Cuktech has launched a very different kind of portable charger: the Power Bank 600, a 600W unit aimed at outdoor trips, emergency backup, and anything that laughs at ordinary power banks. It is already up for pre-order in China on JD.com, with sales starting on July 7 at 10:00 AM. The sticker price is 1399 yuan, or about $205, with a launch discount trimming it to 1299 yuan, roughly $190.
This is not a phone-top-up brick with a fancy badge. Cuktech says the Power Bank 600 can support devices drawing up to 1000W, which puts kettles, electric cookers, and hot pots in play, at least for short bursts. That is the kind of spec sheet that makes most portable battery packs look like toys, and it also explains why Cuktech is pitching this model as a utility device rather than a travel accessory.
600W output and a 1000W ceiling
The headline numbers are bluntly industrial. Cuktech rates the unit at 600W output, with support for devices that draw up to 1000W, and says it can handle around two uses of a 600W kettle, about 3.4 hours with a 120W ice maker, or roughly 8 hours powering a 50W car fridge depending on the load. For context, most mainstream portable power stations in this class are built around laptops, cameras, or mini-fridges; Cuktech is clearly aiming higher, and hotter.
Ports, charging, and battery chemistry
Inside, the Power Bank 600 uses lithium iron phosphate cells rated for 4,000 charge cycles and still over 80% capacity after that many cycles. The shell is made from V-0 fire-retardant material, which is the sort of detail you want on something expected to sit near heat, dust, and the occasional bad idea.
- 2 Type-C ports: up to 140W and 100W
- 2 USB-A ports
- 2 AC outlets rated at 600W
- 1 car charger port
It also supports 600W MAX self-charging through bidirectional inverter technology, which Cuktech says can take the battery from empty to full in about 1.5 hours. If that sounds aggressive, it is – but it is also the kind of spec that helps a product like this make sense for camping, vans, and power-cut scenarios where waiting around defeats the point.
Xiaomi Home control and fast-charge support
Like several other Xiaomi ecosystem devices, the Power Bank 600 connects to the Xiaomi Home app. Users can check battery status, control individual ports remotely, adjust lighting, and install OTA firmware updates. It also supports PD, PPS, QC, and Xiaomi’s own fast-charge standard, which is a polite way of saying it should play nicely with a broad range of gadgets.
The bigger question is whether buyers want a battery pack this large and this expensive, or whether they will stick with smaller power stations from rivals that have spent years pushing the category beyond phone charging. Cuktech has made a loud case for the former; the market will decide how many people actually need a kettle in a box.