For camping, emergency power and garden parties: How good is the 2 kWh portable power station with 2,800 W for $689?

There are now numerous power stations on the market. They come not only from well-known market leaders such as Anker Solix, Bluetti or EcoFlow, but also from lesser-known names vying for customers. One such example is Aferiy, whose powerful 2 kWh P280 power station we recently put to the test.

The Aferiy P280 is currently available for just $689, down over $400 from the RRP of $1099. Compared to well-known competitors, this is a rather attractive price for a solar generator with the P280's performance specifications.

But is it worth buying? In our review, the Aferiy P280 scores well in many areas. The power station with 2,048 Wh provides up to 2,800 W via its 13 connections, including three AC sockets, but becomes clearly audible under full load. The efficiency of the AC output and charging via the mains is acceptable. In practical tests, we were able to extract around 77% of the charged energy on the go. In addition, there is a UPS function for uninterruptible power supply and a light that may be useful in certain scenarios, such as camping.