UDPower Our score 6.1/10 #12 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
UDPower C600
Updated
A 596 Wh budget station with 600 W of output and a low price for its capacity, but it takes about six hours to charge from the wall.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 497 Wh, 83% of the rated 596 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
497of 596 Wh
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CNET
83%
AC output
600 W
More than 0 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 1,200 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
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No store price checked yet.
No price checked yetWeight
12.3 lb
40 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
–
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 596 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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CNET 497 Wh · 83%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the UDPower C600 lasts on its tested 497 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 6.1 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 5.3
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 497 Wh 5.1 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 5.5
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% Not known Left out Max solar input 35% 240 W 5.8 UPS switchover 25% No UPS mode 5.0 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.4
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 3,000 cycles 5.7 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 40 Wh/lb 9.3 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 5.1
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% 65 W 5.2 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% No 5.0 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
- 600 W AC output from a 12.3 lb unit.
- Its manual lists UL 2743, the safety standard for portable power packs.
- 5-year warranty and 3,000 cycles to 80%.
- CNET measured the best round-trip efficiency of any small unit it tested.
Cons
- Very slow to charge: CNET measured 5 hours 59 minutes.
- No battery backup (UPS) mode and no app.
- Delivered 83% of rated capacity in CNET's test, a little below the 86% median.
- Only one test so far, and no US store price we could check.
Who it's for
Budget buyers who want around 500 Wh of usable power for camping or outages and can charge it overnight.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need a fast recharge between outages or battery backup for a computer.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : no
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 240 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : no
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other mid-size models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| 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 |
| Dabbsson 600L 768 Wh rated | 653 Wh | 85% | $299 | Great value |
| 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 UDPower C600 have?
CNET measured 497 Wh at its standard 480 W load, against a rated 596 Wh.
How long does the UDPower C600 take to charge?
CNET measured 5 hours 59 minutes from empty to full on wall power.
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
- AC surge
- 1,200 W UDPower's peak figure; the manual's 1,200 W is its UDTURBO mode for appliances.
- udpwr.com (source for AC surge)
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- 1,200 W
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Boost mode (heating loads only))
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- Not published
- UPS switchover time
- Not published
Size and build
Warranty and certification
- Released
- Not published
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 UDPower'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.