9 best Portable Power Station for home backup that can power a mini fridge You need a backup plan for your mini fridge when the power goes out, but you don’t want to haul around a noisy gas generator. I’ve tested nine portable power stations for home backup that can power a mini fridge, and … Read more
7 best Portable Power Station for road trips that can charge tablets and phones fast I hate pulling into a rest stop with a dead phone and a tablet that won’t play another movie. That’s exactly why I started testing portable power stations for road trips. You need something that charges tablets and phones fast, … Read more
Battery Tender 5 AMP vs 8 AMP vs 15 AMP: Best Truck Battery Charger? Picking the right Battery Tender for your truck comes down to how fast you need to charge. The 5 AMP (022-0186G-DL-WH) is a simple maintainer, the 8 AMP (022-0337-DL-WH) adds an LCD screen and selectable amperage, and the 15 AMP (022-0234-DL-WH) … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for camping that can charge a laptop and phone Finding a portable power station for camping that can charge a laptop and phone without weighing you down is tougher than it sounds. Most batteries either lack the wattage to power a laptop or run out of juice before your weekend … Read more
Battery Tender Junior vs Plus vs 800: Best Powersports Battery Charger? I’ve spent time testing three of Battery Tender’s most popular models — the Junior (750mA), the Plus (1.25A), and the 800 (800mA) — to figure out which one actually deserves a spot in your garage. All three are 12-volt automatic chargers and maintainers, but … Read more
Battery Tender 5 AMP vs 8 AMP: Best Battery Charger for Trucks If you own a truck, keeping the battery topped off is a must, especially during those cold months when you’re not driving daily. I’ve been testing the Battery Tender 5 AMP and the Battery Tender 8 AMP side-by-side to see which one is … Read more
Battery Tender Plus vs 3 AMP vs 4 AMP: Best Car Battery Maintainer for Daily Drivers? I’ve spent time with all three of these Battery Tender chargers — the classic Plus at 1.25 amps, the switchable 3 AMP model, and the faster 4 AMP version. If you’re trying to keep your car’s battery healthy without … Read more
Battery Tender 3 AMP vs 4 AMP vs 5 AMP: Best Charger for SUVs? If you own an SUV, you know the battery is bigger and takes longer to charge than a sedan’s. I’ve spent time with the Battery Tender 3 AMP (switchable 6V/12V), the 4 AMP, and the 5 AMP to see which one … Read more
Battery Tender 5 AMP Selectable 12V/24V vs Battery Tender 5 AMP 12V: Best Marine Charger? I’ve spent time comparing two popular Battery Tender options: the 5 AMP Selectable 12V/24V model (022-0258-DL-WH) and the standard 5 AMP 12V unit (022-0186G-DL-WH). The Selectable weighs 3.8 pounds and handles both 12V and 24V systems, while the standard model … Read more
7 best Portable Power Station for van life that is small enough to fit under a table Living in a van means every inch of space counts, especially when you need power for your laptop, lights, and mini-fridge. I’ve tested dozens of portable power stations to find the ones that slide right under your table … Read more