Articles by Jack Laurent

My interest has been piqued by everything electronic since a young age, with a penchant for the dark art of tearing things apart. My daily duty is to marry software and hardware modules and I have to admit that this is much harder than cooking. When I’m not busy at work, I’m on the lookout for the latest and greatest hack! I am passionate about portable power generators (or power stations) as well as maker products such as the Raspberry Pi and any similar SBC (single board computers)

Articles by: Jack Laurent

EnGenius ECW520 budget Wi-Fi 7 access point review

By Jack Laurent published 11 March 26

The EnGenius ECW520 budget Wi-Fi 7 access point delivers excellent range and 11 Gbps throughput between devices.

LiTime X Mini battery and accessories review

By Jack Laurent published 24 November 25

The LiTime inverter and charger complement the X Mini 320Ah battery, enabling a 4kWh, 2kW AC power station for just under $1500.

I tested the EcoFlow Rapid Pro X and found it to be a high-capacity, fast-charging power bank that oozes quality while being user-friendly

By Jack Laurent published 6 November 25

EcoFlow’s new power bank provides an alternative power source for up to three portable devices.

I tested the Bluetti Pioneer Na and found it to be an exceptional and innovative sodium-powered portable power station

By Jack Laurent published 4 November 25

The Cold-Weather Power Station That Breaks the Lithium Mold

Jackery Explorer 500 v2 portable power station + SolarSaga 100W portable solar panels review

By Jack Laurent published 4 November 25

Small power in Jackery’s new line of power stations for ultra-portability

I tested the Pecron E3600 and found it to be an affordable and dependable portable power station

By Jack Laurent published 30 September 25

The Pecron E3600 power station remains an affordable option that keeps pace with the competition, thanks to its numerous output options.

Bluetti Elite 100 v2 portable power station review

By Jack Laurent published 9 September 25

A complete and powerful yet compact and lightweight portable power station

DJI Power 2000 portable power station review

By Jack Laurent published 30 July 25

DJI, known for their drones, has recently entered the power station market. This may well be the power station DJI drone operators want, and for good reason.

I tested the Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 and I'm impressed with just how much capacity this home back-up portable power station has without needing any extra batteries

By Jack Laurent published 23 July 25

Another solid power station from Jackery with high capacity and high output to boot, could this be the unit that could power a house, let alone a camping trip?

Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro Compact Power Station review

By Jack Laurent published 23 July 25

The DBS1000 Pro features a powerful AC inverter and a medium-sized battery, all packed into a format smaller than a cooler box.

I tested the EnGenius EOC655 bridge, an innovative product that combines Bluetooth and GPS

By Jack Laurent published 27 June 25

Boosts your network’s reach with little effort.

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I tried the CrowPi3, and found it was a superb learning platform based on Raspberry Pi

By Jack Laurent published 26 June 25

Elecrow's latest learning platform

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Jackery Solar Generator 2000 v2 portable station review

By Jack Laurent published 12 May 25

This portable power station and flexible solar panel combo could mean off grid living or activities, so long as you have sun and no rain.

I tested the Zyxel USG LITE 60AX, and found it to be superb for features and ease of use as well as price

By Jack Laurent published 9 May 25

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I tested the Elecrow Pi Terminal - read what I thought of it

By Jack Laurent published 3 April 25

The Elecrow Pi Terminal bundles many IoT parts into one platform. For less than $200, the unit ships with a 12V adapter without any module.

FlexiSpot E9B-UK standing desk review

By Jack Laurent published 24 February 25

I tested out this sit-stand desk from FlexiSpot - here's my assessment.

KTC A32Q8 Smart Monitor during our review process

KTC A32Q8 Smart Monitor review

By Jack Laurent published 19 December 24

A 32” monitor that can pull double duty as a Smart TV

Oupes Mega 2 review

By Jack Laurent last updated 22 November 24

The Mega 2 packs a powerful 2500W AC inverter in a small volume. Included features such as fast charge, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a UPS mode are hard to find at this price point.

Bluetti Handsfree 2 during our review process

Bluetti Handsfree 2 portable power station review

By Jack Laurent published 11 November 24

Recommended

We put the Bluetti Handsfree 2 to the test

Firewalla Gold Pro review

By Jack Laurent published 6 November 24

Firewalla’s new Gold Pro is one of the best firewalls money can buy. Its constant threat updates, new software features, snappy mobile app, and dual 10GbE ports will keep the unit relevant for a long time.