Power Stations

Portable Power Station Reviews and Buying Guides

A power station is a battery big enough to run mains gear, so the figure that counts is what reaches the socket.

Makers quote capacity in watt-hours, yet inverter draw, conversion losses and cold weather all take a cut before your fridge, laptop or medical device sees any of it. The figures that decide the buy are usable watt-hours, sustained AC output, recharge time and how many cycles the cells survive.

We favour LiFePO4 chemistry for its cycle life, weigh manufacturer claims against named independent lab testing, and cover the range from small camping units to expandable home backup.

One thing to be clear about up front: everything in this category is well over the 100Wh airline limit, so none of it is carry-on gear. This is kit for the car, the campsite, the van and the house.

Independent and unbiasedSourced from named labsLiFePO4 cycle life checkedCamping, van and home backupUpdated for 2026