Best small unit
EcoFlowRIVER 3 Plus
Fridgestarts one on a 1,200 W surge
Amazon price not checked
View on Amazon Capacity286 Wh
Output600 W · 1,200 W surge
Overnight≈177 Wh usable
Weight10.4 lb
Recharge60 min
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- Fridge — a published surge rating of 1,000 W or more, enough to start a typical full-size fridge (where no surge figure is published we count the continuous rating).
- CPAP all night — label Wh × 62% ÷ 40 W comes to 8 hours or more (the runtime chart’s arithmetic; for the three units Outdoor Life tested, their measured Wh at 34 W instead).
- Microwave or heater — continuous output of 1,500 W or more, enough for a 1,500 W space heater (a 1,000 W microwave draws about 1,300 W).
- 240 V appliances — the maker lists 240 V output, from one unit or by pairing two.
- Carry by hand — the listed weight is 25 lb or less.
- UPS switchover — the maker lists a UPS switchover time of 30 ms or less.
- Full in an hour — the maker lists a full AC recharge in 60 minutes or less.
- Add-on batteries — the maker sells add-on batteries for it.
- Low cost per Wh — the Amazon price on the card divided by the label Wh is under $0.50 (rounded to the cent, as printed).
- USB-C & DC only — no AC outlet at all: USB-C, USB-A and DC ports only, so nothing that plugs into a wall socket.
From maker spec pages and Amazon listing titles; † marks Outdoor Life’s measurements. No tag can simply mean we could not verify that figure (most gaps are on BLUETTI’s Elite 100 V2, AC180 and Elite 200 V2 and the ECO-WORTHY). Every unit here except the Jackery Explorer 300 (lithium-ion) is LiFePO4.
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Best small portable power station (up to 300 Wh)
Phones, laptops, a camp light and, on the AC units, a 40 W CPAP for about 2 to 4½ hours. Only the RIVER 3 Plus publishes a surge rating high enough to start a fridge, and two of the nine, Anker’s C200 DC and C300 DC, have no AC outlet at all.
Best small unit
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Fridgestarts one on a 1,200 W surge
600 W continuous, a 1,200 W surge and a 10 ms UPS switchover in a 10.4 lb box: the only small unit here with a published surge rating high enough to start a fridge.
The catch 286 Wh: a 40 W CPAP runs about 4.4 hours on it, half a night.
Capacity286 Wh
Output600 W · 1,200 W surge
Overnight≈177 Wh usable
Weight10.4 lb
Recharge60 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 600 W continuous and 1,200 W surge; five of the other six AC units in this size stop at 200–350 W
- Add-on battery to 858 Wh; none of the other small units lists one
- About an hour from empty on AC; UPS switchover of 10 ms or less
- 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity (EcoFlow’s figure)
Cons
- 10.4 lb, against 7.1 lb for the Jackery Explorer 300
Buy it if: You want a small unit that keeps a router or modem on through a short outage and can start a small appliance.
Specs: ecoflow.com spec sheet; Amazon listing title.
Amazon price not checked
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Jackery Explorer 300
4.6(11,314)8000+ bought in past month
Carry by hand7.1 lb, two AC outlets
The catch Lithium-ion, not LiFePO4: 800 cycles to 80% capacity, and 4.5 hours to recharge from the wall.
Capacity293.8 Wh
Output300 W · 500 W surge
Overnight≈182 Wh usable
Weight7.1 lb
Recharge270 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 7.1 lb with two AC outlets
- The most bought power station on this page in the past month, by Amazon’s badge
- Recharges to full in about 2.5 hours with the wall charger and a 60 W USB-C charger together (Jackery’s figure)
Cons
- 300 W continuous and 500 W surge: no fridge, no kettle
- Jackery’s manual says it can’t be used as a UPS
- The Amazon title says 292 Wh LiFePO4; Jackery’s own spec table says 293.8 Wh lithium-ion, and that is what we print
Buy it if: You want two AC outlets in about 7 lb for phones, laptops and a camera, and price matters more than cycle life.
Specs: jackery.com spec table and manual.
$259.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
4.5(1,212)4000+ bought in past month
Carry by hand600 W at 9.48 lb
The catch No surge rating: its 1,500 W “lifting power” is for pure resistive devices, not motors.
Capacity288 Wh
Output600 W · surge not listed
Overnight≈179 Wh usable
Weight9.48 lb
Recharge80% in 45 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 600 W continuous, the same as the RIVER 3 Plus, at 9.48 lb
- 10 ms UPS switchover; 80% in 45 minutes on AC
- 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity (BLUETTI’s figure)
Cons
- No add-on battery: BLUETTI’s FAQ says it does not support battery expansion
Buy it if: You want 600 W in the small size and don’t need an add-on battery.
Specs: bluettipower.com spec table; Amazon listing title (288Wh 600W LFP).
$289.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini
4.3(1,280)1000+ bought in past month
UPS switchover10 ms, 3.97 lb
The catch 128 Wh and one 200 W outlet: phones, a laptop and a light, not a CPAP night.
Capacity128 Wh
Output200 W · 300 W surge
Overnight≈79 Wh usable
Weight3.97 lb
Recharge70 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 3.97 lb, the lightest unit on the page
- UPS switchover of 10 ms or less; 80% in 45 minutes on AC
- 128 Wh: carry-on with airline approval (the 101–160 Wh band BLUETTI cites)
- 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity (BLUETTI’s figure)
Cons
- One AC outlet, 200 W continuous and a 300 W surge
Buy it if: You want something that fits in a bag for phones, a laptop and a camp light.
Specs: bluettipower.com spec table and manual.
$119.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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ALLWEI 300W (256 Wh)
1000+ bought in past month
Carry by hand6.4 lb, 300 W AC
The catch One AC outlet, and it shuts off at about 340 W: keep the load under 300 W.
Capacity256 Wh
Output300 W · 600 W surge
Overnight≈159 Wh usable
Weight6.4 lb
Recharge240 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 6.4 lb, the lightest unit here with 300 W of AC output
- 60 W USB-C, a 12 V car socket and two DC5521 ports
- LiFePO4 cells, per ALLWEI’s product images
Cons
- Amazon’s star rating on this listing is shared with other ALLWEI models and with the older 280 Wh lithium-ion unit it sold until August 2026, so we don’t print it
- 3.5–4 hours to recharge from the wall, and no published solar wattage
- Output switches off after 2 hours with nothing plugged in (ALLWEI’s FAQ)
- ALLWEI’s spec table still shows the older model’s figures; we use its product page and images
Buy it if: You want the cheapest unit here with 300 W of AC output, for phones, a laptop and a light.
Specs: allweipower.com (ALLWEI’s US store) product page, FAQ and product images.
$159.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Anker SOLIX C300
4.6(1,939)900+ bought in past month
UPS switchover10 ms, two 140 W USB‑C
The catch Same 300 W ceiling as the Jackery Explorer 300.
Capacity288 Wh
Output300 W · 600 W surge
Overnight≈179 Wh usable
Weight9.1 lb
Recharge80% in 50 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- Eight ports: three AC, three USB-C (two at 140 W), USB-A and a car socket
- Two 140 W USB-C ports charge a laptop without going through the inverter
- About 50 minutes to 80% on AC; 10 ms UPS switchover
- 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity (Anker’s figure)
Cons
- The C300 DC, also on this page, has no AC outlets: check which one you are buying
Buy it if: You run mostly USB-C gear and would rather skip the inverter.
Specs: ankersolix.com spec table; Amazon listing title.
$329.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Goal Zero Yeti 300
Full in an hour50 min on AC
The catch 350 W continuous and a 600 W surge: no fridge, no kettle.
Capacity297 Wh
Output350 W · 600 W surge
Overnight≈184 Wh usable
Weight13.7 lb
Recharge50 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 0–100% in 50 minutes on AC, Goal Zero’s figure
- 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity (Goal Zero’s figure)
- Works with Goal Zero’s own panels and accessories
Cons
- 13.7 lb, the heaviest of the nine small units
- Goal Zero lists it at $349.95; we have no Amazon price we could check
Buy it if: You already own Goal Zero panels or accessories.
Specs: goalzero.com product page.
Sold by Goal Zero; price not checked
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Anker SOLIX C300 DC
4.5(1,769)1000+ bought in past month
USB‑C & DC only6.17 lb, car socket
The catch No AC outlet: USB-C, USB-A and a car socket only.
Capacity288 Wh
OutputNo AC outlet · 300 W DC/USB
OvernightDC only
Weight6.17 lb
RechargeUSB-C: 80% in 60 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- Two 140 W USB-C ports and a 12 V car socket for a cooler
- 6.17 lb, about 3 lb lighter than the AC version, the C300
- Built-in light
Cons
- Cycle rating not in Anker’s published specs
Buy it if: Your gear charges over USB-C or a 12 V socket and you would rather not carry an inverter.
Specs: ankersolix.com product page and manual.
$199.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Anker SOLIX C200 DC
4.4(1,041)500+ bought in past month
USB‑C & DC only4.2 lb, 140 W
The catch No AC outlet: USB-C and USB-A only.
Capacity192 Wh
OutputNo AC outlet · 200 W DC/USB
OvernightDC only
Weight4.2 lb
RechargeUSB-C: 80% in 78 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- One 140 W USB-C port charges a laptop at full speed
- 4.2 lb; 100 W solar input
Cons
- Cycle rating not in Anker’s published specs
Buy it if: You only run USB-C gear and want a 4.2 lb box with no inverter.
Specs: ankersolix.com product page and manual.
$169.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
View on Amazon Best 1,000 Wh portable power station (600 Wh to 1.2 kWh)
A weekend away or a day without power: fridge, router, lights, a CPAP every night. All nine start a fridge; the units over 1,000 Wh run it about 6 hours, the 677 Wh Yeti 700 about 4.
Best 1 kWh unit
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
4.7(1,690)2000+ bought in past month
Carry by hand2,000 W at 24.9 lb
2,000 W continuous from a 24.9 lb box, full in 49 minutes, with a 10 ms UPS switchover: the most output per pound in the 1 kWh group.
The catch No add-on batteries: Anker dropped expansion on the Gen 2 to save weight.
Capacity1,024 Wh
Output2,000 W · 3,000 W surge
Overnight≈635 Wh usable
Weight24.9 lb
Recharge49 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 2,000 W continuous, the highest in the 1 kWh group
- 49-minute AC recharge in UltraFast mode, which you switch on in Anker’s app; 600 W solar input
- 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity (Anker’s figure)
Cons
- About $200 more than the first-generation C1000, the Explorer 1000 v2 and the Elite 100 V2 at the prices on the cards
- Outdoor Life has published results only for the first-generation C1000: 62% of its label at 34 W and 90% at 380 W
Buy it if: Your loads are big and short (a fridge, a microwave, tools) and you want the most output you can carry.
Specs: ankersolix.com (spec table; FAQ: no expansion on the Gen 2); Amazon listing title.
$699.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
4.7(3,698)2000+ bought in past month
Full in an hour60 min on AC
The catch 1,500 W continuous, below the other units over 1,000 Wh in its group, and no independent capacity test.
Capacity1,070 Wh
Output1,500 W · 3,000 W surge
Overnight≈663 Wh usable
Weight23.8 lb
Recharge60 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 23.8 lb, the lightest unit over 1,000 Wh here with a published weight
- One-hour AC recharge
- 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity (Jackery’s figure)
Cons
- Outdoor Life tested the larger Explorer 1000 Plus, not this model
Buy it if: You want a light 1 kWh unit and your loads stay at 1,500 W or less.
Specs: jackery.com (checked September 2026); Amazon listing title.
$499.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
4.5(1,820)2000+ bought in past month
Fridge3,600 W surge
The catch Cycles, weight and recharge time not verified.
Capacity1,024 Wh
Output1,800 W · 3,600 W surge
Overnight≈635 Wh usable
Weightnot verified
Rechargenot verified
Pros & cons
Pros
- 1,024 Wh / 1,800 W / 3,600 W surge, the same as the DELTA 3 Plus on paper
Cons
- The older AC180 kept 54% at 34 W in Outdoor Life’s test; this model was not in it
Buy it if: You prefer BLUETTI; the DELTA 3 Classic lists the same output at about the same price with a fuller spec sheet.
Specs: bluetti.com; Amazon listing title (1024Wh 1800W / 3600W surge).
$499.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI AC180
4.5(2,823)1000+ bought in past month
Microwave or heater1,800 W continuous
The catch 54% usable at 34 W, and 37 lb.
Capacity1,152 Wh
Output1,800 W · surge not listed
Overnight620 Wh usable†
Weight37 lb
Rechargenot verified
Pros & cons
Pros
- 1,152 Wh, the largest label capacity in the 1 kWh group
- 85% usable at 380 W in Outdoor Life’s test
- Built-in wireless charging pad
Cons
- 54% usable at 34 W in Outdoor Life’s results table, 39.9% in their review text
- 37 lb, the heaviest published weight in the 1 kWh group
- BLUETTI’s 2,700 W “surge” is its Power Lifting figure for heating loads; cycle rating and recharge time not verified
Buy it if: Your loads are big and short, and you want 1,152 Wh for the price on the card.
Outdoor Life measured 620 Wh (54%) at 34 W and 980 Wh (85%) at 380 W.
Specs: Amazon listing title; Outdoor Life weight and low-draw result.
$449.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
4.7(1,337)1000+ bought in past month
Low cost per Wh$0.49, 3,600 W surge
The catch No add-on batteries, no 12 V car socket, and EcoFlow publishes no cycle rating.
Capacity1,024 Wh
Output1,800 W · 3,600 W surge
Overnight≈635 Wh usable
Weight26.6 lb
Recharge60 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 1,800 W continuous and a 3,600 W surge, the same as the DELTA 3
- 80% in 45 minutes and full in 60 on AC; 10 ms UPS switchover
- 26.6 lb (EcoFlow’s US manual)
Cons
- Six outputs in all, against 13 on the DELTA 3 (EcoFlow’s spec tables)
- Warranty is 3 years, or 5 if you register in EcoFlow’s app
Buy it if: You want the DELTA 3’s 1,800 W inverter for $130 less and won’t add batteries.
Specs: ecoflow.com/us spec table and US manual.
$498.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA 3
4.7(1,371)1000+ bought in past month
Fridge3,600 W surge, under 10 ms UPS
The catch 500 W solar input, half the DELTA 3 Plus’s.
Capacity1,024 Wh
Output1,800 W · 3,600 W surge
Overnight≈635 Wh usable
Weight27.6 lb
Recharge56 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 1,800 W continuous and a 3,600 W surge; 56 minutes to full on AC
- Add-on batteries to 5 kWh; under 10 ms UPS switchover
- Six AC outlets, a car socket and two DC5521 ports
- 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity (EcoFlow’s figure)
Cons
- Same battery, inverter and add-on batteries as the DELTA 3 Plus, which adds a second 500 W solar input
- Outdoor Life’s “Delta 3” result (52% at 34 W) may be this model or the Plus: the name says DELTA 3, the buy link and solar input say Plus
Buy it if: You want the DELTA 3 Plus’s battery and add-on batteries for $90 less, and 500 W of solar is enough.
Specs: us.ecoflow.com product page, US manual and warranty policy.
$629.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Anker SOLIX C1000 (1st gen)
4.7(2,152)700+ bought in past month
Add‑on batteriesto 2.1 kWh, unlike Gen 2
The catch The previous generation: 28.4 lb and 1,800 W, against 24.9 lb and 2,000 W for the Gen 2.
Capacity1,056 Wh
Output1,800 W · surge not listed
Overnight650 Wh usable†
Weight28.44 lb
Recharge58 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- Takes one add-on battery to 2,112 Wh, which the Gen 2 can’t
- 58 minutes to full in UltraFast mode; 600 W solar input
- Outdoor Life tested this model: 62% of its label at 34 W and 90% at 380 W
Cons
- Anker’s product page lists 2,400 W as “AC Surge Output”; its FAQ calls that figure SurgePad, for heating loads, so we don’t count it as a motor-start surge
Buy it if: You want a 1 kWh Anker you can add a battery to, and don’t mind 3.5 lb more than the Gen 2.
Outdoor Life measured 650 Wh (62%) at 34 W and 950 Wh (90%) at 380 W.
Specs: ankersolix.com product page and FAQ.
$499.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
4.7(717)400+ bought in past month
Add‑on batteriesup to 5 kWh
The catch 27.6 lb, 2.7 lb heavier than the Anker C1000 Gen 2, which has more output.
Capacity1,024 Wh
Output1,800 W · 3,600 W surge
Overnight≈635 Wh usable
Weight27.6 lb
Recharge56 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- Add-on batteries to 5 kWh, which the C1000 Gen 2 does not offer
- 56 minutes to full on AC; 10 ms UPS switchover
- 3,600 W surge; 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity
Cons
- Outdoor Life’s “Delta 3” kept 52% of its label at 34 W and 88% at 380 W; its buy link and 1,000 W solar input match this Plus, but the name doesn’t, so we don’t mark it as measured (the older DELTA 2: 67% and 88%)
Buy it if: You want the DELTA 3 with twice the solar input (1,000 W), for $90 more.
Specs: ecoflow.com spec sheet; Amazon listing.
$719.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Goal Zero Yeti 700
CPAP all night70% usable at 34 W†
The catch 600 W continuous: no microwave, kettle or space heater.
Capacity677 Wh
Output600 W · 1,000 W surge
Overnight480 Wh usable†
Weight20.9 lb
Recharge118 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 70% usable at 34 W: third of the twelve units Outdoor Life ran, and the highest of any unit on our list
- 1,000 W surge, just enough to start a typical fridge
- 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity (Goal Zero’s figure)
Cons
- 677 Wh, the smallest label in the 1 kWh group: a fridge runs about 4 hours on it
- Nearly two hours (118 min) to recharge on AC in Outdoor Life’s test
Buy it if: You run small loads such as a CPAP for a long time, and nothing over 600 W.
Outdoor Life measured 480 Wh (70%) at 34 W and 560 Wh (83%) at 380 W.
Specs: goalzero.com product page; Outdoor Life weight/recharge.
Sold by Goal Zero; price not checked
View on Goal Zero Best 2,000 Wh portable power station (1.5 to 2.1 kWh)
A fridge for 9 to 12 hours and a 40 W CPAP for three to four nights. All seven start a fridge; two take add-on batteries, and the BLUETTI FridgePower is built to back up one fridge.
Best 2 kWh unit
Anker SOLIX S2000
4.7(393)2000+ bought in past month
Low cost per Wh$0.32 per watt‑hour
2,010 Wh at $0.32 per watt-hour, the lowest of any portable unit we could price, in a 35.7 lb box with a 10 ms UPS switchover. The inverter is 1,500 W.
The catch 1,500 W continuous: a big battery with a small inverter.
Capacity2,010 Wh
Output1,500 W · 3,000 W surge
Overnight≈1,246 Wh usable
Weight35.7 lb
Recharge138 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- Lowest price per watt-hour of the portable units we could price
- 35.7 lb, the lightest published weight in the 2 kWh group; 10 ms UPS switchover
- 6,000 cycles to 80% capacity, Anker’s figure (it also quotes 10,000 cycles to 60%)
Cons
- 1,500 W continuous, the same as the 1 kWh Jackery: a 1,500 W space heater uses all of it
- No 240 V or add-on battery listed
- 2.3 hours to full on AC at the default setting; Anker gives no time for its faster UltraFast mode
Buy it if: You want 2 kWh of runtime at the lowest cost per Wh of the portable units here, and your loads stay at 1,500 W or less.
Specs: ankersolix.com comparison table and notes; Amazon listing title (2,010Wh).
$649.98Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max
4.7(638)1000+ bought in past month
Fridge4,800 W surge, under 10 ms UPS
The catch No add-on batteries, and EcoFlow publishes no cycle rating.
Capacity2,048 Wh
Output2,400 W · 4,800 W surge
Overnight≈1,270 Wh usable
Weight44.8 lb
Recharge80% in 68 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 2,400 W continuous and a 4,800 W surge
- 68 minutes to 80% on AC; under 10 ms UPS switchover
- Four AC outlets and a car socket
Cons
- EcoFlow lists it at 2 kWh capacity, against 2–10 kWh for the DELTA 3 Max Plus
- No full-charge time from the wall published
Buy it if: You want 2 kWh with a 2,400 W inverter for less per Wh than every 2 kWh unit here except the S2000.
Specs: us.ecoflow.com product page and US manual.
$879.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
4.7(714)1000+ bought in past month
Add‑on batteriesto 4.1 kWh, TT‑30 outlet
The catch 41.7 lb, and one add-on battery is the limit (4.1 kWh).
Capacity2,048 Wh
Output2,400 W · 4,000 W surge
Overnight≈1,270 Wh usable
Weight41.7 lb
Recharge88 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 2,400 W continuous and a 4,000 W peak
- 88 minutes to full on AC; 10 ms UPS switchover; a TT-30 RV outlet
- 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity (Anker’s figure)
Cons
- Anker’s 45-minute charging claim needs wall and solar together; from the wall alone it is 88 minutes
Buy it if: You want 2 kWh with enough output for a microwave or a heater, and a TT-30 plug for a camper.
Specs: ankersolix.com product page and manual.
$899.98Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
4.4(890)900+ bought in past month
Low cost per Wh$0.44 at 39.5 lb
The catch No add-on batteries and no 240 V.
Capacity2,042 Wh
Output2,200 W · 4,400 W surge
Overnight≈1,266 Wh usable
Weight39.5 lb
Recharge105 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 2,200 W continuous and a 4,400 W surge at 39.5 lb
- 105 minutes to full on AC (Jackery’s spec table)
- 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity (Jackery’s figure)
Cons
- Jackery’s FAQ says it is not expandable
- UPS switchover under 20 ms, and pass-through output is limited to 1,500 W until the grid fails (manual)
Buy it if: You want a 2 kWh unit two people can lift into a car, and won’t add batteries later.
Specs: jackery.com spec table, FAQ and manual.
$899.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI FridgePower
4.4(57)500+ bought in past month
Fridgesits behind it, 10 ms switchover
The catch Two AC outlets and no USB: it is built to back up one appliance, not to go camping.
Capacity2,016 Wh
Output1,800 W · 3,600 W surge
Overnight≈1,250 Wh usable
Weight43.43 lb
Recharge105 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- About 3 in thin: it sits on top of the fridge or mounts on the wall behind it
- Takes over in 10 ms or less when the power fails; app alerts, and works with Alexa
- Three add-on batteries take it to 8,064 Wh
Cons
- New in June 2026: only 57 Amazon ratings so far
Buy it if: You want a fridge or freezer to ride through outages without anyone moving a plug.
Specs: bluettipower.com product page, FAQ and manual.
$949.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
4.7(942)400+ bought in past month
Microwave or heater2,600 W continuous
The catch Cycles, weight and expansion not verified.
Capacity2,074 Wh
Output2,600 W · surge not listed
Overnight≈1,286 Wh usable
Weightnot verified
Rechargenot verified
Pros & cons
Pros
- 2,600 W continuous, the highest in the 2 kWh group
- $0.67 per watt-hour at the price on the card
Cons
- Recharge time not verified either
Buy it if: You want more than 1,500 W in a 2 kWh unit and don’t need 240 V.
Specs: bluetti.com; Amazon listing title (2073.6Wh 2600W).
$1,399.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Goal Zero Yeti 1500
Microwave or heater2,000 W continuous
The catch Goal Zero’s $1,499.95 list price is more than twice the Anker S2000’s Amazon price, for less capacity.
Capacity1,505 Wh
Output2,000 W · 3,600 W surge
Overnight≈933 Wh usable
Weight52.75 lb
Recharge66 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 2,000 W continuous / 3,600 W surge
- 66 minutes (1.1 hours) to full on AC; 900 W solar input
- 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity; works with Goal Zero’s panels and accessories
Cons
- 52.75 lb
Buy it if: You already own Goal Zero gear.
Specs: goalzero.com product page.
Sold by Goal Zero; price not checked
View on Goal Zero Best portable power station for home backup (2.7 kWh and up)
Multi-day outages, well pumps, 240 V loads. These hold 2.8 to 5.1 kWh, a fridge for 16 to 30 hours. The Apex 300, DELTA Pro 3 and F3800 Plus list 240 V from one unit; the HomePower 3600 Plus needs a second, and the ECO-WORTHY is a wired-in battery, not a portable one.
Best home backup
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
4.6(208)800+ bought in past month
Add‑on batteriesto 21 kWh, 7,200 W surge
3,584 Wh, a 7,200 W surge and add-on batteries to 21 kWh, at $0.53 per watt-hour: the lowest per Wh of the expandable units here with a published surge rating. One unit gives 120 V; 240 V takes a second.
The catch One unit gives 120 V only: 240 V needs a second 3600 Plus and Jackery’s connector.
Capacity3,584 Wh
Output3,600 W · 7,200 W surge
Overnight≈2,222 Wh usable
Weight77.16 lb
Recharge150 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 3,600 W continuous and a 7,200 W surge; UPS switchover under 10 ms
- Five add-on batteries take one unit to 21 kWh
- On wheels; TT-30 RV outlet
- 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity (Jackery’s figure)
Cons
- 2.5 hours to full on AC (Jackery’s 2-hour figure needs wall and solar together)
- Two units paired for 240 V can then charge from solar only, not the wall (manual)
Buy it if: You want whole-home-style backup that starts at 3.6 kWh and grows with batteries, and can live with 120 V.
Specs: jackery.com product page and manual.
$1,899.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI Elite 300
4.7(251)1000+ bought in past month
Microwave or heater2,400 W, TT‑30 outlet
The catch No add-on batteries: 3 kWh is all it will ever hold.
Capacity3,014.4 Wh
Output2,400 W · surge not listed
Overnight≈1,869 Wh usable
Weight57.98 lb
Recharge120 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 3,014 Wh at 57.98 lb, the lightest unit over 2.5 kWh here
- TT-30 RV outlet and a 12 V / 30 A DC port; 1,200 W solar input
- 6,000 cycles to 80% capacity (BLUETTI’s figure)
Cons
- BLUETTI lists the same 4,800 W as “surge” and as “lifting power”, so we don’t count it as a surge rating
Buy it if: You want 3 kWh for an RV or a long outage in one box under 60 lb, and won’t add batteries.
Specs: bluettipower.com spec table, FAQ and manual.
$1,499.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra
4.6(165)400+ bought in past month
UPS switchoverunder 10 ms, TT‑30 outlet
The catch No add-on batteries, and EcoFlow publishes no cycle rating.
Capacity3,072 Wh
Output3,600 W · 7,200 W surge
Overnight≈1,905 Wh usable
Weight72.1 lb
Recharge120 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 3,600 W continuous and a 7,200 W surge
- 89 minutes to 80% on AC; under 10 ms UPS switchover
- TT-30 RV outlet
Cons
- EcoFlow says it is not expandable; its sibling, the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus, takes add-on batteries
- EcoFlow gives its weight only in kilograms: 32.7 kg
- EcoFlow gives 89 minutes to 80% on the product page and 91 in its FAQ
Buy it if: You want 3 kWh with a 3,600 W inverter and a TT-30 plug, and won’t add batteries.
Specs: us.ecoflow.com product page and FAQ (weight 32.7 kg, converted).
$1,349.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Jackery HomePower 3000
4.5(246)300+ bought in past month
Low cost per Wh$0.44, 7,200 W surge
The catch No add-on batteries and no 240 V.
Capacity3,072 Wh
Output3,600 W · 7,200 W surge
Overnight≈1,905 Wh usable
Weight59.52 lb
Recharge132 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 3,600 W continuous and a 7,200 W surge
- TT-30 RV outlet; can feed up to six home circuits through a manual transfer switch
- 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity (Jackery’s figure)
Cons
- Jackery’s FAQ says it is a standalone unit with no add-on batteries
- Pass-through output is limited to 1,440 W before an outage (manual)
Buy it if: You want 3 kWh and a 3,600 W inverter for less per Wh than the other portable units this size, and won’t add batteries.
Specs: jackery.com spec table, FAQ and manual.
$1,349.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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BLUETTI Apex 300
4.3(167)200+ bought in past month
Add‑on batteries58 kWh across three units
The catch 83.8 lb, and no surge rating from BLUETTI.
Capacity2,765 Wh
Output3,840 W · surge not listed
Overnight≈1,714 Wh usable
Weight83.8 lb
Recharge65 min
Pros & cons
Pros
- 3,840 W continuous and 120/240 V from one unit
- 65-minute full recharge (TurboBoost); 6,000 cycles to 80% capacity
- Stated expansion to 58 kWh across three units, the largest on the page
Cons
- BLUETTI lists 7,680 W of “lifting power”, not a surge rating
Buy it if: You want DELTA Pro 3-class output and 240 V, and plan to add BLUETTI batteries.
Specs: bluettipower.com spec table; Amazon listing title (2764.8Wh 3840W).
$1,498.98Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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ECO-WORTHY 48V Home Backup 5,120 Wh
4.5(63)100+ bought in past month
Low cost per Wh$0.31, not portable
The catch Not portable: a stationary 48 V battery that needs wiring.
Capacity5,120 Wh
Output5,000 W · surge not listed
Overnight≈3,174 Wh usable
Weightnot verified
Rechargenot verified
Pros & cons
Pros
- 5,120 Wh and a 5,000 W inverter, the largest capacity on the page
- $0.31 per watt-hour at the price on the card, the lowest on the page
Cons
- Cycles, weight and solar input not in the listing title
Buy it if: You are wiring backup into the house and only care about capacity and price.
Specs: Amazon listing title (5120Wh LiFePO4, AC 5000W inverter).
$1,589.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
4.3(135)100+ bought in past month
240 V appliances120/240 V from one unit
The catch 136.7 lb on wheels, the heaviest published weight on the page.
Capacity3,840 Wh
Output6,000 W · surge not listed
Overnight≈2,381 Wh usable
Weight136.7 lb
Rechargenot verified
Pros & cons
Pros
- 6,000 W from one unit, the most on the page, at 120/240 V
- 3,200 W solar input; six add-on batteries take one unit to 26.9 kWh
- TT-30 and NEMA L14-30 outlets
Cons
- Anker publishes no surge rating for the Plus, and no wall-charging time
- UPS switchover (20 ms) covers only three of the outlets
- Anker’s product page says 136.7 lb; its manual says 135.6 lb
Buy it if: You need 240 V from one box today and plan to grow past 10 kWh.
Specs: ankersolix.com product page, manual and support FAQ.
$2,599.99Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
4.3(717)100+ bought in past month
240 V appliancessplit‑phase from one unit
The catch The highest Amazon price on the page.
Capacity4,096 Wh
Output4,000 W · 8,000 W surge
Overnight≈2,540 Wh usable
Weight113.5 lb
Rechargenot verified
Pros & cons
Pros
- 120/240 V split-phase from one unit
- 2,600 W solar input; 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity; 10 ms UPS switchover
- Two add-on batteries take one unit to 12 kWh; three units with the Smart Home Panel 2 reach 36 kWh (EcoFlow’s 48 kWh figure also counts three Smart Generators)
Cons
- 113.5 lb
Buy it if: You need 240 V today, or you are wiring it in with a transfer switch.
Specs: us.ecoflow.com spec table; Amazon listing title.
$2,799.00Amazon · Oct 17, 2026
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| Model | Cont. W | Surge W | Label Wh | Weight lb | AC to full | Amazon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 300 Wh | |||||||
| 600 | 1,200 | 286 | 10.4 | 60 min | — | Amazon → | |
| 300 | 500 | 293.8 | 7.1 | 270 min | $259.00★ 4.6 · 11,314 | Amazon → | |
| 600 | — | 288 | 9.48 | 45 min to 80% | $289.99★ 4.5 · 1,212 | Amazon → | |
| 200 | 300 | 128 | 3.97 | 70 min | $119.00★ 4.3 · 1,280 | Amazon → | |
| 300 | 600 | 256 | 6.4 | 240 min | $159.00 | Amazon → | |
| 300 | 600 | 288 | 9.1 | 50 min to 80% | $329.99★ 4.6 · 1,939 | Amazon → | |
| 350 | 600 | 297 | 13.7 | 50 min | — | Maker → | |
 | DC only | — | 288 | 6.17 | no AC input | $199.99★ 4.5 · 1,769 | Amazon → |
 | DC only | — | 192 | 4.2 | no AC input | $169.99★ 4.4 · 1,041 | Amazon → |
| 600 Wh–1.2 kWh | |||||||
| Model | Cont. W | Surge W | Label Wh | Weight lb | AC to full | Amazon | |
 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 1,024 | 24.9 | 49 min | $699.99★ 4.7 · 1,690 | Amazon → |
| 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 | 23.8 | 60 min | $499.00★ 4.7 · 3,698 | Amazon → | |
| 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 | — | — | $499.00★ 4.5 · 1,820 | Amazon → | |
| 1,800 | — | 1,152 | 37 | — | $449.00★ 4.5 · 2,823 | Amazon → | |
| 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 | 26.6 | 60 min | $498.99★ 4.7 · 1,337 | Amazon → | |
| 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 | 27.6 | 56 min | $629.00★ 4.7 · 1,371 | Amazon → | |
 | 1,800 | — | 1,056 | 28.44 | 58 min | $499.99★ 4.7 · 2,152 | Amazon → |
| 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 | 27.6 | 56 min | $719.00★ 4.7 · 717 | Amazon → | |
| 600 | 1,000 | 677 | 20.9 | 118 min | — | Maker → | |
| 1.5–2.1 kWh | |||||||
| Model | Cont. W | Surge W | Label Wh | Weight lb | AC to full | Amazon | |
 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 2,010 | 35.7 | 138 min | $649.98★ 4.7 · 393 | Amazon → |
| 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 | 44.8 | 68 min to 80% | $879.00★ 4.7 · 638 | Amazon → | |
 | 2,400 | 4,000 | 2,048 | 41.7 | 88 min | $899.98★ 4.7 · 714 | Amazon → |
| 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 | 39.5 | 105 min | $899.00★ 4.4 · 890 | Amazon → | |
| 1,800 | 3,600 | 2,016 | 43.43 | 105 min | $949.00★ 4.4 · 57 | Amazon → | |
| 2,600 | — | 2,074 | — | — | $1,399.00★ 4.7 · 942 | Amazon → | |
| 2,000 | 3,600 | 1,505 | 52.75 | 66 min | — | Maker → | |
| 2.7 kWh and up | |||||||
| Model | Cont. W | Surge W | Label Wh | Weight lb | AC to full | Amazon | |
| 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,584 | 77.16 | 150 min | $1,899.00★ 4.6 · 208 | Amazon → | |
| 2,400 | — | 3,014.4 | 57.98 | 120 min | $1,499.00★ 4.7 · 251 | Amazon → | |
| 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,072 | 72.1 | 120 min | $1,349.00★ 4.6 · 165 | Amazon → | |
| 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,072 | 59.52 | 132 min | $1,349.00★ 4.5 · 246 | Amazon → | |
| 3,840 | — | 2,765 | 83.8 | 65 min | $1,498.98★ 4.3 · 167 | Amazon → | |
 | 5,000 | — | 5,120 | — | — | $1,589.99★ 4.5 · 63 | Amazon → |
 | 6,000 | — | 3,840 | 136.7 | — | $2,599.99★ 4.3 · 135 | Amazon → |
| 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 | 113.5 | — | $2,799.00★ 4.3 · 717 | Amazon → | |
Highlighted = highest continuous output in its size. Continuous W must be at least what you run; surge W at least what it takes to start. Dashes are figures we could not verify. The cards’ overnight usable Wh is label Wh × 62% unless marked † (Outdoor Life’s measurement).
All specifications: cycles, solar input, expansion, UPS, 240 V, sources
| Model | Cycles, to % capacity | Solar in W | Expandable | UPS | 240 V | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 300 Wh | ||||||
| 3,000 to 80% | 220 | to 858 Wh | 10 ms | — | ecoflow.com spec sheet; Amazon listing title | |
| 800 to 80% | — | — | — | — | jackery.com spec table and manual | |
| 3,000 to 80% | 200 | — | 10 ms | — | bluettipower.com spec table; Amazon listing title (288Wh 600W LFP) | |
| 3,000 to 80% | 100 | — | 10 ms or less | — | bluettipower.com spec table and manual | |
| 3,000 (end point not stated) | — | — | — | — | allweipower.com (ALLWEI’s US store) product page, FAQ and product images | |
| 3,000 to 80% | 100 | — | 10 ms | — | ankersolix.com spec table; Amazon listing title | |
| 4,000 to 80% | 200 | — | — | — | goalzero.com product page | |
| — | 100 | — | — | — | ankersolix.com product page and manual |
| — | 100 | — | — | — | ankersolix.com product page and manual |
| 600 Wh–1.2 kWh | ||||||
| Model | Cycles, to % capacity | Solar in W | Expandable | UPS | 240 V | Source |
| 4,000 to 80% | 600 | — | 10 ms | — | ankersolix.com (spec table; FAQ: no expansion on the Gen 2); Amazon listing title |
| 4,000 to 70% | 400 | — | — | — | jackery.com (checked September 2026); Amazon listing title | |
| — | — | — | — | — | bluetti.com; Amazon listing title (1024Wh 1800W / 3600W surge) | |
| — | — | — | — | — | Amazon listing title; Outdoor Life weight and low-draw result | |
| — | 500 | — | 10 ms | — | ecoflow.com/us spec table and US manual | |
| 4,000 to 80% | 500 | to 5 kWh | under 10 ms | — | us.ecoflow.com product page, US manual and warranty policy | |
| 3,000 to 80% | 600 | to 2.1 kWh with one BP1000 battery | under 20 ms | — | ankersolix.com product page and FAQ |
| 4,000 to 80% | 1,000 | to 5 kWh | 10 ms | — | ecoflow.com spec sheet; Amazon listing | |
| 4,000 to 80% | 200 | — | — | — | goalzero.com product page; Outdoor Life weight/recharge | |
| 1.5–2.1 kWh | ||||||
| Model | Cycles, to % capacity | Solar in W | Expandable | UPS | 240 V | Source |
| 6,000 to 80%; 10,000 to 60% | — | — | 10 ms | — | ankersolix.com comparison table and notes; Amazon listing title (2,010Wh) |
| — | 500 | — | under 10 ms | — | us.ecoflow.com product page and US manual | |
| 4,000 to 80% | 800 | to 4.1 kWh with one BP2000 battery | 10 ms | — | ankersolix.com product page and manual |
| 4,000 to 70% | 400 | — | under 20 ms | — | jackery.com spec table, FAQ and manual | |
| 4,000 to 80% | 1,000 | to 8.1 kWh with three BlueCell 200 batteries | 10 ms or less | — | bluettipower.com product page, FAQ and manual | |
| — | — | — | — | — | bluetti.com; Amazon listing title (2073.6Wh 2600W) | |
| 4,000 to 80% | 900 | — | — | — | goalzero.com product page | |
| 2.7 kWh and up | ||||||
| Model | Cycles, to % capacity | Solar in W | Expandable | UPS | 240 V | Source |
| 6,000 to 70% | 1,000 | to 21 kWh with five Battery Pack 3600 | under 10 ms | 240 V with a second unit | jackery.com product page and manual | |
| 6,000 to 80% | 1,200 | — | 10 ms or less | — | bluettipower.com spec table, FAQ and manual | |
| — | 800 | — | under 10 ms | — | us.ecoflow.com product page and FAQ (weight 32.7 kg, converted) | |
| 4,000 to 70% | 1,000 | — | under 20 ms | — | jackery.com spec table, FAQ and manual | |
| 6,000 to 80% | 2,400 | to 58 kWh across three units | 0 or 20 ms | 120/240 V from one unit | bluettipower.com spec table; Amazon listing title (2764.8Wh 3840W) | |
| — | — | — | — | — | Amazon listing title (5120Wh LiFePO4, AC 5000W inverter) |
| 3,000 to 80% | 3,200 | to 26.9 kWh per unit with six BP3800 batteries | 20 ms | 120/240 V from one unit | ankersolix.com product page, manual and support FAQ |
| 4,000 to 80% | 2,600 | to 12 kWh per unit, 36 kWh across three units | 10 ms | 120/240 V from one unit | us.ecoflow.com spec table; Amazon listing title | |
Cycles are each maker’s figure, to the remaining capacity shown: Jackery counts its LiFePO4 units to 70% (the lithium-ion Explorer 300 to 80%), the other makers here to 80%, and ALLWEI gives no end point, and Anker also quotes the S2000 to 60%. Compare cycle counts only at the same end point. Every unit here except the Jackery Explorer 300 (lithium-ion) is LiFePO4.
Usable capacity vs. label Wh: what came out of the outlet
TakeawayOvernight you keep about half to three-quarters of the label. Best: Grecell T1000 77%, Lion Energy Summit 72%, Goal Zero Yeti 700 70%. Worst: Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 49%, Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500 50%. At a 380 W load the eleven units run at that load held 78–92% (the Oupes’s first run: 76%). The gap is the inverter running itself: by the middle of these results, a 1,000 Wh label gives about 600 Wh overnight and about 870 Wh at 380 W.
0%25%50%75%100%
% of label at 34 W · 380 W
Grecell T1000label 999 Wh
77% · 87%770 · 870 Wh
Lion Energy Summitlabel 665 Wh
72% · 86%480 · 570 Wh
Goal Zero Yeti 700label 677 Whon our list
70% · 83%480 · 560 Wh
EcoFlow Delta 2label 1,024 Wholder model than the DELTA 3 Plus
67% · 88%690 · 900 Wh
Dakota Lithium PowerBoxlabel 720 Wh
64%460 Wh · no 380 W run
Bluetti Pioneer MDlabel 1,434 Wh
63% · 89%910 · 1,280 Wh
Anker SOLIX C1000label 1,056 Whon our list
62% · 90%650 · 950 Wh
Oupes Mega 1label 1,024 Wh
60% · 92%610 · 940 Wh
Bluetti AC180label 1,152 Whon our list
54% · 85%620 · 980 Wh
EcoFlow Delta 3label 1,024 Whnamed Delta 3; its buy link and 1,000 W solar match our DELTA 3 Plus
52% · 88%530 · 900 Wh
Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500label 1,548 Wh
50% · 78%770 · 1,219 Wh
Jackery Explorer 1000 Pluslabel 1,265 Wha different, larger model than the Explorer 1000 v2 we list
49% · 86%620 · 1,090 Wh
Label (100%)Usable at 34 WUsable at 380 WBold = the same model as on our list
The same numbers as a list
Outdoor Life’s figures, one unit per line:
- Grecell T1000: label 999 Wh. At 34 W: 770 Wh (77%). At 380 W: 870 Wh (87%).
- Lion Energy Summit: label 665 Wh. At 34 W: 480 Wh (72%). At 380 W: 570 Wh (86%).
- Goal Zero Yeti 700: label 677 Wh. At 34 W: 480 Wh (70%). At 380 W: 560 Wh (83%).
- EcoFlow Delta 2: label 1,024 Wh. At 34 W: 690 Wh (67%). At 380 W: 900 Wh (88%).
- Dakota Lithium PowerBox: label 720 Wh. At 34 W: 460 Wh (64%). Not run at 380 W.
- Bluetti Pioneer MD: label 1,434 Wh. At 34 W: 910 Wh (63%). At 380 W: 1,280 Wh (89%).
- Anker SOLIX C1000: label 1,056 Wh. At 34 W: 650 Wh (62%). At 380 W: 950 Wh (90%).
- Oupes Mega 1: label 1,024 Wh. At 34 W: 610 Wh (60%). At 380 W: 940 Wh (92%).
- Bluetti AC180: label 1,152 Wh. At 34 W: 620 Wh (54%). At 380 W: 980 Wh (85%).
- EcoFlow Delta 3: label 1,024 Wh. At 34 W: 530 Wh (52%). At 380 W: 900 Wh (88%).
- Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500: label 1,548 Wh. At 34 W: 770 Wh (50%). At 380 W: 1,219 Wh (78%).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: label 1,265 Wh. At 34 W: 620 Wh (49%). At 380 W: 1,090 Wh (86%).
Measured by Outdoor Life, published 9 January 2026: each unit ran a ~34 W grow light and, separately, a ~380 W dehumidifier until shutdown. Names are as Outdoor Life lists them; only the Yeti 700, the AC180 and the first-generation C1000 are the same models as on our list; its “Delta 3” may be our DELTA 3 or DELTA 3 Plus (see those cards). The Oupes ran the 380 W test twice (76%, then 92% after three months in storage), and the AC180’s review text gives 39.9% at 34 W where the results table gives 54%.
How long will a power station run a CPAP, fridge or heater?
CPAP through the night40 W · needs 8 h
Refrigerator through an outage150 W averaged, 1,000 W to start · needs 24 h
Space heater for an evening1,500 W · needs 3 h
✓ covers the target hours△ falls short; shading = share of the target✗ won’t start
Arithmetic, not a claim: label Wh × 62% for loads under 100 W (× 87% above) ÷ the load, the middle of Outdoor Life’s measured results above. Appliance wattages are typical; read the plate on yours. “Won’t start” = continuous rating below the running load, or surge rating below the start-up peak.
TakeawayEvery class from 1 kWh up gets a CPAP through the night. The 300 Wh class gives about 4 hours. A full day of refrigerator is beyond every pick: the 2 kWh pick manages about half a day and the 3.6 kWh home-backup pick about 21 hours. A space heater runs about an hour on a 2 kWh unit and about two on the home-backup pick. → Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 · check price
Surge watts: will a power station start a fridge or pump?
Motors draw several times their running wattage for a second at start-up.
02,000 W4,000 W6,000 W
Starts it?
Our four picks
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus600 W · 1,200 W surge
RIVER
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 22,000 W · 3,000 W surge
C1000
Anker SOLIX S20001,500 W · 3,000 W surge
S2000
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus3,600 W · 7,200 W surge
HP3600
Appliances (typical)
Laptop + phoneruns 90 W · starts 90 W
RIVERC1000S2000HP3600
CPAP with humidifierruns 90 W · starts 90 W
RIVERC1000S2000HP3600
Full-size refrigeratorruns 150 W · starts 1,000 W
RIVERC1000S2000HP3600
Microwave (1,000 W)runs 1,300 W · starts 1,300 W
RIVERC1000S2000HP3600
Space heaterruns 1,500 W · starts 1,500 W
RIVERC1000S2000HP3600
½ hp sump / well pumpruns 800 W · starts 2,200 W
RIVERC1000S2000HP3600
Surge rating (picks) · start-up peak (appliances)Continuous rating (picks) · running watts (appliances)✓ starts it: both of the pick’s bars reach at least as far as the appliance’s · ✗ doesn’t
A unit’s surge rating covers the start-up peak for a second or two. Continuous W must be at least what you run; surge W at least what it takes to start. Typical values; compressors and pumps vary.
TakeawayCompressors and pumps draw far more than 300 W to start. A fridge needs about 1,000 W, which rules out every 300 W unit here. Our small pick starts one on its 1,200 W surge, then runs it under 2 hours. A ½ hp well pump needs about 2,200 W to start; every pick from 1 kWh up has a published surge of 3,000 W or more. → EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus · check price
What size power station do you need? Size it for your load
Try:
Uses the same 62% / 87% usable factors as the charts above. Add your loads together if you run several at once.
How to choose a portable power station in four questions
What is the biggest thing you need to start?
A fridge, pump or heater rules out the 300 W units (surge chart).
Small loads for hours, or big loads for minutes?
Small loads get about 62% of the label, big ones about 87% (usable Wh).
Will the outage get longer?
Buy a unit that takes add-on batteries rather than a second stand-alone box: 10 here do (filter by Add-on batteries).
Do you need 240 V?
Well pumps, dryers and some HVAC do. The Apex 300, the DELTA Pro 3 and the Anker F3800 Plus list 240 V from one unit; the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus needs a second unit.
In Germany and looking at balcony solar with storage instead? Different product, different rules (800 W feed-in cap): see our Balkonkraftwerk comparison (in German).
Portable power station FAQ
What size portable power station do I need to run a refrigerator?
For a fridge, look at 1 kWh and up. A full-size refrigerator runs about 150 W but needs about 1,000 W to start, which rules out every 300 W unit here. All nine units in the 1 kWh group start one, and those over 1,000 Wh run it about 6 hours; a 2 kWh unit manages about half a day. Filter by Fridge to see the 25 that qualify.
Will a portable power station run a CPAP all night?
Every class from 1 kWh up, on our arithmetic. For a 40 W CPAP that needs 8 hours, the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus (286 Wh) gives about 4.4 hours, about half a night; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh) about 16 hours; and the Anker SOLIX S2000 (2,010 Wh) about 31 hours. See the runtime chart.
How much usable capacity does a portable power station really have?
Less than the label. Across the twelve units Outdoor Life tested, they got 49–77% of the label at a 34 W load and 78–92% (the Oupes’s first run: 76%) at 380 W. By the middle of those results, a 1,000 Wh label gives about 600 Wh overnight and about 870 Wh at 380 W. The gap is the inverter running itself. See label vs. outlet.
Do I need a 1000W or 2000W portable power station?
Whichever covers what you run at the same time: continuous W must be at least the total you run, and surge W at least what it takes to start. A 1,000 W microwave draws about 1,300 W and a 1,500 W space heater uses all of a 1,500 W unit. Check watts separately from capacity: the 2,010 Wh Anker SOLIX S2000 has 1,500 W continuous, a big battery with a small inverter.
Will a portable power station run a well pump or 240 V appliances?
A ½ hp well pump runs about 800 W but needs about 2,200 W to start; every pick from 1 kWh up has a published surge of 3,000 W or more. Many well pumps, dryers and some HVAC need 240 V: the BLUETTI Apex 300, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 and the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus list that from one unit, and the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus needs a second unit.
What size portable power station do I need for home backup?
Look at 2.7 kWh and up. Our pick there, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus (3,584 Wh), runs a fridge for about 21 hours and a 40 W CPAP for about 56 hours, and takes add-on batteries to 21 kWh. If you need 240 V from one box, look at the Apex 300, the DELTA Pro 3 or the F3800 Plus.
How we chose these 33
A model is on this page if Amazon showed 600 or more of it bought in the past month, or if at least three major US buying guides recommend it, and its maker sells it new in the US. Specs come from each maker’s US site and manuals, checked September and October 2026, as each card’s source line says; a figure the maker doesn’t publish is left blank. † figures are Outdoor Life’s measurements (it tested the Yeti 700, the AC180 and the first-generation C1000 exactly); every other overnight figure is label Wh × 62%.
Prices, star ratings and rating counts are Amazon’s, on the date shown on each card. For 4 of the 33 units we have no Amazon price we could check, so their price is blank and their button goes to Amazon or the maker. The “bought in past month” badges are Amazon’s, recorded Oct 17, 2026. Rating counts are often pooled across a model’s variants.
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