Best Portable Generators 2024 Updated February 2024

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Best Portable Generators 2024 Updated February 2024

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Picked by 191 people today!
Picked by 191 people today!

9.9

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.6

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9.6

Jackery Solar Generator 1000, 1002Wh Capacity with 2xSolarSaga 100W Solar Panels, 3x1000W AC Outlets, Portable Power Station Id...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 13 hours
Wattage: 1000 peak, 1000 running
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 22 lbs
Dimensions: 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal for: Camping, small appliances, jobsites

9.6

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Jackery Solar Generator 1000, 1002Wh Capacity with 2xSolarSaga 100W Solar Panels, 3x1000W AC Outlets, Portable Power Station Id...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 13 hours
Wattage: 1000 peak, 1000 running
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 22 lbs
Dimensions: 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal for: Camping, small appliances, jobsites

9.3

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9.3

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal for: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal for: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.2

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9.2

DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal for: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal for: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.9

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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Gas Inverter Generator, Super Quiet, High Fuel-Efficient Generator, Lightweight, CARB Compliant P...
Power Source: Gasoline
Run Time: Up to 11 hours
Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 19'' wide x 13'' deep x 20'' tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.9

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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Gas Inverter Generator, Super Quiet, High Fuel-Efficient Generator, Lightweight, CARB Compliant P...
Power Source: Gasoline
Run Time: Up to 11 hours
Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 19'' wide x 13'' deep x 20'' tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.8

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8.8

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Solar Generator ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
Ideal for: Personal devices, small appliances

8.8

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Solar Generator ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 40 hours
Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 7.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall
Ideal for: Personal devices, small appliances

8.7

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8.7

PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Gas Powered, Super Quiet Technology, CARB Compliant, Low Oil Shutdown, Ultra ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Run Time: 1 hour
Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.7

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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Gas Powered, Super Quiet Technology, CARB Compliant, Low Oil Shutdown, Ultra ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Run Time: 1 hour
Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.5

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8.5

Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W), GRECELL 288Wh Solar Generator with 60W USB-C PD Output, 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet ...
Power Source: Gasoline, solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Not indicated
Wattage: 600 peak, 330 running
Outlets: 1x AC, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, 12V car, 2x DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 4.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.6" wide x 6.7" deep x 6.9" tall
Ideal for: Personal devices, small appliances

8.5

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Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W), GRECELL 288Wh Solar Generator with 60W USB-C PD Output, 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet ...
Power Source: Gasoline, solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Not indicated
Wattage: 600 peak, 330 running
Outlets: 1x AC, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, 12V car, 2x DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 4.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.6" wide x 6.7" deep x 6.9" tall
Ideal for: Personal devices, small appliances

8.4

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8.4

NEXPOW Portable Inverter Generator, 2250W Super Quiet Generator with CO Alarm Ideal,Eco-Mode Feature, Parallel Capability,EPA C...
Power Source: Gasoline
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Wattage: 2250 peak, 1800 running
Outlets: 2x AC, 1x USB, 1x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39.7 lbs
Dimensions: 18.1" wide x 11.4" deep x 17.9" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.4

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NEXPOW Portable Inverter Generator, 2250W Super Quiet Generator with CO Alarm Ideal,Eco-Mode Feature, Parallel Capability,EPA C...
Power Source: Gasoline
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Wattage: 2250 peak, 1800 running
Outlets: 2x AC, 1x USB, 1x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39.7 lbs
Dimensions: 18.1" wide x 11.4" deep x 17.9" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.3

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8.3

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station, 1002Wh Capacity with 3x1000W AC Outlets, Solar Generator for Home Backup, Emergen...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 76 hours
Wattage: 2000 peak, 1000 running
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 22 lbs
Dimensions: 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station, 1002Wh Capacity with 3x1000W AC Outlets, Solar Generator for Home Backup, Emergen...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 76 hours
Wattage: 2000 peak, 1000 running
Outlets: 3x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 22 lbs
Dimensions: 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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9.9

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Picked by 191 people today!
Picked by 191 people today!

9.9

1
4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal for: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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Power Source
Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane or gasoline Gasoline Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Gasoline, solar-compatible battery Gasoline Solar-compatible battery
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane or gasoline Gasoline Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Gasoline, solar-compatible battery Gasoline Solar-compatible battery
Run Time
Up to 400 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 8 hours Up to 11 hours Up to 40 hours 1 hour Not indicated Up to 10 hours Up to 76 hours
Run Time
Up to 400 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 8 hours Up to 11 hours Up to 40 hours 1 hour Not indicated Up to 10 hours Up to 76 hours
Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running 1000 peak, 1000 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 13,000 peak, 10,500 running 2500 peak, 1900 running 500 peak, 300 running 2500 peak, 1900 running 600 peak, 330 running 2250 peak, 1800 running 2000 peak, 1000 running
Wattage
4000 peak, 2000 running 1000 peak, 1000 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 13,000 peak, 10,500 running 2500 peak, 1900 running 500 peak, 300 running 2500 peak, 1900 running 600 peak, 330 running 2250 peak, 1800 running 2000 peak, 1000 running
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 3x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC 2x AC, DC, 2x USB 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB 1x AC, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, 12V car, 2x DC 2x AC, 1x USB, 1x USB-C 3x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Outlets
4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 3x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC 2x AC, DC, 2x USB 2x AC, 2x USB, USB-C, 12V car 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB 1x AC, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, 12V car, 2x DC 2x AC, 1x USB, 1x USB-C 3x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable
Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Parallel Capable
Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Weight
60 lbs 22 lbs 208 lbs 234 lbs 39 lbs 7.1 lbs 39 lbs 4.9 lbs 39.7 lbs 22 lbs
Weight
60 lbs 22 lbs 208 lbs 234 lbs 39 lbs 7.1 lbs 39 lbs 4.9 lbs 39.7 lbs 22 lbs
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 19'' wide x 13'' deep x 20'' tall 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall 9.6" wide x 6.7" deep x 6.9" tall 18.1" wide x 11.4" deep x 17.9" tall 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall
Dimensions
18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 19'' wide x 13'' deep x 20'' tall 9.1" wide x 5.2" deep x 7.8" tall 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall 9.6" wide x 6.7" deep x 6.9" tall 18.1" wide x 11.4" deep x 17.9" tall 13.1" wide x 9.2" deep x 11.1" tall
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