Maximum capacity of mobile power box

How much power does a portable power station hold?

On the small end, portable power stations hold around 300 Wh (like the little EcoFlow River 3 Plus, our Best Budget pick). These little ones are generally smaller than a lunchbox and good for tasks like recharging laptops and speakers, LED lighting, and small fans.

How many devices can a portable power station run?

So long as your portable power station has the right ports and enough capacity, it can run a massive range of devices, including phones, laptops, and desktops. Higher capacity units will also let you power large home appliances and charge electric vehicles.

What is portable power station output?

Portable power station output is measured in watts, and there are two numbers to look at: Continuous output is the wattage the power station can deliver on an ongoing basis. Add up the power requirements of all your electronics that need to be plugged in at the same time, and choose a power station with a higher output than that.

How long can a portable power station run?

It all depends on the power station and the device or devices you're charging. As a general rule of thumb, to figure out how long your portable power station can run, divide battery capacity (Wh) by power drawn by the device (W).