Who this review is for
This page is for a room where you sleep or take a call. Every station here has a published noise number. If the brand did not list one, the model is not here. The lowest number is not the pick when the station is too heavy to keep in the room.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
A published noise number low enough for a router and a lamp in a quiet room.
Who it's for
- A router and a lamp in a quiet room.
- A call or a night in the same room.
Who it's not for
- A job site.
- A whole house.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 600 W.
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 |
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
The lowest price that still covers a router and a lamp in a quiet room.
Who it's for
- A router and a lamp in a quiet room.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- A job site.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, 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 | 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. |
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
Enough stored energy for a quiet room, with more energy stored.
Who it's for
- A low published noise number.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- A bedside table.
- 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. |
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Light enough to pick up with one hand, for a router and a lamp in a quiet room.
Who it's for
- A pack you can carry in one hand.
- A router and a lamp in a quiet room.
Who it's not for
- A job site.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 200 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 140 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Key specs
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 600 W |
| Weight | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg |
| Noise | 30 dB · BLUETTI |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Best overall | $699.99 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 2,000 W | 24.9 lb · 11.29 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Best budget | $279.00 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 8.16 lb · 3.7 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 |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Lightest | $289.99 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 9.48 lb · 4.3 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Also worth a look | $559.00 | 1,070 Wh | 910 Wh | 1,500 W | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| DJI Power 500 | Also worth a look | $299.00 | 512 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,000 W | 16.1 lb · 7.3 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 |
| 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 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Also worth a look | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
Pick by size
Start with the size. The link is the pick in that range.
| Size | Capacity | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 500 Wh | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 · Best budget |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 · Best overall |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 · Best for backup |
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 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 87 hours | About 24.5 hours | About 176.3 hours | About 24.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 58 hours | About 16.3 hours | About 117.5 hours | About 16.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 21.8 hours | About 6.1 hours | About 44.1 hours | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 14.5 hours | About 4.1 hours | About 29.4 hours | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 13.4 hours | About 3.8 hours | About 27.1 hours | About 3.8 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours | Can't run this. | About 1.8 hours | Can't run this. |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
$559.00 · 1,070 Wh · 1,500 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
DJI Power 500
$299.00 · 512 Wh · 1,000 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
$489.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
DJI Power 1000
$699.00 · 1,024 Wh · 2,200 WThe same rated capacity as Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
DJI Power 1000 V2
$699.00 · 1,024 Wh · 2,600 WThe same rated capacity as Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
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.
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
Why do some models have no price?
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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