Who this review is for
This page is for an apartment, where the station has to come up the stairs. A router, a lamp, and a laptop are the usual load. A published noise number matters when the station sits in a room. These models are not sized to run every circuit in the home.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
An even mix for a fridge and a router in an apartment.
Who it's for
- A fridge and a router during a short outage.
- A router and a lamp in the same room.
Who it's not for
- Running every circuit in the apartment.
- A long hike.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 400 W.
- Quieter than the other picks here.
Cons
- 23.8 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,500 W |
| Weight | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 32.7 × 22.4 × 24.7 cm (≈12.87 × 8.82 × 9.72 in) |
| Solar voltage | 16–60V (dual DC8020; 200W/port, 400W dual) |
| Noise | 22 dB · Jackery |
| Battery test | 910 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
The lowest price that still covers a router and a lamp in an apartment.
Who it's for
- Carrying it up the stairs.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- Running every circuit in the apartment.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 200 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 140 W.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 600 W |
| Weight | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg |
| Noise | 30 dB · BLUETTI |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
EcoFlow DELTA 3
Enough stored energy for a fridge and a router in an apartment.
Who it's for
- A fridge and a router during a short outage.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Running every circuit in the apartment.
- A whole-house backup.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 500 W.
Cons
- 27.6 lb. It takes two hands.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 6, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 397.6 × 202 × 283.6 mm (15.7 × 8.0 × 11.2 in) |
| Solar voltage | 11–60V (500W max) |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | 870 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Anker SOLIX C300
Light enough to pick up with one hand, for a router and a lamp in an apartment.
Who it's for
- A pack you can carry in one hand.
- Carrying it up the stairs.
Who it's not for
- Running every circuit in the apartment.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 100 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 300 W |
| Weight | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 3, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Noise | 25 dB · Anker SOLIX |
| Battery test | 230 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Compare the specs
Our best picks come first. The Also worth a look models follow.
| Model | Role | List price | Capacity | Battery test | Output | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Best overall | $559.00 | 1,070 Wh | 910 Wh | 1,500 W | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Best budget | $289.99 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Best for backup | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | Lightest | $429.99 | 288 Wh | 230 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Also worth a look | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Also worth a look | $699.99 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 2,000 W | 24.9 lb · 11.29 kg |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Also worth a look | $299.00 | 286 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 10.4 lb · 4.72 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable) | Also worth a look | $599.99 | 1,056 Wh | 993 Wh | 1,800 W | 28.4 lb · 12.88 kg |
| DJI Power 1000 | Also worth a look | $699.00 | 1,024 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,200 W | 28.7 lb · 13.02 kg |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | Also worth a look | $699.00 | 1,024 Wh | 880 Wh | 2,600 W | 31.5 lb · 14.29 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Also worth a look | $719.00 | 1,024 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
Pick by size
Start with the size. The link is the pick in that range.
| Size | Capacity | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 500 Wh | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 · Best budget |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 · Best overall |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | No pick in this range. |
Runtime estimates
About how long these picks run common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 91 hours | About 24.5 hours | About 87 hours | About 24.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 60.6 hours | About 16.3 hours | About 58 hours | About 16.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 22.7 hours | About 6.1 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 15.2 hours | About 4.1 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 14 hours | About 3.8 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 3.8 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
$489.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
$699.99 · 1,024 Wh · 2,000 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
$299.00 · 286 Wh · 600 WLess rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
$599.99 · 1,056 Wh · 1,800 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
DJI Power 1000
$699.00 · 1,024 Wh · 2,200 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
DJI Power 1000 V2
$699.00 · 1,024 Wh · 2,600 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
$719.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3, at a higher list price.
See all the specsHow we picked
Every model is compared on the same six checks. The numbers are the brand's specs and the list price on the day we checked. A battery test appears only when another site has published one. The full rules are on How we review.
Questions
Why do some models have no price?
We only show a price after we've checked it on the brand's site and noted the date. No price means we haven't confirmed one. It doesn't mean the station is free.
Did you test the watt-hours?
No. The watt-hour number in the specs is the brand's rating. When another site has published a usable watt-hour test and a link, that row is separate. Two labs can list different numbers.
Is there a score?
Each model page shows a spec index from 7.0 to 10. It weights capacity, continuous output, weight, and the US list price per watt-hour. The formula is on How we review.
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