LEDAdd1ct
Flashlight Enthusiast
I am looking at large LiFePO4 batteries for a dual-purpose lantern and USB charging solution.
Both these companies appear less than ten years old, so it is difficult to gauge reliability.
Amazon has reviews for Bioenno products which are overwhelmingly positive; I can't find as many reviews on Starkpower.
Both companies appear to have two year warranties (I would prefer to see five year warranties).
Bioenno appears to be viewed pretty favorably in the ham radio community; or perhaps more accurately, by some of its members.
I have had email correspondence with both companies over the last few years, and both are happy (as any company would be) to take my money.
I keep flipping back and forth between the two companies.
Thoughts?
Comments?
Any real world experience with either one of these?
The batteries aren't cheap and I want them to work when called upon.
I also want them to last more than two years when the warranty runs out.
There are literally dozens of Chinese made LiFePO4 cell companies out there; the fact both of these companies are U.S. based appeals; although I understand the cells are still manufactured in China.
A penny for...:thinking:
Both these companies appear less than ten years old, so it is difficult to gauge reliability.
Amazon has reviews for Bioenno products which are overwhelmingly positive; I can't find as many reviews on Starkpower.
Both companies appear to have two year warranties (I would prefer to see five year warranties).
Bioenno appears to be viewed pretty favorably in the ham radio community; or perhaps more accurately, by some of its members.
I have had email correspondence with both companies over the last few years, and both are happy (as any company would be) to take my money.
I keep flipping back and forth between the two companies.
Thoughts?
Comments?
Any real world experience with either one of these?
The batteries aren't cheap and I want them to work when called upon.
I also want them to last more than two years when the warranty runs out.
There are literally dozens of Chinese made LiFePO4 cell companies out there; the fact both of these companies are U.S. based appeals; although I understand the cells are still manufactured in China.
A penny for...:thinking: