Power stations are great until they’re dead. And once they’re dead, well, it’s just a heavy box. Plus, you’re back to being the kind of person you were before you first bought a power station — that is, someone in need of portable power.
If only your power station had a backup power station — that’s the eureka idea behind the Runhood RALLYE Pro 600 modular power station. Not only does the RALLYE 600 run on dual, swappable batteries, but those batteries also work independently outside of the power station. In other words, you can combine multiple small power stations into one large power station — Eureka!
I’ve been testing the Runhood RALLYE 600 Pro for 6 months, across three seasons, for home, mobile office, and outdoor uses.
In short: Don’t be afraid of this little-known brand. Runhood was founded in 2021 in California, and the RALLYE 600 modular power station is its debut product. Though knockoffs of poor quality abound in the power station space, the Runhood RALLYE 600 Pro delivers the goods. This unparalleled power station design proved more versatile than any other power bank or station I’ve tested. It excels at versatility and longevity, with batteries you can use alone for portability, or as replacements for spent batteries for extended power needs. The only drawback is the investment, which is not insignificant. But Runhood offers various options to suit various budgets and remains competitively priced against bigger names in the power space.
- Power station capacity: 600W (w/two Energy bars)
- Ports::
- – 2x AC 110V 600W:
- – 1x 12V 10A 120W max car port (in/out):
- – 2x DC 12V 5A 60W, total 120W:
- – 2x USB-A QC 3.0 28W max, total 56W:
- – 2x USB-C PD 100W max, total 200W (1x in/out):
- – Solar panel 15V-23V 10A max, MPPT supported (in):
- – 1x Adapter 180W (in):
- Energy bars: 324 Wh ea.
- Built-in LED flashlight:
- Price: $1,199 (PRO w/solar panels, 4 Energy Bars, portable AC connector, portable USB connector) / $699 (power station only w/two Energy Bars)
Pros
- Modular design allows semi-customization for a range of uses
- Very long battery life with added Energy Bars
- Extremely portable compared to similar output alternatives
Cons
- Small display
- Several add-ons to invest in to maximize utility
Runhood RALLYE PRO Review
How It Works
![RALLYE 600 Pro power station with battery popped out](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2023/05/runhood-rallye-600-pro-battery-eject-700x525.jpg)
- Host Engine: This is what you’d call the “power station.” It’s the big power generator, has a variety of ports to charge an array of devices, and largely operates like other power stations.
- Energy Bars: These long blocks are basically big batteries. They give power to the Host Engine, but unlike other power stations, these batteries can be removed and used independently of the Host Engine, provided you have a Connector Engine (see below).
- Connector Engine: These are adapters that plug into an Energy Bar to create a mini power station or power bank. There are two Connector Engines: a 110V AC Engine, and a 256W DC Engine for USB charging.
RALLYE 600 Power Station
![RALLYE 600 Pro power station display](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2023/05/runhood-rallye-600-display-700x525.jpg)
Runhood Power Station Test
Runhood Energy Bars
Energy Bar Test
![runhood battery in backpack pocket of biker](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2023/05/runhood-battery-in-backpack-700x467.jpg)
Solar Panels
![Runhood RALLYE 600 Pro power station on grass with solar panels](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2023/05/runhood-ralllye-600-pro-solar-panels-700x467.jpg)