Our editors’ favorite portable generators give you reliable power whenever and wherever you need it

These editor-tested models are ideal for camping, tailgating, or powering tools when you’re too far from an outlet.

The best home generators are a big investment. These models deliver reliable power during an outage.

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Companies Aren’t Always Transparent About the Power of Generators. Here’s How Not to Get Duped.

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and running watts. Both refer to how much power a generator can deliver, whether ...