Portable power stations, 300 Wh class

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Updated 19 Oct 2026
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Product₹ / 100 Wh ▲AC output (W)PackageCapacityKindTypeRating · Reviews
Ceptics Portable Power Station 300W, Generator for home electricity, 10 Year Life, Fast Charging, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery, Power 6 Appliances at once, 230V-50Hz Voltage, for Home Backup & Outdoor Use
256 Wh · 4.5 / 5
AC output (W): 300
Capacity, output & details
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
256 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
256 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
2,500
Availability
In stock
₹5,858.59per 100 WhBest value300₹14,998.00Package price

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Ceptics Portable Power Station 300W, Generator for home electricity, 10 Year Life, Fast Charging, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery, Power 6 Appliances at once, 230V-50Hz Voltage, for Home Backup & Outdoor Use — ₹14,998.00

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256 WhPower station300 Wh class4.5 (2.5K)
X300 Portable Power Station, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery 90000 mAh, 300W Output (700W Peak), 2 AC Outlets, Upto 600W Load, Fast Charging, Solar Generator for Home, Camping, RV, Quiet Power Supply
288 Wh · 4.5 / 5
AC output (W): 600Most AC power
Capacity, output & details
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
288 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
288 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
7
Availability
In stock
₹5,902.43per 100 Wh600Most AC power₹16,999.00Package price

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X300 Portable Power Station, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery 90000 mAh, 300W Output (700W Peak), 2 AC Outlets, Upto 600W Load, Fast Charging, Solar Generator for Home, Camping, RV, Quiet Power Supply — ₹16,999.00

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288 WhPower station300 Wh class4.5 (7)
Luminous Edge GO P700 Portable Power Station | 500W Output | 288 Wh | Fast Charging | Powers Multiple Devices | For Campers, Outdoor Shoot, Travel, Outdoor Parties, & Home Back-up | 5 Year Warranty
288 Wh · 3.4 / 5
AC output (W): 500
Capacity, output & details
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
288 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
288 Wh
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Power station
Reviews
13
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In stock
₹6,249.65per 100 Wh500₹17,999.00Package price

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Luminous Edge GO P700 Portable Power Station | 500W Output | 288 Wh | Fast Charging | Powers Multiple Devices | For Campers, Outdoor Shoot, Travel, Outdoor Parties, & Home Back-up | 5 Year Warranty — ₹17,999.00

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288 WhPower station300 Wh class3.4 (13)
GIGAWATTS 400W Portable Power Station 216Wh Lithium-ion Battery Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping and Home
216 Wh
AC output (W): 400
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
216 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
216 Wh
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Power station
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₹6,670.83per 100 Wh400₹14,409.00Package price

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GIGAWATTS 400W Portable Power Station 216Wh Lithium-ion Battery Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping and Home — ₹14,409.00

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216 WhPower station300 Wh class—
FOS VORGEN 300 Portable Power Station 300W Pure Sine Wave 307Wh LiFePO4
307 Wh
AC output (W): 300
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
307 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
307 Wh
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Power station
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—
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₹7,491.53per 100 Wh300₹22,999.00Package price

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FOS VORGEN 300 Portable Power Station 300W Pure Sine Wave 307Wh LiFePO4 — ₹22,999.00

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307 WhPower station300 Wh class—
Solar Power Station X300 (288Wh LiFePO4) with 100W Solar Panel Combo | 300W Pure Sine Wave Portable Power Station | Backup for Home, Camping, Travel, RV and Outdoor Use
288 Wh · 5 / 5
AC output (W): 300
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
288 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
288 Wh
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Power station
Reviews
1
Availability
In stock
₹9,201.04per 100 Wh300₹26,499.00Package price

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Solar Power Station X300 (288Wh LiFePO4) with 100W Solar Panel Combo | 300W Pure Sine Wave Portable Power Station | Backup for Home, Camping, Travel, RV and Outdoor Use — ₹26,499.00

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288 WhPower station300 Wh class5 (1)
Portable Solar Generator, 300W Portable Power Station with 60W Foldable Solar Panel, 110V Pure Sine Wave 280Wh Battery Pack with USB DC AC Output for Devices
280 Wh · 4.2 / 5
AC output (W): 300
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
280 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
280 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
1,400
Availability
In stock
₹10,675.00per 100 Wh300₹29,890.00Package price

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Portable Solar Generator, 300W Portable Power Station with 60W Foldable Solar Panel, 110V Pure Sine Wave 280Wh Battery Pack with USB DC AC Output for Devices — ₹29,890.00

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280 WhPower station300 Wh class4.2 (1.4K)
EF ECOFLOW 300W Portable Power Station RIVER 2, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 10 Year Life, 0% - 100% Charge in 60 mins, 230V - 50Hz India Voltage, Power 6 Appliances at once, For Outdoor Use & Home Backup
256 Wh · 4.2 / 5
AC output (W): 300
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
256 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
256 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
68
Availability
In stock
₹10,699.22per 100 Wh300₹27,390.00Package price

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EF ECOFLOW 300W Portable Power Station RIVER 2, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 10 Year Life, 0% - 100% Charge in 60 mins, 230V - 50Hz India Voltage, Power 6 Appliances at once, For Outdoor Use & Home Backup — ₹27,390.00

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256 WhPower station300 Wh class4.2 (68)
Portable Power Station 100W, AC/DC/USB Outputs | Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries (LiFePO4) with 76.8Wh/12.8V, 6000mAh Battery Capacity
76.8 Wh
AC output (W): 100
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
76.8 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
76.8 Wh
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Power station
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₹13,743.49per 100 Wh100₹10,555.00Package price

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Portable Power Station 100W, AC/DC/USB Outputs | Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries (LiFePO4) with 76.8Wh/12.8V, 6000mAh Battery Capacity — ₹10,555.00

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76.8 WhPower station300 Wh class—
Portable Power Station with AC Outlet, powkey 65W/110V External Battery Pack 24000mAh/88.8Wh Power Pack, Portable Power Source Supply Backup for Outdoor Centre Camping Home Blue
88.8 Wh · 4.1 / 5
AC output (W): 65
Capacity, output & details
Category
Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
88.8 Wh (as stated)
Max input
30 W
Weight
30 g
Capacity
88.8 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
112
Availability
In stock
₹15,248.87per 100 Wh65₹13,541.00Package price

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Portable Power Station with AC Outlet, powkey 65W/110V External Battery Pack 24000mAh/88.8Wh Power Pack, Portable Power Source Supply Backup for Outdoor Centre Camping Home Blue — ₹13,541.00

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88.8 WhPower station300 Wh class4.1 (112)
88Wh 24000mAh Portable Camping Power Station (Solar Panel Not Included) 110V/80W Lithium Battery AC DC USB QC3.0 for Home Camping Emergency Rescue (Black)
88.8 Wh · 4 / 5
AC output (W): 80
Capacity, output & details
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
88.8 Wh (as stated)
Max input
30 W
Capacity
88.8 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
143
Availability
In stock
₹15,280.41per 100 Wh80₹13,569.00Package price

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88Wh 24000mAh Portable Camping Power Station (Solar Panel Not Included) 110V/80W Lithium Battery AC DC USB QC3.0 for Home Camping Emergency Rescue (Black) — ₹13,569.00

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88.8 WhPower station300 Wh class4 (143)
VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 Portable Power Station, Only 7.4lbs with 7 Outlets, 230Wh LiFePO4 Generator with Up to 600W AC Outlet, 12V/24V DC Input Adapt RV/Van, PD 100W Type-C for Home Blackout, Camping
230 Wh · 4.3 / 5
AC output (W): 600Most AC power
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
230 Wh (as stated)
Weight
3.36 kg
Capacity
230 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
295
Availability
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₹16,766.09per 100 Wh600Most AC power₹38,562.00Package price

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VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 Portable Power Station, Only 7.4lbs with 7 Outlets, 230Wh LiFePO4 Generator with Up to 600W AC Outlet, 12V/24V DC Input Adapt RV/Van, PD 100W Type-C for Home Blackout, Camping — ₹38,562.00

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230 WhPower station300 Wh class4.3 (295)
CALANDIS Outdoor Portable Power Station Supply 100W 76.8WH for Traveling RV Trip Home
76.8 Wh
AC output (W): 100
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
76.8 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
76.8 Wh
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Power station
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₹17,109.38per 100 Wh100₹13,140.00Package price

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CALANDIS Outdoor Portable Power Station Supply 100W 76.8WH for Traveling RV Trip Home — ₹13,140.00

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76.8 WhPower station300 Wh class—
Powkey Portable Power Station with 40W Solar Panel, 146Wh/200W Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping, Home Support
146 Wh · 3.9 / 5
Capacity, output & details
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
146 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
146 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
98
Availability
In stock
₹19,258.90per 100 Wh—₹28,118.00Package price

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Powkey Portable Power Station with 40W Solar Panel, 146Wh/200W Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping, Home Support — ₹28,118.00

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146 WhPower station300 Wh class3.9 (98)
VTOMAN Jump 100 Portable Power Station 100W-89.6Wh Solar Generator LiFePO4 Battery Power Station, AC 100W(peak 200W) Outlet and PD 65W Fast Charge, Fast Charging for Camping, Emergency,Home Backup
89.6 Wh · 3.3 / 5
AC output (W): 100
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
89.6 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
89.6 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
57
Availability
In stock
₹23,226.56per 100 Wh100₹20,811.00Package price

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VTOMAN Jump 100 Portable Power Station 100W-89.6Wh Solar Generator LiFePO4 Battery Power Station, AC 100W(peak 200W) Outlet and PD 65W Fast Charge, Fast Charging for Camping, Emergency,Home Backup — ₹20,811.00

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89.6 WhPower station300 Wh class3.3 (57)
GRECELL Portable Power Station 240W 153.6WH Solar Generator, LiFePO4 Battery, Dual Way 100W PD Portable Power Bank with Built-in Stand for Outdoor, Camping, Travel
153.6 Wh · 4.6 / 5
AC output (W): 240
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
153.6 Wh (as stated)
Capacity
153.6 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
28
Availability
In stock
₹24,615.89per 100 Wh240₹37,810.00Package price

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GRECELL Portable Power Station 240W 153.6WH Solar Generator, LiFePO4 Battery, Dual Way 100W PD Portable Power Bank with Built-in Stand for Outdoor, Camping, Travel — ₹37,810.00

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153.6 WhPower station300 Wh class4.6 (28)
228Wh Portable Power Station, AC Outlet Power Bank, 300W Solar Generator with LED Light, 9 Outlet Portable Generator, Battery Backup Power Supply for
228 Wh · 4.1 / 5
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
228 Wh (as stated)
Max input
300 W
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Capacity
228 Wh
Kind
Power station
Reviews
557
Availability
In stock
—per 100 Wh—₹60,693.25Package price

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228Wh Portable Power Station, AC Outlet Power Bank, 300W Solar Generator with LED Light, 9 Outlet Portable Generator, Battery Backup Power Supply for — ₹60,693.25

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228 WhPower station300 Wh class4.1 (557)
Portable Power Station, 600W 299Wh LiFePO4 Backup Battery with 2 AC Outlets, 600W (1200W Peak), 1.3 Hours Fast Charge, Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping
299 Wh · 3.8 / 5
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
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299 Wh (as stated)
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299 Wh
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22
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—per 100 Wh—₹83,166.60Package price

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Portable Power Station, 600W 299Wh LiFePO4 Backup Battery with 2 AC Outlets, 600W (1200W Peak), 1.3 Hours Fast Charge, Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping — ₹83,166.60

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299 WhPower station300 Wh class3.8 (22)
BLUETTI Handsfree 1 Portable Power Station 268Wh 300W LiFePO4 Battery
268 Wh · 4.7 / 5
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
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268 Wh (as stated)
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268 Wh
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17
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—per 100 Wh—₹1,36,548.70Package price

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BLUETTI Handsfree 1 Portable Power Station 268Wh 300W LiFePO4 Battery — ₹1,36,548.70

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268 WhPower station300 Wh class4.7 (17)
80 Wh Power Station
80 Wh · 3.9 / 5
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
80 Wh (as stated)
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80 Wh
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Power station
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17
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—per 100 Wh—₹29,498.00Package price

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80 Wh Power Station — ₹29,498.00

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80 WhPower station300 Wh class3.9 (17)
VCLPOWER 75Wh LiFePO4 Power Station 12V 9V USB C with 10W Solar Panel
75 Wh · 3.9 / 5
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
Energy
75 Wh (as stated)
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75 Wh
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161
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—per 100 Wh—₹26,981.00Package price

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VCLPOWER 75Wh LiFePO4 Power Station 12V 9V USB C with 10W Solar Panel — ₹26,981.00

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75 WhPower station300 Wh class3.9 (161)
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery with 600W AC Output (1500W Power Lift), Quick Charge Solar Generator, UPS Backup Power for
288 Wh · 4.5 / 5
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Portable power stations · 300 Wh class
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288 Wh (as stated)
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288 Wh
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42
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—per 100 Wh—₹95,966.00Package price

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BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery with 600W AC Output (1500W Power Lift), Quick Charge Solar Generator, UPS Backup Power for — ₹95,966.00

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288 WhPower station300 Wh class4.5 (42)

Cheapest right now: ₹5,858.59 per 100 Wh — Ceptics Portable Power Station 300W. ₹12,221.35 per 100 Wh median of 22 in-stock listings.

Per 100 Wh of nominal cell energy: mAh × 3.7 V, or the stated Wh where it agrees within 20 %; power stations by their stated Wh. ~ marks a stated Wh set aside, or a title that names several capacities.

Portable power stations, 300 Wh class: what to know before you buy

300 Wh class. Up to 400 Wh, typically 256–300 Wh, 3–4 kg, 300–600 W AC: phones, laptops, lights, a drone or a 12 V cooler for a night; the weekend-camping and blackout-phone-charging class, paired with a 60–100 W panel. Not for a fridge: the surge rating on many is too low to start the compressor.

A lithium battery of 256 Wh to 3 kWh and more with an inverter for AC outlets, plus 12 V and USB-C PD outputs and AC, car and solar inputs. Buyers get three things wrong: Wh is how long and W is what it can run, so a 1,000 Wh station with a 600 W inverter cannot start a fridge compressor and a 2,000 W station with 500 Wh runs a kettle for 15 minutes; usable AC energy is 75–85 % of the rated Wh, and the inverter’s idle draw can halve runtime on light loads; and LiFePO4 cells last 3–6× more cycles than NMC, which matters for daily use and not for a shelf.

Specs and terms that matter

Rated Wh vs usable Wh

Model names mislead (a “535” is 512 Wh, “1000” models are 1,024 or 1,056 Wh); the stated Wh is the figure. PCWorld measured 80–83 % of it at AC on a 200 W load (87 % at best) and 71–84 % at 800 W; USB and 12 V outputs waste less. A 1,024 Wh station at 71 % gives about 725 Wh.

AC continuous W vs surge W

The continuous rating must exceed the largest steady load, the surge rating the largest start-up: a fridge runs at 150–250 W and starts at about 1,200 W. “Boost” modes run resistive loads such as kettles above the rating by lowering the voltage. Per-outlet limits are in the fine print.

Pure sine wave

Near-universal above 300 Wh now, and required for CPAP machines, microwaves and anything with a motor or a transformer; a modified sine wave inverter is a sign of a very cheap unit.

Chemistry: LiFePO4 vs NMC

LiFePO4 (LFP) is rated for 3,000 cycles and more to 80 % capacity; NMC or plain Li-ion for 500–800 cycles to 60–80 %. LFP is heavier per Wh and more stable in heat. A reviewer measured 94 % capacity on an LFP station after about 1,100 daily UPS cycles.

UPS or EPS mode

Switches the outlets from mains to battery in 10–20 ms by the makers’ claims, 15 ms in a user’s measurement with a small fridge; enough for routers, PCs and fridges, not a true online UPS. Daily UPS duty consumes about a cycle a day.

Recharge inputs

AC input of 500–2,400 W refills modern LFP units to 80 % in 1–2 h; a car’s 12 V socket gives about 100–120 W and takes 8–20 h; alternator chargers give 500–800 W. Solar input has a maximum W and a voltage window (11–60 V or 11–150 V); the panel’s open-circuit voltage must stay inside it, and cold mornings raise it.

12 V output

The cigarette socket is limited to 10 A, 120 W; a diesel heater needs about 180 W at start and will not run from it. Better units add a 30 A XT60 or Anderson port.

Idle draw and auto-off

With the inverter on, standby draw runs from 1 to 30 W; 3 W is praised in tests. Eco or auto-off timers can cut the output when a fridge cycles off.

Expansion, app and warranty

Expansion batteries are proprietary and cost about the same per Wh as the base unit. Some apps require an account to use every feature; others work offline. Warranties run 2–5 years. UL 2743 is the North American standard for portable power packs with inverters; it replaced UL 1236 for this class from 1 June 2025.

Mains voltage

A station sold for the US is 120 V 60 Hz, for Japan 100 V, for the UK, Europe, Australia and India 230 V 50 Hz; a US-market unit does not run 230 V appliances and vice versa, and the outlet shape (Schuko, BS 1363, AS/NZS 3112) follows the market.

Before you buy

  • List the loads in watts and hours: a fridge 150–250 W running and about 1,200 W starting, 0.8–1.2 kWh a day; a CPAP without humidifier, which reviewers put at 30–60 W; router and lights 10–30 W; a kettle, heater or induction hob 1,000–2,000 W.
  • Check continuous W against the largest steady load and surge W against the largest start-up, and the per-outlet limits.
  • Choose LiFePO4 for daily, UPS, van or solar use; NMC is acceptable for a backup that mostly sits on a shelf.
  • For UPS use, check the mode is rated and its switchover time, and whether the fridge or PC rides through 10–20 ms.
  • Match the solar input to the panel: maximum W, voltage window and connector (MC4, XT60); a panel outside the window is wasted or harmful.
  • Read the idle draw with AC on and whether an auto-off timer can be disabled; both decide how long light loads run.
  • Check weight and handles: a 1 kWh LFP station is 11–13 kg, a 2 kWh one 20–30 kg, so wheels matter.
  • Check the market voltage and outlet type match the storefront, and the expansion path and warranty length; the brand should be likely to exist in five years.

Myths and mistakes

  • 1,000 Wh does not run a fridge for days: a household fridge uses 0.8–1.2 kWh a day and a 12 V compressor cooler about 0.5 kWh, so a day or two.
  • Surge watts in a title are not continuous watts; the site’s output column shows the rated AC figure only.
  • Expansion batteries are not cheaper per Wh than the base unit, and they are proprietary; a DIY LFP bank costs about a quarter per Wh but needs skills and has no warranty, by a long r/vandwellers debate.
  • Most makers advise against leaving a station plugged in permanently; UPS duty is a cycle a day, which is where LFP’s cycle count pays.
  • Power stations never fly: every one is over 160 Wh. They ship by ground or travel by car.
  • The 12 V socket is the least solved output: 120 W on most units, so a diesel heater or a large 12 V cooler needs the XT60 port or an AC adapter.

Questions people ask

What size power station do I need for a power cut?

300 Wh runs phones, lights and a router for a day. 1,000 Wh adds a fridge for about 12–24 h or a CPAP without humidifier for several nights. 2,000 Wh and up runs a fridge for one to two days or a small heater on low (300 W) overnight; heating loads drain any station fastest.

Can a power station run a microwave, kettle or space heater?

Only a station with a 1,500–2,000 W continuous inverter, and only for a few minutes per 100 Wh: a 1,500 W kettle takes a 1,000 Wh station’s usable energy in about 30 minutes of boiling.

LiFePO4 or NMC?

LiFePO4 for anything used regularly: 3,000 cycles and more to 80 % against 500–800 for NMC, and more stable in heat, at the cost of weight. For a backup that sits charged on a shelf, either; NMC is lighter to carry.

Can I use a power station as a UPS?

If it has a UPS or EPS mode with a switchover of 20 ms or less, yes for routers, PCs and fridges; it is not an online UPS and does not protect sensitive equipment. Every day on UPS duty is about one charge cycle, which is why LFP is the choice.

How fast does a power station recharge?

Modern LFP units refill from the wall in 1–2 h at 500–2,400 W input. From a car socket at 100–120 W it takes 8–20 h; from solar it depends on the panel watts, the sun and the input ceiling.

What solar panel do I need?

One that fits the input’s maximum watts and voltage window, usually with MC4 connectors; about 100 W of panel per 300–500 Wh of daily use in good sun. A 300 Wh station pairs with 60–100 W, a 1,000 Wh one with 200–500 W, a 2,000 Wh one with 800–1,000 W.

Can I fly with a power station?

No. The ICAO tiers that the FAA, EASA and IATA follow stop at 160 Wh, and the smallest stations are 256 Wh. They travel by car or ship by ground as dangerous goods.

How long does a power station last?

An LFP unit 10 years and more at a cycle a day, by its 3,000-cycle rating; an NMC unit 2–3 years of daily cycling, far longer on a shelf. Warranties run 2–5 years.

Sources: PCWorld: best portable power stations (efficiency, cycles, sizing), techtest.org: Li-ion vs LiFePO4 durability in power stations, SCC: ANSI/CAN/UL 2743:2023 portable power packs, Intertek: UL 1236 partially superseded by UL 2743 (1 June 2025), UL Solutions: portable power pack testing (UL 2743). Reviewed 19 Oct 2026. General information compiled from public sources, not safety or legal advice. Airline rules change often; your airline’s current rule is the one that applies.