The 10 Best Portable Power Stations of 2024

Best Overall

Jackery Portable Power Station

$1,600 At Amazon $1,561 At Home Depot $1,119 At Lowe's

Whether you’re looking for a backup in case of emergencies, something that can power your tools on the job site, or a way to keep your electronics up and running on an extended camping trip, we think the Jackery Explorer 1500 is a great pick. This power station strikes a balance between portability and utility. The huge battery capacity results in a correspondingly high price, but it’s ready to handle just about anything you throw at it.

Need to keep the food in your freezer safe during a power outage? The Jackery Explorer 1500 has you covered for up to 15 hours, depending on the power consumption of your freezer. That's a lot of power, which is exactly what you get from this power station. It has about 10 times the battery capacity of the Westinghouse iGen160s (our best value pick).

The Jackery Explorer 1500 is ready to go right out of the box, and it comes with everything you need, including a fast charger that you can plug into a wall outlet, and a slower charger that you can plug into an accessory outlet in your car. The wall charger will take the battery from zero to full in about four hours, or significantly less if you add a second optional charger. The car outlet takes much longer, but it’s a helpful option to have.

Though this unit doesn't come with solar panels, you can add up to four Jackery SolarSaga panels if you need power off the grid. Our best solar-powered recommendation, the Jackery Solar Generator 1000, includes a the slightly less powerful Jackery Explorer 1000 and two SolarSaga panels.

The best thing about the Jackery Explorer 1500 is its utility. It features three AC outlets, and it can put out 1500 watts continuously. That’s enough to run power-hungry devices like a hairdryer or a curling iron on a camping trip, run a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for several nights, brew coffee, or even pop some microwave popcorn during a power outage.

This power station is also surprisingly compact and light enough that it’s easy to carry around, position exactly where you need it, and store away when you don’t. We wish it used lithium iron phosphate batteries for safety, like the EcoFlow Delta Pro (our best splurge pick), but the lithium-ion battery it uses does allow it to be a bit smaller and lighter.

_{Dimensions: 14 x 10.4 x 12.7 inches︱Weight: 35.2 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium-ion battery︱Ports: 3x AC outlets, USB-C Power Delivery, USB-A Quick Charge 3.0, USB-A, 12V car | Capacity: 1534Wh}

Best Value

Westinghouse iGen160s

$129 At Amazon $129 At Home Depot $114 At Walmart

The Westinghouse iGen160s is a basic little power station capable of keeping your electronics charged during a brief power outage or camping trip. It’s extremely portable, weighing in at under 4 pounds, and it has enough power to provide two or three laptop charges, up to 14 total smartphone charges, or power your AC devices that draw less than 100 watts. For example, you could plug in a 25-watt mini projector for a four- or five-hour movie marathon in the backyard and still have power left over.

This power station is a good option because it provides more power than the competition does at the same price point. It does have limitations, though, including a modified sine wave inverter. That means you can’t use it with some devices, like CPAP machines.

_{Dimensions: 8.14 x x 3.77 x 7 inches︱Weight: 3.75 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium-ion battery︱Ports: 2x AC outlets, 3x USB-A, USB-C, 3x DC output | Capacity: 155 Wh}

Best Compact

EcoFlow Delta Mini

$499 At Amazon View On Ecoflow.com

The EcoFlow Delta Mini packs a lot of power into a relatively small and lightweight unit, which is why it’s our favorite compact portable power station. There are smaller and more powerful options, but the Delta Mini does a great job providing a large continuous output, big battery capacity, and a great selection of input and output ports. It manages all of that in a package that’s small enough to tuck away in your closet for emergencies or toss in your car or RV for a road trip.

Weighing about 23 pounds, the Delta Mini has a big 882-watt-hour battery capable of keeping your phone and laptop charged through an extended power outage or powering your hairdryer, microwave, or even portable air conditioning unit for a short time. If you’re worried about an incoming storm that might knock your power out, this power station has a fast-charge feature that can take it from zero to full in a little over an hour and a half. The only problem with this power station is that it lacks creature comforts, like wireless charging for your phone, and there’s no built-in emergency light.

_{Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.2 x 9.4 inches︱Weight: 23.6 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium-ion battery︱Ports: 5x AC outlets, 3x USB-A, USB-C, 12V car, 2x 12V DC barrel | Capacity: 882 Wh}

Best for Phones

Nimble Champ Portable Charger

View On Gonimble.com

If the only thing you need to keep powered up is your phone, the Nimble Champ is the best option. This compact little power bank doesn’t have any of the features found in bigger portable power stations, but it’s tremendously small, easy to carry, and is made from recycled materials—including sustainable packaging.

This portable device has enough juice to keep your phone running through about three days of heavy use and supports both 18-watt power delivery and Quick Charge 4.0 for rapid charging. It also has two USB ports, so you can charge two devices at once or charge one device with the USB port plugged into a wall outlet to charge the Nimble Champ simultaneously.

The Nimble Champ uses a gallium nitride battery that provides more power than you’d get from lithium-ion, but the catch is that it’s also heavy. While this diminutive power bank is smaller than a pack of cards, it weighs more than an iPhone 13. It’s still highly portable, but you’ll feel it in your pocket. It also doesn’t come with a wall charger, so you’ll have to supply your own.

_{Dimensions: 2.2 x 0.99 x 3 inches︱Weight: 6.4 ounces︱Power Source: Gallium nitride battery︱Ports: USB-C, USB-A | Capacity: 10000 mAh}

Best Wireless

EcoFlow River Mini

View On Amazon View On Ecoflow.com $199 At Best Buy

The EcoFlow River Mini is a flexible little power station with built-in wireless charging. It's small enough that it’s perfect for desk use, but it’s also easy to take along on a road trip despite a lack of a carrying handle. The top of the power station includes a built-in wireless charging pad with a slightly cupped shape to provide a secure platform for your phone. Unlike many other wireless chargers, there’s no chance of accidentally knocking your phone off this one. However, the case lacks a handle and is shiny, so it collects fingerprints easily.

In addition to providing 210 watt-hours of backup power, the EcoFlow River Mini can also function as a basic uninterruptible power supply. You can set it on your desk, plug in mission-critical equipment like your modem and router, and the River Mini will automatically switch to battery backup if your power goes out. It also uses the same power inputs as other EcoFlow power stations, so you can charge it via AC power, plug it into your car, or plug in a solar panel.

_{Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.5 x 5.2 inches︱Weight: 6.3 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium-ion battery︱Ports: 2x AC outlets, 3x USB-A, USB-C Power Delivery, 12V car | Capacity: 210 Wh}

Best for Emergencies

Blavor Solar Charger with Foldable Panels

$59 At Amazon View On Blavorpowerbank.com

The Blavor Solar Charger with Solar Panels is an excellent little power bank to have on hand in case of emergencies. It’s a little bigger and heavier than a typical cellphone, but it has enough power to charge your phone several times before recharging. It also has a built-in Qi wireless charger in addition to USB-C and USB-A ports for wired charging.

It is great for emergencies because it has a built-in flashlight and a fold-out solar panel array. While the foldable solar panel is convenient, the solar charging is a little on the slow side. It's wise to plan on charging this panel by plugging it into the wall. The solar array is primarily for adding a little extra power if you find yourself in an extended emergency or you’re out camping off the grid.

_{Dimensions: 7 x 3.5 x 1.6 inches︱Weight: 1.54 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium polymer battery︱Ports: USB-C Power Delivery, 2x USB-A Quick Charge 3.0, Micro USB | Capacity: 20000 mAh}

Best Solar-Powered

Jackery Solar Generator 1000

$1,649 At Amazon $949 At Walmart View On Jackery.com

The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 is a complete solar-powered portable power station package. It's Jackery's second-biggest power station, with a big 1002-watt-hour battery, plenty of outlets, and a relatively light 22-pound weight that's easy to carry around and place wherever it's needed. It also comes with two of Jackery's powerful SolarSaga 100X solar panels that can charge the battery in about eight hours. Each SolarSaga panel generates 100 watts, and you can use them separately or together. You can also use the panels without the Jackery 1500, as each panel includes both USB-C and USB-A outputs to charge your electronics directly without going through the portable power station itself.

This turnkey system can deliver 1000 watts of continuous power, with peak surges of 2000 watts, so it can run most of your devices and electronics in an emergency, on the job site, or during an extended camping trip. For example, it has enough juice to keep a mini-fridge or a CPAP machine running for about 17 hours, even without hooking up the solar panels. If you have plenty of sun available during the day, the solar panels will keep your most crucial gear powered up even longer.

_{Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.2 x 11.1 inches︱Weight: 22.04 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium-ion battery︱Ports: 3x AC outlets, 2x USB-C Power Delivery, 2x USB-A, 12V car | Capacity: 1002 Wh}

Best Splurge

EcoFlow Delta Pro Portable Power Station

$3,599 At Amazon $2,499 At Home Depot $2,999 At Walmart

Whether you need emergency battery backup for your house, power when camping off the grid, or any other reason, the EcoFlow Delta Pro is more than equal to the task. This big unit weighs nearly 100 pounds, but the built-in wheels make it a little easier to move around as long as you're not going up or down stairs or over rough terrain. It weighs so much because of the massive 3.6-kilowatt-hour battery. That’s enough to keep a microwave running for over an hour or even keep a portable air conditioning unit on for an hour or two. You could even plug a fridge and a freezer in during a short power outage and have power to spare.

The thing that sets the Delta Pro apart is its flexibility. You can take it camping or on a road trip, use it under your desk at home as an uninterruptible power supply, or even wire it into your home for a whole-house battery solution. You can use it alone, in conjunction with an optional additional battery, or even in a system with multiple Delta Pro units connected to your home’s electrical panel for whole-house power during an outage. You can also monitor it through the EcoFlow app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. There’s no denying that this is an expensive unit, but endless possibilities make it an excellent splurge option.

_{Dimensions: 25 x 11.2 x 16.4 inches︱Weight: 99 pounds︱Power Source: Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery︱Ports: 5x AC outlets, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, Car, 2x DC5521 | Capacity: 3,600 Wh}

Best for Automotive Use

Stanley Peak Amp Jump Starter

$117 At Amazon $136 At Walmart $158 At QVC

The Stanley J5C09 is the best option for automotive use because it includes several features that can come in handy on the road. The primary function of this unit is to jumpstart cars, which is why the manufacturer specifies its amperage output and amp-hour capacity instead of giving numbers in watts. This unit clamps to the battery terminals of a vehicle that has a dead battery and provides a ton of power at once, allowing the vehicle to start, and it does that job very well.

The other two key features that make the Stanley J5C09 good for automotive use are the light and the air compressor. If you find yourself dealing with a flat tire in the dark, this is the perfect unit to bring along. You can also use it at the beach to blow up inflatables or anywhere else you need an air compressor. It only has one USB port and one 12-volt car accessory port, though, and it doesn’t include a charging cord. The primary charging method is plugging into an extension cord, which is handy, but could be an annoyance if you don’t own any extension cords.

_{Dimensions: 11.25 x 8.3 x 13.5 inches︱Weight: 18 pounds︱Power Source: Lead-acid battery︱Ports: USB-A, 12V car port | Capacity: 21 Ah}