Who this review is for
This page is for a station you can pick up with one hand. A phone and a laptop are the usual load. The first pick is light, and it still has to do that job. This is not a weekend camping list, and it is not sorted by weight alone.
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
An even mix for a phone and a laptop you can carry, and light enough to pick up with one hand.
Who it's for
- A phone and a laptop you can carry in one hand.
- Picking it up without a second person.
Who it's not for
- A weekend of camping with a cooler.
- A full-size refrigerator.
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. |
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300
The lowest price that still covers a phone and a laptop you can carry.
Who it's for
- A phone and a laptop you can carry in one hand.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- A weekend of camping with a cooler.
- 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. |
DJI Power 500
Enough stored energy for a phone and a laptop you can carry.
Who it's for
- A phone and a laptop on a short outing.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- A weekend of camping with a cooler.
- A whole-house backup.
Pros
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 300 W.
- Quieter than the other picks here.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
- 16.1 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 512 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,000 W |
| Weight | 16.1 lb · 7.3 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 2, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2 |
| Dimensions | 305 × 207 × 177 mm (L×W×H) |
| Solar voltage | 12–30V via MPPT module (max 300W total for Power 500) |
| Noise | 23 dB · DJI Power |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
Anker SOLIX C300
Light enough to pick up with one hand, for a phone and a laptop you can carry.
Who it's for
- A pack you can carry in one hand.
- A phone and a laptop you can carry in one hand.
Who it's not for
- A weekend of camping with a cooler.
- 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 | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 3, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Noise | 25 dB · Anker SOLIX |
| Battery test | 230 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 300 v2 | Best overall | $279.00 | 288 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 8.16 lb · 3.7 kg |
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Best budget | $139.00 | 256 Wh | No published battery test. | 300 W | 7.87 lb · 3.57 kg |
| DJI Power 500 | Best for backup | $299.00 | 512 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,000 W | 16.1 lb · 7.3 kg |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | Lightest | $429.99 | 288 Wh | 230 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Also worth a look | $299.00 | 286 Wh | No published battery test. | 600 W | 10.4 lb · 4.72 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 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 | Also worth a look | $699.95 | 677 Wh | 560 Wh | 600 W | 20.3 lb · 9.21 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 overall |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | DJI Power 500 · Best for backup |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| 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 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | DJI Power 500 | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 24.5 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 43.5 hours | About 24.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 16.3 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 29 hours | About 16.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 6.1 hours | About 5.4 hours | About 10.9 hours | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 4.1 hours | About 3.6 hours | About 7.3 hours | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 3.8 hours | About 3.3 hours | About 6.7 hours | About 3.8 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | Can't run this. | Can't run this. | About 0.4 hours | Can't run this. |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
$299.00 · 286 Wh · 600 WLess rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower list price.
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BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
$289.99 · 288 Wh · 600 WThe same rated capacity as Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 300
$289.00 · 293 Wh · 300 WMore rated capacity than Anker SOLIX C300, at a lower 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.
See all the specs
Goal Zero Yeti 700
$699.95 · 677 Wh · 600 WMore rated capacity than DJI Power 500, 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
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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