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The video, presented by Tyler from Makeusup.com, is an in-depth review of the Sherpa 100 AC by Goal Zero, focusing on its features, functionality, and practical uses. The Sherpa 100 AC is a portable power bank designed for travelers, equipped with a 94.7 watt-hour lithium-ion battery, USB-C and USB-A inputs/outputs, a 100W AC inverter, and a 15W wireless charger. Optimized for various charging needs, it can power smartphones, tablets, laptops, and small household appliances. The compact and lightweight design, with an aluminum body and solid rubber grips, makes it suitable for air travel, adhering to legal limits for flying. The device includes advanced features such as an informative display for monitoring input/output wattage and battery life, manual switches for power source selection, and an 8mm solar charging input. While useful for outdoor settings without easy power access, the video suggests alternative products like the Anker PowerCore+ for those needing simpler, lighter, and more economical options. The Sherpa 100 AC is highlighted as ideal for those requiring an AC outlet and solar input in a highly portable format.
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In this part of the video, Tyler from Makeusup.com introduces the Sherpa 100 AC by Goal Zero, highlighting its advanced features and functionalities. The video addresses whether this battery, enhanced yet within the legal flying limit, suits individual needs. In the box, it includes a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging both the battery and compatible devices. Optional purchases like a 65W USB-C charger and The Nomad 50 solar panel enhance its capabilities.
The Sherpa 100 AC is compact and lightweight, constructed from aluminum with solid rubber grips. It features an informative display for input/output wattage and battery life, with additional buttons for enabling/disabling USB, AC, and wireless charging outputs. The device offers various ports, including USB-C and USB-A inputs/outputs, a 110V/100W AC inverter output, and a 15W wireless charger. It also has an 8mm solar charging input and manual switches for USB-C control, ensuring versatile and convenient power management.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the functionality and features of the Sherpa 100 AC, highlighting its ability to deliver power through USB-C ports in both directions and the manual switch option for selecting the power source. The new Sherpa model boasts performance improvements such as a 10-watt wireless charger, a 100-watt USB-C output, a sleeker design, but lacks the extra cables and hidden compartments of its predecessor. It comes with a 94.7 watt-hour lithium-ion battery and can recharge devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops multiple times, depending on their capacity. The speaker shares a real-world example where the Sherpa successfully boosted a 16-inch MacBook Pro’s battery from 10% to 73%, confirming its efficacy for portable use and the ability to support heavy usage for a full day.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Sherpa 100AC battery, positioning it as the largest battery you can take on an airplane. It’s neither a small pocket-sized battery nor a large off-grid power source but is intended for specific travel scenarios. Its standout feature is the 100W AC port, suitable for powering household devices like lights, small TVs, and fans for several hours but not for high-power appliances like power tools or refrigerators.
The speaker emphasizes its usefulness in outdoor settings without easy access to power, while noting the operational temperature range (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) as a consideration. They suggest that if you don’t need the AC port and are just looking to charge laptops, phones, and earbuds, a smaller, lighter battery like the Anker PowerCore+ might be a better, more economical choice. However, if an AC outlet and solar input are essential, the Sherpa 100AC remains a suitable option for travel.
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In this part of the video, the speaker highlights the Sharper 100 AC as an ideal solution for a convenient lifestyle, emphasizing its advanced features and portability, particularly for air travel.