Westinghouse iGen400s

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Westinghouse iGen400s
3.0/5#23 of 24 in small power stations
3.0

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.

  • 183.6 WhCapacity
  • 200 WAC output
  • 5.5 lbWeight
  • Li-ion NMCBattery
  • $0.76Price / Wh
Check price at Amazon$139Check price at Westinghouse$169

Price checked October 20, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Light enough at 5.5 lb to carry one-handed or stash in a car
  • Four USB-C ports, including a 100W port that can charge a laptop
  • Built-in LED flashlight with SOS mode for outages
  • Low price for a station with AC outlets
Cons
  • No AC charger in the box; you need your own 100W USB-C adapter for the quoted charge time
  • Modified sine wave AC can make some fans, motors and chargers buzz or misbehave
  • 200W AC limit rules out kettles, coffee makers and most tools
  • NMC battery rated for only 500-1,000 cycles
  • No independent capacity test published yet

How it scores

The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Battery
Rated capacity183.6 Wh
ChemistryLi-ion NMC
Cycle life500 Manufacturer states 500-1,000 cycles, end-of-life capacity not stated
ExpandableNo
Output
AC output200 W (400 W surge)
AC outlets2 total
120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R)2
AC waveformModified sine wave
USB-C ports4 (up to 100 W each)
USB-A ports2
12 V car outletNo
DC5521 ports1
Charging
Max solar input100 W
Solar input voltage5-24V
Build
Weight5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
Dimensions9.4 x 4.5 x 5.9 in
Warranty2 years

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