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Which outdoor power equipment should you buy?

You’ll typically find him in his old fixer-upper, engrossed in a DIY project or trying out a new recipe. The best outdoor power equipment you can buy right now, from Consumer Reports tests of snow blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, and more.

What makes a good portable power station?

Safety and Durability Features: Premium brands utilize advanced battery management systems and safety certifications for protection against overheating and short circuits. User-Friendly Designs: Many top-rated portable power stations prioritize portability and usability, making them ideal for outdoor events and emergency preparedness.

What types of outdoor power equipment do CR members use?

CR members with digital access can dig through those ratings, which include hundreds of individual models, from three-stage gas snow blowers to battery-powered pressure washers. (Or you can simply scroll down for our selection of the very best outdoor power equipment from our tests.)

How does Consumer Reports test outdoor power equipment?

Consumer Reports’ process goes something like this: Every year, our market analysts identify hundreds of new pieces of outdoor power equipment. We deploy a team of secret shoppers to buy each model we test to ensure that we’re getting the same products you’d find at retail. Even after we test the tools, we’re still not done.