Who this review is for
This page is for stations that charge from a solar panel. The panels are a separate purchase. A higher solar input refills the battery faster in full sun. This ranking does not cover running a whole house off the grid.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
You can add a battery later, and a solar panel can charge it.
Who it's for
- Charging from a solar panel between uses.
- A cooler and a laptop while it refills.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house off the grid.
- Hiking with it.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
Cons
- 27.6 lb. It takes two hands.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 6, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2 |
| Wall charge | About 0.9 hours |
| Dimensions | 398 × 202 × 283.6 mm (16 × 8.0 × 11 in) |
| Solar voltage | 11–60V ×2 (500W max per port, 1000W dual) |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
The lowest price that still covers a cooler and a laptop, with a solar panel to refill it.
Who it's for
- Charging from a solar panel between uses.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house off the grid.
- 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 cooler and a laptop, with a solar panel to refill it.
Who it's for
- Charging from a solar panel between uses.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house off the grid.
- Carrying it by hand.
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 and a laptop, with a solar panel to refill it.
Who it's for
- Getting it in and out of a car by yourself.
- Charging from a solar panel between uses.
Who it's not for
- Powering a whole house off the grid.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Best overall | $719.00 | 1,024 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 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 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Also worth a look | $619.00 | 1,264 Wh | 1,068 Wh | 2,000 W | 32 lb · 14.51 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 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | Also worth a look | $1,199.95 | 998 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,000 W | 35.3 lb · 16.01 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 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Also worth a look | $629.00 | 1,024 Wh | 870 Wh | 1,800 W | 27.6 lb · 12.52 kg |
| Pecron E1000LFP | Also worth a look | $399.00 | 1,024 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 29 lb · 13.5 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 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus · Best overall |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 · 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 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 87 hours | About 87 hours | About 348.2 hours | About 87 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 58 hours | About 58 hours | About 232.1 hours | About 58 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 21.8 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 87 hours | About 21.8 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 14.5 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 58 hours | About 14.5 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 13.4 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 53.6 hours | About 13.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours | About 0.9 hours | About 3.5 hours | About 0.9 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
$619.00 · 1,264 Wh · 2,000 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
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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.
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Goal Zero Yeti 1000
$1,199.95 · 998 Wh · 2,000 WLess rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a higher 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.
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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 specs
Pecron E1000LFP
$399.00 · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
$599.99 · 1,056 Wh · 1,800 WMore rated capacity than 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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