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2.Jackery Solar Generator 300 Plus Portable Power Station
JACKERY
at Amazon
3.Westinghouse iGen4500 Portable Generator
WESTINGHOUSE
at Amazon
Premium Pick
4.4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
4PATRIOTS
at 4Patriots
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JACKERY
at Amazon
Popular
6.Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station (2024)
JACKERY
at Amazon
7.Westinghouse iGen2550DFc Portable Generator
WESTINGHOUSE
at Amazon
Best Value
8.Jackery Explorer 300 Solar Generator
JACKERY
at Amazon
9.Champion 200954 Portable Generator
CHAMPION
at Amazon
10.Champion Power Equipment 200914 Generator
CHAMPION
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Deal
Save 8%
$100 Coupon
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Free Solar Panel
Save 40%
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Save 11%
Save 20%
Deal
Save 8%
$100 Coupon
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Free Solar Panel
Save 40%
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Save 11%
Save 20%
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Gasoline
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Propane or gasoline
Solar-compatible battery
Gasoline
Propane or gasoline
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Gasoline
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Solar-compatible battery
Propane or gasoline
Solar-compatible battery
Gasoline
Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running
100 peak
4500 peak, 3700 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
1000 peak, 500 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
2550 peak, 1900 running
500 peak, 300 running
4250 peak, 3500 running
4250 peak, 3500 running
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running
100 peak
4500 peak, 3700 running
4000 peak, 2000 running
1000 peak, 500 running
3000 peak, 1500 running
2550 peak, 1900 running
500 peak, 300 running
4250 peak, 3500 running
4250 peak, 3500 running
Run Time
Up to 53 hours
4 hours
Up to 18 hours
Up to 400 hours
Up to 30 hours
Up to 91 hours
Up to 12 hours
Up to 20 hours
Up to 22 hours
Up to 22 hours
Run Time
Up to 53 hours
4 hours
Up to 18 hours
Up to 400 hours
Up to 30 hours
Up to 91 hours
Up to 12 hours
Up to 20 hours
Up to 22 hours
Up to 22 hours
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V
2x AC, TT-30R RV, DC
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V
2x AC, TT-30R RV, DC
Parallel Capable
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Not indicated
Yes
Yes
Parallel Capable
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Not indicated
Yes
Yes
Weight
99.2 lbs
11 lbs
105 lbs
60 lbs
19.3 lbs
23.8 lbs
42 lbs
13.1 lbs
75 lbs
79 lbs
Weight
99.2 lbs
11 lbs
105 lbs
60 lbs
19.3 lbs
23.8 lbs
42 lbs
13.1 lbs
75 lbs
79 lbs
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
‎9.1" wide x 6.1" deep x 6.6" tall
24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
19.5" wide x 17.3" deep x 17.9" tall
‎‎9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
18.3" wide x 20.9" deep x 19.4" tall
27.9" wide x 23.4" deep x 21.7" tall
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
‎9.1" wide x 6.1" deep x 6.6" tall
24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
19.5" wide x 17.3" deep x 17.9" tall
‎‎9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
18.3" wide x 20.9" deep x 19.4" tall
27.9" wide x 23.4" deep x 21.7" tall
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, personal devices
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Ideal For
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, personal devices
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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