Portable power stations by job
Each job sets its own limits. Pick yours to see which of the 81 stations meet them.
- Portable power stations for camping16 stations
Weight: under 25 lb, so one person can carry it. Capacity: at least 500 Wh, enough for a cooler and phones overnight. Solar input: at least 100 W, to refill during the day.
- Portable power stations for home backup31 stations
AC output: at least 1,800 W, to start a fridge and run a heat source. UPS switchover: 20 ms or less where the maker lists one. Capacity: at least 2,000 Wh, or expandable past 4,000 Wh.
- Portable power stations for a power outage53 stations
Capacity: at least 1,000 Wh, to keep a fridge, a router and lights going overnight. AC output: at least 1,000 W. Recharge: takes solar, so it can refill while the grid is down.
- Portable power stations for an RV39 stations
Solar input: at least 500 W for a roof or ground array. AC output: at least 1,800 W, close to a 15 A household circuit. 12 V outlet: a car port rated 10 A or more for a 12 V fridge.
- Solar generators for an apartment30 stations
Capacity: at least 500 Wh. Weight: under 40 lb, for stairs and small closets. Wall charging: fills in 2 hours or less, for when there is no balcony sun.
- Portable power stations for tailgating16 stations
AC output: at least 1,000 W, for a TV, a speaker and a blender. Capacity: at least 500 Wh. Weight: under 30 lb.
- Portable power stations for a car15 stations
12 V charging: charges from a 12 V outlet. Size: under 15 in long, to sit in a footwell or on a seat. Capacity: at least 250 Wh.
- Portable power stations for a shed or workshop40 stations
AC output: at least 1,500 W, for corded tools. Surge: at least 3,000 W at startup. Cold: rated to run at 32 F or lower.