When you're someone who spends time in the great outdoors or you just live in an area where you can't trust the local power, picking up a great portable power station can be a real lifesaver. There is no shortage of options whether you're looking for a solar generator or something a little less fancy. No matter what you're in the market for right now, we've found the best power station deals going on now and have listed them all below.
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Power stations come in all shapes and sizes. They range from compact models that are great for small devices to huge standby generators or solar-powered rigs designed to provide power for your entire house in case of an emergency. We've searched high and low to find the best deals on all types of power stations to help you find which one is right for you. Additionally, solar power stations would make a great gift this holiday season -- especially for those dealing with unpredictable weather.
Best power station deals
Anker has a limited-time deal available for the Anker Solix F3800. Right now you can deduct a massive $1,000 from the price tag by using code WSTD90GNEM. This generator has a 6,000-watt, 120V/240V split-phase output, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, an energy app for monitoring and expandable capacity, as well as a free protective cover thrown in. It's CNET's top choice for an extra-large portable power station.
The 1,000-watt generator is the best budget portable power station in our opinion, and it's currently got a terrific $300 discount available from the manufacturer itself. It has a 768-watt-hour capacity, 950-watt turbo charging that can get devices up to 80% in 45 minutes, seven outlets, a smart remote control via the Bluetti app and a 500-watt fast solar intake as an alternative charging source.
Best Buy has a $120 discount available for the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus portable power station that has a 40-watt solar panel with a 288-watt-hour capacity. At 8.3lbs (3.76kg) it's ideal for camping, road trips and general travel with one-button start and pad-sized foldable solar panels for easy storage.
CNET's top recommendation for the best small solar generator on the market today is close to $200 off. The 600-watt Bluetti model has a 268-watt-hour capacity, fast dual-charging, nine outputs, smart controls and 200-watt max solar input. It gets the nod as it charges the fastest when compared to similar sized generators with the portable solar panels being said to offer up to 23.4% efficiency.