The Apertura 518Wh Power Supply Review

Apertura Power Supply

Price: $549.95

The Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply is a 518Wh astronomy-dedicated power supply that can keep your gear running all night long. It’s a great option for astrophotographers who need to power their equipment for extended periods. Compared to other common portable power supplies, the Apertura has a capacity of more than triple the typical 150-160 Wh.

 

With the wide range of modern astrophotography gear and the various power requirements, the Apertura has several industry-standard outlets and corresponding cables.

· 5.5×2.1mm center-positive outlets and cables for hooking up both 5.5×2.1mm gear as well as 5.5×2.5mm gear

 

1V outlets

· Six USB ports, four USB-A, and two USB-C for mobile devices

USB outlets

· Two US AC outlets featuring Pure Sine Wave technology for smooth 110V power delivery to power AC devices such as dew heaters and mount controllers

AC outlets

 

Specs:

· Weight 11.9 lbs.

· Capacity 518 Wh

· Charge time 8 hours

· Voltage 11.5-12.5V

· Max 10A

· Battery type: Lithium

 

Pros:

· High capacity

· Fast charging

· Multiple output ports suitable for common astrophotography gear

· Multiple included cables including y-splitters

· Relatively lightweight

 

Cons:

· High capacity not suitable for air travel

· $549.95 price is a bit high

 

Verdict 4/5 Stars

 

There is no doubt that the high capacity of this power supply is extremely useful for serious astrophotographers. Ironically, the high capacity makes it limited to drivable destinations. It is also the most versatile battery considering the variety of output and cables. If you are serious about getting the best results at dark-sky sites within driving distance, this is a no-brainer.

 

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