Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
About 15 hours on the essentials and 2,200 W of output for a microwave or sump pump.
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Best power station for home backup
What it takes to keep the essentials running in a blackout: a fridge, the Wi-Fi, a few lights and your phones.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
Starts at 1 kWh and expands to 5 kWh. Six AC outlets and an 8 ms switchover in testing.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
2,000 W continuous and a 49-minute recharge when the power comes back.
Hours on the essentials
112 W covers a full-size fridge (70 W average), router and modem (12 W), three LED bulbs (20 W) and phone charging (10 W).
| Model | Capacity | Fridge + Wi-Fi + lights (112 W) | Max output | Backup switching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 15 h | 2,200 W | Yes, 20 ms or less |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 8 h 7 min | 1,500 W | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic | 1,024 Wh | 7 h 46 min | 1,800 W | Yes, under 10 ms |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 1,024 Wh | 7 h 46 min | 1,800 W | Yes, under 10 ms (about 8 ms tested) |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 7 h 46 min | 2,000 W | Yes, 10 ms |
| Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 7 h 46 min | 1,800 W | Not confirmed in the specs we checked |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 2 h 11 min | 300 W | Yes, under 10 ms |
What to check for outages
Backup switching (UPS)
A station with UPS switching sits between the wall and your devices. When the power cuts, it takes over in a few milliseconds. Under 10 ms is enough for most computers and routers; 20 ms can be too slow for some desktop PCs.
Output for the big loads
Fridges, sump pumps and well pumps draw two to three times their running watts for a moment when they start. Make sure that starting surge is below the station's surge rating.
Expansion and recharging
For outages longer than a day, either add extra batteries or plan to recharge from solar panels. A station that refills from the wall in under an hour also helps when the power comes back briefly.
Never connect a power station to your home's wiring without a transfer switch installed by an electrician.