Who this review is for
This page is for camping, when the station has to come out of the car. A cooler, lights, and phones are the usual load. Work out how long you will be away from an outlet, then pick the size. How easy it is to carry matters as much as how much it holds.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
An even mix for a cooler, a laptop, and a kettle.
Who it's for
- Starting a refrigerator in an outage.
- A router and the lights at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Several days without power.
- Hiking with it.
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 |
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
The lowest price that still covers a phone, a laptop, and a light.
Who it's for
- A phone, a laptop, and a light.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- A kettle or a microwave.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 220 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 100 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 286 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 600 W |
| Weight | 10.4 lb · 4.72 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 1 up to 100W, USB-A x 2 |
| Wall charge | About 1 hours |
| Dimensions | 9.2×9.1×5.8 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–55V (car/solar shared input band per PDP car input) |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Enough stored energy for a cooler, a laptop, and a kettle.
Who it's for
- Starting a refrigerator in an outage.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Several days without power.
- A whole-house backup.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
Cons
- 25.35 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 4, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 12.6 × 8.5 × 9.8 in (320 × 215 × 250 mm) |
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (1000W max, 20A) |
| Noise | 30 dB · BLUETTI |
| Battery test | 890 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Goal Zero Yeti 700
Light enough for one person to lift, for a cooler, lights, and phones.
Who it's for
- Getting it in and out of a car by yourself.
- A cooler, lights, and phones on a camping trip.
Who it's not for
- A kettle or a microwave.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 200 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
- 20.3 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 677 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 600 W |
| Weight | 20.3 lb · 9.21 kg |
| Dimensions | 11.32 × 7.84 × 8.55 in |
| Solar voltage | 12.3–28V (8 mm low-voltage input, 200W max) |
| Battery test | 560 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 |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Best budget | $299.00 | 286 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 10.4 lb · 4.72 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Best for backup | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 | Lightest | $699.95 | 677 Wh | 560 Wh | 600 W | 20.3 lb · 9.21 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 |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | Also worth a look | $699.00 | 1,024 Wh | 880 Wh | 2,600 W | 31.5 lb · 14.29 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 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Also worth a look | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 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 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus · Best budget |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | Goal Zero Yeti 700 · Lightest |
| 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 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 91 hours | About 24.3 hours | About 87 hours | About 57.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 60.6 hours | About 16.2 hours | About 58 hours | About 38.4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 22.7 hours | About 6.1 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 14.4 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 15.2 hours | About 4.1 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 9.6 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 14 hours | About 3.7 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 8.9 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.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
$699.99 · 1,024 Wh · 2,000 WThe same rated capacity as BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, at a higher list price.
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DJI Power 1000 V2
$699.00 · 1,024 Wh · 2,600 WThe same rated capacity as BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, at a higher list price.
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Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
$599.99 · 1,056 Wh · 1,800 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a higher list price.
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DJI Power 1000
$699.00 · 1,024 Wh · 2,200 WThe same rated capacity as BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
EcoFlow DELTA 3
$629.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, 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 BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, at a higher list price.
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How 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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