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Guides & Reviews

Everything we've written about backup power for UK homes, campervans, and camping trips. Buying guides, honest reviews, and practical how-to articles — no marketing fluff, no paid placements.

Not sure where to start? If you're preparing for a power cut, begin with the portable power station buying guide. If you're heading outdoors, go straight to the camping power station guide.

Buying guides

Tested shortlists with specs, pros, cons, and clear recommendations for UK buyers.

Most popular

Best Portable Power Stations UK (2026)

Our flagship buying guide. Six top picks covering home backup, campervans, van life, camping and off-grid use — with real runtime figures, indoor safety ratings, and a full buying guide explaining every spec that matters.

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Budget

Best Power Stations Under £500 (UK 2026)

You don't need to spend four figures to get a capable backup power unit. These are the best options under £500 — ranked by capacity, output, value, and real-world usability for UK power cuts and camping.

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Outdoors

Best Power Stations for Camping UK (2026)

Five picks across every camping style — from lightweight weekend tents to full van life setups. Covers runtime on real camping loads, solar compatibility, and which models are genuinely worth the weight.

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Travel

Best Travel Power Banks UK (2026)

Summer holidays sorted. How many power banks your family actually needs, a device-by-device capacity guide (Switch, Fire tablets, phones), airline Wh limits explained, and the best flight-safe picks from £19.

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How-to guides

Practical advice for specific situations — no product pitches, just answers.

Power Cut Checklist (UK)

What to prepare before a power cut hits, what to do in the first 10 minutes, and how to stay safe during an outage. Includes a downloadable PDF checklist you can print and keep at home.

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Power Station Sizing: Wh vs Watts Explained

Two numbers appear on every power station spec sheet — Wh (capacity) and W (output). This guide explains what they mean, how to calculate how long a unit will run your devices, and how to avoid buying too small or spending too much.

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How to Keep Wi-Fi Running in a Power Cut

Your router typically draws just 10–15W — one of the easiest wins for backup power. This guide covers router and ONT power requirements, how many Wh you actually need, and the simplest setups to stay connected during an outage.

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Can a Power Station Run a Fridge?

Usually yes — but the answer depends on surge wattage, not just capacity. This guide explains the difference between running watts and starting watts, how to check your fridge's requirements, and which power stations can handle it reliably.

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Reviews & comparisons

In-depth looks at specific models and brands — with specs, real-world use, and a clear verdict.

Review

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro Review (UK)

768Wh, 800W output, 70-minute full charge. One of the most popular mid-range power stations in the UK — we cover real-world runtime, indoor safety, build quality, app experience, and whether it's worth the price for UK buyers.

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Review

Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Review (UK)

519Wh, 500W, 6.4kg with LFP cells. Our full UK review covers what it can realistically power, how long it lasts on common loads, charging times, and whether it's the best budget power station for UK power cuts and camping.

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Comparison

Jackery vs EcoFlow UK (2026)

The two biggest names in portable power stations go head to head. We compare charging speed, output, battery chemistry, UK warranty, customer support, and value across the most popular models to give you a clear, honest verdict.

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Common questions

For most UK homes, a 500–800Wh unit covers the essentials: phone charging, router, a few lights, and a laptop for several hours. If you want to run a fridge as well, aim for at least 1,000Wh and check that the surge wattage rating is higher than your fridge's starting draw. Our sizing guide walks through the calculation step by step.

Yes — unlike petrol generators, battery-based power stations produce no fumes and are completely safe indoors. LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery chemistry is the safest option as it is significantly more thermally stable than standard lithium-ion and does not require ventilation. All the units we recommend use LFP cells.

Wh (watt-hours) is the total capacity — how much energy the unit stores and therefore how long it can run your devices. W (watts) is the maximum output — the most power it can deliver at any one moment and therefore what it can run simultaneously. You need enough W to start your device and enough Wh to keep it running. See our full Wh vs Watts guide for examples and a simple calculator.

Both are reputable brands with solid UK warranties. EcoFlow generally leads on charging speed and app features; Jackery wins on simplicity, build feel, and slightly lower prices at the budget end. The right choice depends on your use case — our Jackery vs EcoFlow comparison breaks it down model by model with a clear recommendation at the end.

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