I've tested the best power stations, and these are my favorite ones of 2025

First things first: the Anker F3800 Plus is expensive! It has a retail price of $4,799. It’s a worthwhile investment if you can take advantage of everything it offers, though.

The Anker F3800 Plus comes with a hefty 3,840Wh battery capacity. It can literally charge your phone hundreds of times. Of course, you’re not getting this to charge your phone. In my experience, I can run my mini fridge full-time, and occasionally use my air fryer, kettle, and microwave oven a few times a day. At full charge, this battery can run my electronics for about 3-5 days. Of course, your mileage may vary, as my needs are a bit conservative.

If you do need more battery capacity, you can buy extensions and a second main battery (more on this later). With all batteries and expansions mixed, you can upgrade all the way up to a maximum of 53,760Wh. That is 14 times the capacity of a single Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus unit (and requires 14 total units).

And yes, it can run very powerful electronics. On its own (not using the whole-home system), the AC outlets can output as much as 2,400W. The three USB-C ports can reach 100W, while the two USB-A connections are limited to 12W. Now, this power station comes with a couple of non-traditional ports. The TT-30R and L14-30R max out at 6,000W. And if you connect two batteries together, you can double it to 12,000W!

To put things into perspective, most HVAC systems use about 3,000W to 5,000W, and those are some of the most power-hungry electronics people usually have at home. Stuff like air fryers, kettles, microwave ovens, and such typically use about 1,000W to 1,800W.

If you decide to set up the whole-home system, you’ll need a power panel, which will connect directly to your home electrical wiring. This takes things to another level, and my colleague Jonathan documented his whole experience with that in the review linked at the top of this section. To summarize it all, the system will automatically switch to battery power if it detects an outage. This happens in just 20ms, so you won’t even notice sudden outages. After some configuration, the system can even avoid recharging from the grid during peak hours, so you can save money!

Additionally, it can connect to solar panels, and you can max this out to 3,200W of solar panel input. If the sun hides away, you can also directly connect it to a gas generator. You can pretty much be covered for all emergencies. And yes, it can also power your RV or electric vehicle directly.

Quite impressive, right? Again, this is an expensive battery, and setting up the whole-home system can also be costly, but it will keep you powered through almost any outage or emergency. And even though it’s a behemoth, it does have a retractable handle and wheels, so if you really need this much power on the go, you can always take it with you.

In this case, we’re looking at a 3,072Wh battery capacity. That is enough power to run something like a mini fridge for 22-33 hours straight. It should also run a modem for up to 62 hours, or a single light for up to 10 days! We’re more familiar with smartphones, so if you want something to go by, it can charge a smartphone about 300 times.

It can also handle much more powerful appliances, though. The four AC outlets can output a maximum of 2,400W. There is also a 30-amp port that can reach 3,600W. Both USB-C ports can handle 100W of output, and the other two USB-A connections are limited to 18W. There’s also a car socket, if you need that.

So, what is it that makes it a nice home power solution? For starters, the output wattage is pretty nice. Most power-hungry appliances in a home run at about 1,000W to 2,000W. These include air fryers, kettles, microwave ovens, and such. Even portable or smaller AC units can use less than the 2,400W limit.

Additionally, you get features like a 20ms UPS. It also supports a couple of 200W solar panels. It weighs 59.52lbs and measures 16.4×12.8×12in, so you can more easily carry it around your home to power different electronics. You can also automate off-peak recharging from the grid, helping you save a bit of money.

All things considered, this is an excellent option if you only plan on running essential electronics during outages. It’s powerful and fast, but portable and small enough to hide away in a closet when not in use.

Technically made for drones, the DJI Power 2000 is a versatile power station that can adapt to anything, just like a seasoned traveler. The battery isn’t massive, but the 2,048Wh capacity is more than enough to run your essential electronics in a pinch. When it’s time to enjoy the outdoors, you can take your electronics to your picnic table and run them surrounded by the beauty of nature.

To put matters into perspective, it can run a small fridge for about 38 hours, a fan for about 18 hours, or a coffee maker for nearly two hours straight. Something simpler, like a lamp, can go for 180 hours before this thing dies! If all you’re doing is keeping your fridge running, the RV lights on, and maybe watching something on your TV, chances are it can last for several hours.

Of course, wattage matters, too. This guy maxes out at 3,000W when using the 30-amp port. This one is important for RV owners! Many RVs use a 30-amp port to power the whole trailer. This means you could just hook this up to the RV and seamlessly power everything!

Of course, you also get three standard AC outlets. There are also four USB-C ports; two of them can reach 140W, and the other two max out at 65W. It also comes with four USB-A connections that can reach 24W. If you need some accessories or want to charge DJI drones, there are also two proprietary SDC ports.

If you’re boondocking, it also has solar panel support. And don’t be fooled by the battery’s small size. This thing can take in a whopping 1,800W of max solar panel input. If you’re in a sunny place, the battery will easily recharge using only the sun’s rays. My one annoyance is that connecting the panels to the power station requires a secondary accessory, sold separately.

There are plenty of very portable power stations, so you can bet there is something that makes this one special. The thing about the Ampace Andes 1500 is that it is actually quite capable. It has a 1,462Wh battery capacity. This is enough to charge a smartphone about 100 times, but of course, it can do much more than that. During my testing, I was able to power a 200W TV for about six hours. I also used it to run my fridge, kettle, microwave, air fryer, and even powered my portable AC unit with it!

Yes, it can handle those high-power electronics. The four AC outlets can output 2,400W and support 3,600W surges. To put things into perspective, something like an air fryer uses between 1,000W and about 1,800W. Microwaves and kettles average at around 1,000W. Those are already considered high-power electronics, so there is very little this little guy can’t run.

While the AC outlets are my favorite, the power station also comes with two 100W USB-C ports, four 18W USB-A connections, and a car socket. It even gets a cool little ambient light for those dark nights out in nature. And when it’s sunny, it supports up to 600W of solar panel input.

Another factor that makes the Ampace Andes 1500 the perfect adventure power station is its ability to operate under extreme temperatures. Its operating temperature range is -4 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit, so whether it’s freezing or scorching hot, this thing will keep running.

When at home, it also works great as an ad-hoc backup for outages, too!

The DJI Power 1000 is on the smaller side at 17.64 x 8.86 x 9.06in, and it weighs 28.66lbs. It’s pretty easy to carry around, but it’s still quite capable.

The power station has a 1,024Wh battery capacity. It can charge a drone about 12 times. If you’re going to use it for other purposes, it can also charge a phone about 57 times, or a full fridge for about 20 hours.

It can also run higher-power electronics like kettles, microwaves, and the like. Its max output is 2,600W, with support for 4,400W peaks. The two AC outlets can push those 2,600W. You also get access to a couple of USB-C ports that support 140W, and there are two other 24W USB-A ports. DJI users can also access SDC and SDCA connections, which can handle 400W speeds. These can charge a DJI Mavic 3 series drone in about 32 minutes!

If you need to charge while out in the field, it can take in up to 800W of solar panel input. Recharging via an AC outlet can fill up in under an hour, too.

Drone pilots will love it. Of course, you can always get the DJI Power 2000 if you need more juice.

We also like that it is small and portable. It measures just 13.78 × 9.84 × 12.74in! It has a pretty nice 2,073.6Wh capacity, and the max output is competent at 2,600W. This max wattage can be achieved using the four AC outlets. Additionally, you get two USB-C ports that can push 100W. Meanwhile, the USB-A connections are limited to 15W. It also has a car socket.

Like most other power stations listed here, this one can run most appliances. It can power a fridge for over 14 hours, a TV for nearly 17 hours, or a kettle for about 1.6 hours.

The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is big and heavy (and expensive). It measures 25.0 x 15.5 x 16.5 inches and weighs 134.5lbs. It’s not easy to drag around or carry (usually requires two people), but it has a huge 5,040Wh capacity. Other “large power stations” usually don’t get close to this much capacity. For example, the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus is considered a big battery power station with a 3,840Wh capacity. That means the Jackery one has about 31% more juice!

Now, let’s put those numbers into perspective and translate them into human language. That can run a full fridge for about 110 hours or a TV for about 50 hours. In my experience, it has been able to run all my essential appliances for about 3-5 days. Your mileage will vary because I don’t usually require that much electricity. If that’s not enough, you can buy expansion batteries and upgrade to 60kWh (60,000Wh).

Battery capacity aside, this is also an impressive power station. Its max output is a whopping 7,200W, and if you pair it with a second unit, you can double that to 14,400W. With the right setup and using either the 30-amp or 50-amp ports, this thing can power almost anything.

It also has four handy AC outlets, which can run as much as 2,400W. Not that you will get this thing to charge smaller things, but it can. You’ll get access to a couple of 100W USB-C ports, two 18W USB-A connections, and a car socket.

If you go all out, it can also work as a seamless whole-home power backup solution. Jackery sells you the transfer switch, which you can install directly to your home wiring. Thanks to UPS support, the system can detect outages and automatically switch to battery power in under 20ms. And considering it has the 30-amp and 50-amp ports, it can even power RVs or electric vehicles directly.

Of course, it has solar panel support. It can handle up to 1,000W of solar panel input. I regularly use a single 500W SolarSaga 500x and get about 500Wh to 1,000Wh of energy daily. I live in a forest with plenty of tree shade around me, so you might get much better results in a sunny place.

This thing is a beast, and it can literally run my whole home for days. If what you want is to store the most juice possible in a single power station, this is your best bet.

Let’s talk measurements and weight. The Anker SOLIX C300 is just 6.5 × 6.3 × 9.5in, roughly the size of a milk gallon. It weighs 9.1lbs — about the weight of a milk gallon.

You can carry it around using the built-in handle or a strap. Despite its approachable size and portability, it is actually quite capable. The 288Wh battery capacity is enough to charge a phone about 19 times, or a laptop about four times.

Of course, the size reduction will come with some limitations. This power station has a 300W max output, so you can’t really use it for high-power appliances. That said, 300W is plenty good for many electronics. For example, you can power most TVs, many smaller fridges, electric coolers, lights, projectors, etc.

I love that this one comes with three AC outlets. It also has three USB-C ports, two of which can handle 140W and one limited to 15W. There’s also a single 12W USB-A connection and a car socket.

It also supports solar panel input, just like it’s bigger siblings. You’re limited to 100W here, but this is a much smaller battery. This means it can get from zero to 80% in as fast as 2.5 hours using only solar panels. Car charging should take about the same. Wall outlet recharging accomplishes the same in about 50 minutes.

The GRECELL T300 comes with a 230.88Wh battery capacity. That’s still good, even if on the smaller side for a power station. It should still charge a phone about 15-20 times. It has a max output of 330W, which means it can run smaller appliances using the AC outlet.

The newer model has two USB-C ports, one of which can reach 60W and the other 18W, while both USB-A connections are limited to 18W. It also has a car socket.

The build quality isn’t as nice as the others, but the unit is small, light, and comes with rubber corners to help with shock absorption. It measures 9.6 x 6.7 x 6.9in and weighs 10.2lbs.

For under $200 (and often under $130), you really can’t go wrong with the GRECELL T300 if you just want a reliable unit to recharge mobile devices and power less demanding electronics. It’s also super portable, which is nice for campers, hikers, etc. And it does support a solar panel, albeit a low-powered 40W one.