Portable energy storage ranking

What are the best portable power stations?

To help you decide, I tested the efficiency, in a variety of scenarios, of the best portable power stations from Jackery, EcoFlow, Anker, Goal Zero, Bluetti, Dakota Lithium, Lion Energy, Vtoman, and Ugreen. What to Know Before Purchasing a Portable Power Station

What can a portable power station Power?

A portable power station can power your phone, computer, or even your refrigerator. We researched the best portable power stations to help you decide which is right for you.

How much power can a portable power station hold?

While a particular power station might claim to hold 1,000 watt hours, the actual amount of usable power you can get out of it is a different story. The best portable power stations also have an onboard computer that shows you how much energy is left in your unit, as well as how much power it’s currently using.

Is a portable power station a good idea?

A portable power station is going to be considerably larger and is aimed at powering more energy-hungry devices, such as a fridge, RV, or even an off-grid cabin – with heavy-duty applications for those outdoors. What are the disadvantages of a portable power station?

What is the best portable power station for backup?

Anker Solix F1200 (1,229Wh): This unit was previously known as the PowerHouse 757 from Anker, and was also CNET's previous pick for "best portable power station for backup." Its UPS mode was one of the earlier units to boast "less than 20ms" switchover time in the event of a power outage. It's also currently $500 off on Anker's site.

What is the lightest portable power station?

3. Renogy Phoenix 200 The Renogy Phoenix 200 is part of Renogy's portable power station lineup for a good reason. It's one of the lightest power stations in its class, weighing only 5.3lb while still housing a battery with 222Wh.