Review of the Westinghouse iGen160S

The tiny ultra-lightweight 3.75lbs Westinghouse iGen160s Portable Power Station is a rugged and handy portable source to have with you all of the time and able to charge your basic electronic devices such as GoPros, drones, and phones with its 100W running and 150W peak power outputs.

It’s ideal for typical outdoor activities like camping, fishing trips, tailgating, or festivals where you need a minimum amount of power to go. It’s so compact it can easily be tucked away in your bag or vehicle. And a built-in handle lets you hook it onto gear or be easily carried by hand.

The iGen160s can play a useful role in the home environment. For example, it offers some basic power in an emergency, and it has a dual mode flashlight and reading light for low light environments.

The iGen160s capabilities

Though it is a very small unit, its power outputs actually have the ability to charge up to 9 devices at a time. It can provide power for:

• 40-hours of lights
• Up to 3-hours of TV
• 14 smartphone charges
• 3 laptop charges
• 6 drone charges
• 2 nights on select CPAP devices 

Spike-free and emission-free operation with no need for maintenance other than a wipe-down

The iGen160s, like all power stations, uses the stored energy in a lithium battery cell to deliver a “clean” output that’s free of harmful emissions produced by gas-powerd portable generators, such as carbon monoxide. And unlike a portable generator, it is virtually silent in operation, so you won’t disturb the neighbours.

The lithium-ion batteries in this model last almost twice as long as the more traditional battery technology and are completely maintenance-free. There are no moving parts, so you can operate the unit safely both indoors and outdoors.

4-wya menthos of recharging

The iGen160s charges in as little as 6 to 7 hours using the included car charger, wall charger, or any optional solar panel that has a DC13V-25V/2A Max port. It’s also possible to charge the unit if you also have a portable generator.

Low voltage protection, short circuit protection, and overload protection all work to protect the battery and connected devices, so you can rest assured your devices are in safe hands.

Control panel, LCD screen, and power outlets

The control panel has all the controls you need in a single location, with on/off keys for AC and DC outlets, flashlight and reading lamp buttons, and an easy-to-read multi-color LCD screen for basic information on the operational state of the unit.

A good set of power outputs includes:

• 2x5V-2.1A USB ports
• 1xUSB 5-9V-2A Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 port for faster charging
• 1xUSB Type-C 509V-2A
• 2×120-Volt household AC outlets
• 3×5.5 mm 9-12.6V-10A DC outputs (15A max total)

LED Lighting

The unit comes with an LED flashlight / reading light which you can adjust the brightness. It also has a useful blink/SOS mode in case of any emergency.

Multiple Power Outputs

For its size, the iGen160s has an outstanding set of outputs enabling you to charge up to 9 devices at the same time.

Solar Charging

The Westinghouse WSolar100p 100W solar panel (paid link) is the perfect match for the iGen160s.

Recharging the iGen160s

Easy and convenient 4-mode recharging is available with this model. Although an AC charger and car adapter are included in the box, like most if not all power stations, a solar panel such as the WSolar 100p is optional but an indispensable accessory for the serious outdoor adventurer. Charging with a portable generator is also available.

Also in the Box

Included in the box are an AC wall charger, a car charger, a car cigarette lighter plug, and a user guide.

For more information on this model, see the User Guide.