The best home generators on Amazon
Storms, hurricanes, flooding and heavy rain are inevitable for Florida residents, especially in areas like Miami or Tampa. Due to this, it’s important to be prepared in case you lose power. With the recent Hurricane Debby that caused widespread flooding, and with parts of Florida still dealing with the aftermath of the storm, it’s best to have a generator on hand in case evacuation is not an option.
The best home generators allow you to have power when you need it most. Some generators can charge multiple devices at once, including laptops, tablets, game consoles and phones. Some generators also provide a source of light and can power up appliances like blenders, air fryers, microwaves, mini fridges and more. Here, we’ve rounded up a list of 12 of the best home generators available on Amazon, some of which are on sale right now.
EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2 Pro
For 13% off, you can get the EF Ecoflow portable power station generator, which works both indoors and outdoors. This generator helps you when you’re in a bind and need to use appliances or charge your phone or laptop. You can power up to 11 devices with this generator, and it also has a car outlet, a USB-C port, three USB-A ports and multiple AC outlets.
Original Price: $599
Sale Price: $519 (13% off)
Jackery Solar Generator 300 Plus Portable Power Station
This Jackery Solar Generator is built with safety in mind, and it comes in handy if you’re dealing with the aftermath of a storm, hurricane or flood. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for camping trips and vacations, and it’s temperature-resistant up to 45°C (or 113°F). This solar-powered generator has a backup battery, and it includes charging ports for USB-C, an AC outlet and even a car charging port.
Price: $499
Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator
If you’re willing to splurge a bit, we recommend going with the Westinghouse 12,500-watt backup portable generator. It’s easy to install, has multiple outlets and is a powerful generator for both the home or an RV.
Price: $1,049
Portable Power Station 300W MARBERO
Right now, you can get this Marbero portable power station for 20% off on Amazon. It’s an affordable option and includes multiple AC, DC and USB outlets. It also has two LED lights and four lighting settings for when you’re stuck in a bind in the dark. There are three ways to charge, including by car, by wall outlet or solar panel.
Original Price: $199
Sale Price: $159 (20% off)
Anker Power Bank Station Portable Outdoor Generator
Power on the go with this compact and small Anker indoor and outdoor generator. It’s perfect for travel, camping or for those in need of power when it’s raining or storming. This Amazon best-selling generator has an emergency light setting, and it allows you to charge your laptop and phone at the same time. It’s small enough to fit in your car, home or camping tent, and it comes in two colors: green or gray.
Price: $149.99
BLUETTI Portable Power Station
This versatile Bluetti portable power station is small but mighty. Charge multiple laptops, a mini fridge, a television and lights with this portable generator. Built on solar power, it instantly provides backup power when your grid fails.
Price: $299
MARBERO Portable Power Station 88Wh
For 28% off, you can get this Marbero portable power supply generator. With 88 watt hours, this generator is small and compact and is perfect for camping, road trips or when you have a power outage. It has multiple levels of brightness and eight output ports, and it can charge laptops, phones, mini fridges and more.
Original Price: $109.99
Sale Price: $78.99 (28% off)
Powermate PM4500 Portable Generator
This convenient and powerful generator by Powermate is 7% off on Amazon. It has a large-capacity steel fuel tank and provides up to 19 hours of run time at 25% load. It also has wheels, so it can be carried anywhere and is compact enough to fit in your car or home.
Original Price: $419
Sale Price: $389.99 (7% off)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
With a 10-year battery life, this Jackery explorer generator is great for indoors and outdoors. It features four customized charging settings that can charge quietly. It also has solar charging, fast charging and emergency supercharging functions. This generator can power multiple items including electronics, air conditioning units, fridges, electric pots, a space heater and more.
Price: $799
Anker 521 Portable Power Station
This Anker 521 solar generator is on sale for 9% off right now. Small and portable, it’s the perfect power source for camping days or road trips. You can charge up to six appliances or devices in just a few hours with this generator. It can charge a phone up to 20 times and a laptop up to 3.5 times, and it provides enough juice to power a lamp for 31 hours and a fan for 5.8 hours.
Original Price: $219.99
Sale Price: $199.99 (9% off)
POWSTREAM Solar Generator
This Powstream solar generator has two AC ports, four USB ports and two DC ports. It’s battery powered and can be used for devices such as laptops, phones and mini-fridges. It’s compact enough to take with you in the car, and it’s great for those stuck in a power outage.
Price: $179.99
LIVOWALNY Portable Power Station Generator
This portable generator comes in handy for charging devices such as laptops, phones, cameras and tablets. It’s also great for those needing to use appliances like fans, power tools and milk warmers for babies. It has multiple brightness levels to help you see in the dark, and has built-in safety features and a cooling fan for emergencies. It’s currently on sale for 24% off the original price tag of $49.99, making it an affordable option to boot.
Original Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $37.99 (24% off)
This story was originally published August 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
