Who this review is for
A portable power station is for power where there is no wall outlet. Camping, a weekend drive, and a short outage at home are the usual reasons. Work out which devices you need, and for how long, then pick a size. The brand matters less than that.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
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.
- Hiking with it.
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 |
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
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
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
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 |
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
Enough stored energy for a fridge, a router, and a few small appliances.
Who it's for
- A fridge, a router, and a few small appliances in an outage.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it. It stays where you put it.
- A camping trip.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 2,600 W.
Cons
- 113.5 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 4,096 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 4,000 W |
| Weight | 113.5 lb · 51.48 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 7, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 410.4 × 341 × 693 mm (16.16 × 13.43 × 27.28 in) |
| Solar voltage | HV 30–150V (1600W) + LV 11–60V (1000W); 2600W total |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | 3,790 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
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 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 600 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
- Quieter than the other picks here.
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 |
| 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 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Best overall | $999.00 | 2,042 Wh | 1,710 Wh | 2,200 W | 39.5 lb · 17.92 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Best budget | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Best for backup | $2,799.00 | 4,096 Wh | 3,790 Wh | 4,000 W | 113.5 lb · 51.48 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Lightest | $699.99 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 2,000 W | 24.9 lb · 11.29 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Also worth a look | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Also worth a look | $1,499.95 | 1,505.28 Wh | 1,320 Wh | 2,000 W | 52.75 lb · 23.93 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 | 41.7 lb · 18.91 kg |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767) | Also worth a look | £1,699.00 · Sold out | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 67.2 lb · 30.48 kg |
| DJI Power 2000 | Also worth a look | $1,299.00 | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,000 W | 48.5 lb · 22 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Also worth a look | $749.00 | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 44.8 lb · 20.32 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 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 · Best budget |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 · 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 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 173.6 hours | About 87 hours | About 348.2 hours | About 87 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 115.7 hours | About 58 hours | About 232.1 hours | About 58 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 43.4 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 87 hours | About 21.8 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 28.9 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 58 hours | About 14.5 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 26.7 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 53.6 hours | About 13.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 1.7 hours | About 0.9 hours | About 3.5 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 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
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Goal Zero Yeti 1500
$1,499.95 · 1,505.28 Wh · 2,000 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
$1,199.99 · Sold out · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767)
£1,699.00 · Sold out · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 2000 v2.
See all the specs
DJI Power 2000
$1,299.00 · 2,048 Wh · 3,000 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max
$749.00 · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 WMore rated capacity than Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, 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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Did you test the watt-hours?
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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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