Backup Power by Type
Whole-home standby, a portable in the shed, or a silent battery in the closet? Start with the type of backup power that fits your outages, then compare the best picks in each.
Power Station
17 modelsBig lithium batteries with outlets — silent, indoor-safe, zero-maintenance backup that doubles as camping and job-site power.
Home Standby Generator
13 modelsPermanently installed whole-home units that start themselves within seconds of an outage and run on natural gas or propane.
Inverter Generator
13 modelsQuiet, fuel-sipping portables with clean sine-wave power that's safe for laptops, CPAPs, and sensitive electronics.
Home Battery System
8 modelsWall-mounted whole-home batteries that switch over instantly, pair with solar, and back up your panel with zero noise or fuel.
Portable Generator
6 modelsOpen-frame workhorses with the most watts per dollar — wheel them out, fuel up, and power the essentials through cords or a transfer switch.