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Westinghouse iGen400s review

Westinghouse iGen400s Portable Power Station (183Wh)

By Tom Calder

Our verdict · Researched
2.9 / 5

183Wh and 200W at 5 lb, by Westinghouse's Amazon listing, which doesn't name the battery type and includes no AC charger.

Best for
Phones and a lamp, at 5 lb
Skip it if
You want anything beyond phones and lights
Amazon price
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.

What we like

  • 5 lb

Worth knowing

  • 200W output
  • No AC adapter in the box
  • Battery type and cycles not stated

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Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if you want anything beyond phones and lights: a 250-300Wh LiFePO4 unit does more.

Key specs

Capacity183 Wh
AC output200 W
Surge400 W
Weight5 lb
Battery—
Cycles—
Wall recharge—
Solar in—
AC volts120V
Expands—
How this review works

This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.

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