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How reliable are portable batteries for road trips? My verdict after testing with 3 kids


With a capacity of 300Wh, the EcoFlow Trail 300 DC is powerful enough to power multiple devices yet light enough for even the youngest family members to carry.

They're young, ranging from four to nine, so they're not EcoFlow's or Anker Solix's target audience, yet their eyes light up whenever I unbox a new portable battery to test for work. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThis 90,000mAh battery can offer up to 140W per port, with a 300W total output, making it strong enough to charge laptops and other large devices, like an electric cooler or a projector. It can also quickly recharge devices during long car rides, in emergency situations, or, if you ask my kids, when you're on the couch with a dead tablet and are too far from an outlet.

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