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Why should you buy a portable power station?

Bring big backup power with you with these expert-recommended portable power stations, which can store enough power to charge electronics, appliances, and more.

How to choose a portable power station for camping?

Setting one up inside a home or workshop means close quarters, and loud models could literally require hearing protection. A portable power station for camping should also be quiet, or else it may disturb the neighbors. Typically, electric and solar power stations make for the quietest generators available.

Should you buy a power brick or a portable power station?

Small power bricks have enough juice to charge your phone a few times, while a cooler-sized portable power station can keep vital electronics running during a power outage or camping trip, and the most powerful options will provide electricity to your entire house.

What is the best portable power station?

With a great power-to-weight ratio, the latest version of the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a great portable power station for powering a camper or providing backup power for the essentials. With its tremendous capacity, the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is truly capable of providing a whole-home backup without gas or solar panels.

Which battery is best for a portable power station?

These days most portable power stations, including all those we recommend here, use LiFePO4 batteries, which are capable of holding far more cycles, which is the number of times a battery goes through a complete discharge and recharge, than older lithium-ion batteries while also being less likely to combust.

How much does a portable power station cost?

When looking at portable power stations, prices can range dramatically. You might find lower capacity units starting around $500, while high-capacity models can exceed $3,000. A useful tip is to compare the average cost per watt-hour (Wh) capacity; many brands fall between $1 to $3 per Wh, depending on features and technology.