Who this review is for
This page is for a power cut at home. A fridge, a router, and the lights are the usual load. A bigger battery gets you through a longer outage. These stations are heavy, so they stay where you put them.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
An even mix for a fridge, a router, and a few small appliances.
Who it's for
- A fridge, a router, and a few small appliances in an outage.
- An outage that runs past the evening.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it. It stays where you put it.
- A camping bag.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 2,600 W.
Cons
- 113.5 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 4,096 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 4,000 W |
| Weight | 113.5 lb · 51.48 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 7, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 410.4 × 341 × 693 mm (16.16 × 13.43 × 27.28 in) |
| Solar voltage | HV 30–150V (1600W) + LV 11–60V (1000W); 2600W total |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | 3,790 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
BLUETTI Apex 300
The lowest price that still covers a fridge and a router when the power is out.
Who it's for
- A fridge and a router when the power is out.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house.
- Hiking with it.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 2,400 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- 83.78 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 2,764.8 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 3,840 W |
| Weight | 83.78 lb · 38 kg |
| Dimensions | 20.67 × 12.87 × 12.6 in |
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (2× XT60, 1200W/port) |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Enough stored energy for a fridge, a router, and a few small appliances.
Who it's for
- A fridge, a router, and a few small appliances in an outage.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it. It stays where you put it.
- A camping trip.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 0 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 4,000 W.
Cons
- 134.5 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 5,040 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 7,200 W |
| Weight | 134.5 lb · 61.01 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 5, USB-C x 2 |
| Dimensions | 42.0 × 39.0 × 63.5 cm (≈16.54 × 15.35 × 25.00 in) |
| Solar voltage | HV 135–450V (4000W) + LV 16–60V (dual; 600W/port, 1200W dual) |
| Noise | 30 dB · Jackery |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
EcoFlow DELTA Pro
The lightest one here, for a fridge, a router, and a few small appliances.
Who it's for
- The least heavy option for this job.
- A fridge, a router, and a few small appliances in an outage.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it. It stays where you put it.
- A camping trip.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,600 W.
Cons
- 99 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 3,600 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 3,600 W |
| Weight | 99 lb · 44.91 kg |
| Battery test | 2,950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Best overall | $2,799.00 | 4,096 Wh | 3,790 Wh | 4,000 W | 113.5 lb · 51.48 kg |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | Best budget | $1,499.00 | 2,764.8 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,840 W | 83.78 lb · 38 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Best for backup | $3,499.00 | 5,040 Wh | No published battery test. | 7,200 W | 134.5 lb · 61.01 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Lightest | $1,799.00 | 3,600 Wh | 2,950 Wh | 3,600 W | 99 lb · 44.91 kg |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | Also worth a look | $2,999.99 · Sold out | 3,840 Wh | No published battery test. | 6,000 W | 132.3 lb · 60 kg |
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | Also worth a look | $3,999.95 | 3,994 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,600 W | 115.7 lb · 52.48 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 400 | Also worth a look | $1,399.00 | 3,840 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,600 W | 85.98 lb · 39 kg |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 | Also worth a look | $1,899.99 | 3,072 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,600 W | 91.5 lb · 41.5 kg |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | Also worth a look | $1,499.00 | 3,072 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,600 W | 59.52 lb · 27 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 300 | Also worth a look | $1,699.00 | 3,014 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 58 lb · 26.31 kg |
Pick by size
Start with the size. The link is the pick in that range.
| Size | Capacity | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 500 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 · Best overall |
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 | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | BLUETTI Apex 300 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | EcoFlow DELTA Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 348.2 hours | About 235 hours | About 428.4 hours | About 306 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 232.1 hours | About 156.7 hours | About 285.6 hours | About 204 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 87 hours | About 58.8 hours | About 107.1 hours | About 76.5 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 58 hours | About 39.2 hours | About 71.4 hours | About 51 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 53.6 hours | About 36.2 hours | About 65.9 hours | About 47.1 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 3.5 hours | About 2.4 hours | About 4.3 hours | About 3.1 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
Anker SOLIX F3800
$2,999.99 · Sold out · 3,840 Wh · 6,000 WMore rated capacity than EcoFlow DELTA Pro, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000
$3,999.95 · 3,994 Wh · 3,600 WLess rated capacity than EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Elite 400
$1,399.00 · 3,840 Wh · 2,600 WMore rated capacity than EcoFlow DELTA Pro, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX F3000
$1,899.99 · 3,072 Wh · 3,600 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Apex 300, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Jackery HomePower 3000
$1,499.00 · 3,072 Wh · 3,600 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Apex 300.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Elite 300
$1,699.00 · 3,014 Wh · 2,400 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Apex 300, 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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