Who this review is for
This page is for a few hours away from an outlet. A cooler, a speaker, a TV, or a blender is the usual load. It is not an overnight camping list. A smaller station may cover phones and a speaker, and still be too small for a blender.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
An even mix for a cooler, a speaker, and a blender for a few hours.
Who it's for
- A cooler, a speaker, and a blender.
- A few hours, then back to an outlet.
Who it's not for
- An overnight camp.
- Running it all day.
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 phones and a speaker for a few hours.
Who it's for
- Phones and a speaker.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- An overnight camp.
- 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 AC180
Enough stored energy for a cooler, a speaker, and a blender for a few hours.
Who it's for
- A cooler, a speaker, and a blender.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- An overnight camp.
- A whole-house backup.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 500 W.
Cons
- 35.3 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 35.3 lb · 16.01 kg |
| Dimensions | 13.4 × 9.7 × 12.5 in (340 × 247 × 317 mm) |
| Noise | 40 dB · BLUETTI |
| Battery test | 929 Wh via CHIP |
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Light enough for one person to lift, for a cooler, a speaker, and a blender for a few hours.
Who it's for
- Getting it in and out of a car by yourself.
- A cooler, a speaker, and a blender.
Who it's not for
- An overnight camp.
- A long outing with several devices.
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 |
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 AC180 | Best for backup | $499.00 | 1,152 Wh | 929 Wh | 1,800 W | 35.3 lb · 16.01 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Lightest | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Also worth a look | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 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 |
| 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 |
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 | No pick in this range. |
| 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 AC180 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 91 hours | About 24.3 hours | About 97.9 hours | About 87 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 60.6 hours | About 16.2 hours | About 65.3 hours | About 58 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 22.7 hours | About 6.1 hours | About 24.5 hours | About 21.8 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 15.2 hours | About 4.1 hours | About 16.3 hours | About 14.5 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 14 hours | About 3.7 hours | About 15.1 hours | About 13.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. | About 1 hours | About 0.9 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
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
Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
$599.99 · 1,056 Wh · 1,800 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
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.
See all the specs
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
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.
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.
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