Best Portable Generators Updated December 2024

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Best Portable Generators
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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9.9

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9.9

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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9.9

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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.7

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9.7

Bailibatt Portable Power Station 600W,293Wh Portable Generator for Home Use, Quiet Generator for Camping Travel Emergency CPAP ...
Power Source: Battery
Output Power Wattage: 1200 peak, 600 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Dimensions: 10.2" wide x 6.3" deep x 8.3" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

9.7

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Bailibatt Portable Power Station 600W,293Wh Portable Generator for Home Use, Quiet Generator for Camping Travel Emergency CPAP ...
Power Source: Battery
Output Power Wattage: 1200 peak, 600 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Dimensions: 10.2" wide x 6.3" deep x 8.3" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

9.6

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9.6

4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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

9.6

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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

9.4

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9.4

Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel(2024 New),1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel(2024 New),1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.3

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9.3

EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station Delta 2, 1024Wh LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery, 1800W AC/100W USB-C Output, Solar Generator(Solar Pane...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 2700 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 31 hours
Outlets: 6x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 27 lbs
Dimensions: 15.7" wide x 8.3" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.3

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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station Delta 2, 1024Wh LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery, 1800W AC/100W USB-C Output, Solar Generator(Solar Pane...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 2700 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 31 hours
Outlets: 6x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 27 lbs
Dimensions: 15.7" wide x 8.3" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.1

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9.1

Jackery 1000 Plus Solar Generator, 1264Wh Portable Power Station with 2xSolarSaga 100W Solar Panels, 2000W Output Expandable Ho...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 32 lbs
Dimensions: 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery 1000 Plus Solar Generator, 1264Wh Portable Power Station with 2xSolarSaga 100W Solar Panels, 2000W Output Expandable Ho...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 32 lbs
Dimensions: 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.9

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8.9

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 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 Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.8

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8.8

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Run Time: Up to 66 hours
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 13 lbs
Dimensions: 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

8.8

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Run Time: Up to 66 hours
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 13 lbs
Dimensions: 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

8.6

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8.6

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station, 268Wh LiFePO4 Power Station Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge fr...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1200 peak, 600 running
Run Time: Up to 22 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2X USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 10.1 lbs
Dimensions: 7.1" wide x 10" deep x 7.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.6

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BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station, 268Wh LiFePO4 Power Station Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge fr...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1200 peak, 600 running
Run Time: Up to 22 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2X USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 10.1 lbs
Dimensions: 7.1" wide x 10" deep x 7.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.5

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8.5

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New),1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, ...
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(2024 New),1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, ...
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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9.9

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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Picked by 7300 people this week!
Picked by 7300 people this week!

9.9

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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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1. Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO
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2. Bailibatt 600W Portable Power Station
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3. 4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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4. Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with Solar Panel
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5. EF EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station
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6. Jackery 1000 Plus JE-1000C Solar Generator
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7. Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Generator
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8. Jackery Explorer 500 Power Station
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9. Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station
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Power Source
Solar-compatible battery Battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery Battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running 1200 peak, 600 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 2700 peak, 1800 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 1000 peak, 500 running 1200 peak, 600 running 3000 peak, 1500 running
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running 1200 peak, 600 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 2700 peak, 1800 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 1000 peak, 500 running 1200 peak, 600 running 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time
Up to 53 hours Not indicated Up to 400 hours Not indicated Up to 31 hours Not indicated Up to 12 hours Up to 66 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 91 hours
Run Time
Up to 53 hours Not indicated Up to 400 hours Not indicated Up to 31 hours Not indicated Up to 12 hours Up to 66 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 91 hours
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC, 12V car 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC 6x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 2x AC, 2X USB, USB-C, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock AC, 2x USB, USB-C, DC, 12V car 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC 6x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC 3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 2x AC, 2X USB, USB-C, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable
No No Yes No Yes Not indicated No No No No
Parallel Capable
No No Yes No Yes Not indicated No No No No
Weight
99.2 lbs 7.7 lbs 60 lbs 23.8 lbs 27 lbs 32 lbs 208 lbs 13 lbs 10.1 lbs 23.8 lbs
Weight
99.2 lbs 7.7 lbs 60 lbs 23.8 lbs 27 lbs 32 lbs 208 lbs 13 lbs 10.1 lbs 23.8 lbs
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall 10.2" wide x 6.3" deep x 8.3" tall 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall 15.7" wide x 8.3" deep x 11.1" tall 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall 7.1" wide x 10" deep x 7.2" tall 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall 10.2" wide x 6.3" deep x 8.3" tall 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall 15.7" wide x 8.3" deep x 11.1" tall 10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall 7.1" wide x 10" deep x 7.2" tall 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
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