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Don't Buy a Power Station Until You Try This with Your Tool Batteries

Portable power stations like Jackery and EcoFlow often cost $150‑$400, largely because they include a dedicated battery pack. Ryobi’s 18V ONE+ 150 W power source, priced at $49, attaches directly to existing ONE+ batteries, turning them into a low‑cost AC outlet with USB ports and a built‑in LED. The unit delivers about an hour of fan power on a 4 Ah battery and up to 90 minutes for modest loads, but its 150 W ceiling prevents operation of high‑draw appliances. For DIYers who already own Ryobi tools, the math makes a standalone power station hard to justify.