THE PORTABLE POWER FIELD GUIDE
Backup power.
Clearer choices.
For the lights you need. The fridge you rely on. The places without a plug. Find a power station that fits your actual life.
Find your power station How we research our recommendationsWhat needs
to stay on?
Battery capacity must also cover losses and your reserve.
Calculate with your own devices →Our current guides use published specifications and labelled calculations. We have not hands-on tested these products.
Read our standards ↗START WITH YOUR SITUATION
One battery. Very different jobs.
THE RESEARCH DESK
Read before you plug in.
Which BLUETTI fits your needs?
Elite 30 V2, Elite 100 V2, AC180, AC200PL and Apex 300: five models for different power needs.
Product researchBLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Camping and outage essentials: runtime, solar bundles and the trade-off with AC180.
Product researchAnker SOLIX F3800
Is it worth it for home backup? Understand 240V power, runtime and charging limits.
Buying guideChoose a power station by the job
A four-model shortlist, with the capacity and power trade-offs that matter.
Product researchEcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
A closer look at the 1,024Wh model: fit, limits and questions to ask.
ComparisonBLUETTI AC200L vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
Why a 2kWh-versus-1kWh decision starts with your energy budget.
COMPARE THE SHORTLIST
More capacity or
an easier recharge?
Start with comparable specifications. Then check the limits, the bundle and what still needs testing.
Open the comparison tool →Nominal battery capacity Manufacturer specifications
Nameplate capacity is not measured usable AC energy.
UNDERSTAND THE BASICS
Better questions. Better decisions.
How long will your fridge stay powered?
Start with measured energy use, then allow for losses and compressor startup.
Buying guideBuild a solar charging plan
Match panels, battery input and daily demand before choosing a bundle.
ToolEstimate your battery needs
Enter appliance watts and hours. See the assumptions behind the result.