SmallRig released the HPS99 Handheld Power Stick, a portable battery designed to solve a familiar field problem: powering multiple devices without juggling extra grips or bulky V-mount packs. It merges a 99Wh battery with a handheld form factor, so you get runtime and ergonomics in a single piece of kit. SmallRig made their name with affordable, practical cages, clamps, and rigging. In recent years, they have pushed into lighting, wireless, and power. We recently covered their Xtouch Smart V Mount Battery, and the HPS99 shows that same thinking applied to compact, travel-friendly power. Let’s look at what this one has to offer! SmallRig HPS99 key specs 27,200mAh Battery Capacity 1 x USB-C Input/Output (100W) 1 x USB-C Input/Output (65W) D Tap Input/Output Real-Time OLED Battery Display 1/4″-20 Screw | 1/4″-20 Threaded Hole Retractable Port Covers QD Socket | Lanyard Hole Heat and Flame Resistant Construction Ergonomic Design Weight: 1.4 lb / 632 g Image credit: SmallRig Power and design At the core of the HPS99 is a 27,200mAh / 99Wh battery, built with LG cells for stability and safety. The 99Wh rating keeps it flight safe, while still packing enough power to run a 100W COB light for about one hour or keep a camera setup rolling well beyond internal batteries. The stick provides two USB-C PD outputs: one capable of 100W and the other rated for 65W. Alongside those is a D Tap input/output, which adds flexibility for cinema accessories. All three can be used to power devices at...
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