What can a 500–999 Wh power station run?

Which models are 500–999 Wh?

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 500–999 Wh 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 500–999 Wh power station look like?

The median model in this band holds 723 Wh and weighs 19.25 lb. The table compares this band with its neighbours, so you can see what stepping up or down a size buys.

Which 500–999 Wh model leads on each spec?

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

• Highest capacity: the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 (998 Wh).
• Highest AC output: the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 (2,000 W).
• Highest surge: the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 (3,600 W).
• Highest solar input: the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 (900 W).
• Highest AC charging speed: the BLUETTI Pioneer Na (1,400 W).
• Highest rated cycles: the DJI Power 500 (4,000).
• Lightest: the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max (13.4 lb).
• Fastest UPS switchover: the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 (15 ms).
• Most Wh per list dollar: the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max (1.71).

0 of 6 models this size accept extra batteries.

How many times over can each 500–999 Wh 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?

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

Which 500–999 Wh model costs least over its rated life?

The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max has the lowest list price per kWh of rated lifetime storage, about $0.19, against $0.30 for the Goal Zero Yeti 1000.

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

How fast do 500–999 Wh models recharge?

The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 refills fastest from solar, about 1.1 h of strong sun at its full input.

Which uses can't 500–999 Wh models cover?

No current 500–999 Wh model qualifies for 5 of our 12 uses. For each, the requirement that rules out the most models is shown.

• Best power stations to run a refrigerator during an outage: 6 of 6 fail capacity ≥ 1,000 Wh.
• Best power stations for home backup: 6 of 6 fail capacity ≥ 2,000 Wh.
• Best portable power stations for RVs: 6 of 6 fail capacity ≥ 1,000 Wh.
• Best power stations for van life: 6 of 6 fail capacity ≥ 1,000 Wh.
• Power stations that can run a window air conditioner: 6 of 6 fail capacity ≥ 2,000 Wh.

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 bigger (1,000–1,999 Wh) if you need longer runtimes.
• Go smaller (Under 500 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?