Who this review is for
This page is for keeping a refrigerator running when the power is out. Every station here can start one. How long that lasts depends on the fridge, so this page does not guess a number of hours. Compare how long the battery lasts on smaller loads, and how hard the station is to move.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
An even mix for a fridge and a router through an outage.
Who it's for
- A fridge and a router when the power is out.
- A cooler, lights, and phones on a trip.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house.
- Carrying it farther than the car.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
Cons
- 48.7 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
Key specs
| Capacity | 2,048 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 3,000 W |
| Peak | 6,000 W |
| Weight | 48.7 lb · 22.09 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 4 |
| Dimensions | 494 × 242 × 305 mm (H×W×D) |
| Noise | 25 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
DJI Power 1000 V2
The lowest price that still covers a fridge and a router.
Who it's for
- Starting a refrigerator in an outage.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- Several days without power.
- Hiking with it.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 800 W.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- Solar and car charging use DJI adapters, not a common XT60 plug.
- 31.5 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,600 W |
| Peak | 4,400 W |
| Weight | 31.5 lb · 14.29 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 4, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2 |
| Dimensions | 448 × 225 × 230 mm (L×W×H) |
| Noise | 26 dB · DJI Power |
| Battery test | 880 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
Enough stored energy for a fridge and a router through an outage.
Who it's for
- A fridge and a router when the power is out.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house.
- Carrying it by hand.
Pros
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
- Quieter than the other picks here.
Cons
- 53.35 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 2,073.6 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,600 W |
| Peak | 3,900 W |
| Weight | 53.35 lb · 24.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 13.78 × 9.84 × 12.74 in (35 × 25 × 32.36 cm) |
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (1000W max, 20A) |
| Noise | 16 dB · BLUETTI |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Light enough for one person to lift, for a fridge and a router.
Who it's for
- Getting it in and out of a car by yourself.
- Starting a refrigerator in an outage.
Who it's not for
- Several days without power.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 600 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
Cons
- OutdoorGearLab lists 1,800 W AC. The brand lists 2,000 W continuous.
- 24.9 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,000 W |
| Peak | 3,000 W |
| Weight | 24.9 lb · 11.29 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 6, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–60V (XT60i; 600W max) |
| Noise | 20 dB · Anker SOLIX |
| Battery test | 890 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 | Peak | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | Best overall | $1,199.00 | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,000 W | 6,000 W | 48.7 lb · 22.09 kg |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | Best budget | $699.00 | 1,024 Wh | 880 Wh | 2,600 W | 4,400 W | 31.5 lb · 14.29 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | Best for backup | $899.00 | 2,073.6 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,600 W | 3,900 W | 53.35 lb · 24.2 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Lightest | $699.99 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 2,000 W | 3,000 W | 24.9 lb · 11.29 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Also worth a look | $749.00 | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 4,800 W | 44.8 lb · 20.32 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Also worth a look | $999.00 | 2,042 Wh | 1,710 Wh | 2,200 W | 4,400 W | 39.5 lb · 17.92 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | Also worth a look | $1,199.99 · Sold out | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 4,000 W | 41.7 lb · 18.91 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Also worth a look | $1,079.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 3,600 W | 38.6 lb · 17.51 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Also worth a look | $849.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,000 W | 4,000 W | 31.97 lb · 14.5 kg |
| Pecron E1500LFP V3 | Also worth a look | $549.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,200 W | 4,400 W | 38.4 lb · 17.4 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 | DJI Power 1000 V2 · Best budget |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus · 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 3 Max Plus | DJI Power 1000 V2 | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 174.1 hours | About 87 hours | About 176.3 hours | About 87 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 116.1 hours | About 58 hours | About 117.5 hours | About 58 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 43.5 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 44.1 hours | About 21.8 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 29 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 29.4 hours | About 14.5 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 26.8 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 27.1 hours | About 13.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 1.7 hours | About 0.9 hours | About 1.8 hours | About 0.9 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max
$749.00 · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus, at a lower list price.
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Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
$999.00 · 2,042 Wh · 2,200 WLess rated capacity than EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus, at a lower list price.
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Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
$1,199.99 · Sold out · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 WThe same rated capacity as EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus, at a higher list price.
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Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
$1,079.00 · 1,536 Wh · 1,800 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a higher list price.
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Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
$849.00 · 1,536 Wh · 2,000 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a higher list price.
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Pecron E1500LFP V3
$549.00 · 1,536 Wh · 2,200 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 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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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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