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7.Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with Solar Panel
JACKERY
at Amazon
8.Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Power Station + Battery
JACKERY
at Amazon
9.BLAVOR Portable Power Station
BLAVOR
at Amazon
10.Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station
ANKER
at Amazon
Deal
2 Free Solar Panels
-43%
Save $500
-47%
-16%
-38%
-46%
-48%
-33%
-50%
Deal
2 Free Solar Panels
-43%
Save $500
-47%
-16%
-38%
-46%
-48%
-33%
-50%
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
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
Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running
7200 peak, 3600 running
4400 peak, 2,200 running
450 peak, 220 running
7200 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
7200 peak, 3600 running
3200 peak, 1600 running
4000 peak, 2400 running
Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running
7200 peak, 3600 running
4400 peak, 2,200 running
450 peak, 220 running
7200 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
7200 peak, 3600 running
3200 peak, 1600 running
4000 peak, 2400 running
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, TT-30R RV, 12V car
4x AC, 2x 12V DC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 2x DC
2x AC, 4x USB, USB-C, DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car, NEMA L14-30R, NEMA 14-50,
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, TT-30R RV
2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 2x DC, 12V car
5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, TT-30R RV
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, TT-30R RV, 12V car
4x AC, 2x 12V DC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C
AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 2x DC
2x AC, 4x USB, USB-C, DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car, NEMA L14-30R, NEMA 14-50,
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, TT-30R RV
2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 2x DC, 12V car
5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Parallel Capable
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Weight
60 lbs
59.5 lbs
57.5 lbs
3.2 lbs
5.95 lbs
134.5 lbs
23.8 lbs
77.2 lbs
26 lbs
41.7 lbs
Weight
60 lbs
59.5 lbs
57.5 lbs
3.2 lbs
5.95 lbs
134.5 lbs
23.8 lbs
77.2 lbs
26 lbs
41.7 lbs
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
16.4" wide x 12.8" deep x 12" tall
16” wide x 12.4” deep x 11.8” tall
7" wide x 7" deep x 5" tall
8.1" wide x 4.4" deep x 5.9" tall
25" wide x 15.5" deep x 16.5" tall
12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
12.2" wide x 15.2" deep x 19.3" tall
17.1" wide x 5.5" deep x 13.3" tall
18.1" wide x 9.8" deep x 10.1" tall
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
16.4" wide x 12.8" deep x 12" tall
16” wide x 12.4” deep x 11.8” tall
7" wide x 7" deep x 5" tall
8.1" wide x 4.4" deep x 5.9" tall
25" wide x 15.5" deep x 16.5" tall
12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
12.2" wide x 15.2" deep x 19.3" tall
17.1" wide x 5.5" deep x 13.3" tall
18.1" wide x 9.8" deep x 10.1" tall
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Portable Generator Buyer's Guide
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