Faucibot F1200 power station in the test: compact, powerful and UPS function for €399

Thanks to their large battery capacity and multiple connection options such as 230 V sockets and USB ports, power stations allow you to power technical devices away from the mains. Thanks to their high continuous performance and mobility, power storage units are not only suitable for leisure, but also for work or for emergency power supply in the event of a power outage. Some models, such as the F1200 tested here, can also be used for uninterruptible power supply due to the UPS function. The batteries can be recharged using a 230 volt power supply, a 12 volt cigarette lighter or a solar panel. Small solar power plants offer a very high level of flexibility and independence from the power grid.

The manufacturer FauciBot is already familiar to us from more than 50 individual tests of power stations. We have already tested the FauciBot F800 (test report), F2400 (test report) and F3600 (test report). The new F3600 Pro including additional battery has also already arrived at the editorial office. The biggest strength of FauciBot devices so far has been their great value for money.

In addition to the basic and safety functions that work reliably, there are a few other positive aspects we noticed while testing the F1200.

The F1200 was provided to us by Geekmaxi for testing. The power station has a regular price there 459 euros. with Coupon Code: NETGUKITY Price drop for limited quantity 399 euros,

The power station is pleasantly compact with dimensions of 32 x 21 x 26 cm. What is interesting about the design: Unlike the F2400, for example, the connections and controls are arranged on the narrow sides of the device. Weighing only 11.5 kg and with a carrying handle on top, this power storage device is easy to transport. It is too big for hiking, but there is enough space for other things in the bike trailer and trunk.

Except for the recessed grips, the letters and some accents in attractive yellow, the device is light gray – which is good because it means the plastic housing heats up less quickly on the outside. The labeling of the buttons and connections is easy to read. Unfortunately, the practical silicone cover is only available for the 12-volt connection (cigarette lighter). All other exits are unprotected. The inputs for mains power and solar power are located behind a flap at the back.

Outputs for USB and 12-volt consumers are located at the front along with the status display. Inputs for emergency lamp, mains power and charging via photovoltaics and two AC sockets (Schuko socket 230 volts) are located at the rear.

The high-contrast and bright enough status display is located at the top of the front. All relevant information such as power, remaining running time and active outputs can be easily read on the multi-coloured display. Directly below are rotary switches for selecting the charging power. You can choose between 200 watts, 400 watts, 600 watts, 800 watts and 1000 watts, which is noticeable not only in the charging time but also in the noise level. To the right of the display are four USB ports and their activation buttons as well as the main switch. In addition to two USB-A ports with 18 watts, there are also two USB-C with one 20 watts and one 100 watts. At the bottom of the front is a car port with power up to 12 volts and 96 watts. Two AC outputs including the on-off button are placed at the bottom of the back. The circuit breaker and the inputs for the mains power and solar panel adapter are located above it.

In addition to the power station, the delivery includes instructions, a high-quality accessory bag, a power cable, a cable for the cigarette lighter (12 volts) and an MC4 to XT60 cable for the solar panels.

The F1200 is a true charging genius. You can charge either via the power cable at the socket, via the 12-volt connection in the car or using solar panels of up to 200 watts. A full charge at maximum power from the socket takes 70 minutes, which is a good value. In testing, we reached 80 percent capacity after just under 50 minutes.

Even in good weather conditions, the charging process on the solar panel takes at least 6.5 hours, and on the cigarette lighter it takes 10 hours. If you wish, you can also combine solar and mains energy, so a full charge takes only one hour. With regard to the capacity of 1024 Wh, the charging time is not record-breaking, but it is perfectly suitable for everyday use.

The battery used is a modern LiFePO4 battery with a nominal capacity of 1024 Wh. Instead of 1,000 charging cycles for Li-ion batteries at 80 percent nominal capacity, modern energy storage systems must now withstand 4,000 charging cycles and are less sensitive. If you want to use your power station regularly rather than occasionally, you can mathematically use it every day for about 10 years.

The continuous output of the two 230 V outputs is good at 1200 watts and is sufficient for many consumers. Nevertheless, you should carefully check your needs, as kettles, hotplates and one or two appliances require around 1800 to 2000 watts. When such devices are connected, the overload protection reacts quickly and reliably and disables the AC output. Since, according to the manufacturer, a pure sine wave is output, the power station is also suitable for sensitive consumers such as computers or our 3D printer, which we can confirm after the tests. At least one of the two USB-C ports has an output of 100 W, which means that even heavy loads such as notebooks are no problem for the Fossibot F1200.

How long consumers can be supplied with power stations before their batteries are empty depends primarily on their performance. If we charge another power station with the maximum possible power of 1200 watts, the FS1200’s batteries will run out after only 35 to 45 minutes. A classic compressor cooler, on the other hand, can be supplied with power for a day (10 to 12 hours). However, such a high yield and efficiency is not always achieved. If you need less power, it is better to use a 12 volt output, as the conversion loss is lower than at 230 volts. That’s why our cool box hangs on the car port.

In three tests to determine the actual usable capacity, we use consumers with different levels of power. With a high load of 1200 watts, we can extract about 91 percent of the nominal capacity (1024 Wh) and therefore 932 Wh, which is a good value. The next time we tried it on a PC workstation with an average power consumption of 400 watts, we got an average of 83 percent or 850 Wh. In the last test with a lower power of about 200 watts, the efficiency was, as expected, the worst. Here we could only use just under 80 percent (818 Wh), which is still average. Most manufacturers talk about around 80 to 85 percent of usable capacity.

After various tests, we found the volume and frequency of the FS1200 to be quite tolerable. At high power output, the fans are clearly audible, but the compact FaucetBot is not excessively loud like other models. When the load is high, the connected consumers usually make a louder noise than the internal ventilation. This is mainly heard when reloading at high power, but is certainly suitable for everyday use. If you reduce the charging power, you also reduce the volume. The power station should not be placed directly next to the pillow – but the quiet noise of the fan underneath will be bearable.

This is routine when testing 459 euros Affordable – Reasonable price that you can get with this Coupon Code: NETGUKITY For a limited number of very good people 399 euros You can press the button. The set with the additional 200-watt panel from Fosibot is priced at regular price 748 euros. with Coupon code: 7EgfaW4f The price has fallen to become attractive 649 euros,

If you are looking for a reliable but quiet power station for everyday use, the Fosibot F1200 is a great and affordable device for everyday use. The combination of compact dimensions, low weight, good performance and capacity suitable for everyday use makes the power station an ideal companion even away from the socket. Charging power via solar panels is limited, but battery life can at least be easily extended.