Kodak S2400M or Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS: which should you choose?
Comparison of the two portable power stations using our catalogue's scoring criteria, value by value. Scores are relative to all the models we have analysed.
Kodak S2400M
Main drawbackDemanding loads and conversion losses shorten usable runtime
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Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS
Main drawbackContinuous output of 500 W limits it to small appliances
Read the full analysis →Our verdict based on your priority
- Priority: “Rated power”Kodak S2400M 8.7 / 10 vs 7
- Priority: “Battery capacity”Kodak S2400M 8.8 / 10 vs 6.9
- Priority: “Equipment”Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS 9 / 10 vs 8.2
By criterion
| Criterion | Kodak S2400M | Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 8.7 advantage | 7 |
| Battery capacity | 8.8 advantage | 6.9 |
| Equipment | 8.2 | 9 advantage |
A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using them to pick a winner would imply a level of precision we cannot offer.
Side-by-side specs
| Specification | Kodak S2400M | Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 2400 W | 500 W |
| Battery capacity | 2047,5 Wh | 448 Wh |
| Weight | Not provided | 4,9 kg |
| Maximum solar input power | 1200 W | 120 W |
| Total power of included solar panels | Not provided | 0 W |
| Number of 230 V sockets | Not provided | 1 sockets |
| Solar | Solar charging compatible | Solar charging compatible |
| Use | Home backup | Home backup |
| Non-USB DC outputs | DC5521 socket | 12 V cigarette lighter socket |
| App connectivity | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
| Battery technology | Not disclosed | LiFePO4 |
Figures published by manufacturers and retailers, compiled in our reviews. “Not provided” means the figure could not be verified.
Which is right for you?
Kodak S2400M
Leads on 2 criteria of 3 compared
- Battery capacity: 8.8/10 vs 6.9/10 (2047,5 Wh vs 448 Wh)
- Rated power: 8.7/10 vs 7/10 (2400 W vs 500 W)
Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS
Leads on 1 criterion of 3 compared
- Equipment: 9/10 vs 8.2/10
Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our methodology →
Frequently asked questions
Which is rated higher, Kodak S2400M or Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS?
Kodak S2400M scores 8.6/10, compared with 7.7/10 for Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS, using the same scoring criteria.
Which wins on “Battery capacity”?
Kodak S2400M wins on “Battery capacity”: 8.8/10 compared with 6.9/10 for Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS. Recorded values: 2047,5 Wh versus 448 Wh.
Which wins on “Rated power”?
Kodak S2400M wins on “Rated power”: 8.7/10 compared with 7/10 for Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS. Recorded values: 2400 W versus 500 W.
Which wins on “Equipment”?
Könner & Söhnen KS 500PS wins on “Equipment”: 9/10 compared with 8.2/10 for Kodak S2400M.