Who this review is for
This page stays at a list price of $1,000 or less. A phone, a light, and a laptop are realistic on the smaller ones. A cooler, or a short outage at home, needs one of the larger ones in this price. Decide what you need to run, and for how long, before you look at the brand.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max
An even mix for 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 cooler, lights, and phones on a trip.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house.
- Carrying it farther than the car.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 500 W.
Cons
- 44.8 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 2,048 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,400 W |
| Weight | 44.8 lb · 20.32 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 4, USB-C x 3, USB-A x 1 |
| Dimensions | 494 × 239 × 305 mm (H×W×D) |
| Noise | 25 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
Pecron E1500LFP V3
The lowest price that still covers a cooler, a laptop, and a kettle.
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.
- It keeps running through a brief outage.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 100 W.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- 38.4 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,536 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,200 W |
| Weight | 38.4 lb · 17.4 kg |
| Ports | 12V car outlet |
| Wall charge | About 1.8 hours |
| Dimensions | 14.8x9.3x12 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–60V XT60 |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
Enough stored energy for a fridge and a router when the power is out.
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 |
| 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. |
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Light enough for one person to lift, for a cooler, a laptop, and a kettle.
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 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 400 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
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 Max | Best overall | $749.00 | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 44.8 lb · 20.32 kg |
| Pecron E1500LFP V3 | Best budget | $549.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,200 W | 38.4 lb · 17.4 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | Best for backup | $899.00 | 2,073.6 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,600 W | 53.35 lb · 24.2 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Lightest | $559.00 | 1,070 Wh | 910 Wh | 1,500 W | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Also worth a look | $999.00 | 2,042 Wh | 1,710 Wh | 2,200 W | 39.5 lb · 17.92 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 |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Also worth a look | $849.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,000 W | 31.97 lb · 14.5 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Also worth a look | $619.00 | 1,264 Wh | 1,068 Wh | 2,000 W | 32 lb · 14.51 kg |
| BLUETTI AC180 | Also worth a look | $499.00 | 1,152 Wh | 929 Wh | 1,800 W | 35.3 lb · 16.01 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 |
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 | Pecron E1500LFP V3 · Best budget |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max · 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 | Pecron E1500LFP V3 | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 174.1 hours | About 130.6 hours | About 176.3 hours | About 91 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 116.1 hours | About 87 hours | About 117.5 hours | About 60.6 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 43.5 hours | About 32.6 hours | About 44.1 hours | About 22.7 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 29 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 29.4 hours | About 15.2 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 26.8 hours | About 20.1 hours | About 27.1 hours | About 14 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 1.7 hours | About 1.3 hours | About 1.8 hours | About 0.9 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
$999.00 · 2,042 Wh · 2,200 WLess rated capacity than EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max, at a higher list price.
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
$699.99 · 1,024 Wh · 2,000 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a higher list price.
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Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
$849.00 · 1,536 Wh · 2,000 WThe same rated capacity as Pecron E1500LFP V3, at a higher list price.
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Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
$619.00 · 1,264 Wh · 2,000 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a higher list price.
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BLUETTI AC180
$499.00 · 1,152 Wh · 1,800 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, at a lower list price.
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Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
$599.99 · 1,056 Wh · 1,800 WLess rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 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
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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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