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Best Portable Generators 2024 Updated February 2024
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2.Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station & Solar Panels
JACKERY
at Amazon
3.Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Generator
WESTINGHOUSE
at Amazon
4.DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator
DUROMAX
at Amazon
5.PowerSmart Inverter Generator
POWERSMART
at Amazon
Popular
6.Jackery Explorer 300 Power Station
JACKERY
at Amazon
7.PowerSmart Portable Gas Inverter Generator
POWERSMART
at Amazon
Best Value
8.Grecell T300 Portable Power Station
GRECELL
at Amazon
9.Nexpow YH2200i Portable Inverter Generator
NEXPOW
at Amazon
10.Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station
JACKERY
at Amazon
Deal
Free Solar Panel
Save 39%
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Save 35%
Save 9%
Save 21%
Save 17%
Save 41%
Deal
Free Solar Panel
Save 39%
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Save 35%
Save 9%
Save 21%
Save 17%
Save 41%
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
Ideal for
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, small appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Ideal for
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, small appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Personal devices, small appliances
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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