Best Portable Generators
Updated September 2025
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Best Portable Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated September 2025
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS
Grid Doctor 3300 Solar Generator System
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3300 peak, 2048 running
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Outlets: 5x AC, 2x USB, 2x QC 3.0, 2x USB-C, DC, 12V car, GX16 2 pin aviation
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 52 lbs
Dimensions: 18.7" wide x 11.7" deep x 12.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home essentials, jobsites
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Grid Doctor 3300 Solar Generator System
EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3300 peak, 2048 running
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Outlets: 5x AC, 2x USB, 2x QC 3.0, 2x USB-C, DC, 12V car, GX16 2 pin aviation
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 52 lbs
Dimensions: 18.7" wide x 11.7" deep x 12.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home essentials, jobsites
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4PATRIOTS
4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
4PATRIOTS
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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WESTINGHOUSE
Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 14500 peak, 11500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
WESTINGHOUSE
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 14500 peak, 11500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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HOWEASY Portable Power Station, 88Wh Solar Generator, Lithium Battery Power with 110V AC 150W Peak Socket/DC/USB/LED Light for ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1500 peak, 1200 running
Run Time: Up to 4 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x 12V, 2x USB-A, USB-C
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Dimensions: 6" wide x 3" deep x 4" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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HOWEASY Portable Power Station, 88Wh Solar Generator, Lithium Battery Power with 110V AC 150W Peak Socket/DC/USB/LED Light for ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1500 peak, 1200 running
Run Time: Up to 4 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x 12V, 2x USB-A, USB-C
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Dimensions: 6" wide x 3" deep x 4" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, 1800W (Peak 2400W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 1056wh LiFePO4 Battery for...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 23 hours
Outlets: 6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 26.5 lbs
Dimensions: 14.8" wide x 8" deep x 11" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, 1800W (Peak 2400W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 1056wh LiFePO4 Battery for...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 23 hours
Outlets: 6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 26.5 lbs
Dimensions: 14.8" wide x 8" deep x 11" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 13500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13500 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 29.5" wide x 22" deep x 24.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 13500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13500 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 29.5" wide x 22" deep x 24.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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DaranEner Portable Power Station 56000mAh, 179.2Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 300W (Peak 600W) AC Outlets, 1.5hrs Fast Chargin...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 15 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Dimensions: 7" wide x 8.6" deep x 5.1" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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DaranEner Portable Power Station 56000mAh, 179.2Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 300W (Peak 600W) AC Outlets, 1.5hrs Fast Chargin...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 15 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Dimensions: 7" wide x 8.6" deep x 5.1" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery, Solar Generator for Outdoors Camping Travel Hunting ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery, Solar Generator for Outdoors Camping Travel Hunting ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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