Blackvue power magic battery pack review11/27/2023 I can confirm the B-130X has low temp charge cut off / protection. It also indicated the battery’s temperature at 6℉ (-14℃). I checked the BlackVue App, and it indicated “Low Temperature Warning The battery’s temperature is too low, which may limit its lasting time and charging speed”. The indicated amperage on my variable power supply was fixed at 12mAh, or 0.012 Amps. I turned on the B-130X, and engage the charge procedure. I connected the B-130X to my variable power supply and set it to 14.6 Volts 10 Amps. This brought the B-130X’s temp down to 8℉ (-13℃). I placed the B-130X in two ziploc freezer bags, and put it in my freezer for 2.5 hours. I wanted to test this, so after the battery was drained to 1% I measured the temperature of the B-130X at 71℉ (21℃). The B-130X specifications claim to have “Low Temperature Cut Off” below 32℉ (0℃), see attached screenshot. Well it looks like BlackVue has met me halfway by going with 14AWG, (I still want 12AWG though). It led me to recommend the BBMC PC8 change the 16AWG hardwire charge cable to 12AWG size wire, (the maximum size for the XT60 connector). ![]() This was a bone of contention with me because I discovered under the full 9 Amp charge load the PC8’s 16AWG hardwire charge cable would raise in temperature to levels that are in my opinion “too darn high”. The B-130X included hardwire charge cable is 14AWG, (compared to the 16AWG included with the BBMC PC8). However, with one glaring difference that is like a thorn in my side with the BBMC PC8. I’ve only had the B-130X for a few hours, and after unpacking it out of the box it comes with identical accessories, cables, and connections as the BBMC PC8. The B-130X is to be used with the “new” BlackVue APP (Released on 12/6/22) MSRP is $360 USD (this is the price for Amazon, BBMC, retailers, etc.) BlackVue Official Website will be $390 USD. The B-130X will automatically detect which charge method is being used, (5 Amp Cigarette Lighter Adapter / 9 Amp Hardwire Cable) by the use of a 3-Pin XT60 connector on the CLA, and a standard 2-Pin XT60 Connector on the hardwire cable. The previous 3 position switch, (Cigarette | OFF | Hardwire) has been replaced by an ON/OFF switch. ![]() ![]() This was done to minimize the price increase of the B-130X because “very few people end up using it”. The B-130X has removed the expansion port used to daisy chain multiple battery packs together to increase parking mode run time. “We’re going to test that!” (in Project Farm voice). The B-130X has a new “Fuel Gauge Integrated Circuit” for more accurate estimated battery life, and charge time. Last month I tested the BlackboxM圜ar PowerCell 8 with an identical 96Wh capacity so I have that on hand to compare with. They even sent me a DR900X Plus to test it with. I would like to say thank you to for sending me the all new Power Magic Ultra Battery B-130X for test & review.
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