10 Best Portable Power Stations (2025): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More
Other portable power stations we tested
Ampace Andes 600 Pro for $449: This compact powerhouse weighs 19 pounds and has an easy-to-carry handle on top. It stores 584 Wh of energy and can be fully charged in one hour (30 dB sleep mode). It can deliver 600 watts (1800W surge) and has plenty of ports (2 x AC, 2 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A, 2 x DC 5521, 1 x Car). There is also a remote control app where you can change the function of the light bar or the colorful light on the top. It worked well in my testing and could be handy if you want something portable for small gadgets on a camping trip, but the EcoFlow River 2 Pro above gives you more power for less money.
Photography: Simon Hill
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus for $699: I like the sleek, compact design of the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus, with the screen and ports on one end. It offers 1,024 watt hours, can consistently deliver 1,800 watts, and has a 2,600 W surge mode. It can also charge in an hour and has plenty of ports (6 x AC, 1 x Car, 2 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C, 2 x DC5521). You can add capacity with EcoFlow’s incredibly compact and stackable extra battery ($599), although it’s expensive. The Plus version includes two solar ports for faster solar charging and can support UPS service with an impressive 10 millisecond response time. The reason it lacks a full recommendation is the fan. The fan came on all the time, even when I was only charging one phone, and continued at around 55 decibels when fully charged and unplugged. The noise became louder when I charged the Delta 3 Plus from a wall outlet. This might bother you and it made me worry about overheating. Aside from the fan noise, I liked this power station and the app also works well if you want to control it remotely. There is a quiet charging mode, but it reduces the power to 200 watts, meaning it will take more than five hours for a full charge.
Photography: Simon Hill
Acer 600W portable power station for £499: This powerhouse is certainly portable, with a LiFePO4 battery offering 512 watt hours via nine ports (two AC, two USB-A, two USB-C, two DC5521, and a car port). It’s a decent size for a campsite and suitable for lighting and charging portable gadgets, but with a maximum output of 600 watts I wouldn’t plug in anything too demanding. You can fully charge it from a wall outlet in about two hours. There’s a small LCD display for remaining battery percentage, estimated remaining run time at current usage rates, and input and output power. It worked well in my testing, but it appears to be only available in the UK and is quite expensive for its capacity.
Photography: Simon Hill
Bluetti AC200L for $1,599: This has been replaced by the Elite 200 V2 above, but it’s still a decent powerhouse with a similar feature set. It has a slightly lower capacity and is currently heavier and more expensive, but it is expandable up to 8,192 watt hours with Bluetti’s additional batteries. The design and performance are similar, but the Elite 200 V2 wins for me and is a better buy, especially if you can get it for less.
Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro Portable Power Station for $569: This 1,024 watt-hour capacity powerhouse has a LiFePO4 battery and a decent mix of ports for charging and powering your gadgets. The US model has four AC outlets, three USB-A ports, three USB-C ports, a car outlet, and two DC5521 barrel ports. It can charge up to 80% in less than an hour if you plug it in, but expect some fan noise. You can also recharge from solar panels or via the carport. You can connect via Wi-Fi and control it from the app, but the screen gives you the information you need without it and has a customizable light underneath. The 2,000 watts of power is impressive, and there are boost and surge modes to briefly bring it up to 3,000 and 4,000 watts, respectively. It worked well in my testing and can act as an EPS with a 15 millisecond delay. It’s a solid alternative to our picks above, but doesn’t stand out. The fan turns on frequently and can be annoying. I also had an issue with one of the USB ports sometimes refusing to charge a phone. Buy with the DBS2000B battery extender to increase capacity up to 3,072 watt hours and power up to 2,400 watts. It comes with a 5-year warranty with registration.
Bluetti AC180 for $499: I also tested this smaller powerhouse from Bluetti, and it’s a solid option if you don’t need as much juice as the choice above offers. The AC180 also has a LiFePO4 battery, but with a capacity of 1,152 watt-hours. It maxes out at 1,800 watts but can reach 2,700 watts for short bursts. The US model has four AC outlets, one USB-C (100 W) and four USB-A ports (15 W each). There’s even a wireless charging point on top that goes up to 15 watts. You can fully charge the AC180 from an outlet in an hour, and it comes with solar and car charging cables as alternatives. It can also act as an inverter with a switching time of 20 milliseconds. This power station is suitable for small gadgets and appliances like a TV or mini fridge. Fan noise reaches around 45 decibels under heavy load, which isn’t too bad. What I don’t like is the weight (35 pounds seems relatively heavy for this capacity) and I would prefer more USB-C ports.
Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 for $2,099: With a whopping 2,096 watt-hour capacity, tons of outlets (6 x AC, 1 x car, 3 x DC5521, 4 x USB-C), and a max output of 2,000 watts (3,000 watt surge), this is a great portable power station. It weighs 47 pounds but has two wheels, a carrying handle, and a separate telescoping handle. Zendure’s app is elegant; This power station can serve as an uninterrupted power supply, and it worked well in my tests, but the fans were almost constantly on. I also have concerns about its longevity. The SuperBase Pro 2000 contains a Li-NMC battery, probably because it offers greater energy density than LiFePO4 (the similarly sized SuperBase Pro 1500 has a LiFePO4 battery and a capacity of only 1440 Wh), but Li-NMC batteries don’t last as long. The warranty is 2 years, but you can extend it for another year by registering with Zendure.
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