Best Portable Generators
Updated March 2025
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Best Portable Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated March 2025
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
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,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
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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4PATRIOTS
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
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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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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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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
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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
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MYPATRIOTSUPPLY
My Patriot Supply 3300 Solar Generator System
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 16,384 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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My Patriot Supply 3300 Solar Generator System
MYPATRIOTSUPPLY
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 16,384 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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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
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BAILIBATT
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
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Bailibatt Portable Power Station 600W,293Wh Portable Generator for Home Use, Quiet Generator for Camping Travel Emergency CPAP ...
BAILIBATT
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
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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
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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
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Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W), GRECELL 288Wh Solar Generator with 60W USB-C PD Output, 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 330 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 1x AC, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, 12V car, 2x DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 4.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.6" wide x 6.7" deep x 6.9" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W), GRECELL 288Wh Solar Generator with 60W USB-C PD Output, 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 600 peak, 330 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 1x AC, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, 12V car, 2x DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 4.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.6" wide x 6.7" deep x 6.9" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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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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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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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
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,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
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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