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price per 100 Wh How we compare Buying guide ↓
- Usable AC energy
- 75–85 % of rated Wh
- Fridge: running · starting
- 150–250 W · about 1,200 W
- Cycles, LiFePO4 vs NMC
- 3,000+ vs 500–800
- Flying
- No, all over 160 Wh
Compare the types
All types- 300 Wh classfrom $38.39Energy: Typically 256–300 WhRuns, e.g.: Phones, laptop, lightsBest for: Weekend camping, blackout phone charging52 listings
- 1,000 Wh classfrom $28.32Energy: Typically 1,024–1,056 WhRuns, e.g.: Fridge for a day, CPAPBest for: Fridge, CPAP, home-office UPS44 listings
- 2,000 Wh classfrom $27.13Energy: Typically 2,048 WhRuns, e.g.: Fridge, kettle, microwaveBest for: Van or RV base, home backup19 listings
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| Daran Portable Power Station 600W with 80W Solar Panel, 288Wh LiFePO4 Solar Generator, Dual AC Outlets, 100W USB-C PD, Fast Recharge for Camping, RV, Power Outage, Emergency Backup 288 Wh · 3.8 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $129.85per 100 Wh | 600 | $373.96Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 3.8 (29) | |
| DaranEner 300W Portable Power Station, 192Wh LiFePO4 Solar Generator 192 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $104.16per 100 Wh | 300 | $199.99Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.4 (37) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station 288Wh 600W LFP Solar Generator 288 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $100.69per 100 Wh | 600 | $289.99Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.4 (1.2K) | |
| Portable Power Station 300W (600W Surge), 192Wh LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator with Carry Bag & 2 AC Outlets, Power Bank Fast Charging AC DC USB Ports for Laptop, Camping, Home Ues, Emergency 192 Wh · 4.2 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $98.95per 100 Wh | 300 | $189.99Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.2 (14) | |
| Portable Power Station 600W, 288Wh Solar Generator LiFePO4 Battery Backup, Power Bank with AC Outlet 110V, PD 100W Output Fast Charging for Home Use, Emergency, RV & Camping Essentials (1200W Surge) 288 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $88.89per 100 Wh | 600 | $255.99Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (18) | |
| DARAN Portable Power Station, LiFePO4 Solar Power Bank, 288Wh, 600W AC 288 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $86.80per 100 Wh | 600 | $249.99Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (129) | |
| DaranEner Portable Power Station, 300W (Surge 600W) 192Wh Power Bank with 110V AC Outlet, LiFePO4 Battery for Home Emergency, Camping, Travel,& Outdoor Electronics(Option Solar Generator) 192 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $77.60per 100 Wh | — | $149.00Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.2 (104) | |
| N300 Portable Power Station, 300W 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery | 9 Charging Ports with Qi2.2 25W Wireless Charging,140W Solar Input, <10ms UPS for Outdoors,Camping,Travel,Home Backup,Fishing 256 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $74.21per 100 Wh | 300 | $189.99Package price | 256 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (42) | |
| BLUETTI Solar Generator Elite 300 & 2x200W Solar Panel 3014.4Wh LFP Battery 3,014.4 Wh · 4.7 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $72.95per 100 Wh | — | $2,199.00Package price | 3,014.4 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.7 (251) | |
| Portable Power Station 192Wh Solar Generator 200W(400W Peak) LiFePO4 Power Bank, 100W Two-Way Fast Charging with 110V AC Outlet/DC/USB/LED Light for Laptop, Camping, Home Emergency, Off-Grid Living 192 Wh · 4.6 / 5 AC output (W): 200 Capacity, output & details
| $72.91per 100 Wh | 200 | $139.99Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.6 (26) | |
| VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 Portable Power Station, 300W 230Wh LiFePO4 Battery 230 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $71.30per 100 Wh | 300 | $163.99Package price | 230 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.4 (543) | |
| Portable Power Station 1000W(2000W Peak), 576Wh LFP Battery Solar Generator 576 Wh · 4.1 / 5 AC output (W): 1000 Capacity, output & details
| $64.32per 100 Wh | 1000 | $370.49Package price | 576 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.1 (37) | |
| EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station River 2 Max 500, 499Wh LiFePO4 Battery 499 Wh · 4.6 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $61.92per 100 Wh | — | $308.99Package price | 499 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.6 (1.4K) | |
| EF ECOFLOW Delta 3 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh 1800W | LiFePO4 Battery, Full Charge in 56 Min, 1800W AC/100W USB-C Output, Solar Generator for Home Backup Power, Camping & RVs 1,024 Wh · 4.7 / 5 AC output (W): 1800 Capacity, output & details
| $61.43per 100 Wh | 1800 | $629.00Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.7 (1.3K) | |
| DARAN Portable Power Station 300W, 192Wh LiFePO4 Battery, Solar Generator with 110V AC Outlet & 8 Ports,Battery Backup for Camping, RV, Home Emergency Backup 192 Wh · 4.2 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $60.41per 100 Wh | 300 | $115.99Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.2 (75) | |
| 300W Portable Power Station, Solar Generator 259Wh, 70,000mAh LiFePO4 Battery with 65W USB-C PD&Pure Sine Wave AC, Solar Charging for Camping,Home Backup,Emergency Power(SOS Light & LCD Display) 259 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $57.91per 100 Wh | 300 | $149.99Package price | 259 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (119) | |
| DaranEner Portable Power Station, 192Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup Solar Generator with w/2 300W (Peak 600W) AC Outlets, USB-C PD 60W Fast Charge, Power Bank for Camping, Outdoor, Home,Emergency 192 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 60 Capacity, output & details
| $57.29per 100 Wh | 60 | $109.99Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (492) | |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station 2764.8Wh 3840W LFP Solar Generator 2,764.8 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 3840 Capacity, output & details
| $54.22per 100 Wh | 3840 | $1,498.98Package price | 2,764.8 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.3 (167) | |
| 200W Portable Power Station, 192Wh LiFePO4 Solar Generator for Camping 192 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 200 Capacity, output & details
| $52.08per 100 Wh | 200 | $99.99Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (61) | |
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 Portable Power Station, 256Wh 300W LiFePO4 Battery 256 Wh · 3.5 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $50.39per 100 Wh | 300 | $129.00Package price | 256 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 3.5 (84) | |
| GRECELL Portable Power Station 1200W 672Wh H1200 LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator with 10ms UPS, 1200W Solar Power Station, 9 Output Ports for Home Emergency, Outdoor Camping, RV Travel, Laptop TV 672 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 1200 Capacity, output & details
| $49.10per 100 Wh | 1200 | $329.95Package price | 672 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.3 (645) | |
| DARAN Portable Power Station, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 350W (600W Peak) Power Bank with AC Outlet, Mini Solar Generator 7-Port Design, 2.1Hrs Fast Charing for Emergency, Hurricane (Solar Optional) 288 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 350 Capacity, output & details
| $48.61per 100 Wh | 350 | $139.99Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (952) | |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LFP Battery 1,024 Wh · 4.3 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $45.90per 100 Wh | — | $469.99Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.3 (1.1K) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 mini Portable Power Station 1004.8Wh 700W LFP for Camping 1,004.8 Wh · 4.5 / 5 AC output (W): 700 Capacity, output & details
| $44.69per 100 Wh | 700 | $449.00Package price | 1,004.8 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.5 (1.8K) | |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LFP Battery 1,024 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $39.06per 100 Wh | — | $399.98Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.4 (803) | |
| BLUETTI Portable Power Station AC180, 1152Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 1800W (2700W peak) AC Outlets, 0-80% in 45Min, Solar Generator for Camping, Off-grid, Power Outage 1,152 Wh · 4.5 / 5 AC output (W): 1800 Capacity, output & details
| $38.98per 100 Wh | 1800 | $449.00Package price | 1,152 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.5 (2.8K) | |
| Portable Power Station 192Wh Outdoor Generator with AC Outlet 100W(200W Surge) Power Bank for Home Backup Outdoor Emergency RV Van Hunting, 3.9lb, Music Player&LED Lights LiFePO4 Battery 192 Wh · 4.1 / 5 AC output (W): 100 Capacity, output & details
| $38.39per 100 Wh | 100 | $73.71Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.1 (143) | |
| LIBRIDS Portable Power Station C600, 640Wh Solar Generator 600W 4 AC Output | 1200W Peak, LiFePO4 Battery Backup, 10ms UPS, 8 Ports, 1.5Hr Fast Charging, Metal Design for Camping, RV, Home Outages 640 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $37.50per 100 Wh | 600 | $239.98Package price | 640 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.3 (224) | |
| XP1000 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh 1800W LiFePO4 Solar Generator 1,024 Wh · 4.1 / 5 AC output (W): 1800 Capacity, output & details
| $35.16per 100 Wh | 1800 | $359.99Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.1 (12) | |
| Portable Power Station 1000W, 1152Wh LiFePO4 Solar Generator 1,152 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 1000 Capacity, output & details
| $34.72per 100 Wh | 1000 | $399.98Package price | 1,152 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.3 (23) | |
| PECRON Portable Power Station E3800 LFP LiFePO4 Battery Backup 3840Wh 4200W 3,840 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 4200Most AC power Capacity, output & details
| $33.83per 100 Wh | 4200Most AC power | $1,299.00Package price | 3,840 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.4 (38) | |
| Portable Power Station 1000W 1008Wh LiFePO4 140W USB-C 3AC 8Port 1,008 Wh · 4 / 5 AC output (W): 4140 Capacity, output & details
| $33.73per 100 Wh | 4140 | $339.99Package price | 1,008 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4 (71) | |
| 1000W Portable Power Station 1024Wh LiFePO4 for Outdoor & Home 1,024 Wh · 4.6 / 5 AC output (W): 1000 Capacity, output & details
| $32.23per 100 Wh | 1000 | $329.99Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.6 (37) | |
| 1000W Portable Power Station 1024Wh LiFePO4 for Outdoor & Home 1,024 Wh · 4 / 5 AC output (W): 1000 Capacity, output & details
| $32.23per 100 Wh | 1000 | $329.99Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4 (56) | |
| PECRON Portable Power Station F3000LFP, 3072Wh Solar Generator, 3600W LiFePO4 Battery Home Backup, Fast Charging Power Station Expand Capacity to 10752Wh, Solar Generators for Home Use, Camping, RV 3,072 Wh · 4.5 / 5 AC output (W): 3600 Capacity, output & details
| $29.26per 100 WhBest value | 3600 | $899.00Package price | 3,072 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.5 (158) | |
| 300W Portable Power Station (Peak 500W),LiFePO4 Solar Generator — · 4.2 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| —per 100 Wh | 300 | $139.00Package price | — | Power station | — | 4.2 (96) | |
| 300W Portable Power Station 80000mAh LiFePO4 Battery — · 4.2 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| —per 100 Wh | 300 | $129.99Package price | — | Power station | — | 4.2 (174) | |
| EBL 2400W Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery for Home Use — · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 2400 Capacity, output & details
| —per 100 Wh | 2400 | $551.89Package price | — | Power station | — | 4.4 (353) |
$50.67 per 100 Wh median of 139 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: what to know before you buy
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.
Types
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. 300 Wh class →
1,000 Wh class
401–1,200 Wh, typically 1,024–1,056 Wh, 11–13 kg, 1,200–1,800 W AC: the sweet spot in reviews and forums. A fridge for a day, a CPAP for several nights, a UPS for a home office; 1–2 h AC recharge and 200–500 W of solar input. The class where LiFePO4 is the default and the UPS mode is worth checking. 1,000 Wh class →
2,000 Wh class
Over 1,200 Wh, typically 2,048 Wh, 20–30 kg, 2,000–2,400 W AC, usually expandable to 4–6 kWh with proprietary batteries: multi-day fridge, kettle and microwave use, a van or RV base, home backup. AC input of 1,500–2,400 W, solar input of 800–1,000 W; wheels and handles decide whether one person can move it. 2,000 Wh class →
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 Oct 19, 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.
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