INTRODUCTION

    Portable power stations have been gaining ground recently and why not since they have many usages currently. People use them for when camping, as emergency power, UPS and even as backup power for medical devices. Yes, the high-wattage and capacity models tend to be quite large and heavy but until we see further advancements in battery technology this is how things are. VTOMAN just released their latest portable power station, the Jump 2200 and that's what I've been testing for almost a full month now.

    VTOMAN is a global leader in delivering versatile power sources, empowering individuals and communities to master new energy their way. Founded by a team of engineers and scientists with 15 years of expertise in battery and renewable energy, we are dedicated to creating innovative, sustainable energy solutions that enable people to take control of their energy future. As a beacon of innovation in the portable power solutions industry, VTOMAN makes sustainable energy lifestyles accessible to all.

    The Jump 2200 is a pure sine wave model featuring a maximum supported power output of 2200W (4400W peak) and a LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery capacity of 1.548Wh. The LFP (LiFePO4) battery cells used here have a lifespan of over 10 years, offer over 3100+ charge cycles and in this model can be recharged up to 100% after around 4 hours (400W max input). Also, thanks to the LifeBMS advanced battery management system the Jump 2200 features 10 different protections (overheat, overcharge, short circuit, excessive current, over-discharge, overvoltage, overload, spart prevention, reverse polarity, and real time monitoring) and as for extra functions not only can you expand its battery capacity (3906Wh total), but you can also use it to jump start your car and light up your surroundings (rear 12 LED torch). Typically, the Jump 2200 comes ready with a real time LCD display and as for available ports it sports three AC outlets (1500W), DC 12V/10A car lighter output, two DC5521 12V/10A ports, 4 USB-A ports (1x18W and 3x5V/2.4A ports), two PD 100W USB-C ports (100W per port, 200W total), and the jumper cable port. As for warranty VTOMAN covers the Jump 2200 with a 2-year limited one.

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

The Jump 2200 arrived inside a large box that has the company logo at the front along with a product picture, main features and the battery capacity and output.

The features list and specifications table are both printed on the left side of the box.

Another product picture with the main features and battery specs is printed at the rear of the box.

As with past models the power station is placed between two thick pieces of foam.

Along with the Jump 2200 and its power adapter inside the box you'll also find a storage/carrying pouch (for the power adapter and cables), car lighter cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, several stickers, friendly tips paper and the user manual (once again VTOMAN doesn’t include the jump starter cable in the package).

THE JUMP 2200

The 17.5Kg heavy Jump 2200 measures 360mm in length, 270mm in width and 280mm in height.

At the front we find the 2 DC inputs, cigar lighter port, 2 DC outputs, two USB-C ports, 4 USB-A ports, 3 AC ports, jumper cable port, solar panel connector and the LCD which displays current battery charge, remaining time (hours, minutes) and the output ports used.

Both sides of the enclosure are partially perforated and probably have 90mm exhaust fans behind both areas.

A large convenient handle is placed on top of the Jump 2200.

The 12-LED torch light is located at the rear of the enclosure.

VTOMAN claims that their 400W solar panel is the ideal companion to their Jump 2200 series and well, this is a massive model.

This model offers a voltage of up to 48.3V (open) and a current of 9.92A.

It's also compatible with MC4/Anderson/XT60/DC5521 ports (also via included adapters) so you should be able to use it with any power station.

The 15.5kg heavy 400W solar panel is an IP67 waterproof foldable quad panel model measuring 241cm in length and 106cm in height when unfolded (65x106cm when folded).

The solar panels feature an conversion of 23% and as for quality they are quite good.

To see just how massive the 400W solar panel model by VTOMAN really is I placed it next to the Jump 2200.

TESTING METHODOLOGY

    In order to cover a wide range of electrical and electronic devices i decided that I’ll be using 3 different ones to test portable power stations, the VEVOR SH-C22 Bluetooth car refrigerator (DC, around 45W consumption - not continuous), Delonghi Aria Dry Light dehumidifier (AC, around 662W consumption) and a generic air cleaner (AC, around 55W consumption). Of course, my ExTech HD600 dBA meter will also be used at around 10cm away from each portable power station to record the maximum noise coming from the built-in fan/s.

TEST RESULTS

CONCLUSION

    The Jump 2200 portable power station was a real surprise for me since it’s the only model that had me questioning my results (which Is why I had them performed twice). The issue I had was with its battery capacity, VTOMAN claims that the Jump 2200 has the same capacity as their FlashSpeed 1500 model (1.548Wh) and well, that doesn’t make any sense, not when the former did around 20% better in one of my tests (and between 5-10% in the others). So, my thought was either that I had done something wrong or that VTOMAN is using a different inverter with the Jump 2200 (and after double checking my results and considering that the Jump 2200 needs around 4 hours for a full charge – compared to the 1 hour of the FlashSpeed 1500 model - I can only think of the latter). This of course is not a bad thing since the Jump 2200 produces the best numbers in my charts, to date at least. Again, VTOMAN hasn’t placed the jump starter cable in the bundle and well, I just don’t get it. This should be standard with high-end models like both the FlashSpeed 1500 and the Jump 2200, so I have no clue as to the why they aren’t doing so (especially since that capability is printed in the features list). Noise levels are quite elevated so when recharging the battery, I strongly suggest not being anywhere near it and as for the 2-year warranty I was honestly expecting 5 (2 feels too low).

    Currently the Jump 2200 retails for 499Euros inside the EU (VTOMAN) but due to certain market limitations in the USA they’ve released the Jump 1800 instead for USD639.99 (VTOMAN) that has an output of 1800W (3600W peak). Overall, the Jump 2200 may not be the perfect portable power station and the 2-year limited warranty is by no means a lot but it did score higher than every other model in my charts when it comes to battery life and that along with available connectors and protections are plenty for the Golden Award.

PROS

- Overall Build Quality
- Power Output (2200W / 4400W Peak)
- Battery Capacity (1548Wh)
- Pure Sine Wave Model
- LifeBMS Advanced Battery Management
- Charging Ports (2xUSBC PD100W / 4xUSBA / 3xAC / 2xDC)
- Jump Starter Port
- 12 LED Torch
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Jump Starter Cables Not Included
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
- Noise Levels
- Not Available In The USA (Jump 1800 Instead)