The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus and Bluetti AC180 side by side on a kitchen island during an outage

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Portable Power Station Brands Compared

What we've reviewed from each brand, how the line-ups differ, and which models our buying guides pick. Open a brand for its reviews and comparisons.

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At a glance

The brands we cover

Based on the models we have reviewed, not each brand's full catalog.
BrandReviewedCapacity rangeMost AC outputMost solar input
Jackery6 models293 Wh – 5.0 kWhExplorer 5000 Plus, 7,200 WExplorer 5000 Plus, 4,000 W
Anker SOLIX5 models288 Wh – 5.0 kWhF3800 Plus, 6,000 WF3800 Plus, 3,200 W
Bluetti5 models268 Wh – 2.8 kWhApex 300, 3,840 WApex 300, 4,000 W
EcoFlow5 models286 Wh – 4.1 kWhDelta Pro 3, 4,000 WDelta Pro 3, 2,600 W

6 reviews

Jackery

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We've reviewed 6 Jackery power stations, from the Explorer 300 (293 Wh) to the Explorer 5000 Plus (5.0 kWh). The Explorer 5000 Plus has the most AC output at 7,200 W and the most solar input at 4,000 W. Two models accept extra batteries: HomePower 2000 Plus v2 (to 12.3 kWh) and HomePower 3600 Pro Max (to 21.5 kWh).

5 reviews

Anker SOLIX

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We've reviewed 5 Anker SOLIX power stations, from the C300 DC (288 Wh) to the S5000 (5.0 kWh). The F3800 Plus has the most AC output at 6,000 W and the most solar input at 3,200 W. Two models accept extra batteries: F3800 Plus (to 53.8 kWh) and S5000 (to 30 kWh).

5 reviews

Bluetti

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We've reviewed 5 Bluetti power stations, from the EB3A (268 Wh) to the Apex 300 (2.8 kWh). The Apex 300 has the most AC output at 3,840 W and the most solar input at 4,000 W.

5 reviews

EcoFlow

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We've reviewed 5 EcoFlow power stations, from the River 3 Plus (286 Wh) to the Delta Pro 3 (4.1 kWh). The Delta Pro 3 has the most AC output at 4,000 W and the most solar input at 2,600 W. Five models accept extra batteries: River 3 Plus (to 858 Wh), Delta 3 Plus (to 5 kWh), Delta 3 (to 5 kWh), Delta Pro (to 25 kWh) and Delta Pro 3 (to 48 kWh).

Quick answers

Common questions

Which brands do you cover?

We have published reviews of Jackery, Anker SOLIX, Bluetti, EcoFlow models. More brands are added as we review them.

Is one brand the best?

No single brand wins every use. They differ on charging speed, solar input, expansion, weight and warranty, and the best choice depends on the size you need and how you'll use it. Our brand comparisons show where each is stronger.

Does it matter if I mix brands?

Extra batteries and many accessories only work within one brand's range, so pick a brand with the expansion path you may want later. Third-party solar panels usually work if their voltage and connector match the station's solar input.

Choosing between two brands?

Our brand comparisons set the ranges side by side and say which suits which buyer.

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