... "
" ... Comes with 2 generic outlets and 2 USB ports. ... "
" ... USB, 4x DC, 2x AC outputs. ... "
" ... The build in USB ports are a nice feature. ... "
" ... I like that the input (charging jack) and the DC output jacks are the commonly available CCTV compatible plugs/jacks. ... Apparently, the DC ports can supply power when the master switch is off. ... "
Price
25price, value, worth the money, waste, least
+80%
-20%
" ... I paid $40.00 for it. ... "
" ... I then bought the ResMed DC converter (for significantly more money). ... "
" ... Cost effective across the board! ... "
" ... Exceeded expectations price, quality, and service --very happy with it. ... "
" ... I might buy another Rockpals, or a similar product based on who has best price/performance. ... "
" ... Overall, I'm pleased with the device and price. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... It is indeed value for the money. ... "
Device Compatibility
24laptop, laptops, generator, connected, run
+79%
-21%
" ... I like that it works as a emergency power source for my laptop and phone. ... "
" ... a power strip with lamps a radio and a laptop ... "
" ... I usually charge my two mobile via USB and my laptop at same time. ... "
" ... Love using generator to recharge my phones and iPad. ... "
" ... I've been very hesitant because I do not need to run much but I like having the option of being able to watch TV without the generator on. ... "
" ... I connected it up DC. ... "
" ... I can also run my iMac and printer at the same time which is a big deal. ... "
" ... It is great for small devices. ... "
Product Reliability
22stopped working, year, weeks, lasted, hours
+77%
-23%
" ... Worked as expected ... "
" ... It lasted until the last day(5 days of use), but was a lot closer to 0% than I thought it'd be from other reviews. ... "
" ... Great all year , no issues at all. ... "
" ... It should work fine. ... "
" ... Got this power station a couple days ago. ... "
" ... It came in handy even though we did not get hit this year. ... "
" ... Last long, we’ll i didn't test how long it will last for one time but so far it is still on since first charge. ... "
" ... I've only had it in few weeks it seems like it is well made and meets my expectations. ... "
Ease of Use
18use, convenient, easy, portable generator, lightweight
+100%
" ... It is so convenient. ... "
" ... Overall with me being an idiot this thing is pretty idiot proof and easy to operate. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use. ... It is just few clicks to operate, you don’t have to actually “study” on how to use it. ... "
" ... It's extremely simple to use and comes with all the accessories you would need. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, and comes in a nicely organized box. ... "
" ... It is very convenient to use it. ... "
" ... Anyway it is very easy to use and very lightweight, very useful and convenient ! ... "
" ... Easy to use, with a variety of options. ... "
Build Quality
15build quality, sturdy, handle, prevent, looks
+93%
-7%
" ... The fact that it has two outlets doubles the amount of my last generator, and this product just feels like it’s more quality than the other ones I’ve used. ... "
" ... Jaws were dropped as they never thought I was serious about bringing a TV and actually powering it. ... "
" ... It’s small and lightweight, the easy-grip handle making this so much easier to move around. ... "
" ... - Good build quality ... "
" ... Very light but sturdy unit. ... "
" ... $30, unfortunately a standard inexpensive barrel connector won’t fit ... "
" ... Even though the handle is great, I will avoid using it to prevent another screw from falling into the housing. ... "
" ... It has a nice build quality and has a cool rubbery handle with chrome accents. ... "
Capacity
12car, use, camping, small, power
+92%
-8%
" ... sometimes 250 feet. ... "
" ... Gonna use it for camping and for when the power goes out in my apartment. ... "
" ... We seem to have constant power outages and we have two cpap machines in our house. ... "
" ... The size is perfect which didn’t take too much space from our small truck. ... "
" ... My family member also very happy for this. ... "
" ... I've used it all over the house. ... "
" ... My family camps and travels a lot and We can keep the fridge running for a whole day. ... "
" ... I had tested out its capacity by putting a house fan, portable fridge and a phone plugged in and it lasted for about three hours. ... "
Cables
11cord, power cord, cpap, resmed, generator
+100%
" ... I put the solar on my SUV roof and run the cable through the roof inside to the battery. ... "
" ... Very light and It runs my ResMed CPAP for 3 nights using the Resmed battery cord. ... "
" ... If you use the DC cord (need to purchase separate . ... "
" ... I also got a case for it that fits it nicely and allows me to keep cables/adapters etc with it: ... "
" ... after he was looking for a long power cord for his air compressor to pump up the car tires. ... "
" ... I would recommend that the dc cable is offered as an optional accessory so that those who want it, as many would, can get it along with generator instead of hunting around for one. ... "
" ... Connect directly to one of the four 12 volt connectors. ... If you are a DreamStation user you’ll need this part: 12V DC Power Cord For Philips Respironics DreamStation – yeah it’s expensive ... soooo get the correct cable. ... "
" ... It’s a pain to drag out the portable gas generator & extension cords when we lose power. ... "
Storage
11ports, number, like, handle, capacity
+91%
-9%
" ... Pretty small (about the size of a paper towel roll). ... "
" ... It holds very well. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, and comes in a nicely organized box. ... "
" ... Got this to run a mini fridge for a farmers market. ... "
" ... Filled full bed height queen size air mattress and top off every day. ... "
" ... , I like the size, handle, number of ports and capacity. ... "
" ... My family camps and travels a lot and We can keep the fridge running for a whole day. ... "
" ... I like the size, the carrying handle, the number of ports, and the capacity. ... "
Design
11unit, little, like, looking, look
+91%
-9%
" ... With it’s orange and black sleek design, this baby weighs about 5 lbs given its size. ... "
" ... Fine quality looking. ... The body looks like aluminum. ... "
" ... worth its weight in gold. ... "
" ... This little generator is a pot of gold! ... "
" ... I also like the look of the unit and its practical design. ... "
" ... Anyway, despite this little glitch, I've had no issues and look forward to using it. ... "
" ... It seems sturdy and it looks good. ... "
Sleep Tracking
10hours, cpap, 8, night, full nights
+80%
-20%
" ... In my configuration, I easily get 2 8-hour sleep sessions with plenty of charge remaining - the 25% charge LED is still on so I suspect there are still a few hours remaining. ... "
" ... This one appears to be working well and I can not get good nights sleep using my CPAP. ... "
" ... Worked great for my old Sleep Apena Machine. ... great for sleep machines. ... "
" ... I can get two nights full nights sleep without having to recharge. ... "
" ... After 6.5 hours of sleep I had roughly 60% of battery life left. ... "
" ... Look up your CPAP model and find the right cord) you will get multiple nights sleep. ... This also based on about 7-8 hours sleep at night. ... "
" ... Purchased for my husband for fishing trip that had no electricity where he would sleep. ... "
" ... I found that I was able to get Two full nights sleep of 8-9 hours an still have 20% power . ... Going Back country camping in Oct. for Two nights, So I give the Generator 5 stars because it gives me Two full nights of sleep with my CPAP with 20% power left over. ... "
Overall performance
10well, price, performance, product, laptop
+100%
" ... It ran the machine fine when bench tested. ... "
" ... Performance, portability as well as the price was a home run. ... "
" ... Overall, this unit is very well made and I couldn't be happier with its performance! ... "
" ... But, the price was right and it does the job. ... I might buy another Rockpals, or a similar product based on who has best price/performance. ... "
" ... This product is not cheap but it does the job well. ... "
" ... This is an easy to use generator that gets the job done without any fuss. ... "
" ... I am satisfied the performance. ... "
Sound Quality
9speaker, quiet, watts, use, says
+100%
" ... is exactly what I expected and very quiet. ... "
" ... No fuels and no noise，it is safe to use. ... "
" ... This unit says it has "pure sine wave output", and it seems to work just fine. ... "
" ... I use it for the lights and speaker when camping very frequently! ... "
" ... Use it with TV, microwave, music player has no any problem. ... "
" ... I can use it to pick up my audio. ... "
" ... Efficient quiet generator ... "
" ... The speaker draws 250 Watts. ... "
Fit
9fits, prevent, housing, handle, well
+89%
-11%
" ... This fit the bill perfectly. ... "
" ... The grip handles have groves and fits comfortably between my fingers when i need to carry it from one place to another. ... "
" ... I also got a case for it that fits it nicely and allows me to keep cables/adapters etc with it: ... "
" ... Even though the handle is great, I will avoid using it to prevent another screw from falling into the housing. ... "
" ... This machine is fit for purpose and performed better than I expected it too. ... "
" ... $30, unfortunately a standard inexpensive barrel connector won’t fit ... "
" ... It holds very well. ... "
Returns
8returning, returned, item
+13%
-88%
" ... Unfortunately I was past Amazon's return window. ... "
" ... I wish we would have tried it out before the return period was over. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I’ll be returning it it. ... "
" ... I return it. ... "
Features
8lamp, led, heater, functions, 250
+75%
-25%
" ... Also functions as inverter which is super cool! ... "
" ... The AC plug in also powers a LED lamp which uses 13W for additional lighting. ... "
" ... It provided us with portable light to light up a small desk lamp to give us some light. ... "
" ... This 250 has 5 lights. ... "
" ... You also need to shut off the heater function on your unit. ... "
" ... It has all the features that I was looking for and most importantly I found a video that reviewed the Rockpals 250-Watt generator out of the box. ... "
Weight
8light, portability, size, long, heavy
+100%
" ... They asked me to rate on portability and light weight, neither of which are features you look for in a big battery, but it is reasonably portable, with a build in handle. ... "
" ... It isn't "light weight" but it is dependable and does its job well. ... "
" ... It is a great mix of portability, light weight, easy to use, with a long life in my application. ... "
" ... worth its weight in gold. ... "
" ... I like the light weight and number of different outlets ... "
" ... Very light weight and compact size ... "
" ... I've to say it is light weighted. ... "
" ... Loved the size and weight of this! ... "
Marketplace
7amazon, product, another, right, make
+86%
-14%
" ... Thanks to Amazon and Rockpals. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Great product and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you very much seller ... "
" ... The product worked as described. ... "
Display Clarity
6screen, panel, 60, led, hours
+83%
-17%
" ... On a bright sunny day I can get about 40-60% charge from the panel. ... "
" ... Tested it on my 32" flat screen and xbox and it did well. ... "
" ... At standby (machine on but not blowing) it draws 0.16 Amps & 0.09 Amps when the screen goes dark. ... "
" ... We also have the Rockpals solar panel which is great. ... "
" ... I also got their 60 watt solar panel which is also amazing. ... "
Delivery
5unit, compact
+100%
" ... When delivered the unit looked nice and compact. ... "
" ... The unit arrived well packaged. ... "
" ... Starts first pull almost right from the box. ... "
" ... Yay open box! ... "
" ... Neat little box, works as claimed. ... "
Product As Described
4product
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Great product and works as advertised. ... "
" ... The product worked as described. ... "
For Running
3worth the money, run, definitely, cord, anything
+100%
" ... Definitely worth the money if you dont have anything big to run. ... "
" ... I plan on running Christmas lights off this on my golf cart and will update. ... "
" ... Been using this one for the past two and a half weeks and it's been running the TV great , usually I fall asleep before the battery is used up. ... "
As Gift
3bought, camping
+100%
" ... I bought this as a gift for my friend since they go out camping a lot. ... "
" ... This was an awesome gift. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my dad, ... "
Keyboard
3+100%
" ... We are currently using it for our high school marching band to provide power to an amplifier and keyboard. ... "
" ... Holds a charge and runs my keyboard for hours ... "
" ... It’s also very compact and it’s about the size of half a keyboard. ... "
Cooling
3fan, test, cooling, cool
+100%
" ... We were the only house in the neighborhood with real lighting, moving air flow (in 90 deg weather), a functioning tv for the next three hours. ... "
" ... Extra point for built in cooling fan ... "
" ... I did a quick test (hot fridge) test and it used 48 watts in 2 hours and still said 100%. ... "
Food Items
3+100%
" ... Works good so far on small doesn’t work to toast bread ? ... "
" ... We bought a cooker for steaming rice or making noodle soup during camping. ... "
" ... I went to the wild BBQ yesterday. ... "
Bluetooth
3speaker
+67%
-33%
" ... Works in huge Bluetooth speaker and last long ... "
" ... and of course it’s great for his phone and Bluetooth speaker. ... "
Comfort
3like, hours, fits, feels, built
+67%
-33%
" ... THEY ALL WORK WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM, GREAT PRODUCT ,NOT TO HEAVY , CAN BE CARRIED AROUND FOR HOURS IN A BACK PACK AND NOT CAUSE FATIGUE , JUST KEEP IT VENTILATED ... "
" ... The grip handles have groves and fits comfortably between my fingers when i need to carry it from one place to another. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 78 meters
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