OSIN Loop: The ultimate health-boosting desk lamp? (review)

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We all know the importance of exercise, diet, and relaxation for our wellbeing, but have you ever thought about your ‘light’ health? In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly surrounded by artificial light from devices like computer monitors, mobile phones, tablets, and TV screens, not to mention LEDs, incandescent, and fluorescent lights.

A ton of scientific research has shown that different light wavelengths can affect our body’s internal clock. As a result, many of us are stuck in a ‘circadian twilight’ that can mess with our sleep, make thinking harder, and even increase the risk of chronic diseases.

Thankfully, there’s OSIN, a team of scientists and technologists dedicated to ending circadian disruption. Based in New Zealand, the company builds advanced light systems and desk lamps designed to put our health on track, and I’ve been using the OSIN Loop for a few weeks.

“There’s a growing consensus amongst scientists that the circadian rhythm is the new frontier in improving health.”

Details: OSIN Loop

Price	$499
Buy from	OSIN
Warranty	12 months
About OSIN	OSIN, based in New Zealand, develops advanced lighting solutions aimed at improving circadian health. Their flagship product, the OSIN Loop, is a smart desk lamp designed to provide optimal wavelengths of light throughout the day, promoting better sleep, cognition, and wellness. Founded by scientists and technologists, OSIN combines innovation with the latest research to create effective, science-backed solutions for healthier living through the power of light.

How does the Loop desk lamp work?

As many of us work indoors, we tend to get the wrong wavelengths of light from our computer screens and phones during the day. As the sun goes down, we switch to artificial overhead light.

This is practically opposite to how our bodies have adapted to natural sunlight. In general, we should be getting more sky-blue light in the morning, and we get too much blue light at night, so our modern way of living confuses our circadian rhythms.

Enter the Loop, a ‘smart’ desk lamp designed to expose your eyes to the correct wavelengths of light. You place the Loop close to your field of vision, beside your monitor, for example, and the Loop’s “automatic light scheduling” will shine sky-blue light in the morning, which will gradually turn to white, and then shifts to a soothing amber light. This gentle, warmer light in the evening helps signal to the body that it’s time to wind down and prepare for restful sleep.

As long as some of this light reaches the photoreceptors in your eyes, this will tell your body what it needs to know to align your rhythms.

The Loop desk lamp moves from sky-blue to white to amber as the day progresses. Place it beside your monitor to expose your eyes to the optimum wavelengths of light

Is the Loop easy to use?

There’s an OSIN app that you connect to the Loop that tells it the time, so it can automatically adapt the light’s color. The app also makes it possible to take the Loop with you on a trip to another timezone, so you can use it to adapt you to a different part of the world.

Otherwise, the app has controls for adjusting the intensity of amber light; however, the blue light can’t be changed. Perhaps this is due to the LEDs it uses, or that blue light shouldn’t be made brighter.

“Research has shown that exposure to bright light in the morning can boost our energy levels and cognitive performance.”

It only takes a few minutes to get the Loop up and running: simply plug it in and sync it with the app. Then you’ll need to put it in your field of view, such as beside your monitor or TV screen.

You plug it into a wall socket, and there’s a power button on the rear of the stand to turn in on or off. There’s no battery option, however.

You can use it to re-align your body clock when on overseas trips thanks to the time-zone option in the app

GadgetGuy’s take

I’ve been using the Loop for a couple of weeks, and it’s been sitting beside my monitor as I go about my work. Since I often work late into the evening, it helps ensure the right wavelengths reach my photoreceptors and that my body starts to wind down. I would often feel quite ‘wired’ after working late at night and struggled to sleep, but I haven’t had many sleepless nights since using the Loop.

It’s worth noting that the Loop is more ideal for people working in a room without any sunlight. My workspace receives a fair amount of daylight, so I might not be missing out on as much daytime blue light as others.

Keep in mind that the Loop’s price is not insignificant at $499. Thankfully, there’s a 30 day free return so there’s little risk to try it out. For those who do a lot of screen work, especially in a place with limited natural light, the Loop could make a big improvement to their circadian alignment, and all the health benefits that come with it.

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OSIN Loop

The OSIN Loop can improve sleep, focus, and health in screen-dominated workspaces. Pricey, but if it works for you, the benefits can be priceless.

Performance

8.5

Features

8

Design

8.5

Value for money

7

Positives

Improving your sleep can be invaluable for both productivity and health benefits

Neutral design, lightweight and easy to set up

30 day free return so you can try it out to see if it works for you

Simple App control including timezone setting

Negatives

May not be useful for those with workspaces that get lots of natural light during the day

Battery powered option could be useful

Costly compared to other 'smart' lights

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Oppo Find N2 Flip update adds Spotify widget and quick reply features

Oppo has rolled out a new software update for its debut foldable phone, the Find N2 Flip, designed to take full advantage of its generously sized cover screen.

Included in the update are two major additions custom-made for the device: a Spotify widget, and speech-to-text functionality across popular messaging apps.

A strong competitor in the emerging foldable market, the Find N2 Flip launched locally in March 2023 at a price of $1,499 available online, plus Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi. Compared to other foldable phones on the market, Oppo’s entry has the largest cover screen by some distance, with a 3.26-inch display viewable when the phone is shut.

Oppo Find N2 Flip update boosts cover screen features

Oppo collaborated with Spotify to develop a widget exclusively for the Find N2 Flip update, taking advantage of the large cover screen. With it, you have more control over your music streaming experience. From the cover display, you can play, pause and skip tracks, use the Heart button, and access recommended music, all without unfolding the phone.

OPPO Find N2 Flip - Moonlit Purple

• Design: Exquisite Pocketable, Invisible Crease, Multi-Angle FlexForm Mode, TÜV Rheinland Reliable Folding Certification, 3.26” Cover Screen, Customizable Cover Screen, the largest cover screen among foldable phones
• Camera: 50MP (IMX890) + 8MP(Ultra-wide-angle) rear camera, 32MP (IMX709) front camera
• Battery: 4300mAh, 44W Supervooc
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, 5G, 8 cores platform
• Display: 6.8"AMOLED, FHD+, 120HZ/ Cover screen 3.26“ 60HZ, TÜV Rheinland Reliable Folding Certification

$ 1,495.00

Buy on Amazon

Another helpful feature included in the major software update is a custom-built enhancement to messaging apps. Now, when you receive a message and view it on the cover screen, you can send a quick reply using speech-to-text. Oppo says it’s available for all messaging apps that support quick replies. This includes WhatsApp, Messenger, Messages by Google, Telegram and LINE.

To access the added features, speech-to-text automatically applies once you download the latest update. Meanwhile, to access the Spotify widget, you need to manually add it via the screen widgets settings, and then enable it via “Pocket Player”.

We compared the Find N2 Flip with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 earlier in the year, and found plenty to like about Oppo’s first foldable. There are upsides and downsides to both phones, but the large cover screen on the Find makes it a compelling package. Another strong flip contender is the latest Motorola Razr, which impressed us throughout the review process.

This update from Oppo signals that the company intends to deliver on its four-year major update commitment and that it wants to make the most of the flip format.

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“Awful” Fetch TV 3.30 update leaves users furious

The recent Fetch TV 3.30 platform update has left users frustrated and angry, with some people labelling the user interface (UI) overhaul a “mess”.

Earlier in the month, Fetch TV rolled out an update aimed at making it easier to find content across different streaming platforms. Labelled the 3.30 Acacia update, it’s available on all Fetch TV boxes, excluding the Gen 2 model. As part of this update, a revised “Ways to Watch” menu now displays where you can watch various shows and movies.

Not everyone is pleased with the update, however. Since the update launched on Fetch TV devices nationwide, criticism on social media has flowed freely. Commenters on the brand’s Facebook page, even on posts unrelated to the update, are not happy. Even our original coverage of the new UI received several comments labelling the software “awful” and filled with bugs.

Fetch TV 3.30 update gone wrong

Reading the responses left on Fetch’s social media channels, several recurring points emerge. Several people complained about now requiring more clicks and menu navigation to access content, which is seemingly against the discovery-based intentions of the Fetch TV update. Some reported issues accessing recorded content, accusing the company of abandoning PVR functionality in favour of streaming. Another commenter bemoaned the lack of communication around the update, with others requesting the ability to roll back to a previous version of the platform.

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In response, Fetch issued a statement on Facebook thanking users for their feedback in recent weeks, acknowledging not everything resonated with customers. To put a pop culture spin on things, the post referenced the “Burn Book” from the popular 2004 comedy film Mean Girls.

Thank you to our customers for sharing your feedback on the recent update to Fetch. We understand it’s a big change, and that some of you may have added Fetch to your Burn Book in the past week or so. It was definitely not our intention to upset you, and we hope that once you get used to the changes and learn more about the new features that you will love Fetch again.

Before making this change we did lots of research on the best entertainment platforms around the world. We did user testing of different elements along the way to help us decide what was the best approach.

That said, we recognise that we didn’t get everything right for every customer and we are listening to your feedback. We will action the things we know we can make better, for example we are already working on some updates to the new recordings area. We’re also looking into the issue with the update not working on some specialist universal remotes. There will be more tweaks made in other areas once we consider feedback over the next few weeks.

This week we will be doing a series of posts about the features of the new interface, to help you learn how it works. We’ll give you tips on how it makes it easier for you to access the things you have been watching, find new things to watch, and find the way to watch that is best for you.

Fetch statement on Facebook

The brand also directed users to the 3.30 Acacia release notes and quick start guides for further information. Fetch customers can also contact the company via its official contact page for any technical issues or questions.

An update to the update

More recently, Fetch shared another development on social media, this time communicating some tweaks to the Fetch TV platform. Based on feedback, the “My Stuff” section now provides quicker access to free-to-air and catch-up apps like 7Plus and 9Now.

“We were able to make this update without additional technical development,” the Facebook post reads. “Some of the other improvements (to recordings and other things) will take more time.”

An exact timeline for further improvements is currently unknown. We’ve contacted Fetch for an official response and will update this story once we know more.

Despite a well-intentioned platform update, Fetch has a challenge ahead of it to win back some customer goodwill.

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Asus ROG Ally: Australia’s dream handheld gaming PC

Asus recently revealed more details about its ROG Ally handheld gaming PC in a preview event, where it left us suitably impressed. Two key questions remain: will it be available in Australia, and how much will it cost?

There’s an Ally-shaped gap in the local market, with no sign of Valve launching its Steam Deck in Australia anytime soon. Valve and Australia have a complicated relationship, falling afoul of the ACCC over refusing to provide refunds a decade ago. You can import a Steam Deck via sites like Amazon and Kogan, although you run the risk of no local support if something goes wrong.

Another device the ROG Ally runs parallel to is the Ayaneo series of handheld gaming PC hardware. Several local retailers stock the competing Ayaneo devices, but scattershot availability and expensive pricing mean it’s not really a like-for-like Steam Deck alternative. The Steam Deck’s relative affordability and performance are what make it a tantalising package for gamers.

Regardless of what other brands are doing, the Asus ROG Ally looks fantastic on paper. We’ve got more details about what to expect from the device, including some juicy specs.

Asus ROG Ally: what we know so far

As part of the preview event, Asus discussed the origins of its portable games machine. Fresh off unveiling its powerful 2023 gaming laptop lineup, a company spokesperson explained that the ROG Ally is the next step in its hardware innovation mission. After five years of development and hundreds of prototypes, the Ally is the end result.

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Asus set out to achieve several goals with the Windows 11-compatible ROG Ally: have intuitive controls, generate a strong audiovisual experience, power high-end graphics, and include multiple game software platforms. Without going hands-on with the device, it’s difficult to assess how well it ticks each box, but the initial impressions show promise.

Asus ROG Ally design

Many of the design considerations position the ROG Ally as a comfortable device to play games on. Supporting a 7-inch screen, it has textured slip-resistant grips, curved sides and shoulder buttons for easy handling, and programmable rear macro keys. One of the biggest debates surrounding game controllers is the positioning of the control sticks. Here, Asus opted for the Xbox-inspired asymmetrical sticks, where one is positioned higher than the other.

On the scales, the ROG Ally weighs 608 grams, making it lighter than the 669-gram Steam Deck. For comparison, an OLED Nintendo Switch weighs approximately 420 grams with its Joy-Cons attached, while the petite Nintendo Switch Lite model weighs just 275 grams. Meanwhile, a standalone DualSense Edge controller weighs 325 grams.

Display and audio

One of the most important elements of the ROG Ally is its screen. It houses a 7-inch 16:9 ratio display supporting 1080p resolution at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Other display specs include a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 100% sRGB colour gamut, and a 7ms response time.

With a peak brightness of 500 nits, you should be able to comfortably game outside. Made to reduce reflections, the screen uses Gorilla Glass with a Corning DXC coating intended to give you better outdoor visibility. For audio, the Ally produces virtual 5.1.2 surround sound while supporting Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio.

When asked for more details about the ROG Ally’s display, the Asus spokesperson explained that the team didn’t use OLED technology because they wanted to focus on the fast 120Hz refresh rate. OLED monitors with high refresh rates are a fairly new technology and cost a lot of money, which is likely another deciding factor.

Internals: processor, graphics, connectivity and storage

On the inside, the ROG Ally wields the newly-announced AMD Ryzen Z1 Series APU designed specifically for handheld PC gaming devices. It uses AMD’s Zen 4 architecture and provides RDNA 3 graphics, supporting technology like raytracing and AI acceleration.

Although specific launch details aren’t yet available, it looks like there will be two main options to choose from. At a base level, the standard AMD Ryzen Z1 chip includes six cores and 12 threads, four AMD RDNA 3 compute units, and a 22MB cache. If you want more performance, and likely a bigger budget, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme bumps the core count to 8 with 16 threads, 12 AMD RDNA 3 compute units, and a 24MB cache. Plus, the Ally includes 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which is reasonable for a portable device.

You can also use the ROG Ally as a portable desktop games machine by plugging it into a monitor along with a keyboard and mouse. Plus, it’s compatible with the ROG XG Mobile external GPU adapter.

Also inside the handheld device are twin fans meant to run quietly so as to not interfere with your experience. As part of its thermal control system designed to work no matter what angle you hold the Ally at, the fans reportedly run at 20dB in performance mode.

For storing all your games, the ROG Ally comes with up to 512GB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Fortunately, with how big modern game installs are, you can increase this using Micro SD cards. You shouldn’t have much problem installing games, either, because the Ally supports Wi-Fi 6E for faster download speeds. If your internet plan accommodates it, that is.

Software

One of the biggest drawcards of the ROG Ally is its platform-agnostic approach. Running on Windows 11 supported by Armoury Crate SE, a special version of ASUS’ games software, compatibility is a strength. Whether you have games on Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, or another popular PC client, you can access just about everything on the Ally. You can even unlock the device and access your Windows 11 account using fingerprint unlock.

Another feature of the Armoury Crate SE software is customisation. Here, you can tweak settings on the fly, including frame limits, plus hardware options like haptic feedback and control stick dead zones.

Accessories

To keep your Ally safe, there will be a travel case with storage space and an in-built stand available. Or, if you want some game-specific portable headphones, Asus also mentioned the ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds. These buds also have active noise cancellation and a reported 27-hour battery life.

One handy accessory that could give the ROG Ally a similar level of versatility to the Nintendo Switch is the ROG Gaming Charger Dock. It’s a small dongle that supports PD 3.0 fast charging, HDMI 2.0 connectivity, and comes with a USB-C cable to connect the Ally to external displays. If you’re interested in such a device, you likely already have game controllers in abundance, but the ROG Raikiri Pro controller is an option that takes full advantage of the Armoury Crate software if customisability is a deciding factor.

Asus ROG Ally release date and price

Here’s the kicker: we don’t know exactly when Asus’ exciting new device arrives. Nor do we know how much it will cost. An Asus spokesperson mentioned that it will not cost more than US$1,000 (roughly AU$1,500). It doesn’t give us much to go on, considering the Steam Deck ranges from US$399 (AU$600) to US$649 (AU$980). Importers sell Steam Decks in Australia for around $1,350 depending on the model.

Based on specs alone, the ROG Ally is a premium portable gaming PC, while the Steam Deck is a mid-range option. The Ally uses the latest AMD technology, plus it sports a sharper, faster, and brighter display. Once taxes and the price of bringing the device to Australia factor in, expect to see the price exceed the $1,500 threshold.

Of course, that hinges on another important decision from Asus: whether the Ally launches in Australia in the first place. Based on the fact that there’s a “global” launch slated for 11 May 2023 and that we, among several other local publications, were invited to a preview session, we’re optimistic about our chances. We’ll let you know as soon as we find out more.

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Bluetti AC180 review: the Goldilocks of portable power stations

We all remember the story of the three bears, where Goldilocks repeatedly finds her happy medium that is “just right”. That’s what it feels like using the Bluetti AC180 portable power station, a model made to fill a gap in the market. For many users, it’s a source of power that’ll be “just right”, hitting the sweet spot of capacity, fast charging times, and portability.

Bluetti AC180 Power Station

Price (RRP)	$1,499
Website	Bluetti Australia
From	Bluetti or specialty dealers
Warranty	5 years
About:	Bluetti manufactures solar generators, power stations and other related products. They are known for producing powerful and durable power stations suitable for off-grid living and outdoor activities.

What size portable power station do I need?

Firstly, it’s important to understand what a portable power station is and how it functions. We go into more detail on this topic in our review of the Bluetti AC200Max, but here’s a quick refresher. A portable power station is an all-in-one battery and electrical components in a box that allows you to draw 240-volt AC power or 12V DC power to let you run home appliances and tools or charge your phone, GoPro etc.

Bluetti AC200Max, AC180 & EB3A

Portable power stations are rated in two ways:

1. The amount of power the unit can supply at once. This is measured in watts (W)
2. The amount of power that can be stored. This is calculated in watt-hours (Wh)

If you had a toaster rated at 1500 watts and a portable power station rated at 1000 watts, you could not run that toaster. The power station would need a rating of 1500 watts or more. Electrical appliances have a label that will indicate the watts required, which is also their usage per hour.

Let’s assume we have a 100W light bulb. If we used a 1000W power station with a 500Wh battery, 100 is less than 1000, so the globe will work. In theory, the light will run for five hours, because we divide the watt-hours by the device’s watts.

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Note that the battery capacity is not what you will get in real life. In the case of Bluetti (which will be similar to other brands), you lose power as part of the process. Important factors to consider include:

• You can only use 90% of the stated battery capacity to ensure longer battery life
• The power station itself consumes power at about 15W
• The inverter, which turns the DC battery power into 240-volt AC, has an efficiency of 85%

Using our example above, 500Wh x 90% x 85% / (100W+15W) = 3.3 hours. Thus the light bulb would work for around three hours, not five hours.

Now you can calculate your usage. It would be best to consider how long you want the power station to last before it is recharged. Remember to always give yourself some buffer. If you are using a solar panel to recharge your power station, consider how a cloudy day will affect your ability to recharge.

What makes the Bluetti AC180 a great power station?

The Bluetti AC180 is a portable power station able to run appliances up to 1800 watts from a 1152Wh battery.

The table below shows that Bluetti had a hole in their range. You either had a battery that was too small or more expensive than needed.

	EB3A	EB55	EB70	AC180	AC200P	EB200P	AC200Max
Power watts	600	700	1000	1800	2000	2200	2200
Battery Wh	268	537	716	1152	2000	2048	2048
Surge watts	1200	1400	1400	2700	4800	4800	4800
Solar input watts	200	200	200	500	700	900	900
size (LxWxD) cm	26x18x18	28x20x20	32x22x22	34x25x32	42x28x39	44x30x39	42x28x39
weight kg	4.6	7.5	9.7	16.2	27.5	28.1	28.1
App	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Expandable	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
UPS	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
AC charger watts	350	200	200	1440	500	500	500
Price	$599	$899	$999	$1,499	$2,799	$2,999	$2,999

Bluetti Power Station range

For those of you who are more technical, you will realise that the AC180 is equivalent to a 100AH battery. Given our equation above, you will have approximately 1000Wh of usable power between charges.

What’s in the Bluetti AC180 Box

If, like me, you were to run a 12-volt camp fridge, this would keep the fridge running for two days and allow you to run some LED lights and charge your mobile. The AC180 could continuously run a circular saw on a job site for about 30 minutes. Remember, you would only use a saw for a few seconds occasionally.

The big difference with AC180 is its mains charging rate. Being able to inject up to 1400 watts an hour means charging the battery to 80% in 45 minutes from empty. If you had a power-hungry job, you could forgo extension cords and recharge the units during lunch.

While using the Bluetti app, you have three charging modes to choose from: Silent, Normal, and Turbo. The silent mode allows the AC180 to be charged without using the internal fan. It achieves this by lowering the charging wattage so less heat is generated. The effect of this is it is super quiet but can take up to five hours to charge. The other modes can be quite noisy due to the fan running.

Because Bluetti uses LiFo4 batteries, they are safer to use than your mobile phone. They also support 3,500 charges before they are at 80% capacity versus new, which equates to nine-plus years if charged daily. Bluetti provides a 5-year warranty on this model.

Bluetti plan to release a new expansion battery, the B80, which will add 806Wh capacity to the AC180/EB3A/EB55/EB70. This will provide a similar capacity to the AC200 range but in two more easily moved components.

Using the AC180

The size and weight of a portable power station directly correlate with the battery capacity. At 16.2kg (Bluetti quote 17kg), the AC180 is not too heavy to be moved around by hand. It is the size of about a 30cm ruler in all directions, meaning it will easily store in a car’s boot or under a desk.

You may put it under a desk because the AC180 is also a UPS or Uninterrupted Power Supply. A UPS allows your appliance to continue running during a mains power outage without any power interruption. This is useful for sensitive equipment like computers or medical devices like a CPAP machine where a power interruption could lead to disaster.

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November 14, 2022

Bluetti EB3A: a capable portable power station (review)

Having previously reviewed the EB3A and the AC200Max, I was surprised when I first plugged this unit into the mains because the charge rate was so high. In real terms, it charges fast to around 80%, but after this point, the charging reduces to just under 300 watts.

Compared to some other models in the range, the AC180 has only one power input, so only one power source for charging can be used at a time. I really liked the big buttons which are not as fiddly as found on other models as they were “just right”.

The screen is identical to the EB3A, and I like that, unlike the 200Max, it provides an indication of how long the expected charge time is, plus the time to empty based on the current load. I would have liked to see this feature also available on the app.

The Bluetti App works with this model and has a few more features unavailable on other models.

The additional key feature is much greater control as to when the Bluetti switches itself off. When running with no load, the Bluetti uses power. To minimise this, you can now specify how long and what power draw would trigger a shutdown to save battery power.

There is also a feature called Grid Boost mode which ensures that the grid can charge properly in the event of large voltage fluctuations in the grid. It’s useful if you’re charging off an old non-inverter-style petrol generator.

The AC180’s normal operating range is 1800 watts but is also quoted as being able to support up to 2700W. I first tested this feature in the EB3A, so the hair dryer came out again. After turning the hair dryer to full, the AC180 powered the hair dryer for about three seconds at 2100W before shutting down and issuing an AC overload error. If you go into the app and switch on Power Lifting, then run the hair dryer, it will operate, but you hear a reduction in fan speed. Power Lifting increases the wattage but decreases the voltage. This means you can still run appliances requiring a higher wattage as long as they are not voltage sensitive. Hair dryers, kettles and coffeemakers are fine but do not use voltage-sensitive devices like computers in this mode.

GadgetGuy’s Take

Of the Bluetti range, this is my favourite model so far. It is not too heavy to lift, provides enough power for an overnight camp and can add value to a worksite, especially with the fast charging to allow you to get back on the tools.

The feature set is just what you might need rather than what you don’t, with the ability to run or charge most modern-day appliances. The unit’s operation is simple, and you can check your retaining battery capacity from your phone.

The Bluetti comes with an impressive 5-year warranty, although a big investment upfront should give you a life of more than 10 years. Keep an eye on the company’s website for a deal, as Bluetti have regular sales.

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