Best Power Stations Under $300

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

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.

A low-cost, light LiFePO4 station for weekend camping and short outages that tested as efficient as far pricier rivals. Skip it if you need more than two AC outlets or fast solar charging.

A compact, quiet 512 Wh LFP station that suits DJI drone and camera users who mostly charge from the wall; buyers who want built-in solar input or a 12V socket should look elsewhere.