With jump-start function: Vtoman Jump 2200 power station review

Vtoman Jump 2200 test conclusion: Good value, but with various weaknesses

The Vtoman Jump 2200 power station revealed a number of weaknesses in the test. We were most disturbed by the very slow charging and the extremely loud noise level. It is not competitive in this respect. In addition to the low market price, the large number of ports and solid efficiency were positive features.

The option of jump-starting a vehicle also seems practical. Unfortunately, the accessories required for this are not included in the box and must be purchased separately. Unfortunately, we were unable to check this in the test. This is where the Jump 2200 misses the opportunity to set itself apart from the competition.

For the recommended retail price of 1,399 euros, the Vtoman Jump 2200 delivers a disappointing performance in the test. However, the current market price is only around 550 euros, which makes it more attractive. If you are only looking for a mobile energy source for occasional emergency power use and can live with the weaknesses, you will find a fairly inexpensive solution here - measured by the capacity of 1.5 kWh. For regular use, however, the points of criticism clearly outweigh the drawbacks in our opinion.

Pros

Cons

Price and availability

The recommended retail price of the Vtoman Jump 2200 in Europa is 1,399 euros. However, it is usually available for significantly less, e.g. from Amazon.

Table of Contents

1. Vtoman Jump 2200 test conclusion: Good value, but with various weaknesses
2. Features: With port for jump-starting vehicles, but...
3. App & operation: No app, but large LED light
4. Practice: Loud and slow, but solid efficiency

Compared to Anker Solix, Bluetti or EcoFlow, Vtoman is one of the lesser-known manufacturers of power stations. However, the Jump 2200 is an exciting model on paper, which can be used for jump-starting vehicles, among other things. Our Vtoman Jump 2200 review reveals what else the power station can do and how well it performs in practice.

Important note: We tested the European version of the Jump 2200. In the USA, Vtoman offers a very similar model, the Jump 1800, which has a slightly lower output power of 1,800 / 3,600 W.

Data sheet Vtoman Jump 2200

Features: With port for jump-starting vehicles, but...

At first glance, the Vtoman Jump 2200 looks like a classic power station. Compared to competitors from well-known manufacturers such as Anker Solix or Bluetti there are a few differences in the details. Firstly, there is the massive carrying handle, which is positioned centrally above the device. This prevents larger items from being placed on the power station, but is very practical for clamping coiled cables underneath. Ultimately, the power station, which weighs around 17.5 kg, can be lifted with this handle.

Keyword weight: With its capacity of 1,548 Wh, which puts the Jump 2200 in the 1.5 kWh power station class, it is even heavier than the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 ($749 on Amazon). With 2,048 Wh, it even offers around 25 percent more capacity, but is hardly more expensive according to the MSRP. However, there is a clear difference in the market price. If the capacity is not enough, the Jump 2200 can be doubled to 3,096 Wh with an expansion battery (389 euros on Amazon). Impractical: The power station and additional battery cannot be stacked, as the battery also has the same carrying handle at the top.

The Jump 2200 is on a par in terms of power output. It provides 2,200 W AC power, with a peak of 4,400 W for a short time. We describe how well this works in practice further down in the test report. Another positive aspect is the number of ports. In addition to three 230 V sockets, there are two USB-C sockets with up to 100 W, four USB-A with 12 W, a 12 V car socket and two DC5521 outputs with 120 W each, making a total of twelve ports.

There is also a port for jump-starting vehicles (EC5 port). Unfortunately, the cable required for this was not included in the box of our test device, which means that the Jump 2200 misses out on a unique selling point. However, an external and rather bulky charger, a car charging cable and two USB cables (USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A) are included. These are packaged in a small fabric bag, which is practical for transportation and storage.

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App & operation: No app, but large LED light

Even though there is a Vtoman app in the App Store, the Jump 2200 does not support app connectivity. This means that the smartphone control that is standard with many manufacturers and models is not available, which is a shame. This can be particularly practical when camping in a motorhome or caravan, but also in other situations.

This means that the device itself is used for operation. There are small yellow buttons above the individual port areas, such as the three sockets, which are used to switch them on and off. The small screen of the Vtoman Jump 2200 shows not only the battery status and load output but also the remaining runtime quite accurately, which not every power station does so well and speaks for the BMS (battery management system).

The integrated LED light is a positive feature that is unfortunately not on board of every power station. This can also be operated via a small button, allowing you to switch between five different modes (three brightness levels, two flashing modes). However, the disadvantage is that the light is located on the back of the power station. This is enough to have some light when camping or in the event of a power failure, for example. However, it doesn't really help when operating the power station in the dark.

Practice: Loud and slow, but solid efficiency

As mentioned at the beginning, the Jump 2200 is relatively heavy for its capacity compared to other, albeit usually more expensive, power stations. However, at just under 18 kg, it can still be transported quite easily with a little effort. However, when carrying it around with two hands for longer periods of time, we find the two side handles commonly used on other models (instead of one large handle at the top as here) easier to handle.

One practical feature is the large selection of ports. However, once the power station is empty, it is very limited when it comes to recharging. The 400 W maximum DC input for connecting a solar panel or for charging in a vehicle via the on-board socket is acceptable in this class. However, the fact that it only charges with a maximum of 400 W via the AC power grid is extremely slow for a model with 1.5 kWh. This means that the charging process takes an unnecessarily long time. Patience is required here.

In the practical test, the Vtoman Jump 2200 did not quite reach this "speed" when plugged into a power socket and took over 5 hours to fully charge with a maximum of 325 W. This is not surprising, because the AC charger supplied has a maximum DC output power of 328.5 W. There is not the usual option of connecting the portable power station directly to the socket via a cable with an IEC plug - impractical.

The volume of the Vtoman Jump 2200 was also a negative factor in the test. The power station was very loud, both during power output and charging, at well over 60 dB (measured from a distance of 1 m), making it much more noticeable than many of its competitors. This is annoying in any situation, especially as the fan is usually running all the time and only knows full throttle. On the other hand, the efficiency of AC charging was good in the test. Almost 93 percent of the 1,675 Wh of energy measured at the power socket was stored in the 1,548 Wh battery.

The Jump 2200 also demonstrated solid efficiency during AC output. With a low load of around 250 W, we were able to draw around 84 percent of the battery capacity in over 5 hours. However, the value does not improve with increasing power. Even when drawing a constant 1,800 W, which drained the power station in a good 40 minutes, the efficiency remained at the same level. Models from other manufacturers such as Anker Solix and others can often improve on this.

Transparency

The selection of devices to be reviewed is made by our editorial team. The test sample was provided to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or retailer for the purpose of this review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review. As an independent media company, Notebookcheck is not subjected to the authority of manufacturers, retailers or publishers.

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