Best Small Portable Power Stations Ranked

A cheap, light LiFePO4 station for phones, laptops, lights and a router during outages. Pick something bigger if you need more than one AC plug or more than 300W.

A 500Wh LiFePO4 station for camping, CPAP and short power outages. A good middle step between the small RIVER models and the DELTA line.

A small, inexpensive LiFePO4 station for charging phones, laptops and camera gear, or running a CPAP for a night. Pick something bigger if you need to run kitchen appliances.

For campers and remote workers who want a light LiFePO4 unit for laptops, lights and small devices, with a long warranty.

A light, well-warrantied LiFePO4 station for laptops, CPAP, phones and keeping Wi-Fi up during outages.

A compact LiFePO4 station for camping, laptop work and router/modem UPS duty, with the option to add capacity later.

For outdoor use where weather resistance matters, with enough capacity for a weekend of lights, devices and a small fridge; buyers after value per watt-hour can do better elsewhere.

For hikers, photographers and travelers who want to carry laptop and camera power on their back.

A small, quick-charging LiFePO4 station for phones, laptops, lights and a router during short outages. Fine for a weekend of camping without high-wattage appliances.

For campers and travelers who want a light LiFePO4 battery for phones, laptops, lights and a CPAP. Its 300W ceiling and slow wall charging rule out appliances.

A compact LiFePO4 station for camping, tailgates and keeping a router online. It runs small appliances that most units this size cannot.

For anyone who wants a pocket-sized battery for phones, laptops, a camera kit or a Wi-Fi router during a short outage.

A small, inexpensive LiFePO4 box for phones, laptops, CPAP and camp lights. Pick it for portability, not for running appliances.

For hikers and travelers who need a light LiFePO4 battery for phones, cameras and laptops, not a power station for appliances.

A DC-only station for car camping with a 12V cooler and USB devices. Good value if you never need a wall outlet.

For campers and tailgaters who want a small, weather-resistant battery for phones, lights, laptops and a CPAP, and who don’t need to run anything over 350W.

For travelers and campers who only need to charge USB-C and 12V devices and want the lightest 288 Wh option.

For campers and travelers who mainly charge laptops, phones and cameras and want a few AC outlets in a small, light unit.

A DC-only battery for charging phones, laptops and USB lights on day trips. Choose it over a large power bank when you want LiFePO4 longevity and 140W USB-C.

A large USB-C battery for photographers, travelers and campers who only need to charge laptops, phones and cameras. Skip it if anything you own needs a wall plug.

For campers and travelers who want a small, long-lived LiFePO4 battery for phones, laptops, lights and CPAP. Larger or faster-charging stations give more for the money if you need to run appliances.

A light DC-only station for campers who want a built-in light and app control. Choose the TRAIL 300 DC instead if long battery life matters more than weight.

A cheap, very light backup for phones, laptops and small lights on a road trip or in an outage. Skip it if you need to run anything with a motor or over 200W.

For people who want a tidy desk or bedside battery for phones and laptops, with wireless charging and a small AC outlet. Anyone who needs to run appliances should buy a conventional power station.