Who this review is for
This page is for a station you keep packed. Phones, a radio, and lights are the usual load. The smaller ones will not run a refrigerator. This is not a list for a night at home with the fridge on.
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Small enough to keep packed, for phones, a radio, and lights from a packed kit.
Who it's for
- Phones, a radio, and lights from a packed kit.
- Keeping it stored until you need it.
Who it's not for
- A night with the refrigerator running.
- A whole house.
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.
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. |
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300
The lowest price that still covers phones, a radio, and lights from a packed kit.
Who it's for
- Phones, a radio, and lights from a packed kit.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- A night with the refrigerator running.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 110 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 | 256 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 300 W |
| Weight | 7.87 lb · 3.57 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 1, USB-C x 1 up to 100W, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Wall charge | About 1 hours |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8.2 x 4.9 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–30V XT60 (GearRanking; confirm) |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Enough stored energy for phones, a radio, and lights for more than one evening.
Who it's for
- Phones, a radio, and lights for more than one evening.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- A night with the refrigerator running.
- 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 |
Anker SOLIX C300
Light enough to pick up with one hand, for phones, a radio, and lights from a packed kit.
Who it's for
- A pack you can carry in one hand.
- Phones, a radio, and lights from a packed kit.
Who it's not for
- A night with the refrigerator running.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 100 W.
- Quieter than the other picks here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Best overall | $289.99 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg |
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Best budget | $139.00 | 256 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 7.87 lb · 3.57 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Best for backup | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | Lightest | $429.99 | 288 Wh | 230 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb · 4.13 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 |
| DJI Power 500 | Also worth a look | $299.00 | 512 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,000 W | 16.1 lb · 7.3 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Also worth a look | $279.00 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 8.16 lb · 3.7 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | Also worth a look | $289.00 | 293 Wh | 260 Wh | 300 W | 7.1 lb · 3.22 kg |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 | Also worth a look | $319.00 · Sold out | 245 Wh | 211 Wh | 300 W | 7.8 lb · 3.54 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 10 | Also worth a look | $119.00 | 128 Wh | No published battery test. | 200 W | 3.97 lb · 1.8 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 overall |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 · Best for backup |
| 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 | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 24.5 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 87 hours | About 24.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 16.3 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 58 hours | About 16.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 6.1 hours | About 5.4 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 4.1 hours | About 3.6 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 3.8 hours | About 3.3 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 3.8 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | Can't run this. | Can't run this. | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
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
DJI Power 500
$299.00 · 512 Wh · 1,000 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
$279.00 · 288 Wh · 300 WThe same rated capacity as Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 300
$289.00 · 293 Wh · 300 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
EcoFlow RIVER 3
$319.00 · Sold out · 245 Wh · 300 WLess rated capacity than ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Elite 10
$119.00 · 128 Wh · 200 WLess rated capacity than ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300, at a lower 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
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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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