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Are there any good small portable power stations?

There are better products in the small portable power station category. Goal Zero Yeti 700 (677Wh): Overall this unit tested OK; nothing outstanding. One of the more interesting aspects of the design is the use of plastic protective 'flaps' covering the in/output ports.

What is the best portable power station for backup?

Anker Solix F1200 (1,229Wh): This unit was previously known as the PowerHouse 757 from Anker, and was also CNET's previous pick for "best portable power station for backup." Its UPS mode was one of the earlier units to boast "less than 20ms" switchover time in the event of a power outage. It's also currently $500 off on Anker's site.

What is a portable power station?

Portable power stations are generally designed to power smaller electronic devices and appliances, from phones and table fans to heavy-duty work lights and CPAP machines. Pay attention to the estimated watt-hours each brand provides in its specs to determine which model makes the most sense for what you'd like to power.

How do I choose a portable power station?

Output is the other piece of the puzzle here. You'll want to consider what you need to run. If you simply top-up some phones and laptops, the smaller portable power stations that have just one or two AC outlets and a handful of USB-C and USB-A ports should be enough for you.

What is the best extra-large power station?

Outside of those environments, the flaps can be bothersome. Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 (3,993.6Wh): Runner-up for our best extra-large power station title, the Yeti Pro 4000 is a tank (which, by the way, is the name of the expansion battery: "Tank Pro 4000"). You get tons of input and output options, and it is expandable to 20kW capacity.

Which Anker power station is best for a power outage?

Its UPS mode was one of the earlier units to boast "less than 20ms" switchover time in the event of a power outage. It's also currently $500 off on Anker's site. Anker Solix F2000 (2,048Wh): Previously known as the Anker PowerHouse 767 and previous winner of "best large portable power station" here on CNET.