Coming hot off myDJI Power 2000 power station review, I was anxious to get my hands on the Dabbsson 2000L power station which has similar specs, but a lot more attractive pricing in the competitive 2 kWh power station market. It has a unique design, advanced battery technology, and a price that undercuts many premium competitors. The company positions the 2000L as a companion, good for fieldwork, home backup and off-grid traveling. For many, Dabbsson isn’t a recognizable name in thepower stationspace for a lot of people new to the category, but I think it’s a brand you should pay attention to.
Design and build quality
For me, the Dabbsson 2000L stands out immediately with its unique design and light weight. At just 41 pounds (18.6 kg) and measuring 11.2 × 18.3 × 8.9 inches, it’s one of the lightest and smallest 2 kWh-class power stations out there, making it significantly easier to transport than the common 60-pound units. Both theEcoflow Delta 2 Maxand theBluetti Elite 200 V2are heavier coming in at 50 lbs and 53 lbs. respectively. TheJackery 2000 V2is the only one lighter by a couple pounds than the Dabbsson 2000L. Even the DJI Power 2000 I reviewed came in over 10 lbs. heavier, which makes this unit quite easy to transport using the two aluminum handles built into the shell.A built-in LED light with dim, bright, and SOS modes illuminates ports and surroundings which is nice in the event the power goes out at night, or you’re camping and need to see better. The UL94 V-0 fire-resistant housing adds an extra layer of safety, and the unit’s compact footprint with the ports accessible on the front rather than the sides, makes it easy to stow in a car trunk, RV compartment, or studio corner. For creators hauling gear to remote shoots, the 30% lighter weight compared to industry averages is a major win. One thing I like with the design is that the ports are all located on the front and back of the unit, rather than the side. This allowed me to slide it into my SUVs trunk and have all the ports accessible without having to turn the unit sideways. This clears up a lot of room, especially if you are camping and have a tight fit in your cargo area. It is worth pointing out that theEcoflow Delta 2 Maxalso has ports on the front of the unit, too.
Port breakdown and example of how you can use them
The Dabbsson 2000L power station features 12 output ports, which can power a wide variety of devices for creators, campers, RV enthusiasts, and home backup scenarios. What I like about the Dabbsson 2000L is that all of the ports are in an order that makes sense; you don’t have wires crossing over each other. I felt like DJI was trying to get cute in the way they clumped their AC ports together, plus they all faced different directions which made things confusing. I will say that while you get six AC ports on the 2000L, three of them are ungrounded receptacles, so it does feel like Dabbsson cheated to me.
Port breakdown and specifications:
6 AC Outlets (Pure Sine Wave 2200W, 3300W Power Boost (Surge 4400W), 120V~ (50/60Hz):
2 USB-C Ports (1x 100W) and (1x 30W):
2 USB-A Ports (15W x 2):
1 Car Port (DC Output 12.6V 10A, 126W):
1 DC5521 Port:
Battery and Capacity
Input/Charging
Physical Specifications
App use and phone installation
Like other power stations on the market, Dabbsson has an app that you will want to download from the Apple or Android stores. I initially found that connecting to the 2000L was a little more difficult for me than the recentDJI Power2000I recently reviewed. I could not connect to the 2000L via Bluetooth the first time and was forced to turn on and off Bluetooth discovery on my phone and the app several times before it worked. But once connected, I found the app to be speedy, informative, and loved that I was able to remotely connect to the 2000L from wherever, as long as the 2000L was connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Here is how my Dabbsson 2000L review unit performed for my tests:
I always like to evaluate power stations for the way I would use them. I do not use power stations for construction equipment like some reviewers do, and I am not a huge “off-the-grid” person. If the power goes out, I want the ability to charge my phone, laptop, a heater and a freezer or fridge. And if I am camping, then I’m likely using it for devices like a camp heater, LED lights, to charge flashlights or power a small electric cooktop and maybe charge my electric bikes. Dabbsson did not send me a solar panel to test it with either, but reviews on YouTube and the web from people that did test it with their solar panels report that charging with MPPT support is great and that the 2000L supports up to 800 W of solar input. Below are some examples of how you might want to use the 2000L and how my review unit performed for me:
What is the warranty of the Dabbsson 2000L and how does it compare to competitors?
Should you buy it?
Yes, you should buy the Dabbsson 2000L. I checked pricing before publishing this review and saw that you could find the Dabbsson 2000L for around $600 dollars on discount. To put things into perspective, theDJI Power 2000Ireviewed is currently selling for over $1000 and both theEcoFlow Delta 2 Maxand Bluetti Elite 200 V2 can be found for around $1000. That puts the Dabbsson 2000L in the product category where it doesn’t need to be amazing because the price is too good. The Dabbsson 2000L has the best price to performance ratio on the market. Sure, it is louder than other power stations on the market and doesn’t have as many ports as the DJI Power 2000 for example, but it’s a true workhorse that proved to be very dependable for me. And if you needed more power or ports, you could always buy two of the 2000L’s for close to the price of one of the competitors.
