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Best Budget Generators and Power Stations Under $150

You don't need to spend a fortune to cover the basics during an outage — lights, phone charging, a fan, a small fridge. These are our highest-rated budget-tier generators and power stations.

Generator Interlock Kit Compatible with Eaton Cutler Hammer BR SERIES 150 and 200 amp Panels, Generator Horizontal Electrical Interlock Kit, 1 1/4-1 7/16 inches Spacing Between Main and Branch Breaker

Generator Interlock Kit Compatible with Eaton Cutler Hammer BR SERIES 150 and 200 amp Panels, Generator Horizontal Electrical Interlock Kit, 1 1/4-1 7/16 inches Spacing Between Main and Branch Breaker

★★★★★4.8
$15.99budget
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7101 Battery Heater Pad & 7102 Oil Heater Kit for Generac Generator | Battery Warmer Pad & Oil Warmer Kit, Cold Weather Kit for Generac 9kW-22kW Air-Cooled Standby Generators
Generac

7101 Battery Heater Pad & 7102 Oil Heater Kit for Generac Generator | Battery Warmer Pad & Oil Warmer Kit, Cold Weather Kit for Generac 9kW-22kW Air-Cooled Standby Generators

★★★★★4.7
$109.95budget
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Portable Power Station 100W with 25W Solar Panel LiFePO4 Battery Power Bank with110V AC Outlets Solar Generator Fast Charging for Hurricane Emergency,Outdoor Use,Off-Grid traveling

Portable Power Station 100W with 25W Solar Panel LiFePO4 Battery Power Bank with110V AC Outlets Solar Generator Fast Charging for Hurricane Emergency,Outdoor Use,Off-Grid traveling

★★★★★4.7
$123.49budget
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Generac Standby Generator Fascia Kit for Air-Cooled Models - Enhance Appearance and Protect Against Pests
Generac

Generac Standby Generator Fascia Kit for Air-Cooled Models - Enhance Appearance and Protect Against Pests

★★★★★4.7
$80.99budget
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Generac 7,000 50 Amp Load Manager, Gray | Efficient Load Prioritization, Wire-Free Technology, Lock-Feature and LED Status Display, Reliable Power Management
Generac

Generac 7,000 50 Amp Load Manager, Gray | Efficient Load Prioritization, Wire-Free Technology, Lock-Feature and LED Status Display, Reliable Power Management

★★★★★4.6
$126.16budget
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WEN GNA50i 50-Amp 6000-Watt Parallel Connection Kit for Inverter Generators, Black
WEN

WEN GNA50i 50-Amp 6000-Watt Parallel Connection Kit for Inverter Generators, Black

★★★★★4.6
$65.52budget
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 290, 290Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/200W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Not Included) for Outdoors Camping Travel(Renewed)
Jackery

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 290, 290Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/200W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Not Included) for Outdoors Camping Travel(Renewed)

★★★★★4.6
$125.00budget
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Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station, 192Wh Portable Power Station, LiFePO4 Battery, 200W Solar Generator, for Outdoor Camping, Traveling, and Emergencies (No Wall Charger Included)
Anker

Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station, 192Wh Portable Power Station, LiFePO4 Battery, 200W Solar Generator, for Outdoor Camping, Traveling, and Emergencies (No Wall Charger Included)

★★★★★4.5
$139.99budget
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Portable Power Station 330W 288.6Wh Solar Generator Emergency Travel Backup | 60W USB-C PD Fast Charging, Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Wireless Charger, LED for Camping, RV, CPAP, Home, Off-Grid Living

Portable Power Station 330W 288.6Wh Solar Generator Emergency Travel Backup | 60W USB-C PD Fast Charging, Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Wireless Charger, LED for Camping, RV, CPAP, Home, Off-Grid Living

★★★★★4.5
$129.99budget
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HOWEASY Portable Power Station,135W(270W Peak) Solar Generator,Power Bank with AC Outlet and 65W PD Output,98Wh Lithium Battery Backup with LED Light for Camping, Home Backup Outdoor Emergency

HOWEASY Portable Power Station,135W(270W Peak) Solar Generator,Power Bank with AC Outlet and 65W PD Output,98Wh Lithium Battery Backup with LED Light for Camping, Home Backup Outdoor Emergency

★★★★★4.5
$75.99budget
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ALLWEI Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W) Upgraded, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery Bank Solar-Generator with 6 Output Ports, Backup Power Supply for Camping Travel Blackout Home Use (Solar Panel Optional)

ALLWEI Portable Power Station 300W (Peak 600W) Upgraded, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery Bank Solar-Generator with 6 Output Ports, Backup Power Supply for Camping Travel Blackout Home Use (Solar Panel Optional)

★★★★★4.5
$149.00budget
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DARAN Portable Power Station 89.6Wh LiFePO4 Battery 100W(200W Peak) Solar Power Bank, Portable Charger Small Generator with AC Outlets & PD Fast Charging for Home/Laptop/Camping(Solar Panel Optional)

DARAN Portable Power Station 89.6Wh LiFePO4 Battery 100W(200W Peak) Solar Power Bank, Portable Charger Small Generator with AC Outlets & PD Fast Charging for Home/Laptop/Camping(Solar Panel Optional)

★★★★★4.4
$75.99budget
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