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The 5 best portable power stations in 2026
Updated
Short version: for power outages, get a 1 kWh unit like the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. For phones, laptops and a CPAP, a 300Wh unit like the Jackery Explorer 300 is enough.
Quick comparison
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024Wh | 2,000W | Most outages |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070Wh | 1,500W | Camping + backup |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152Wh | 1,800W | UPS / home office |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288Wh | 300W | Devices, travel |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 292Wh | 300W class | CPAP, light camping |
The picks
Specs and owner feedback checked on Amazon September 18, 2026. All five have pure sine wave AC output.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
The one to get for power outages. About 1 kWh of storage with a 2,000W output covers most outage needs: a fridge, a CPAP, lights, phones and a laptop. It also recharges very fast from the wall, which matters when the power flickers back on for an hour.
Key specs (from the manufacturer listing)
- 1,024Wh capacity
- 2,000W output (3,000W peak)
- 10 ports, 24.9 lb
- Manufacturer claims a full wall recharge in 49 minutes at 1,600W
Recurring themes in owner feedback
- They like: Owners confirm the roughly 50 minute wall recharge and say the 2,000W output handles whatever they plug in. One ran a car fridge for three days.
- They complain about: The fast recharge is from AC wall power. Solar and car charging are much slower.
Good
- Runs high-draw items like a microwave or coffee maker
- Fast recharge between outages
Watch out for
- 1 kWh runs a full-size fridge for about 14 to 20 hours, not days
- 24.9 lb
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Get this if you will carry it to a campsite as well as keep it for outages. It has an LFP battery and is the lightest of the three 1 kWh picks at 23.8 lb. Its 1,500W inverter is the smallest of the three, so check your microwave's input watts before counting on it.
Key specs (from the manufacturer listing)
- 1,070Wh capacity
- 1,500W AC output (3,000W surge)
- LFP battery, maker claims a 10 year lifespan
- Maker claims a 0 to 100% charge in one hour
- 3 AC outlets, 2 USB-C, 1 USB-A, 1 car port
- 23.8 lb
Recurring themes in owner feedback
- They like: Owners like how light and simple it is, including for older users. Some report running a car fridge for up to two days.
- They complain about: Some report Bluetooth app trouble, and a few had a unit die at around six months. Keep the warranty paperwork.
Good
- Long-life battery chemistry
- Pairs with Jackery folding solar panels
- Lightest 1 kWh unit here
Watch out for
- 1,500W output is lower than the Anker and Bluetti
BLUETTI AC180
Pick this for a home office, a modem, or a CPAP. The AC180 has a UPS mode: leave it plugged in between the wall and your device, and it takes over when the power drops. Skip it if you need to carry it far. It is the heaviest pick here.
Key specs (from the manufacturer listing)
- 1,152Wh LiFePO4 battery
- 1,800W output, 8 outputs in total (AC, USB and DC)
- 37.4 lb, 5-year warranty per the listing
- Up to 500W solar input (maker claims 2.8 to 3.3 hours in good sun)
- Maker claims a full wall charge in about 1 hour at 1,440W
- UPS mode
Recurring themes in owner feedback
- They like: One owner ran a full-size fridge for a day and a half. RV owners report it runs everything including the microwave.
- They complain about: Some owners report it shutting off intermittently, and several call it heavy.
Good
- Most capacity of the three 1 kWh picks
- UPS switchover
- Strong solar input
Watch out for
- 37.4 lb, about 50% heavier than the other 1 kWh picks
Anker SOLIX C300
Buy this for phones, laptops, cameras, a drone and a fan, not for appliances. You can carry it with one hand, and it has three AC outlets, which is rare at this size.
Key specs (from the manufacturer listing)
- 288Wh capacity
- 300W output (600W surge)
- 8 ports including 3 AC outlets
- 9.1 lb, 5-year warranty per the listing
Recurring themes in owner feedback
- They like: Owners report 0 to 80% in under an hour and like the small size for road trips.
- They complain about: Runtime reports vary a lot with what is plugged in. It is a devices-only unit.
Good
- 9.1 lb
- Plenty of ports for a family's devices
Watch out for
- Will not run a fridge, kettle, or anything with a heating element
Jackery Explorer 300
A small, light way to run a CPAP for a night. Roughly 290Wh covers one night of CPAP use with the heated humidifier off, with some margin. At 7.5 lb, it is easy to take camping.
Key specs (from the manufacturer listing)
- 292Wh capacity
- 7.5 lb per the listing
- 2 AC outlets, 100W USB-C PD, 2 USB-A, car port
- Current listing states LiFePO4 cells rated for 4,000+ cycles
Recurring themes in owner feedback
- They like: Owners call it the right mix of size and power for camping, and say it holds its charge in storage.
- They complain about: Some wish it had more capacity, and a few report it stopped holding a charge after about a year.
Good
- Light
- Huge owner base, so problems and fixes are easy to look up
- Solar ready
Watch out for
- 300W class output only
- Two AC outlets
Two numbers that matter
- Watt-hours (Wh) is the size of the tank. It decides how long things run.
- Watts (W) is the size of the pipe. It decides what you can plug in at all. A 300W unit cannot start a 1,000W microwave no matter how full it is.
Work out your own numbers with the runtime calculator.