Who this review is for
This page is for a night when the power is out. A fridge, a router, and the lights are the usual load. A bigger battery lasts longer. This is not a whole-house backup list.
EcoFlow DELTA 3
An even mix for a fridge, a router, and the lights for a night.
Who it's for
- A fridge, a router, and the lights.
- One night, not several days.
Who it's not for
- Every circuit in the house.
- A multi-day outage on its own.
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 |
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
The lowest price that still covers a router and a lamp for part of a night.
Who it's for
- A router and a lamp.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- Every circuit in the house.
- 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 easiest of these picks to carry.
- 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. |
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Enough stored energy for a fridge, a router, and the lights for a night.
Who it's for
- A fridge, a router, and the lights.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Every circuit in the house.
- A whole-house backup.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 400 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 100 W.
Cons
- The brand cites about 1.3 to 1.7 hours to fill from the wall. OutdoorGearLab measured about 2.5 hours.
- 39.5 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 2,042 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,200 W |
| Weight | 39.5 lb · 17.92 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 2 up to 100W, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 33.5 × 26.4 × 29.2 cm (≈13.19 × 10.39 × 11.50 in) |
| Solar voltage | 16–60V (dual port) |
| Noise | 30 dB · Jackery |
| Battery test | 1,710 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Light enough for one person to lift, for a fridge, a router, and the lights for a night.
Who it's for
- Getting it in and out of a car by yourself.
- A fridge, a router, and the lights.
Who it's not for
- Every circuit in the house.
- A long outing with several devices.
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 |
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 3 | Best overall | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Best budget | $289.99 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Best for backup | $999.00 | 2,042 Wh | 1,710 Wh | 2,200 W | 39.5 lb · 17.92 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Lightest | $559.00 | 1,070 Wh | 910 Wh | 1,500 W | 23.8 lb · 10.8 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 |
| 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 |
| Pecron E1000LFP | Also worth a look | $399.00 | 1,024 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 29 lb · 13.5 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 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 · Best overall |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 · Best for backup |
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 3 | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 87 hours | About 24.5 hours | About 173.6 hours | About 91 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 58 hours | About 16.3 hours | About 115.7 hours | About 60.6 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 21.8 hours | About 6.1 hours | About 43.4 hours | About 22.7 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 14.5 hours | About 4.1 hours | About 28.9 hours | About 15.2 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 13.4 hours | About 3.8 hours | About 26.7 hours | About 14 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. | About 1.7 hours | About 0.9 hours |
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.
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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
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 specs
Pecron E1000LFP
$399.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3, 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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