Power Electronics and Charge Devices with a Skil 40V Battery
Everyone should have a good-quality inverter on hand for times when power is unreachable. Whether you’re preparing for a natural disaster or planning your next outdoor camping venture, Skil is here to save the day with the 40V 300-watt Battery Inverter. I’m going to see what sets it apart from other models and help you determine if it’s the right battery inverter for you.
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Skil 40V Battery Inverter Performance
- Model: Skil PI0300C-00
- Power source: Skil 40V battery
- Peak power: 500W
- Continuous power: 300W
- Pure sine wave powers sensitive electronics
- Outlets and ports:
- 120V outlet
- USB-A port
- (2) USB-C ports
The Skil PI0300C-00 battery inverter delivers up to 300 watts of continuous power and up to 500 watts of peak power.
It features four different outlets and ports to power and/or charge up to 4 devices at once. You have a 120V outlet, a USB-A port, and two USB-C ports (an 18W and a 65W). All of the outlets and buttons are located on one side to consolidate everything into one spot.
This inverter also uses pure sine wave technology, meaning you can power and charge devices with sensitive batteries (like phones and tablets) without risking battery health.
Skil PWRCore 40 300-Watt Battery Inverter Design
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.3 x 4.5 inches
- Weight: 2.2 pounds (bare)
- LED light integrated into carrying handle
- Onboard phone stand
This inverter has a fairly compact and lightweight design. As a bare tool, it weighs just 2.2 pounds, and adding the 2.5Ah battery I used for testing, the weight went up to a manageable 4.7 pounds. The size of the unit itself is not much larger than the battery, so storage should be no issue.
I like how Skil integrated an LED light into the carrying handle. The light has two brightness settings and has a white tone, giving you true color clarity. You can shuffle your brightness or power the light on/off using the light button on the control panel.
Also appreciated is the integrated phone stand on the back of the inverter. This lets you store your phone while you charge it to keep it safe while you work.
Skil PWRCore 40 300-Watt Battery Inverter Price
This inverter retails for $99 as a bare tool and $119 as a kit with a 2.5Ah battery. Skil backs your purchase with a 5-year warranty.
The Bottom Line
If you’re in the market for a power inverter for powering small devices, Skil presents a compelling pick with its PWRCore 40 model. Running off of a single battery, it lets you keep your devices powered and topped up with no hassle. Plus, the sub-$100 price point keeps things easy on the wallet for those who are already on Skil’s 40V platform.
