Best Portable Generators
Updated July 2025
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Best Portable Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: 1 hour
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: 1 hour
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W), GRECELL 230.88Wh Solar Generator with 60W USB-C PD Output, 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outl...
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 230.88Wh Solar Generator with 60W USB-C PD Output, 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outl...
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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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery/ 1 Hour Fast Charging, 2 Up to 600W AC Outlets, Solar Generato...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: Up to 600W
Run Time: Average 3 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Dimensions: 9.6" long x 8.4" deep x 5.5" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery/ 1 Hour Fast Charging, 2 Up to 600W AC Outlets, Solar Generato...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: Up to 600W
Run Time: Average 3 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Dimensions: 9.6" long x 8.4" deep x 5.5" 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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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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MYPATRIOTSUPPLY
My Patriot Supply 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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My Patriot Supply 3300 Solar Generator System
MYPATRIOTSUPPLY
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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MARBERO Portable Power Station 88Wh Camping Lithium Battery Solar Generator Fast Charging with AC Outlet 120W Peak Power Bank(S...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 120 peak, 80 running
Run Time: Up to 6 hours
Outlets: QC3.0 USB, USB C, DC, AC
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 2.4 lbs
Dimensions: 6.5" wide x 4.6" deep x 3.1" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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MARBERO Portable Power Station 88Wh Camping Lithium Battery Solar Generator Fast Charging with AC Outlet 120W Peak Power Bank(S...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 120 peak, 80 running
Run Time: Up to 6 hours
Outlets: QC3.0 USB, USB C, DC, AC
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 2.4 lbs
Dimensions: 6.5" wide x 4.6" deep x 3.1" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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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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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 16 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 54 lbs
Dimensions: 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 16 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 54 lbs
Dimensions: 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: 1 hour
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: 1 hour
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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