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Portable Power Stations under $500

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6 portable power stations under $500 from BLUETTI and EF EcoFlow. Most cost $462 to $499, and half cost less than $499.

BLUETTISpec score 9.4

1024Wh, 1800W, LiFePO4

+1024Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity
+1800W output for most household appliances
+Built-in UPS function for backup power
$499.00-44%List: $899.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
BLUETTISpec score 8.7

1152Wh, 1800W, LiFePO4

+1152Wh battery capacity: the highest battery capacity of the 6 here
+1800W ac output: the highest ac output of the 6 here
−UPS mode not listed: 3 of the 6 here list one
$499.00-29%List: $699.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
AnkerSpec score 9.4

1056Wh, 1800W, LiFePO4

+1,800W output for higher-draw appliances
+1,056Wh capacity for extended runtime
+Uninterruptible power supply function for backup
$499.99-17%List: $599.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:40 PST - Details
EF EcoFlowSpec score 7.9

768Wh, 800W, LiFePO4

+768Wh capacity for moderate backup needs
+800W output for common small appliances
+LiFePO4 battery chemistry listed
−800W output limits high-power appliances
$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:47 PST - Details
EF EcoFlowSpec score 9.4

1024Wh, 1800W, LiFePO4

+1800W ac output: the highest ac output of the 6 here
+UPS mode: only 3 of 6 here have one
−1024Wh battery capacity: 3 of the 6 here have a higher battery capacity
$462.00-17%List: $559.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:47 PST - Details
BLUETTISpec score 8.7

1152Wh, 1800W, LiFePO4

+1152Wh battery capacity: the highest battery capacity of the 6 here
+1800W ac output: the highest ac output of the 6 here
−UPS mode not listed: 3 of the 6 here list one
$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

portable power stationBattery capacityAC outputBattery typeSpec scorePrice
1024Wh1800WLiFePO49.4$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
1152Wh1800WLiFePO48.7$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
1056Wh1800WLiFePO49.4$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:40 PST - Details
768Wh800WLiFePO47.9$439.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:47 PST - Details
1024Wh1800WLiFePO49.4$462.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:47 PST - Details
1152Wh1800WLiFePO48.7$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details

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