ASCII.jp Will the sound quality change with Honda's handy type storage battery "LiB-AID E500"?
Honda "LiB-AID E500" (88,000 yen)
It has been about four years since Honda's handy-type storage battery "LiB-AID E500" (88,000 yen), which can also supply power to household appliances, was released. There are many such storage batteries, including Anker, and it seems too late, but since I had the opportunity to use it, I would like to introduce the actual comfort of use.
The back of the Ribeid E500
Terminals on the side of the Ribeid E500
Ribade E500 side view
Repaid E500 is a storage battery equipped with a 377Wh lithium-ion battery and a charge/discharge circuit in a body measuring 266mm in length, 182mm in width, 248mm in height, and weighing 5.3kg. In addition to USB (5V) and accessory socket (12V), AC100V can also be output. 300W power can be used for about 1 hour, and 500W power can be used for about 35 minutes. Not only can a smartphone (5W) be charged 20 times, a notebook PC (65W) 4 times, an electric blanket (55W) can be used for 4 hours, and a 1 liter electric pot (430W) can be boiled about 3 times. . It is also possible to connect one more unit in parallel, which is great for those who want to use appliances that consume a lot of power. Charging can be fully charged in 6 hours regardless of AC or DC input.
Ribade E500 display
When I held the Repaid E500 in my hand, I was surprised at how heavy it was. Carrying it around all day is not realistic, and it is likely that it will be mainly used by placing it in a car. So I installed it in the car and connected the laptop adapter and this unit. Press the AC100V output button to start using. Power consumption and power storage amount are displayed in 4 stages with LED. There are models that display detailed numbers with this kind of storage battery, but I personally think that this one is easier to understand. However, I was surprised that it generated heat unexpectedly when using AC100V. A cooling fan is provided on the back, and it starts moving when you try to take out more power. Therefore, it seems better to avoid using it in close contact with something.
Ribade E500 rechargeable battery. Top is for DC input, bottom is for AC input
When you use the Repaid E500 in the car, you probably leave the charger plugged in, but this charger is surprisingly large and generates a lot of heat. It probably has a protection circuit, but it's better not to cover it with a cloth or the like. Another thing that bothered me was the charging time of 6 hours. At home, it takes a long time to "set it before going to bed and fully charge it in the morning", but six hours by car is equivalent to the driving time from Tokyo to Osaka. After I ran out of electricity in the E500, I tried to charge it while driving and made a mistake saying, "I can't save it at all...".
When the author is using the Revade E500 in the car
However, the benefits of using AC100V in the car are beyond imagination, and there is no doubt that it will demonstrate tremendous power in remote work that started with the corona disaster. If it's the same capacity and made overseas, it's possible to buy it at about half the price, but the sense of security that it's made by Honda makes me feel like I should buy it. It used to be available in three colors, white, black, and red, but black has been discontinued, and now it is available in two colors, white and red. In addition, "LiB-AID E500 for Work" (140,800 yen), which has improved shock absorption by attaching "corner protectors" to the upper and lower four corners of the main unit, is also on sale.
LiB-AID E500 for Work (140,800 yen)
Okay. If you look at the catalog of Repaid E500, it claims to "create a beautiful AC", and even more maniacally, there is also a frequency switch (50Hz, 60Hz) at the time of AC output. Although we are less and less aware of the AC frequency in home appliances, there are some people who are particular about the frequency of the power supply. I am an audio enthusiast.
LiB-AID E500 for Music (297,000 yen/end of sale)
In fact, the Repaid E500 had previously released a limited model "LiB-AID E500 for Music" (297,000 yen) that used audio-grade parts, including the power outlet. This model was exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show held in 2019, but according to the explanation of the staff, an audio enthusiast in the company noticed that the sound quality changed when the audio equipment was powered from the E500, so it was commercialized. did Audio is powered by electricity, so if you change the power supply, the sound will change.