Best portable power stations for power outages (2026)

A portable power station is a big rechargeable battery with outlets: no fuel, no exhaust, so unlike a generator it's safe to run indoors. Here are the leading models compared on what decides whether one will get you through an outage: how much it stores, how much it can run at once, and how heavy it is.

By PreparedStates editors · Updated October 22, 2026 · 8 products, 6 of 8 price-tracked

Our picks by size

Best 1-1.5 kWh 4.5

Photo: Jackery

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

1,070 Wh · 1,500 W · LiFePO4

The all-rounder for a fridge-and-phones outage

Researched

$499 at Jackery

Checked Oct 22

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Best small 4.0

Photo: EcoFlow

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

768 Wh · 800 W · 18.2 lb · LFP

A light, affordable mid-size station

Researched

$389 at EcoFlow

Checked Oct 22

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Best large 4.5

Photo: EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W · 44.8 lb · LFP

Most stored power for the money

Researched

$899 at EcoFlow

Checked Oct 22

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All 8 compared

Power station	Capacity	AC output	Weight	Battery	Price
1. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station Best 1-1.5 kWh 1,070 Wh · 1,500 W · LiFePO4 The all-rounder for a fridge-and-phones outage 4.5	1,070 Wh	1,500 W	—	LiFePO4	$499 at Jackery Checked Oct 22 In stockCheck price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched About 1 kWh of long-life LiFePO4 battery and 1,500 W of output: enough to keep a fridge, lights, phones and a router going through a typical outage, and light enough to move between rooms. Fair price for the capacity. Best for The all-rounder for a fridge-and-phones outage Good 1,070 Wh, 1,500 W LiFePO4: long cycle life No fumes: safe indoors Worth knowing Won't run big heaters or AC for long Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you need to run central air or an electric furnace: look at a whole-home system.
2. EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station (2048Wh) Best large 2,048 Wh · 2,400 W · 44.8 lb · LFP Most stored power for the money 4.5	2,048 Wh	2,400 W	44.8 lb	LFP	$899 at EcoFlow Checked Oct 22 In stockCheck price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched Over 2 kWh and 2,400 W for under the price of most 1.5 kWh units at EcoFlow's store price: enough for a fridge, a freezer and essentials through a long outage. At about 45 lb it's a carry, not a grab. Best for Most stored power for the money Good 2,048 Wh, 2,400 W LFP battery Strong value per Wh Worth knowing About 45 lb Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you need to carry it any distance.
3. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station Best small 768 Wh · 800 W · 18.2 lb · LFP A light, affordable mid-size station 4.0	768 Wh	800 W	18.2 lb	LFP	$389 at EcoFlow Checked Oct 22 In stockCheck price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched 768 Wh in an 18 lb box: phones, laptops, lights, a CPAP or a small fridge for a few hours. The 800 W output limits what you can plug in at once. Best for A light, affordable mid-size station Good Light at 18.2 lb LFP battery Low price Worth knowing 800 W output limit Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want to run a full-size fridge all day.
4. Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station 1,056 Wh · 1,800 W · 27.6 lb Higher output than most 1 kWh units 4.0	1,056 Wh	1,800 W	27.6 lb	—	Check price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched A 1 kWh station with 1,800 W of output, more than Jackery's 1000 v2, so it copes better with kettles, microwaves and tools. Best for Higher output than most 1 kWh units Good 1,800 W output Fast solar input (600 W) Worth knowing 27.6 lb Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want the lightest 1 kWh unit.
5. BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station (1152Wh) 1,152 Wh · 1,800 W · 37.4 lb · LiFePO4 More capacity in the 1 kWh class 4.0	1,152 Wh	1,800 W	37.4 lb	LiFePO4	Check price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched 1,152 Wh of LiFePO4 and 1,800 W output: a little more capacity than the Jackery or Anker, but noticeably heavier. Best for More capacity in the 1 kWh class Good 1,152 Wh, 1,800 W LiFePO4 Worth knowing 37.4 lb: heavy for its size Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if weight matters: the Anker is 10 lb lighter.
6. Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 Portable Power Station 1,536 Wh · 2,000 W · 31.97 lb · LiFePO4 1.5 kWh you can still lift 4.0	1,536 Wh	2,000 W	31.97 lb	LiFePO4	$849 at Jackery Checked Oct 22 In stockCheck price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched 1,536 Wh and 2,000 W at under 32 lb, light for its class. The step up when 1 kWh won't last the night. Best for 1.5 kWh you can still lift Good Light for 1.5 kWh 2,000 W output Worth knowing Costs more per Wh than the DELTA 3 Max Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want the most Wh per dollar.
7. Goal Zero Yeti 700 Portable Power Station 677 Wh · 20.3 lb · LiFePO4 A rugged mid-size from a long-standing brand 3.5	677 Wh	—	20.3 lb	LiFePO4	$699.95 at Goal Zero Checked Oct 22 In stockCheck price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched 677 Wh of LiFePO4 in a 20 lb unit from one of the original power-station brands. Pricier than EcoFlow's RIVER 2 Pro for less capacity. Best for A rugged mid-size from a long-standing brand Good LiFePO4 Established brand Worth knowing Pricey per Wh AC rating not stated on the page we read Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if value matters most.
8. Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Portable Power Station 1,505 Wh · 2,000 W · 52.75 lb · LiFePO4 Weather-resistant, but heavy and pricey 3.5	1,505 Wh	2,000 W	52.75 lb	LiFePO4	$1,499.95 at Goal Zero Checked Oct 22 In stockCheck price →
Our verdict Our verdictResearched 1.5 kWh with a 2,000 W inverter and IPX4 water resistance. At nearly 53 lb and a higher price than the Jackery 1500 v2, it's a harder sell. Best for Weather-resistant, but heavy and pricey Good IPX4 water resistance 2,000 W inverter Worth knowing 52.75 lb Expensive Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you need to move it often.

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The honest bit

A power station won't run your home. Even a 2 kWh unit is a few hours of a space heater or central air. They're for keeping the fridge, lights, phones, Wi-Fi and medical devices like a CPAP going, which is what most households need in an outage.

Before you buy

Two numbers matter.

Watt-hours (Wh) is how much energy it stores; watts (W) is how much it can power at once. Add up the watts of what you want to run together, then check the output covers it.

To estimate runtime, divide watt-hours by the watts you're drawing, then expect less in practice because of conversion losses.

A 1,000 Wh station running a 100 W load lasts under 10 hours.

LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries last thousands of charge cycles and are the norm now; most models here use them.

Plan how you'll recharge in a long outage: a solar panel, a car outlet, or a generator.

See our solar panel comparison for matching panels.

How we choose

We verify every product's specifications against at least two independent sources, re-check its US price and stock on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and cross-check safety-relevant claims against official guidance. Every review is labelled Researched or Used and reviewed by us: where we've bought a product, or been sent it free, and used it ourselves, its review says which; where we haven't, our verdict is a considered spec-and-evidence comparison, not a hands-on test — and commissions never change a ranking either way. Read our full methodology →

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Common questions

Can a portable power station run a refrigerator?

Yes, most 1 kWh-plus models can, if their output (W) covers the fridge's draw and its start-up surge. The capacity (Wh) decides for how long.

Is it safe to use a power station indoors?

Yes. A battery power station has no engine and gives off no exhaust, unlike a gas generator, which must only be used outdoors.

What size power station do I need for a power outage?

For phones, lights, Wi-Fi and a fridge through a typical outage, around 1,000 Wh is a sensible start. For longer outages or more appliances, 1,500-2,000 Wh, or add solar.

How long does a power station hold its charge?

They hold charge well in storage, but top them up every few months so one is full when an outage comes.