For extreme needs, the Goal Zero Yeti 3000X is a fairly larger beast. It holds a hefty 3,032 watt-hours of energy. Its inverter is the same 2,000W continuous (3,500W surge) as the 1500X, but you can hook two units for 4,000W or chain batteries for more storage. The 3000X is mostly designed for whole-home or … Read more
Sometimes you need small, light power. The EcoFlow River 2 is a compact lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) unit with 256 Wh of battery. It weighs just 7.7 lbs (around 3.5 kg), making it easy to toss in a backpack. Yet it boasts surprisingly fast charging: EcoFlow says 0-100% in 60 minutes via AC, which is roughly 70% … Read more
Portable power stations are booming as campers and home users seek quiet, clean backup electricity. In fact, the global market for these battery generators was about $603 million in 2024 and is expected to nearly double to ~$1.08 billion by 2032. In the U.S., over 40 million people go camping each year, and many now … Read more
Duracell is a household name for batteries, and now they’ve stepped into the portable power station game. The idea of plugging into a Duracell battery tower sounds comforting, but does the famous battery brand deliver? To set the stage: reviews of Duracell power stations have been mixed. On one hand, Duracell’s 300W model has rated … Read more
EBL is a veteran battery-maker (26 years in batteries and chargers) that has recently launched the Voyager series of power stations. The Voyagers are marketed as affordable, mid-size units. In the crowded portable power market, EBL stands out by offering both small 519Wh models and larger 999Wh models, aiming at campers and budget-conscious buyers. The … Read more
Gone are the days when blackout meant helpless darkness. The EcoFlow Delta Pro is a workhorse on wheels, packing a 3,600Wh LiFePO₄ battery that can be expanded up to 25kWh. Imagine rolling a mini power plant into your garage – that’s the Delta Pro. It can pump out 3,600W of pure sine-wave AC power continuously … Read more
When I first held the Anker 521 PowerHouse, it felt like a compact generator. It contains a 256Wh LiFePO₄ battery in a 300W inverter unit. That battery chemistry is key: it’s rated to last up to 10 years or 3,000+ charge cycles, far longer than typical li-ion packs. The 521 is lightweight (about 8.2 lbs) … Read more
Stepping up from the 521, the Anker 535 PowerHouse doubles the battery to about 512Wh and upped the inverter. The 535 can deliver 500W continuous (1,000W surge). It has a beefier case with four AC outlets (instead of two) plus 3 USB-A, 1 USB-C (60W) and a car port. The front features a small display … Read more
The Anker 757 PowerHouse is a beast of a mid-size station. It packs 1229Wh of LiFePO₄ battery and can output 1500W continuously (2200W peak) from its 6 AC outlets. In practice I ran it for over two months on a road trip, powering my laptop setup, fridge, and camera gear. It recharged incredibly fast: thanks … Read more
The Anker 767 (Solix F2000) is Anker’s new flagship. It packs 2048Wh LiFePO₄ inverters at an immense 2400W output. Think of it as a mobile wall socket. In practice, it handled just about every appliance I threw at it: from a 1,100W electric grill to a CPAP machine overnight. Thanks to the advanced InfiniPower design, … Read more