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price per 100 Wh How we compare Buying guide ↓
- Usable AC energy
- 75–85 % of rated Wh
- Fridge: running · starting
- 150–250 W · about 1,200 W
- Cycles, LiFePO4 vs NMC
- 3,000+ vs 500–800
- Flying
- No, all over 160 Wh
Compare the types
All types- 300 Wh classfrom $65.97Energy: Typically 256–300 WhRuns, e.g.: Phones, laptop, lightsBest for: Weekend camping, blackout phone charging33 listings
- 1,000 Wh classfrom $45.44Energy: Typically 1,024–1,056 WhRuns, e.g.: Fridge for a day, CPAPBest for: Fridge, CPAP, home-office UPS17 listings
- 2,000 Wh classfrom $41.64Energy: Typically 2,048 WhRuns, e.g.: Fridge, kettle, microwaveBest for: Van or RV base, home backup22 listings
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| AFERIY 3840Wh Portable Power Station,120V AC Outlets x 5,2.5H Fast Charge,3600W LiFePO4 Battery Power Station,Solar Generator for Home Use,Outdoor Camping,Power Outage,Camping,RV,Emergencies 3,840 Wh · 4.6 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $41.64per 100 WhBest value | — | $1,599.00Package price | 3,840 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.6 (32) | |
| ABOK Ark3600 Portable Power Station, 3840Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 3600W Output 3,840 Wh · 4.9 / 5 AC output (W): 3600 Capacity, output & details
| $41.64per 100 WhBest value | 3600 | $1,599.00Package price | 3,840 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.9 (9) | |
| AFERIY P210 2400W Portable Power Station, 2048Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup with AC & Solar Charging, Quiet Generator for Home Use, Outdoor Camping, RV, Emergency Power Supply 2,048 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 2400 Capacity, output & details
| $41.70per 100 Wh | 2400 | $854.05Package price | 2,048 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.4 (44) | |
| AFERIY Power Station 2400W (4800WPeak), with 2048Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 10ms UPS, 16 Output Ports, Bidirectional Pure Sine Wave Solar Generator for Home Use, Camping, Travel RV, Power Outage 2,048 Wh · 3.9 / 5 AC output (W): 2400 Capacity, output & details
| $41.70per 100 Wh | 2400 | $854.05Package price | 2,048 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 3.9 (14) | |
| EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2 Pro 768Wh, LiFePO4 Battery, 70 Min Fast Charging, 4X800W (X-Boost 1600W) AC Outlets, Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping/RV/Home 768 Wh · 3.7 / 5 AC output (W): 800 Capacity, output & details
| $45.44per 100 Wh | 800 | $349.00Package price | 768 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 3.7 (3) | |
| OUPES Exodus 1200 Portable Power Station, 1,200W (Boost 1,500W/Peak 3,600W) Solar Generator, Fast Charging, 992Wh LiFePO4 Battery for Home Backup, Power Outages, RV, and‑Grid Living 992 Wh · 5 / 5 AC output (W): 1200 Capacity, output & details
| $46.27per 100 Wh | 1200 | $459.00Package price | 992 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 5 (1) | |
| DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station, 2048Wh LFP Battery 2,048 Wh · 4.3 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $50.73per 100 Wh | — | $1,039.00Package price | 2,048 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.3 (152) | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LiFePO4 Battery (Renewed) 1,024 Wh · 5 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $53.61per 100 Wh | — | $549.00Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 5 (2) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 mini Portable Power Station for Camping 1004.8Wh 700W LFP 1,004.8 Wh · 4.6 / 5 AC output (W): 700 Capacity, output & details
| $59.61per 100 Wh | 700 | $599.00Package price | 1,004.8 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.6 (565) | |
| DJI Power 1000 Mini Portable Power Station, 1008Wh LFP Battery 1,008 Wh · 4.8 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $60.42per 100 Wh | — | $609.00Package price | 1,008 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.8 (14) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station 3840Wh LiFePO4 Battery 2600W 3,840 Wh · 4.7 / 5 AC output (W): 2600 Capacity, output & details
| $62.47per 100 Wh | 2600 | $2,399.00Package price | 3,840 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.7 (94) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 300 Portable Power Station with AC Cable 3014.4Wh 2400W LFP 3,014.4 Wh · 4.7 / 5 AC output (W): 2400 Capacity, output & details
| $63.66per 100 Wh | 2400 | $1,919.00Package price | 3,014.4 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.7 (182) | |
| BLUETTI AC70 Portable Power Station 768Wh 1000W LFP Battery Solar Generator 768 Wh · 4.6 / 5 AC output (W): 1000 Capacity, output & details
| $64.97per 100 Wh | 1000 | $499.00Package price | 768 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.6 (831) | |
| EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2 Pro 768Wh, LiFePO4 Battery 768 Wh · 4.5 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $64.97per 100 Wh | — | $499.00Package price | 768 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.5 (233) | |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LFP Battery 1,024 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $68.26per 100 Wh | — | $699.00Package price | 1,024 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 4.4 (982) | |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 Portable Power Station 2764.8Wh 3840W LFP Solar Generator 2,764.8 Wh · 4.5 / 5 AC output (W): 3840Most AC power Capacity, output & details
| $79.54per 100 Wh | 3840Most AC power | $2,199.00Package price | 2,764.8 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.5 (77) | |
| DARAN Portable Power Station, 576Wh 600W AC | 1200W Surge, Lightweight Portable Solar Generator, 100W USB-C Output, Fast Charging LiFePO4 Battery for Backup Power for Camping, RV, CPAP, Home Emergency 576 Wh · 5 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $84.20per 100 Wh | 600 | $485.00Package price | 576 Wh | Power station | 1,000 Wh class | 5 (3) | |
| Portable Power Station 1200W Peak, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator 288 Wh · 4.3 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $87.49per 100 Wh | — | $251.98Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (157) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station & Charger 2 (Ships Separately), 2073.6Wh LFP Backup, 4 AC Outlets (3900W Peak), 2.4 H Full Charge via Car, Perfect for Camping, Off-grid, and Power Outages 2,073.6 Wh · 4.8 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $96.40per 100 Wh | — | $1,999.00Package price | 2,073.6 Wh | Power station | 2,000 Wh class | 4.8 (62) | |
| EF ECOFLOW RIVER 2 240 Portable Power Station, 243Wh, 300W, LiFePO4 Battery 243 Wh · 4.2 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $102.47per 100 Wh | 300 | $249.00Package price | 243 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.2 (204) | |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station 288Wh 600W LFP Solar Generator 288 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $103.82per 100 Wh | 600 | $299.00Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (1K) | |
| VTOMAN Jump100 89.6Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station 100W AC PD65W Type-C 89.6 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 100 Capacity, output & details
| $107.13per 100 Wh | 100 | $95.99Package price | 89.6 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.4 (1.7K) | |
| BLUETTI Solar Generator AC2A, 204Wh 300W Portable Power Station LiFePO4 204 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $107.35per 100 Wh | 300 | $219.00Package price | 204 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (972) | |
| Portable Power Station 1200W Peak, 288Wh LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator 288 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $107.64per 100 Wh | — | $309.99Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.2 (37) | |
| BLUETTI Handsfree 1 Portable Power Station 268Wh 300W LFP (No Backpack) 268 Wh · 4.7 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $111.57per 100 Wh | 300 | $299.00Package price | 268 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.7 (26) | |
| Portable Power Station 100W (200W Peak), 89.6Wh LiFePO4 Battery 89.6 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 100 Capacity, output & details
| $122.76per 100 Wh | 100 | $109.99Package price | 89.6 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.4 (86) | |
| EASYLONGER ES960 Portable Power Station, 297.6Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup 297.6 Wh Capacity, output & details
| $134.41per 100 Wh | — | $399.99Package price | 297.6 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | — | |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station 288Wh 600W LFP Solar Generator 288 Wh · 4.3 / 5 AC output (W): 600 Capacity, output & details
| $138.54per 100 Wh | 600 | $399.00Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.3 (1K) | |
| Jackery Solar Generator 300 Plus Portable Power Station with 40W Book-sized Solar Panel, 288Wh Backup LiFePO4 Battery, 300W AC Outlet, Only 5KG for RV, Outdoors, Camping, Traveling, and Emergencies 288 Wh · 4.4 / 5 AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $138.54per 100 Wh | 300 | $399.00Package price | 288 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | 4.4 (605) | |
| Portable Power Station 600W Peak, 192Wh 300W LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator AC Outlets, USB-C PD 60W Fast Charge Portable Power Bank for Home Use, CPAP, RV Camping, Road Trip 192 Wh AC output (W): 300 Capacity, output & details
| $155.73per 100 Wh | 300 | $299.00Package price | 192 Wh | Power station | 300 Wh class | — | |
| Power Bank 60000mAh Power Station High Capacity Fast Charging PD 65W LiFePO4 Portable Outdoor Generator with DC 12V/3A Output & LCD Display Battery Bank for iPhone 17, Samsung, iPad,MacBook & Camping — · 3.8 / 5 AC output (W): 65 Capacity, output & details
| —per 100 Wh | 65 | $79.99Package price | — | Power station | — | 3.8 (46) | |
| Portable Power Station, PowerUrus 28,000mAh Solar Power Bank, LiFePO4 Battery Backup with 100W/110V AC Outlet, DC & PD Fast Charging, Samll Generator for Dash Cam, Home, Camping, Office, TSA Approved — · 4.1 / 5 AC output (W): 100 Capacity, output & details
| —per 100 Wh | 100 | $109.99Package price | — | Power station | — | 4.1 (118) |
$79.80 per 100 Wh median of 93 in-stock listings.
Per 100 Wh of nominal cell energy: mAh × 3.7 V, or the stated Wh where it agrees within 20 %; power stations by their stated Wh. ~ marks a stated Wh set aside, or a title that names several capacities.
Portable power stations: what to know before you buy
A lithium battery of 256 Wh to 3 kWh and more with an inverter for AC outlets, plus 12 V and USB-C PD outputs and AC, car and solar inputs. Buyers get three things wrong: Wh is how long and W is what it can run, so a 1,000 Wh station with a 600 W inverter cannot start a fridge compressor and a 2,000 W station with 500 Wh runs a kettle for 15 minutes; usable AC energy is 75–85 % of the rated Wh, and the inverter’s idle draw can halve runtime on light loads; and LiFePO4 cells last 3–6× more cycles than NMC, which matters for daily use and not for a shelf.
Specs and terms that matter
Rated Wh vs usable Wh
Model names mislead (a “535” is 512 Wh, “1000” models are 1,024 or 1,056 Wh); the stated Wh is the figure. PCWorld measured 80–83 % of it at AC on a 200 W load (87 % at best) and 71–84 % at 800 W; USB and 12 V outputs waste less. A 1,024 Wh station at 71 % gives about 725 Wh.
AC continuous W vs surge W
The continuous rating must exceed the largest steady load, the surge rating the largest start-up: a fridge runs at 150–250 W and starts at about 1,200 W. “Boost” modes run resistive loads such as kettles above the rating by lowering the voltage. Per-outlet limits are in the fine print.
Pure sine wave
Near-universal above 300 Wh now, and required for CPAP machines, microwaves and anything with a motor or a transformer; a modified sine wave inverter is a sign of a very cheap unit.
Chemistry: LiFePO4 vs NMC
LiFePO4 (LFP) is rated for 3,000 cycles and more to 80 % capacity; NMC or plain Li-ion for 500–800 cycles to 60–80 %. LFP is heavier per Wh and more stable in heat. A reviewer measured 94 % capacity on an LFP station after about 1,100 daily UPS cycles.
UPS or EPS mode
Switches the outlets from mains to battery in 10–20 ms by the makers’ claims, 15 ms in a user’s measurement with a small fridge; enough for routers, PCs and fridges, not a true online UPS. Daily UPS duty consumes about a cycle a day.
Recharge inputs
AC input of 500–2,400 W refills modern LFP units to 80 % in 1–2 h; a car’s 12 V socket gives about 100–120 W and takes 8–20 h; alternator chargers give 500–800 W. Solar input has a maximum W and a voltage window (11–60 V or 11–150 V); the panel’s open-circuit voltage must stay inside it, and cold mornings raise it.
12 V output
The cigarette socket is limited to 10 A, 120 W; a diesel heater needs about 180 W at start and will not run from it. Better units add a 30 A XT60 or Anderson port.
Idle draw and auto-off
With the inverter on, standby draw runs from 1 to 30 W; 3 W is praised in tests. Eco or auto-off timers can cut the output when a fridge cycles off.
Expansion, app and warranty
Expansion batteries are proprietary and cost about the same per Wh as the base unit. Some apps require an account to use every feature; others work offline. Warranties run 2–5 years. UL 2743 is the North American standard for portable power packs with inverters; it replaced UL 1236 for this class from 1 June 2025.
Mains voltage
A station sold for the US is 120 V 60 Hz, for Japan 100 V, for the UK, Europe, Australia and India 230 V 50 Hz; a US-market unit does not run 230 V appliances and vice versa, and the outlet shape (Schuko, BS 1363, AS/NZS 3112) follows the market.
Before you buy
- List the loads in watts and hours: a fridge 150–250 W running and about 1,200 W starting, 0.8–1.2 kWh a day; a CPAP without humidifier, which reviewers put at 30–60 W; router and lights 10–30 W; a kettle, heater or induction hob 1,000–2,000 W.
- Check continuous W against the largest steady load and surge W against the largest start-up, and the per-outlet limits.
- Choose LiFePO4 for daily, UPS, van or solar use; NMC is acceptable for a backup that mostly sits on a shelf.
- For UPS use, check the mode is rated and its switchover time, and whether the fridge or PC rides through 10–20 ms.
- Match the solar input to the panel: maximum W, voltage window and connector (MC4, XT60); a panel outside the window is wasted or harmful.
- Read the idle draw with AC on and whether an auto-off timer can be disabled; both decide how long light loads run.
- Check weight and handles: a 1 kWh LFP station is 11–13 kg, a 2 kWh one 20–30 kg, so wheels matter.
- Check the market voltage and outlet type match the storefront, and the expansion path and warranty length; the brand should be likely to exist in five years.
Myths and mistakes
- 1,000 Wh does not run a fridge for days: a household fridge uses 0.8–1.2 kWh a day and a 12 V compressor cooler about 0.5 kWh, so a day or two.
- Surge watts in a title are not continuous watts; the site’s output column shows the rated AC figure only.
- Expansion batteries are not cheaper per Wh than the base unit, and they are proprietary; a DIY LFP bank costs about a quarter per Wh but needs skills and has no warranty, by a long r/vandwellers debate.
- Most makers advise against leaving a station plugged in permanently; UPS duty is a cycle a day, which is where LFP’s cycle count pays.
- Power stations never fly: every one is over 160 Wh. They ship by ground or travel by car.
- The 12 V socket is the least solved output: 120 W on most units, so a diesel heater or a large 12 V cooler needs the XT60 port or an AC adapter.
Types
300 Wh class
Up to 400 Wh, typically 256–300 Wh, 3–4 kg, 300–600 W AC: phones, laptops, lights, a drone or a 12 V cooler for a night; the weekend-camping and blackout-phone-charging class, paired with a 60–100 W panel. Not for a fridge: the surge rating on many is too low to start the compressor. 300 Wh class →
1,000 Wh class
401–1,200 Wh, typically 1,024–1,056 Wh, 11–13 kg, 1,200–1,800 W AC: the sweet spot in reviews and forums. A fridge for a day, a CPAP for several nights, a UPS for a home office; 1–2 h AC recharge and 200–500 W of solar input. The class where LiFePO4 is the default and the UPS mode is worth checking. 1,000 Wh class →
2,000 Wh class
Over 1,200 Wh, typically 2,048 Wh, 20–30 kg, 2,000–2,400 W AC, usually expandable to 4–6 kWh with proprietary batteries: multi-day fridge, kettle and microwave use, a van or RV base, home backup. AC input of 1,500–2,400 W, solar input of 800–1,000 W; wheels and handles decide whether one person can move it. 2,000 Wh class →
Questions people ask
What size power station do I need for a power cut?
300 Wh runs phones, lights and a router for a day. 1,000 Wh adds a fridge for about 12–24 h or a CPAP without humidifier for several nights. 2,000 Wh and up runs a fridge for one to two days or a small heater on low (300 W) overnight; heating loads drain any station fastest.
Can a power station run a microwave, kettle or space heater?
Only a station with a 1,500–2,000 W continuous inverter, and only for a few minutes per 100 Wh: a 1,500 W kettle takes a 1,000 Wh station’s usable energy in about 30 minutes of boiling.
LiFePO4 or NMC?
LiFePO4 for anything used regularly: 3,000 cycles and more to 80 % against 500–800 for NMC, and more stable in heat, at the cost of weight. For a backup that sits charged on a shelf, either; NMC is lighter to carry.
Can I use a power station as a UPS?
If it has a UPS or EPS mode with a switchover of 20 ms or less, yes for routers, PCs and fridges; it is not an online UPS and does not protect sensitive equipment. Every day on UPS duty is about one charge cycle, which is why LFP is the choice.
How fast does a power station recharge?
Modern LFP units refill from the wall in 1–2 h at 500–2,400 W input. From a car socket at 100–120 W it takes 8–20 h; from solar it depends on the panel watts, the sun and the input ceiling.
What solar panel do I need?
One that fits the input’s maximum watts and voltage window, usually with MC4 connectors; about 100 W of panel per 300–500 Wh of daily use in good sun. A 300 Wh station pairs with 60–100 W, a 1,000 Wh one with 200–500 W, a 2,000 Wh one with 800–1,000 W.
Can I fly with a power station?
No. The ICAO tiers that the FAA, EASA and IATA follow stop at 160 Wh, and the smallest stations are 256 Wh. They travel by car or ship by ground as dangerous goods.
How long does a power station last?
An LFP unit 10 years and more at a cycle a day, by its 3,000-cycle rating; an NMC unit 2–3 years of daily cycling, far longer on a shelf. Warranties run 2–5 years.
Sources: PCWorld: best portable power stations (efficiency, cycles, sizing), techtest.org: Li-ion vs LiFePO4 durability in power stations, SCC: ANSI/CAN/UL 2743:2023 portable power packs, Intertek: UL 1236 partially superseded by UL 2743 (1 June 2025), UL Solutions: portable power pack testing (UL 2743). Reviewed Oct 19, 2026. General information compiled from public sources, not safety or legal advice. Airline rules change often; your airline’s current rule is the one that applies.
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