Editor’s Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we’ve added two newly reviewed solar generators, the rugged Jackery 1500 Ultra and the well-outfitted Anker Solix C2000, both ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

CR's experts pick the best portable solar panels and battery chargers to power devices like phones and laptops, plus back-up batteries and power stations.

Power stations cost enough that most people wait for a sale, and Prime Day is the one worth waiting for. The event runs June 23 to 26, and since nearly every price here is members-only, a free 30-day ...

Jackery's Prime Day sale is live, with portable power stations and solar generators up to 50% off, from $119 to $2,719. Here are all 13 deals worth buying.

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Jackery has just pulled the wraps off its newest portable power station, the Explorer 1500 Ultra, and it’s aiming squarely at people who actually use these things outside – not just those who keep ...

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...

Solar-powered gadgets have moved beyond novelty status and into everyday practicality by 2026. Improvements in panel efficiency, battery management, and compact design now allow these devices to work ...