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2.Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station (2024)
JACKERY
at Amazon
Premium Pick
3.4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
4PATRIOTS
at 4Patriots
4.DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station
DJI
at Amazon
5.Jackery Explorer 500 Power Station
JACKERY
at Amazon
6.DaranEner 300W Portable Power Station
DARANENER
at Amazon
7.Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station
BLUETTI
at Amazon
8.Bailibatt 600W Portable Power Station
BAILIBATT
at Amazon
Popular
9.Jackery Explorer 300 Power Station
JACKERY
at Amazon
Best Value
10.Howeasy 120W Portable Power Station
HOWEASY
at Amazon
Deal
Save 8%
Save 38%
Save $500 + Free Solar Panel
Save 55%
Save 34%
Save 6% + $35 Coupon
Save 30%
Save 15%
Save 23%
Save 26%
Deal
Save 8%
Save 38%
Save $500 + Free Solar Panel
Save 55%
Save 34%
Save 6% + $35 Coupon
Save 30%
Save 15%
Save 23%
Save 26%
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
2600 peak, 2200 running
1000 peak, 500 running
600 peak, 300 running
1200 peak, 600 running
1200 peak, 600 running
500 peak, 300 running
1500 peak, 1200 running
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
2600 peak, 2200 running
1000 peak, 500 running
600 peak, 300 running
1200 peak, 600 running
1200 peak, 600 running
500 peak, 300 running
1500 peak, 1200 running
Input Power Source
Solar panel, wall outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, hand crank
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Input Power Source
Solar panel, wall outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, hand crank
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Solar panel, wall outlet, car outlet
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 12V, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC
2x AC, 2X USB, USB-C, 12V car
AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 2x 12V, 2x USB-A, USB-C
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 12V, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC
2x AC, 2X USB, USB-C, 12V car
AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 2x 12V, 2x USB-A, USB-C
Parallel Capable
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Parallel Capable
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Weight
99.2 lbs
23.8 lbs
60 lbs
32.6 lbs
13 lbs
6.2 lbs
10.1 lbs
7.7 lbs
7.1 lbs
2.3 lbs
Weight
99.2 lbs
23.8 lbs
60 lbs
32.6 lbs
13 lbs
6.2 lbs
10.1 lbs
7.7 lbs
7.1 lbs
2.3 lbs
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
8.8" wide x 17.6" deep x 9" tall
11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
7" wide x 8.6" deep x 5.1" tall
7.1" wide x 10" deep x 7.2" tall
10.2" wide x 6.3" deep x 8.3" tall
9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
6" wide x 3" deep x 4" tall
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
8.8" wide x 17.6" deep x 9" tall
11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
7" wide x 8.6" deep x 5.1" tall
7.1" wide x 10" deep x 7.2" tall
10.2" wide x 6.3" deep x 8.3" tall
9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
6" wide x 3" deep x 4" tall
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, job sites
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, job sites
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
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