Unboxing

The power station itself is packed very safely, double box, soft protection, everything is perfect. It arrived with no damage, no defects, etc. The XMUND 100W module is also safely packed, I have no complaints.

Quality / design

Blitzwolf PG1 looks pretty solid at first glance. Has a comfortable carrying handle, all connections are solid. True, some savings were made on the plastic of the body. Probably in order to get the lowest possible price, which is a particularly important buying factor. The weight of this mobile power station is ~7kg. As for the 100W solar module, everything is okay with it from the assembly point of view, there is not much to cling to. 

Specifications

This BlitzWolf model has quite decent parameters considering its price. Up to 500W constant power (800W peak), 462Wh capacity (3.7V/124800mAh), 2x AC (220V) connections, 2x USB, 1x USB QC 3.0, 1x USB-c (up to 60W), 1x DC. In addition to all these connections, it should be mentioned that there is a bright 5W LED light and a 10W BT speaker.

So on paper everything is just fine. Before starting to test this power station with various devices, I assumed that in reality everything up to 500W should work without any problems, but in reality it was a bit different.

What did we like?

The BlitzWolf PG1 power station has quite a lot of different connections - so you can connect a number of devices at the same time. You can charge your phone or the same MacBook Air directly via USB-C, as it supports up to 60W. It is also very convenient if you have an electric pump - you can take the power station closer to the lake and inflate a mattress, raft or SUP paddle without much trouble.

The integrated 5W LED lamp will help in darker times of the day, e.g. somewhere outside, in nature with a tent. And if you grab a projector from home at the same time - you will be able to make movie sessions under the open sky, very nice and romantic! And finally - the price/quality/parameters ratio is really good compared to other brands.

What we didn't like?

The BlitzWolf PG1 bluetooth speaker is nothing short of tragic. I don't know why they decided to integrate it together, but it would have been better not to at all. Also, this model does not have any screen, where one could see a more accurate balance of the % battery and other information about electricity (W) receipt/consumption.

Another thing that can be annoying is if one 220V connection is used and at the same time you connect something else to the second 220V outlet - at the moment of connection, the power supply to the previously switched on device will stop for a second or two. If it is a projector, you will need to turn it on again. And finally, there were cases (mainly with the electric pump) - when it was necessary to press the on/off button several times for the power station to start working. Do not know why...

XMUND 100W solar module

I can't comment much about this solar module yet, because I had to test it very minimally. The first impressions are quite good, it conveniently folds into 3 parts, there is a convenient pocket for storing cables, the kit included a VERY large variety of connectors, cables, hooks, etc. There is also a convenient handle - it is convenient to take somewhere, and it does not take up much space.

Regarding the efficiency itself and how much W it can generate from the sun - I didn't have the opportunity to test it (especially the BlitzWolf power station itself without a screen), but I saw YouTube reviews that it is realistic to get ~75W under intense sunlight (when the modules are not heated), and when it warms up or with a weaker "autumn" sun - then the power drops to ~40-50W.

What else should be mentioned is that basically you can buy only the solar module itself and charge a phone, bluetooth speaker, tablet or any other device that does not require a lot of power via the USB connection. But of course, with a mobile power station, more opportunities arise, because you can charge the car during the day and if necessary - use it when the sun is no longer there.

Is it worth buying?

Mobile power stations and solar modules are rapidly becoming popular. There are more and more diverse models - with different power, capacity, etc. Looking at the current market situation and competitors - the BlitzWolf PG1 kit with the XMUND 100W module is a really good and noteworthy option in the budget model segment. For those who want a more premium level mobile power station, we recommend looking at Bluetti's models with LiFePO4 batteries. 

If you know how and where you will be able to practically use this station for your needs at home, in your hobbies, in nature or when traveling - I think it is really worth considering the purchase. And anyway, having a backup power source can be very useful or even life saving. You never know!