Power stations
Battery power stations run quietly indoors and need no fuel, which makes them the easiest backup for a fridge, the Wi-Fi and medical devices. Our guides compare them on the makers' specs, with the date we checked each price.
Buying guides
Ranked picks and head-to-head comparisons, from the makers' specs.
Best portable power stations for home backup
Five units ranked on hours of fridge, freezer, Wi-Fi and CPAP, price per kWh, 240 V and switchover time.
Best solar generators for home backup
Four power station and panel kits: kit price, how many hours of full sun the panels need to refill the battery, and room to add more.
EcoFlow vs Jackery vs BLUETTI vs Anker SOLIX
The four big brands compared at about 1 kWh and at 3 kWh and up: cycles, switchover, solar input, expansion and warranty terms.
Before you buy
Work out whether a battery fits your outage, and how big.
Power station vs generator
A battery runs silently indoors until it's empty; a generator runs outside as long as you refuel it. How to choose, and when to have both.
Runtime calculator
Pick the appliances you need and see how many hours each battery size runs them.
Backup cost comparison
A power station against a portable generator, a standby generator and a home battery, over ten years.
Models we track
Cheapest first. Prices change often, so each one shows its date.
| Model | Battery | Output | Price | Per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI AC180 (opens in a new tab) | 1,152 Wh | 1,800 W | $499 BLUETTI price, Oct 27, 2026 | $433 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000X (opens in a new tab) | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | $600 Anker SOLIX price, Oct 26, 2026 | $568 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus (opens in a new tab) | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | $719 EcoFlow price, Oct 27, 2026 | $702 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 (opens in a new tab) | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | $1,349 Jackery price, Oct 27, 2026 | $439 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 (opens in a new tab) | 4,096 Wh | 4,000 W | $2,799 EcoFlow price, Oct 27, 2026 | $683 |