Under $500

Best portable power stations under $500

These stations have a list price under $500 at the maker’s US store, ranked by battery capacity per dollar. Amazon’s price changes often and may be higher or lower, so check it before you buy.

Specs, list prices and availability checked Oct 11, 2026.

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    Top pick

    BLUETTI AC180

    1,152 Wh for a $499 list price at BLUETTI’s store (2.31 Wh per dollar)

    • 1,152Wh
    • 1,800W out
    • 35.3lb

    The most capacity in the 1 kWh class with 1,800 W output, but noticeably heavier than its competitors.

    View on AmazonDetailsMaker’s list price: $300–$699
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    Jackery Explorer 300

    293 Wh for a $289 list price at Jackery’s store (1.01 Wh per dollar)

    • 293Wh
    • 300W out
    • 7.1lb

    At 7.1 lb it is light and has two pure sine AC outlets plus a 60 W USB-C port. Its NMC battery has a shorter rated cycle life than LiFePO4 rivals.

    View on AmazonDetailsMaker’s list price: Under $300
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    EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

    286 Wh for a $299 list price at EcoFlow’s store (0.96 Wh per dollar)

    • 286Wh
    • 600W out
    • 10.4lb

    Twice the output of most compact stations (600 W), a fast 10 ms UPS, and an add-on battery option that triples its capacity.

    View on AmazonDetailsMaker’s list price: Under $300

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