Pick Your Blackout Appliances. See Which Power Stations Can Run Them.
Tap your appliances below. We estimate the watt-hours and surge you need and match them to real power station specs.
Pick a Blackout or Off-Grid Scenario (or customize your appliances below)
What do you want to keep running?
Adding a foldable solar panel lets a 1-day battery run indefinitely during multi-day blackouts.
Your Estimated Power Requirements
Multi-day outages, transfer-switch home backup & off-grid cabins
Best Portable Power Stations for Your 2,609 Wh/Day Load
Every model below safely handles your 1460W continuous / 1710W surge requirements and uses 10-year LiFePO4 battery cells.
EcoFlow DELTA 2
Full-size refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves & 1-day home blackouts
A balanced 1kWh-class unit: a 1,800W inverter (2,700W surge) covers most single household appliances, it weighs 27 lbs, and it can expand to 3,040Wh later with an extra battery.
- 1,800W continuous / 2,700W surge handles fridges, coffee makers and microwaves (one at a time)
- 0–80% wall charge in about 50 minutes (EcoFlow spec)
- Expandable to 3,040Wh with an extra battery
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EcoFlow DELTA Pro (3,600Wh)
Multi-day outages, transfer-switch home backup & off-grid cabins
3,600Wh with a 3,600W inverter (7,200W surge) and up to 1,600W of solar input. Expandable to 10.8kWh, but at 99 lbs it's built to roll, not carry.
- 3,600Wh, the largest capacity on our list
- 3,600W continuous / 7,200W surge
- Up to 1,600W solar input; expandable to 10.8kWh with two extra batteries
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Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767)
RVs (TT-30 outlet), easy rolling mobility & whole-room backup
A 2,048Wh unit with wheels and a telescoping handle, plus a NEMA TT-30 RV outlet alongside 4 household AC outlets.
- Wheels and telescoping handle; no lifting needed on flat ground
- NEMA TT-30 RV outlet plus 4 household AC outlets
- 2,400W continuous / 3,600W surge
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“How Long Will a Power Station Run My...?”
Click any household or off-grid appliance below to see estimated runtimes across 10 popular LiFePO4 power stations.
Full-Size Kitchen Refrigerator (Energy Star)
Modern full-size kitchen fridge/freezer combo. Compressor cycles on ~38% of the time (~61W average hourly draw, 160W active compressor draw, 650W startup surge).
Chest Freezer / Deep Freezer (7–15 cu. ft.)
Garage or basement chest freezer. Thick insulation means the compressor only runs ~32% of the time (~38W effective hourly draw).
CPAP / BiPAP Machine (Standard Mode)
ResMed AirSense 10/11 or Philips CPAP running overnight. Uses ~45W with humidifier/heated tubing on, or just 15W–20W with humidifier off on 12V DC.
Basement Sump Pump (1/3 HP Submersible)
Standard 1/3 HP residential sump pump. High 1,800W motor startup surge, but only runs intermittently when the float switch triggers (~15% duty cycle during storms).
Wood Pellet Stove (Auger, Blower & Igniter)
Harman, Quadra-Fire, or ComfortBilt pellet stove. Pulls ~400W–450W for 10 minutes during startup ignition, then settles to ~135W continuous for the convection fan and auger.
Gas / Propane Home Furnace Blower Motor
Central natural gas or propane forced-air furnace. Even though gas creates the heat, the 120V blower fan & igniter need ~550W (cycling ~40% of the time) to heat your house!
Starlink Satellite Dish & Wi-Fi Router
Standard Starlink Gen 2 / Gen 3 terminal & router (snow melt off). Averages 55W–75W continuous draw while working remotely or streaming.
12V Portable Camping Fridge / Cooler (45L)
12V compressor cooler (ICECO, BougeRV, Dometic). Runs directly off the 12V car socket port at ~16W average hourly draw.
Popular Solar Generator Showdowns
Torn between EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker SOLIX, and BLUETTI? Compare estimated runtime, output, weight and expandability.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Two popular 1kWh-class LiFePO4 power stations compared on output, weight, outlets and expandability.
Anker SOLIX C1000 vs. BLUETTI AC180
600W solar charging and expandability vs. the most base capacity in the 1kWh class.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max vs. Anker SOLIX F2000 (767)
2,048Wh head-to-head: a ~50 lb two-handle carry vs. a wheeled unit with a TT-30 RV outlet.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs. Anker SOLIX C1000
Two 1,800W, 6-outlet power stations compared on surge, solar input, UPS speed and expansion.
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus vs. EcoFlow DELTA Pro
A modular 2,042Wh wheeled station vs. a 3,600Wh whole-home backup unit.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs. Anker SOLIX C1000
A 23.8 lb unit with a 4,000-cycle rating vs. 1,800W output, 600W solar and 6 outlets.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs. BLUETTI AC180
A 27 lb expandable unit vs. a 1,152Wh standalone unit with more base capacity.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs. BLUETTI AC180
Jackery's 23.8 lb 1,070Wh unit vs. BLUETTI's 1,152Wh AC180.
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
An 8 lb ultralight vs. a 768Wh weekend camping and CPAP unit.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max vs. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
A 2,048Wh two-handle home backup vs. a 3,000W wheeled unit.
Anker SOLIX F2000 vs. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
Two wheeled 2kWh power stations compared.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max vs. EcoFlow DELTA Pro
Should you get the 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max or step up to the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro?
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs. EcoFlow DELTA 2
A 768Wh camping and CPAP unit vs. a 1,024Wh unit that can handle kitchen appliances.
Anker SOLIX C1000 vs. Anker SOLIX F2000
Anker's compact 1,056Wh C1000 vs. the wheeled 2,048Wh F2000.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
A portable 1,070Wh unit vs. an expandable 2,042Wh wheeled home backup.
10 Popular LiFePO4 Power Stations Compared
Every model below uses LiFePO4 battery chemistry, with manufacturer cycle ratings of 3,000 to 4,000 cycles. Specs are from manufacturer listings.
| Model | Award / Best For | Capacity | AC Output (Surge) | Max Solar | Weight | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Lightest Pick (Under 10 lbs) CPAP (on DC), Wi-Fi router backup, phones, laptops & LED lights | 288 Wh | 300W (600W) | 100W | 8.27 lbs | Check Price |
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Mid-Size Pick Multi-night CPAP, 12V camping fridges, Starlink & short fridge backup | 768 Wh | 800W (1600W) | 220W | 17.2 lbs | Check Price |
EcoFlow DELTA 2 | Best All-Round 1kWh Pick Full-size refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves & 1-day home blackouts | 1,024 Wh Expands to 3,040Wh | 1800W (2700W) | 500W | 27 lbs | Check Price |
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Lightest 1kWh-Class Pick Easy-to-carry home backup, refrigerators, CPAP & family camping | 1,070 Wh | 1500W (3000W) | 400W | 23.8 lbs | Check Price |
Anker SOLIX C1000 | Fastest Solar Charging (1kWh Class) Solar recharging, kitchen appliances & expandable home backup | 1,056 Wh Expands to 2,112Wh | 1800W (2400W) | 600W | 28.4 lbs | Check Price |
BLUETTI AC180 | Most Capacity (1kWh Class) Maximum runtime in the 1kWh class & off-grid cabins | 1,152 Wh | 1800W (2700W) | 500W | 35.3 lbs | Check Price |
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | Best 2kWh Home Backup Pick Multi-day fridge + freezer, sump pumps, window AC & power tools | 2,048 Wh Expands to 6,144Wh | 2400W (4800W) | 1000W | 50 lbs | Check Price |
Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767) | Best Wheeled / RV Pick RVs (TT-30 outlet), easy rolling mobility & whole-room backup | 2,048 Wh Expands to 4,096Wh | 2400W (3600W) | 1000W | 67.3 lbs | Check Price |
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | Highest Output (2kWh Class) Well pumps, sump pumps, power tools & modular whole-home expansion | 2,042 Wh Expands to 12,000Wh | 3000W (6000W) | 1400W | 61.5 lbs | Check Price |
EcoFlow DELTA Pro (3,600Wh) | Largest Capacity on Our List Multi-day outages, transfer-switch home backup & off-grid cabins | 3,600 Wh Expands to 10,800Wh | 3600W (7200W) | 1600W | 99 lbs | Check Price |