Best Power Stations Under $500
Budget-friendly portable power stations under $500. Great value without sacrificing quality.
You do not need to spend $1000+ to get a quality power station. The sub-$500 market has excellent options with LiFePO4 batteries, fast charging, and enough capacity for most use cases.
What you can get under $500:
- 250-800Wh capacity
- LiFePO4 batteries (3000+ cycle life)
- Fast charging (under 2 hours)
- Quality brands (Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker)
1024Wh
1800W
27 lbs
LiFePO4
Powers 90% of home appliances. Charges to 80% in just 50 minutes—fastest in class. Expandable up to 3kWh. The one reviewers call "the power station to beat."
$399
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1070Wh
1500W
24.2 lbs
LiFePO4
"The easiest power station recommendation I've ever made" —Android Police. 4,000 cycle battery outlasts competitors. Kept a fridge and router running during a 7-day outage.
$399
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768Wh
1000W
22.5 lbs
LiFePO4
Premium features at a mid-range price. LiFePO4 battery, turbo charging to 80% in 45 min, and app control—features you'd expect at $600+. Best bang for your buck under $500.
$379
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288Wh
300W
8.27 lbs
LiFePO4
The backpacker's choice. At just 8.27 lbs, it's light enough to actually carry on trails. Powers phones, cameras, drones, and lights for an entire weekend. 4,000 cycle LiFePO4 battery.
$349
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256Wh
200W
8.2 lbs
LiFePO4
Trusted brand, unbeatable price. Anker's 5-year warranty backs this entry-level unit. Perfect for charging phones, tablets, and laptops. A reliable choice from a company known for quality chargers.
$140
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268Wh
600W
10.1 lbs
LiFePO4
600W output at $209 is remarkable. Run a mini fridge, blender, or TV—appliances other budget units can't touch. Fast charging, LiFePO4, and app control. Punches way above its price.
$209
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768Wh
800W
17.4 lbs
LiFePO4
0-100% in 70 minutes—unmatched charging speed. Perfect for car camping when you need to top up quickly. X-Boost pushes output to 1600W for power tools and small appliances.
$315
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1056Wh
2000W
27.9 lbs
LiFePO4
Best specs-per-dollar in the 1000Wh class. 2000W output beats EcoFlow Delta 2 at a lower price. Anker's charging expertise shows with fast 58-min recharge. The value pick for power users.
$371
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