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6.Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station with Solar Panel
ANKER
at Amazon
7.EF EcoFlow Delta Max Solar Generator
ECOFLOW
at Amazon
8.Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station
ANKER
at Amazon
Best Value
9.Jackery Explorer 300 Solar Generator
JACKERY
at Amazon
10.Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with Solar Panel
JACKERY
at Amazon
Deal
Free Mini Generator + 2 Solar Panels
$200 Coupon
Save 8% + $400 Coupon
Save 12% + $500 Coupon
$300 Coupon
Save 46%
Save 19%
—
Save 40%
$550 Coupon
Deal
Free Mini Generator + 2 Solar Panels
$200 Coupon
Save 8% + $400 Coupon
Save 12% + $500 Coupon
$300 Coupon
Save 46%
Save 19%
—
Save 40%
$550 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
4400 peak, 2200 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
2400 peak, 1800 running
5000 peak, 2400 running
3600 peak, 2400 running
500 peak, 300 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
Output Power Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running
4400 peak, 2200 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
6000 peak, 3000 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
2400 peak, 1800 running
5000 peak, 2400 running
3600 peak, 2400 running
500 peak, 300 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
5x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
6x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC
4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable
Yes
Not indicated
No
Yes
Yes
Not indicated
Yes
No
Not indicated
No
Parallel Capable
Yes
Not indicated
No
Yes
Yes
Not indicated
Yes
No
Not indicated
No
Weight
60 lbs
39.5 lbs
99.2 lbs
140.4 lbs
23.8 lbs
27.6 lbs
48 lbs
67.3 lbs
13.1 lbs
23.8 lbs
Weight
60 lbs
39.5 lbs
99.2 lbs
140.4 lbs
23.8 lbs
27.6 lbs
48 lbs
67.3 lbs
13.1 lbs
23.8 lbs
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
13.2" wide x 10.4" deep x 11.5" tall
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
14.8" wide x 8.1" deep x 10.4" tall
19.6" wide x 9.5" deep x 12" tall
20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
13.2" wide x 10.4" deep x 11.5" tall
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
12.8" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
14.8" wide x 8.1" deep x 10.4" tall
19.6" wide x 9.5" deep x 12" tall
20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Portable Generator Buyer's Guide
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