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Best portable power stations

Picks for every job, judged on how long each station runs real devices. We rank from published specs and show the math, so you can check every number.

Best 1 kWh all-rounder

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

1,024 Wh · 2,000 W

The highest output of the 1 kWh group at 2,000 W, 600 W of solar input and a 49-minute wall recharge, in a 24.9 lb box.

Best for long outages

Jackery Explorer 2000 v2

2,042 Wh · 2,200 W

2,042 Wh keeps a full-size fridge cold for about 25 hours, and 2,200 W covers a microwave or sump pump.

Best to expand later

EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W

Six AC outlets and room for up to 5 kWh with extra batteries. Refills from the wall in 56 minutes.

Best for solar

Bluetti Elite 100 V2

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W

1,000 W of solar input, about double most rivals, so a good day of sun refills it quickly.

Best value 1 kWh

EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W

The same 1,024 Wh and 1,800 W as the Delta 3 Plus for a $599 launch price.

Best for CPAP

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

1,070 Wh · 1,500 W

About 23 hours on a 40 W CPAP, the longest of the 1 kWh group thanks to its 1,070 Wh battery.

Best small station

Jackery Explorer 300 v2

288 Wh · 300 W

8.2 lb with two AC outlets and 100 W USB-C. Right for laptops, cameras and a router.

Best for USB devices

Anker SOLIX C300X DC

288 Wh · 300 W

No AC outlets, but two 140 W USB-C ports and no inverter losses.

Compare every station

Runtimes at 85% AC efficiency (92% for the DC-only Anker). Sorted by capacity.

Model	Capacity	Output	Weight	CPAP 40 W	Fridge 70 W	Max solar
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2	2,042 Wh	2,200 W	39.5 lb	43 h	25 h	400 W
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2	1,070 Wh	1,500 W	23.8 lb	23 h	13 h	Jackery SolarSaga panels
EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic	1,024 Wh	1,800 W	27.1 lb	22 h	12 h	500 W
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus	1,024 Wh	1,800 W	27.6 lb	22 h	12 h	500 W
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2	1,024 Wh	2,000 W	24.9 lb	22 h	12 h	600 W
Bluetti Elite 100 V2	1,024 Wh	1,800 W	25 lb	22 h	12 h	1,000 W
Jackery Explorer 300 v2	288 Wh	300 W	8.2 lb	6 h 7 min	3 h 30 min	100 W
Anker SOLIX C300X DC	288 Wh	300 W DC	Not published	6 h 37 min	Needs AC	100 W

How to choose

1. Start with what you need to run

Add up the average watts of everything you'll plug in at once and make sure it's below the station's continuous output. Then multiply by the hours you need. A 40 W CPAP for 8 hours needs about 320 Wh, plus around 15% for inverter losses.

2. Pick a size class

Around 300 Wh covers phones, laptops and cameras. Around 1 kWh covers a night or two of CPAP or most of a day of fridge use. 2 kWh and up is for multi-day outages and RVs.

3. Check the details that differ

All the stations here use LiFePO4 batteries rated for 3,000 to 4,000 cycles, so lifespan is rarely the deciding factor. What varies is output, weight, solar input, recharge speed and whether it switches over fast enough to protect a computer during an outage.

Try your own devices in the runtime calculator.