Dabbsson Our score 6.6/10 #10 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
Dabbsson 600L
Updated
Dabbsson's 768 Wh unit: light at 17.6 lb, 600 W of AC output, and one of the lowest costs per usable watt-hour of the mid-size models we track, at $299.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 653 Wh, 85% of the rated 768 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
653of 768 Wh
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The Solar Lab
85%
AC output
600 W
More than 0 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 1,200 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.46
#6 of 33 models we've priced.
Great valueWeight
17.6 lb
37 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
2 years
Wall charge
1 h 42 min
At 600 W fast charge, set in the app. Default is 300 W.
How much of the 768 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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The Solar Lab 653 Wh · 85%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Dabbsson 600L lasts on its tested 653 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 6.6 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 17 mid-size models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 5.8
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 653 Wh 6.0 Continuous AC output 25% 600 W 5.4 AC surge 15% 1,200 W 5.7 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 6.4
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 42 min 6.7 Max solar input 35% 200 W 5.3 UPS switchover 25% 15 ms 7.7 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.2
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 4,000 cycles 8.6 Warranty 25% 2 years 5.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 37 Wh/lb 8.6 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Features 15% of the score 6.2
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% No 5.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 4 5.6 USB-C max output 15% 100 W 7.0 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Delivered about 85% of rated capacity in The Solar Lab's test.
- Low idle draw: 14 W with the inverter on and nothing plugged in, per The Solar Lab.
- Light for its capacity at 17.6 lb, with a 100 W USB-C port.
- Battery backup (EPS) mode with a 15 ms switchover.
Cons
- Only 600 W of AC output from two outlets; P-Boost runs heating devices up to 900 W by holding output at 600 W.
- Solar input tops out at 200 W.
- Not expandable.
- Only one test so far, and the tester didn't state the load; 2-year warranty in the manual.
Who it's for
Campers and light backup users who want a cheap, carryable unit for phones, laptops, lights and a small fridge.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need to run anything over 600 W, such as a microwave, kettle or space heater.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 200 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other mid-size models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dabbsson 600L 768 Wh rated | 653 Wh | 85% | $299 | Great value |
| UDPower C600 596 Wh rated | 497 Wh | 83% | – | No price checked yet |
| Duracell G800 620 Wh rated | 503 Wh | 81% | $699 | Pricey |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 677 Wh rated | 560 Wh | 83% | $699.95 | Pricey |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 1,024 Wh rated | 880 Wh | 86% | $499.99 | Good value |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 890 Wh | 87% | $489 | Good value |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 840 Wh | 82% | – | No price checked yet |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 1,024 Wh rated | 885 Wh | 86% | $629 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic 1,024 Wh rated | 947 Wh | 93% | $499 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1,024 Wh rated | 875 Wh | 85% | $719 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 1,024 Wh rated | 809 Wh | 79% | $699 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 Lite 1,024 Wh rated | 855 Wh | 84% | $599 | Fair price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (first gen) 1,056 Wh rated | 950 Wh | 90% | $469.99 | Great value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh rated | 923 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | Good value |
| BLUETTI AC180 1,152 Wh rated | 991 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 1,264 Wh rated | 1,090 Wh | 86% | $619 | Good value |
Questions
How much usable power does the Dabbsson 600L have?
About 653 Wh. The Solar Lab measured 85% efficiency, about 653 Wh of the rated 768 Wh. Its figure comes from one tester, which didn't state the load.
How fast does the Dabbsson 600L charge?
Dabbsson's manual says about 1.7 hours at its 600 W fast charge, and The Solar Lab measured 1 hour 45 minutes. The default AC input is 300 W; fast charging is switched on in the Dabbsson app.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Maximum with extra batteries
- Not expandable
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Maximum with extra batteries)
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- 900 W P-Boost: heating devices only; output stays within 600 W.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Boost mode (heating loads only))
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 1 h 42 min At 600 W fast charge, set in the app. Default is 300 W.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Wall charge to full)
- Car charging input
- Not published
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- 25 dB Dabbsson's figure at low power; no figure under load.
- dabbsson.com (source for Noise (maker’s figure))
Warranty and certification
- Warranty
- 2 years From the manual's warranty card. Dabbsson's product page advertises 3+2 years.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Warranty)
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from Dabbsson's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.