Top 10 Budget-Friendly Portable Power Stations

Wirecutter praises Jackery Explorer 300 a lot! It may be small, but this portable power station has amazing capabilities. The machine features a 293Wh capacity and a 300W inverter to easily power your devices. Besides, this product recharges super fast with quick AC charging for just 2.5 hours. You can select between solar, wall, or car charging. Its price is only $259.00 now (regular: $279.00).

Need a power station for home and outdoor use? You should try FREMO X300. It can power everything from laptops to camping lights. FREMO X300 comes with 9 ports, including AC, DC, and car outlets. Its charging speed is fast enough to charge a full battery in 2 hours. In addition, the pure sine wave inverter protects all your sensitive devices from damage. You can own this advanced power station for only $329.00.

This model gives a five times faster recharge than most portable power stations. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro solar generator produces up to 1.8kWh, enough electricity for your appliances. With the X-Boost mode, this generator can handle up to 1600W, making it perfect for high-wattage home appliances. Moreover, the $439.00 power station can recharge in just 70 minutes. The initial price is $599.00.

Next, Goal Zero Yeti200X can be your power source in emergency. The power station is perhaps the lightest power station ever, but it can provide 187 watts of high-quality lithium power. Thanks to the latest charging technology, charging your phone, laptop, or camera can be very fast. You can even equip it with a portable solar panel when off the grid. The best part is it's on sale for just $179.00, down from $219.95.

Caught in an outage and need serious power? BLUETTI AC70 is the best backup plan! This machine puts out 1,000W rated power and 2,000W lifting power. Its LiFePO₄ battery is built to last, offering more than 3,000 charge cycles. In addition, it comes with 7 versatile outlets, ideal for powering up camp gear or home appliances. This powerful machine was initially priced at $699.00, but today, you only need to buy it at $429.00.

If you are stuck on a low-power pack and need more power, choose DJI Power 500. It delivers a stable and genuine 1,000W power output to keep your equipment running smoothly. Whether indoors or while camping, it is an ultra-quiet operation with a noise level of only 23. So you can sleep without interruption. We think the price is quite affordable, $379 (regular: $499).

ALLPOWERS R600 is one of the best budget portable power station. This power station switches on a 600W AC pure sine wave inverter, giving you a 1,200W surge. It is a great alternative to noisy gas generators. With 8 outputs, it powers multiple devices simultaneously, making it perfect for home and on-the-go use. Simply plug in, and you'll get the power supply you deserve. It costs $209.00, with a regular price of $269.00.

Providing up to 11 outlets to power most of your devices, the Growatt VITA 550 is our following top list. The capacity of this power station is large at 538Wh and has an output of 600 watts. Although it has great power, you don't need to wait to recharge it. This machine only takes 1.6 hours to operate via AC and 2.5 hours to use solar power. The product is sold at $329.00. Buy it before it returns to its regular price of $529.00.

Covering 99% of standard appliances, the BLUETTI AC180T may steal your attention, too. Swap battery packs seamlessly to keep the power flowing without interruption. Furthermore, this $1,099.00 power station features super-fast charging from 0 to 80% in just 45 minutes with 1,440W AC input. Do you need a full charge? You're all set in just 1.1 hours. Anyway, the original price of the BLUETTI AC180T is $1,499.00.

As far as we know, the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200W has the most outlets at 13 ports. This power station delivers a solid 1200W AC output and can be dialed up to 2500W with the U-Turbo feature. A lot of powers, right? It also has a lightning 50-minute recharge from 0 to 80%, perfect for emergencies. Besides, the price is affordable. You only need to prepare $999.00.