Best Power Stations for Emergencies
Emergency preparedness power stations for storms, outages, and disasters.
Emergency power is about reliability. When a storm knocks out power, you need a unit that has been sitting in your closet for months to fire up and work perfectly.
What to look for:
- LiFePO4 battery (holds charge longer in storage, more stable)
- Easy operation (no complicated setup when stressed)
- Solar charging option (grid may be down for days)
- Enough capacity for essentials: phone charging, lights, medical devices
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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4096Wh
4000W
114 lbs
LiFePO4
Serious whole-home backup. 4kWh powers a fridge for 20-30 hours. Expandable to 12kWh. Integrates with your home panel for seamless backup. The closest thing to a home battery system in portable form.
$2299
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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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2048Wh
2400W
62 lbs
LiFePO4
The expandable workhorse. Start with 2kWh, grow to 8kWh as needed. 2400W runs full-size appliances. More ports than you'll ever need. Great mid-point between portable and home backup.
$1099
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2042Wh
3000W
61.5 lbs
LiFePO4
Jackery's answer to serious home backup. 2kWh capacity, expandable to 12kWh. 3000W output handles AC units and power tools. 4,000 cycle battery with Jackery's legendary reliability.
$1199
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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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1152Wh
1800W
35 lbs
LiFePO4
PCWorld's top pick for efficiency—actually delivers 1,000Wh usable power. 1800W output matches the Delta 2 at a lower price. Power Lifting mode handles 2700W surges. The sweet spot for most users.
$499
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2048Wh
2400W
50 lbs
LiFePO4
The Delta 2's bigger brother. 2kWh expandable to 6kWh. 2400W runs almost any appliance. 30% lighter than competitors in its class. Charges to 80% in just over an hour. For those who need serious power.
$849
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2048Wh
2400W
67 lbs
LiFePO4
The only premium unit with wheels. 67 lbs rolls anywhere thanks to EasyTow handle. 2400W output, expandable to 4kWh. 20ms UPS switchover protects sensitive electronics. GaNPrime tech runs cooler and lasts longer.
$849
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