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Oct 19, 2024

The best portable power stations to buy in 2024, according to reviews - nj.com

These are some of the top-rate portable power stations you can buy to keep your devices charged during a power outage, including this popular Goal Zero Yeti model.Amazon When a power outage hits,

These are some of the top-rate portable power stations you can buy to keep your devices charged during a power outage, including this popular Goal Zero Yeti model.Amazon

When a power outage hits, you’re often left scrambling to charge your phone and start to worry about the food in your refrigerator that is getting warm by the second.

A portable power station can keep these essential devices powered up. Plus, it can provide power in environments where it’s not readily available, like camping. Offering multiple charging ports and power outputs, a portable power station can keep you prepared for a power outage, so you aren’t left alone in the dark.

However, with so many different portable power station models to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to buy.

Here are some of the most recommended portable power stations available, including models from Jackery and EcoFlow.

EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus Portable Power Station: “The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is a high-performing portable power station with 1,024 watt-hour capacity and 1,800-watt output, capable of fully charging in just one hour. It offers recharging through five methods: wall socket, solar, car charger, generator and hybrid. It holds SGS certification for its fast charging speed. A built-in UPS feature ensures seamless power during outages with a 10-millisecond switch to battery backup. Weighing just 12.5 kilograms (27.6 pounds), the Delta 3 Plus is compact yet versatile, offering 13 outlets to power multiple devices simultaneously,” CNET says.

Anker Solix C800 Plus Portable Power Station: “The Solix C800 Plus, at its heart, is a power beast, stuffed with durable LiFePO4 batteries that can stash a whopping 768Wh of power. Plus, it’s got ten ports ready to charge up all your gadgets. It’s like the Goldilocks of power stations; it’s just the perfect size, packing plenty of punch without being a hassle to lug around,” ZDNET say.

Goal Zero Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station: “This model provides 983 watt-hours of power and offers a maximum output of 1,500 watts, ensuring there is enough power on tap for any need. It can handle everything from charging devices off-grid to running refrigerators or air conditioners at home. This model from Goal Zero features two standard 120-volt AC outlets, two USB-C outlets, two USB-A outlets, and several 12-volt DC ports. It also has solar inputs, allowing it to charge with solar panels (not included in our kit),” Bob Vila says.

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station: “At $300, this affordable and lightweight power station is small enough to be tucked on a shelf or into the trunk of even the smallest vehicle, yet it generates enough power — via a rechargeable battery — to run a smaller fridge or comparable appliance for about three hours, power up multiple phones multiple times, or keep a computer going for hours,” The Strategist says.

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station: “We love its easy-to-read screen, which shows input and output wattage and how much power remains in reserve. Plus, it has more output ports—three AC, two USB-A, and two USB-C—than most portable power stations we’ve tested, allowing you to charge a variety of gadgets from laptops to cameras to GPS units,” Wirecutter says.

If you’re looking at portable power stations to buy, you also might be interested in our roundups of the best portable jump starters and best jumper cables to buy.

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