How we selected the best portable power stationsWe’ve been using portable solar gear since the 1990s, when it was just barely usable. The best portable power stations: Reviews & RecommendationsThe power stations included on this list span a wide range of budgets, from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Based on extensive testing, we are confident that these are the best portable power stations of 2025. Portable power stations do not tend to be cheap, and those that are typically disappoint. Things to consider before buying a portable power stationThere are a lot of portable power stations and solar power generators on the market right now, and while they tend to look fairly similar at a glance, they vary wildly in terms of quality and capability.