Best Budget Portable Power Stations

Great portable power stations that deliver solid performance without breaking the bank. Proof that you don't need to overspend to get quality.

Reviewed by Marcus Webb, Outdoor & Active Editor

The best value power station — 1056Wh LiFePO4 with 2000W output for under $400 on sale.

Brand: Anker • Price: $399 • Rating: 4.6/5

Capacity Wh: 1056 Output Watts: 2000 Surge Watts: 2400 Battery Type: LiFePO4

The best budget power station — 268Wh LiFePO4 for under $200 with 600W output.

Brand: BLUETTI • Price: $199 • Rating: 4.4/5

Capacity Wh: 268 Output Watts: 600 Surge Watts: 1200 Battery Type: LiFePO4

The cheapest EcoFlow worth buying — 256Wh LiFePO4 with X-Boost for $149.

Brand: EcoFlow • Price: $149 • Rating: 4.4/5

Capacity Wh: 256 Output Watts: 300 Surge Watts: 600 Battery Type: LiFePO4

The best power-per-dollar budget option — 2880Wh LiFePO4 with 3000W output for under $500.

Brand: GRECELL • Price: $499 • Rating: 4.3/5

Capacity Wh: 2880 Output Watts: 3000 Surge Watts: 6000 Battery Type: LiFePO4

The lightest entry-level power station — 293Wh at just 7.1 lbs, perfect for camping and device charging.

Brand: Jackery • Price: $199 • Rating: 4.5/5

Capacity Wh: 293 Output Watts: 300 Surge Watts: 600 Battery Type: Lithium-ion