Portable power stations are battery systems with an inverter for powering 120 VAC devices and the ability to charge from solar or wall power. They are a great option for those who don’t wan to build their own battery bank or desire the convenience of a portable system that has a great track record for working. Below are several quality portable power stations of varying capacity, from small portable systems to power a few devices, perhaps in a vehicle, to very large systems that can power a small home.
Lithium Iron Phosphate Power Stations
These portable power stations use my favorite battery chemistry, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), which provides 3,500+ cycles.
Bluetti EB70S (716 Wh)
- 716 Watt-hour capacity and 800 W rated wattage
- LiFePO4 Battery with 3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%
- 4 x 110 V AC outlets, 2 x 100W PD ports, 2 x 5 V/3 A USB-A ports, 2 x regulated 12 V/10 A DC outputs, 1 x 12 V/10 A car port, 1 x 15 W wireless charging pad.
- With max input of 200 W, this power station can be fully recharged in 3-4 hrs with solar panels (OCV 12-28 V, 200 W)
- It can also get fully recharged from an AC wall outlet in 3-4 hrs or a 12V car port in 7-8 hrs.
Bluetti AC200P (2,000 Wh)
- 2,000 Watt-hour capacity
- 2,000 Watt AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter (4,800 W Surge)
- LiFePO4 Battery with 3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%
- 17 Outputs For Multiple Devices
- 7 Ways to Recharge (AC/Solar/Car/Generator/Lead battery/Dual AC/AC+Solar)
- 700 Watt Max. Solar Input
- 1200 Watt Max. Fast Dual Charging (Solar + AC Adapter Simultaneously)
BLUETTI AC300 and B300 (3,072 Wh)
- 3,072 Watt-hour Capacity (Expandable w/ up to 4 × B300 for 12,288 Wh)
- 3,000 Watt AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter (6,000 W Surge)
- LiFePO4 Battery with 3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%
- 240 Volt Split Phase Bonding
- 7 Ways to Recharge (AC/Solar/Car/Generator/Lead-acid Battery/Dual AC/AC+Solar)
- 2400 Watt Max. Solar Input
- 5400 Watt Max. Fast Dual Charging (Solar + AC)
Lithium Ion Power Stations
These portable power stations use a lithium ion battery chemistry, providing 600+ cycles. These are less expensive, but that comes at a cost of a reduced life of the system, compared to lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).
Jackery Explorer 240 (240 Wh)
- 240 Watt-hour capacity
- Lithium Ion Battery with 600+ Life Cycles. Note: Fewer cycles than Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries.
- Outputs: 1 x AC outlet (110V 200W, 400W peak), 2 x USB-A ports, and 1 x DC carport
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