TechRadar Verdict
The Mega 2 packs a powerful 2500W AC inverter in a small volume.
The unit can fast charge at 1600W, resulting in a full charge in less than two hours.
Charging through solar panels yields an even higher rate at 2100W.
Oupes also offers other stations with smaller and larger power capacities.
The Mega 1, the smallest in the family, offers only a 1kWh battery for $700.
It measures 46cm x 27cm x 31cm and weighs 22kg.
Two large fans on the left bring decent airflow to the battery charger and AC inverter.
The Oupes Mega 2 has a powerful battery charger that supports up to 2100W through the solar DC input.
Like other power stations, the front panel hosts a large display and buttons to control the outputs.
The LCD is bright and shows the percentage of the battery remaining.
Input and output power are also shown but in smaller characters.
Protections when the output power exceeds the maximum allowed also appear on the display.
The Mega 2 offers plenty of output options to the user.
The low-voltage DC sockets include 12V outputs and the ubiquitous USB punch in-A and punch in-C.
Both USB sockets support quick charge through a higher power profile.
The key in-C can output a maximum of 100W, while the key in-A can only output 18W.
Oupes has been generous with the charging options available in the Mega 2.
Surprisingly, with its 1600W input power, the AC input is not the fastest way.
The DC input tolerates up to 150V, conveniently accepting ten 12V solar panels in series.
The Mega 2 has an extra DC port, which can take an additional 2kWh battery.
Oupes mobile app replicates the power station’s display functionality.
The app initially pairs with a smartphone over Bluetooth and requires entering a QR code.
This means user data are transferred to Oupes cloud services, and the power station becomes accessible worldwide.
The Mega 2 features several protection mechanisms to prevent battery failures and damage to the station or connected equipment.
With an efficiency of 86%, the unit is in the ballpark for this class of power stations.
The 2kWh LiFePo4 battery brings it to the same level as the Bluetti andEcoflowflagships.
Similar products have fast charging capabilities, which the Mega 2 excels at with its 2100W DC charge.
TheBluetti AC200Lhas battery capacity and output power similar to the Mega 2.
It offers a battery expansion that can reach 10 kWh and is remotely controlled through a mobile app.
What is missing is the brand recognition and community support the more well-known brands enjoy.
Buy the Mega 2 if …
you need a powerful station but have a limited budget.
Dont buy if …
you are looking for the most efficient station around.
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