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Best-of lists

Every list states its qualifying rule and ranking criterion. No list is based on hands-on testing claims.

Power StationsPower stations under $400

Power stations listed under $400, ranked by watt-hours, with output and refrigerator runtime.

Power StationsPower stations under $800

Power stations listed under $800, ranked by watt-hours, with output and refrigerator runtime.

Power StationsPower stations under $1,500

Power stations listed under $1,500, ranked by watt-hours, with output and refrigerator runtime.

Power StationsPower stations under $3,000

Power stations listed under $3,000, ranked by watt-hours, with output and refrigerator runtime.

Power StationsPower stations with the lowest cost per kWh

Ranked by listed price divided by watt-hours.

Power StationsPower stations for refrigerator backup

Ranked by calculated refrigerator runtime on one charge.

Power StationsLiFePO4 power stations

LiFePO4 stations ranked by price per kWh.

Power StationsPower stations with 240 V output

Stations whose listings mention 240 V output, ranked by capacity.

Power StationsExpandable power stations

Stations that accept extra batteries, ranked by base capacity.

Power StationsLightest power stations

Ranked by stated weight per kWh of storage.

Power StationsPower stations for hurricane prep

Ranked by calculated essentials runtime with solar recharge noted.

GeneratorsGenerators under $500

Generators listed under $500, ranked by running watts.

GeneratorsGenerators under $800

Generators listed under $800, ranked by running watts.

GeneratorsGenerators under $1,200

Generators listed under $1,200, ranked by running watts.

GeneratorsGenerators under $2,000

Generators listed under $2,000, ranked by running watts.

GeneratorsGenerators with the lowest cost per watt

Ranked by listed price divided by running watts.

GeneratorsDual-fuel generators

Dual- and tri-fuel generators ranked by running watts.

GeneratorsQuietest generators by stated noise

Ranked by the maker's stated noise level in decibels.

GeneratorsGenerators with a 30 A or 50 A outlet

Generators with L14-30R or 14-50R outlets, ranked by running watts.

GeneratorsTri-fuel generators

Generators listed for gasoline, propane and natural gas.

Solar PanelsPortable solar panels, lowest cost per watt

Portable panels ranked by price per rated watt.

Solar PanelsHigh-power solar panels

Panels of 200 W or more ranked by rated watts.

Solar PanelsLightest portable solar panels

Ranked by stated weight per rated watt.