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The details that separate these power stations, taken from each listing.
| power station | Capacity | AC output | Solar panel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2#1 · Best Overall | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | Not included | Check Price |
| BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini#2 · Most Portable | 128 Wh | 200 W | Not included | Check Price |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2#3 · Best for Camping | 288 Wh | 600 W | Not included | Check Price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max#4 · Biggest Battery | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | Not included | Check Price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2#5 · Fastest Recharge | 1,024 Wh | 2,000 W | Not included | Check Price |
| Anker SOLIX S2000#6 · Longest Fridge Backup | 2,010 Wh | 1,500 W | Not included | Check Price |
| ALLWEI 300W#7 · Lightweight Backup | 256 Wh | 300 W | Not included | Check Price |
| DaranEner 350W#8 · Compact LiFePO4 | 288 Wh | 350 W | Not included | Check Price |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2#9 · Quiet Home Backup | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | Not included | Check Price |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC#10 · Best for USB-C | 288 Wh | 300 W (DC only) | Not included | Check Price |
Output in watts decides what you can plug in at once. Capacity in watt-hours decides how long it lasts. Phones, laptops, lights and a router are fine on 300 to 600 W. Fridges, kettles and power tools need far more, so check each device's label first.
For camping, weight matters most, so choose a small station. For outages, capacity matters more, because the fridge and router need to stay on for hours.
After an outage or a day out, wall charging speed decides how soon the station is ready again. Check the AC charging time on the listing. The fastest stations here charge fully, or to 80%, in about an hour from the wall.
Before you order
Add up the watts of everything you want to run at once for the output, then multiply by the hours you need for the capacity. Around 1,000 Wh covers a fridge and essentials for several hours. 300 Wh covers phones, laptops and lights.
Yes. Battery power stations produce no fumes, unlike fuel generators, so they are safe to run inside.
It depends on panel size and sunshine. As a rough guide, divide the capacity in watt-hours by the panel's watts and add about a third for losses and imperfect sun.
A solar generator is a power station sold together with a solar panel. Any power station with a solar input becomes one when you add a compatible panel.
Stations with LiFePO4 cells are rated for thousands of charge cycles, which is many years of regular use. Check the listing for the cell type and rated cycles.
Every power station gets one score out of 10, built from four criteria.
How well it does its main job, judged on the specifications in each listing.
Setup, upkeep and how much attention it needs week to week.
What buyers report after months of use, and how many of them there are.
What you get for the price compared with the others on this page.
What works, what to know before you buy, and who each one suits.
#1 · Best Overall
Our score 9.8/10
No panel in the box. Solar panels are sold separately.
Most homes: outage backup plus camping trips.
#2 · Most Portable
Our score 9.6/10
128 Wh is for laptops, phones and a router. It will not run appliances.
Travel, day trips and keeping a laptop and router alive.
#3 · Best for Camping
Our score 9.5/10
288 Wh will not run a fridge for long. It is for devices, lights and a router.
Road trips, campsites and blackout basics.
#4 · Biggest Battery
Our score 9.1/10
The largest station here, so it is the least convenient to move around.
Longer outages and the biggest loads.
#5 · Fastest Recharge
Our score 8.9/10
The 49-minute recharge has to be switched on in the Anker app, and solar panels are sold separately.
Storm prep and RV trips, when you need a full recharge in under an hour.
#6 · Longest Fridge Backup
Our score 8.7/10
At 35.7 lb it is heavy to carry, and it has no 12 V car-style DC port.
Long outages where the fridge has to stay cold overnight and beyond.
#7 · Lightweight Backup
Our score 8.5/10
One AC outlet, and the smallest capacity among the 300 W stations here.
Emergency kits and occasional camping.
#8 · Compact LiFePO4
Our score 8.4/10
A recent listing with few reviews, and solar panels are sold separately.
A small backup for devices and lights.
#9 · Quiet Home Backup
Our score 8.2/10
At 25 lb it is far heavier than the small stations here, and solar panels are sold separately.
Home backup in a smaller 1 kWh station that stays quiet overnight.
#10 · Best for USB-C
Our score 9.3/10
No AC outlets. If you need a wall-style socket, choose the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 at #3.
Laptops, phones and cameras that charge over USB-C.
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