Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
The VoltX E600 is a compact portable power station sold by VoltX, which describes itself as an Australian leader in energy storage and whose website lists Outbax as its brand family. VoltX describes it as a plug-and-play unit for camping, road trips and boating, built around a 307.2Wh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery that the brand rates for 3000 charge cycles. It weighs 7kg according to the spec sheet, and measures 263 by 221 by 216mm.
What it powers, and who it suits
VoltX lists six outputs: two 230V 50Hz AC outlets fed by a pure sine wave inverter (600W rated, 1200W peak), a 12V 10A car-lighter socket, two 5V 2.4A USB-A ports and one 60W USB-C Power Delivery port. Outbax's product page adds a jump-starter function for vehicles and five lighting options, and the brand highlights an SOS mode. With a 600W rated inverter and 307.2Wh of storage, it is pitched at charging devices and running modest loads; check the wattage of anything you plan to plug in, because appliances drawing more than 600W sit outside VoltX's stated rating, and higher loads will drain the battery faster.
The E600 has come up in our articles on keeping security cameras and NBN gear running in a blackout. Keep VoltX's own wording in mind: it says the product is designed for general consumer and backup use only, that it is not designed, tested or certified for medical devices, life-support or other critical applications, and that it should not be used as the sole or primary power source where uninterrupted operation is essential. VoltX does not state that it switches over automatically like a UPS, so do not assume it will.
Charging, running costs and Australian notes
VoltX lists AC mains, solar and car charging, each at up to 100W; solar and car inputs accept 12 to 30V DC. The brand quotes four to five hours to recharge, while Outbax's listing for the same unit says five to six hours. Solar charging means running costs can be close to nil if you already own a suitable panel, but check its voltage against the 30V maximum. VoltX's product page lists a two-year warranty, and its general terms note that this sits alongside your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We saw the E600 sold directly by VoltX and Outbax, and on Woolworths' Everyday Market through a third-party seller.
Alternatives in our catalogue: the EcoFlow Delta 2 1024Wh offers roughly three times the capacity for longer outages. The Anker Solix C1000 is another larger-capacity option from a major brand. The BLUETTI AC180P is a further option to compare from a dedicated power-station brand.