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Are portable power stations a good idea?

Portable power stations are a great way to take power with you when out and about -- like a power bank, only much bigger. Whether you're hiking, camping, or going on an RV vacation, there's a power station to suit your needs. Also: The best cheap portable power stations

How do portable power stations work?

Portable power stations have control panels with LED displays and buttons that turn off and on inputs and display usage and remaining power. Most portable power stations are also compatible with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing you to monitor and control them remotely from a smartphone app.

Are portable power stations suitable for camping?

Almost all compact portable power stations will be suitable for camping, but I rather like the Bluetti Handsfree 2 for this role - mostly because many of them are big, boxy, unwieldy units that take up a fair amount of space.

What makes a portable power station different from a power bank?

There are four main distinctions that set portable power stations apart from power banks: Capacity: Portable power stations boast significantly larger battery capacities compared to power banks.

How do I choose a portable power station?

When selecting a portable power station, it's essential to identify your primary needs and priorities for owning one. Most portable power stations have main common features (such as a battery and ports to pull power from that battery).

Are heavy-duty power stations 'portable'?

It’s also worth knowing that there are models that pack in far larger batteries and more power for a higher price and more weight – those heavy-duty stations can weigh more like 45kg and have wheels for moving them around, so they don't feel quite as “portable” to us!