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8.Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with Solar Panel
JACKERY
at Amazon
9.Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station
ANKER
at Amazon
Best Value
10.Jackery Solar Generator 240 V2 & Mini Solar Panel
JACKERY
at Amazon
Deal
Free Solar Panel
Save 8%
Save 42%
Save 43%
—
$300 Coupon
Save 40%
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$80 Coupon
Deal
Free Solar Panel
Save 8%
Save 42%
Save 43%
—
$300 Coupon
Save 40%
—
—
$80 Coupon
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
1000 peak, 500 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
1000 peak, 500 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
3600 peak, 2400 running
600 peak, 300 running
Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
1000 peak, 500 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
1000 peak, 500 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
3600 peak, 2400 running
600 peak, 300 running
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car
5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
AC, 12V, USB, 2x USB-C
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
3x AC, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 12V car
5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
AC, 12V, USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable
Yes
No
Yes
No
Not indicated
Yes
No
No
No
No
Parallel Capable
Yes
No
Yes
No
Not indicated
Yes
No
No
No
No
Weight
60 lbs
99.2 lbs
23.8 lbs
13 lbs
32 lbs
79.1 lbs
19.3 lbs
23.8 lbs
67.3 lbs
7.9 lbs
Weight
60 lbs
99.2 lbs
23.8 lbs
13 lbs
32 lbs
79.1 lbs
19.3 lbs
23.8 lbs
67.3 lbs
7.9 lbs
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall
18.7" wide x 13.9" deep x 14.6" tall
7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
9.1" wide x 6" deep x 6.6" tall
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
11.8" wide x 7.6" deep x 9.2" tall
10.2" wide x 14" deep x 11.1" tall
18.7" wide x 13.9" deep x 14.6" tall
7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
9.1" wide x 6" deep x 6.6" tall
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, personal devices
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, personal devices
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Portable Generator Buyer's Guide
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