How to choose the best portable power station for my needs

1. What’s my power needs?

Start by listing your devices you’d want to run. For example:

- Smartphones and tablets  

- Laptops  

- Mini-fridge

- Lighting  

Please refer to our list of common devices and associated wattage. Then, add up the total wattage of the devices you’ll be using at the same time and you’ll have your total power requirement.

2. What capacity shall I choose? 

- Small (100-300Wh): it is great for charging your phones, tablets, and small gadgets during short trips or emergencies.  

- Medium (300-600Wh): it suits those powering laptops, lights, small appliances for several hours.  

- Large (600Wh and above): It is good for your long camping trips, off-grid living, or backup power for multiple devices.

We recommend you always select a unit with a capacity slightly higher than your calculated need to allow for device startup surges and future expansion.

3. What power output will I need?

- AC outlets: this is for your standard household devices and appliances.  

- USB ports: it is for things like mobile phones, tablets, and other USB-powered devices.  

- DC outlets: This output can be useful for powering devices like car coolers or small appliances.  

- Solar input: It is a good one to consider if you want to recharge via solar panels.

Tips: The smaller the units are the easier they are to carry but they tend to have lower capacity.

4. What recharging option shall I consider?

- AC wall charging: This option is fast and reliable, great for home recharging.  

- Car charging: This option is perfect when you are off on road trips. 

- Solar charging: This is your eco-friendly option for off-grid and sustainable living.

5. What else shall I consider?

- Display panel: So you can monitor the battery status and output.  

-  Multiple ports: it will allow you to charge devices simultaneously.

- Inverter quality: Those with pure sine wave inverters provide clean power.