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1-300Wh Power Stations\/Solar Generators With MPPT Charge Controllers<\/h2>\n

Portable power stations, also known as solar generators, have exploded in popularity in the past couple of years. It’s easy to understand why. The lightweight lithium batteries found in most newer models have become more affordable, and so has solar panels.<\/p>\n

They’re great for camping outdoors, to keep at home for emergencies when the power goes out, or anyone that travels and needs to have access to power.<\/p>\n

I have a portable power station, the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 (click to view on Amazon)<\/a>, and the biggest reason I bought it was that I would be able to charge it with solar panels since I travel fulltime in my RV and boondock\/dry camp most of the time.<\/p>\n

Related Post: What Is A Power Station\/Solar Generator And How Does It Work?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I have installed the MPPT charge controller on the Yeti<\/a>, and I recommend everybody that is considering buying a portable power station to get one that has an MPPT charge controller. It improves the charging speed a considerable amount. I’ll talk more about the benefits of MPPT versus PWM in the FAQ at the bottom.<\/p>\n

To help you out in the solar generator jungle, I am going to compare and review the best portable power stations out there that come with an MPPT charge controller.<\/p>\n

Since there are so many different power stations\/solar generators with different battery capacities, I have decided to split it up into three different posts. This first post will focus on power stations that have a battery capacity between 1 and 300 watt-hours. Click here to view the second post<\/a> with power stations between 301-999Wh, or click here for power stations with a battery capacity of 1kWH and larger<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To help you out as much as possible, I will also recommend compatible solar panels for each of the power stations I review.<\/p>\n

You can use the table of contents below to navigate the post.<\/p>\n\n

Best 1-300Wh (Watt-hours) Power Stations With MPPT Charge Controller<\/h2>\n\n
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\n Highest Max Input<\/span>
\"Goal<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n Slim Design<\/span>
\"SUAOKI<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n Best Capacity\/Inverter<\/span>
\"ROCKPALS<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product Link <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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Goal Zero Yeti 200X<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Suaoki 200Wh Solar Power Station<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Rockpals 300W Portable Power Station<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Watt-Hours <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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187Wh<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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200Wh<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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280Wh<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Inverter Rating <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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120W\/200W Peak<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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120W\/200W Peak<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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300W\/600W Peak<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n AC Outlets <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB Ports <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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4 (1 USB C PD, 1 USB C)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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3 (1 QC 3.0, 1 TYPE C)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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4 (2 QC 3.0)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Outputs <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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2 (1 cigarette plug)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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5 (1 cigarette port, 1 24V, 3 12V)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Solar Input <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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8mm<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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DC 7.9x0.9mm (also known as 8mm)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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GX16 2 Pin<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Maximum Input Watts <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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100W<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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60W<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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80W<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Lithium Battery <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n MPPT Solar Charge Controller <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Pure Sine Wave Inverter <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Regulated 12V Port <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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\n Weight <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
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5.9 lbs<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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7.5 lbs<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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7.6 x 2.5 x 10 in<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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7.5 x 5.9 x 5.5 in<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n\n Highest Max Input<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"Goal<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product Link <\/div>\n\n \n
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Goal Zero Yeti 200X<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Watt-Hours <\/div>\n\n \n
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187Wh<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Inverter Rating <\/div>\n\n \n
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120W\/200W Peak<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n AC Outlets <\/div>\n\n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB Ports <\/div>\n\n \n
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4 (1 USB C PD, 1 USB C)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Outputs <\/div>\n\n \n
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2 (1 cigarette plug)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Solar Input <\/div>\n\n \n
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8mm<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Maximum Input Watts <\/div>\n\n \n
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100W<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Lithium Battery <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n MPPT Solar Charge Controller <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Pure Sine Wave Inverter <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB C <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Regulated 12V Port <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Weight <\/div>\n\n \n
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5 lbs<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Size <\/div>\n\n \n
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7.9 x 5.1 x 5.1 in<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n\n Slim Design<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"SUAOKI<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product Link <\/div>\n\n \n
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Suaoki 200Wh Solar Power Station<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Watt-Hours <\/div>\n\n \n
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200Wh<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Inverter Rating <\/div>\n\n \n
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120W\/200W Peak<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n AC Outlets <\/div>\n\n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB Ports <\/div>\n\n \n
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3 (1 QC 3.0, 1 TYPE C)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Outputs <\/div>\n\n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Solar Input <\/div>\n\n \n
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DC 7.9x0.9mm (also known as 8mm)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Maximum Input Watts <\/div>\n\n \n
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60W<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Lithium Battery <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n MPPT Solar Charge Controller <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Pure Sine Wave Inverter <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB C <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Regulated 12V Port <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Weight <\/div>\n\n \n
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5.9 lbs<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Size <\/div>\n\n \n
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7.6 x 2.5 x 10 in<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n\n Best Capacity\/Inverter<\/span>\n \n \n
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\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\"ROCKPALS<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Product Link <\/div>\n\n \n
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Rockpals 300W Portable Power Station<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Watt-Hours <\/div>\n\n \n
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280Wh<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
\n\n
\n Inverter Rating <\/div>\n\n \n
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300W\/600W Peak<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n AC Outlets <\/div>\n\n \n
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1<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB Ports <\/div>\n\n \n
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4 (2 QC 3.0)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Outputs <\/div>\n\n \n
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5 (1 cigarette port, 1 24V, 3 12V)<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n DC Solar Input <\/div>\n\n \n
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GX16 2 Pin<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Maximum Input Watts <\/div>\n\n \n
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80W<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Lithium Battery <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n MPPT Solar Charge Controller <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Pure Sine Wave Inverter <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n USB C <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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\n Regulated 12V Port <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n Weight <\/div>\n\n \n
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7.5 lbs<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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7.5 x 5.9 x 5.5 in<\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Note: Scroll left\/right on small screens to view all products in the table.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Overview And Review Of Each Power Station<\/h2>\n
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Goal Zero Yeti 200X<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Goal<\/a><\/p>\n

Check Price at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Goal Zero Yeti 200X is a portable power station with 187 watt-hour battery capacity and a modified sine wave inverter that can output up to 120W continuously, with a 200W peak.<\/p>\n

A 120W outlet will power things like a laptop, a small TV, speakers, Nintendo Switch, tablets, and CPAPs. It will not power kitchen appliances or gaming consoles like the PS4\/Xbox One.<\/p>\n

Related Post: Goal Zero Yeti 200X Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can charge the Yeti 200X while using both the AC outlet and USB ports.<\/p>\n

It has one grounded AC outlet, two USB A ports, and two USB Type C ports. One of them is a USB C PD port capable of inputting\/outputting up to 60W, while the other one is a standard USB C (18W max).<\/p>\n

Since the USB C PD is an input\/output, the battery can also be recharged using a compatible USB C cable. It would take a little more than three hours to recharge it from empty.<\/p>\n

There are four ways to charge the Yeti 200X. With the included wall charger, in the car (charger sold separately<\/a>), solar panels, and the USB C PD port.<\/p>\n

The USB A ports are rated at 5V 2.4A, or 12W, so you can charge phones and tablets at regular and fast speeds.<\/p>\n

Related Post: 5 Ways To Charge A Goal Zero Yeti Faster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A screen on the front tells you the battery’s state of charge in a percentage, but it doesn’t show input\/output watts.<\/p>\n\"Goal<\/a>\n

Next to the USB ports, there are two DC outlets. One 6mm port, and one cigarette port. It is a regulated 12V output, so you can power sensitive 12V devices like a fridge\/freezer. This was not possible with earlier Goal Zero Yeti power stations since the port was unregulated.<\/p>\n

It’s relatively lightweight and portable at 5 pounds and measures 7.9 by 5.1 by 5.1 inches. The built-in handle on top makes it easy to carry.<\/p>\n

Goal Zero offers a 12-month warranty.<\/p>\n

Solar Charging Limitations And Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with almost every other Goal Zero battery, there is an 8mm DC input on the Yeti 200X. You can use any solar panel with it as long as its VOC rating is below 22V.<\/p>\n

The maximum input wattage is 100W, which means that you could possibly recharge the battery in less than two hours at maximum input.<\/p>\n

Since a 100W solar panel generates about 60-80 watts at most, you would need more than that to max it out. What you could do is buy three Renogy 50W<\/a> and connect them in parallel with an MC4 Y Branch adapters 3 to 1<\/a>. Then use the SolarEnz adapter<\/a> to connect them to the Yeti 200X.<\/p>\n

Related Post: How To Combine Two Or More Goal Zero Solar Panels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Goal Zero doesn’t include an MC4 to 8mm adapter, and I recommend the SolarEnz adapter<\/a> if you want to connect solar panels that don’t come with an 8mm output.<\/p>\n

A couple of solar panels that are compatible with the Yeti 200X out of the box are the Boulder 50<\/a>, No products found.<\/span>,\u00a0Boulder 100 Briefcase<\/a>, and\u00a0Aeiusny 100W<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the SolarEnz adapter<\/a> you can use third-party MC4 solar panels like the HQST 50W<\/a> and Renogy 100W<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In The Box<\/strong><\/p>\n

A wall charger.<\/p>\n

The car charger is sold separately<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion And Review<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Goal Zero Yeti 200X<\/a> has a couple of features that most of the other power stations are missing. The regulated 12V cigarette port, the screen that shows a percentage, and the USB C PD that lets you both charge and discharge the battery.<\/p>\n

Its MPPT charge controller has a max input of 100W, which puts it at the top on today’s list. Being able to recharge the battery quickly is a big deal to me that likes to use the power station while it’s recharging.<\/p>\n

Goal Zero doesn’t include a car charger or MC4 adapter, which is a bummer.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n