Hurricane season has just started, which makes now a smart time to think about backup power before you actually need it. A portable power station can be useful during outages, storms, camping trips, road trips, garage projects, and any job that’s nowhere near a convenient outlet. It’s a quieter and more compact alternative to a gas generator for smaller electronics, and it can keep phones, laptops, lights, cameras, small fans, and other essentials powered when wall outlets aren’t available. It’s also handy in the garage, shed, yard, or driveway when you’re working on something and don’t want to run extension cords across your whole property.
Right now at Walmart, the Qunler 300W Portable Power Station is on sale for just $170, which is a massive 66% discount off its normal $500 price. This 300W power station has two AC outlets, one 60W USB-C PD port, USB-A ports, DC outputs, and a 12V car port, giving you enough flexibility to charge or power up to nine compatible devices. It also weighs just 7.6 pounds and has a foldable handle, so it’s much easier to move around than larger power stations.
The key thing to know is that this is built for smaller electronics and essentials, not high-draw appliances. It can be a great fit for phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, drones, lights, and small fans, but it’s not the unit you’d buy to run heaters, big power tools, kitchen appliances, or whole-home backup loads. The LCD display shows battery percentage, output status, and estimated remaining runtime, which helps you manage power during camping trips, road trips, or emergency situations.
For someone who wants a compact power source to keep in the car, bring to camp, use around the garage, or keep ready for storm season, this is one of our favorite deals we’ve seen.
“This has been a lifesaver,” raved one shopper. “I take it with me in my car to have as a backup to charge my phone and computer. It is small and a convenient size to carry.”
“Very compact and has a lot of power,” said a second happy buyer. “I plan on taking it on camping trips and road trips.”
Deals We’re Loving
- Goosiay 300W Portable Power Station, $153 (was $500) at Walmart
- Abok 1800W Portable Power Station, $499 (was $699) at Walmart
- Pgyob 400W Portable Power Station, $160 (was $200) at Walmart
This is a limited-time deal at Walmart that probably isn’t going to last long, so visit the retailer’s site today and pick up the Qunler 300W Portable Power Station for only $170 while it’s still on sale for a whopping 66% off.
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Andrew Koopman
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