What can a 3,000 Wh+ power station run?

Which models are 3,000 Wh or more?

Every current model in this range, smallest first. The last two columns are calculated runtimes from a full charge (capacity × 85% ÷ draw): a Wi-Fi router at 20 W and a full-size fridge at 200 W with a 0.33 duty cycle. "—" means the inverter can't start the fridge's compressor.

Which appliances can 3,000 Wh and up power stations run?

Every appliance below runs on at least one model this size. The table counts how many models can run each one and the runtime range from a full charge.

What does a typical 3,000 Wh and up power station look like?

The median model in this band holds 3,592 Wh and weighs 88.75 lb. The table compares this band with its neighbours, so you can see what stepping up or down a size buys.

Which 3,000 Wh and up model leads on each spec?

No single model leads on everything; pick the spec that matters most to you.

• Highest capacity: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (5,040 Wh).
• Highest AC output: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (7,200 W).
• Highest surge: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (14,400 W).
• Highest solar input: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (4,000 W).
• Highest AC charging speed: the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max (4,000 W).
• Highest rated cycles: the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus (6,000).
• Lightest: the BLUETTI Elite 300 (58 lb).
• Fastest UPS switchover: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (0 ms).
• Most Wh per list dollar: the BLUETTI Elite 400 (2.74).

10 of 14 models this size accept extra batteries.

How many times over can each 3,000 Wh and up model cover common jobs?

Each cell shows how many times a full charge covers the job, so 1.0× or more means it gets through. The fridge job also needs enough surge to start the compressor; see the fridge column in the model table above.

Job sizes from the cited appliance wattages: phones, laptop and router, 8 h ≈ 720 Wh, cpap with humidifier, one night ≈ 449 Wh and fridge and router, 24 h ≈ 2,064 Wh, before 15% inverter loss.

Which brands make power stations this size?

5 of the 6 brands we track have a current model in this band.

Which 3,000 Wh and up model costs least over its rated life?

The BLUETTI Elite 300 has the lowest list price per kWh of rated lifetime storage, about $0.07, against $0.25 for the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000.

Lifetime kWh = capacity × rated cycles. Capacity fades with age, so this is a best case for comparing models, not a promise.

How fast do 3,000 Wh and up models recharge?

The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus refills fastest from solar, about 1.2 h of strong sun at its full input.

Which uses can't 3,000 Wh and up models cover?

No current 3,000 Wh and up model qualifies for 5 of our 12 uses. For each, the requirement that rules out the most models is shown.

• Best power stations for van life: 14 of 14 fail weight ≤ 45 lb.
• Best portable power stations for camping: 14 of 14 fail capacity ≤ 1,100 Wh.
• Best power stations for a CPAP machine: 14 of 14 fail weight ≤ 20 lb.
• Best power stations for balcony solar and apartments: 14 of 14 fail weight ≤ 40 lb.
• Best LiFePO4 power stations under $500: 14 of 14 fail list price ≤ $500.

Who should choose a different size?

Pick this size if your loads fit the table above and you want the weight and price of the median model.

• Go smaller (2,000–2,999 Wh) if you mainly charge phones and laptops or run a router or CPAP, and you carry the station often.

Not sure what size you need?