Who this review is for
This page is for a workday at home. A laptop, a monitor, and a router are the usual load. A UPS time appears only when the brand lists one, so a call is less likely to drop. This is not a list for running a refrigerator overnight.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Set up for a laptop, a monitor, and a router for a workday.
Who it's for
- A laptop, a monitor, and a router.
- A workday, then back on the charger.
Who it's not for
- A refrigerator overnight.
- A whole house.
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.
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. |
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300
The lowest price that still covers a laptop and a router for a workday.
Who it's for
- A laptop and a router.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- A refrigerator overnight.
- 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. |
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Enough stored energy for a laptop, a monitor, and a router for a workday.
Who it's for
- A laptop, a monitor, and a router.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- A refrigerator overnight.
- A whole-house backup.
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 |
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
Light enough to pick up with one hand, for a laptop and a router for a workday.
Who it's for
- A pack you can carry in one hand.
- A laptop and a router.
Who it's not for
- A refrigerator overnight.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 100 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 300 W |
| Weight | 8.16 lb · 3.7 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 2 |
| Dimensions | 23.1 × 15.3 × 16.77 cm (≈9.09 × 6.02 × 6.60 in) |
| Solar voltage | 16–28V DC (6A / 100W max solar) |
| Noise | 30 dB · Jackery |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
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 RIVER 3 Plus | Best overall | $299.00 | 286 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 10.4 lb · 4.72 kg |
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Best budget | $139.00 | 256 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 7.87 lb · 3.57 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Best for backup | $559.00 | 1,070 Wh | 910 Wh | 1,500 W | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Lightest | $279.00 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 8.16 lb · 3.7 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 C300 | Also worth a look | $429.99 | 288 Wh | 230 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Also worth a look | $289.99 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 9.48 lb · 4.3 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 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus · Best overall |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | Jackery Explorer 1000 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 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 24.3 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 91 hours | About 24.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 16.2 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 60.6 hours | About 16.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 6.1 hours | About 5.4 hours | About 22.7 hours | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 4.1 hours | About 3.6 hours | About 15.2 hours | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 3.7 hours | About 3.3 hours | About 14 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.
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
$489.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX C300
$429.99 · 288 Wh · 300 WThe same rated capacity as Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
$289.99 · 288 Wh · 600 WThe same rated capacity as Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 300
$289.00 · 293 Wh · 300 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 300 v2, at a higher 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.
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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
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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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