Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
The most watt-hours here, for a long outage, with the station left in place.
Who it's for
- Several days of a fridge, a router, and the lights.
- Leaving the station where you put it.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it on a trip.
- A camping weekend.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 0 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 4,000 W.
Cons
- 134.5 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 5,040 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 7,200 W |
| Weight | 134.5 lb · 61.01 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 5, USB-C x 2 |
| Dimensions | 42.0 × 39.0 × 63.5 cm (≈16.54 × 15.35 × 25.00 in) |
| Solar voltage | HV 135–450V (4000W) + LV 16–60V (dual; 600W/port, 1200W dual) |
| Noise | 30 dB · Jackery |
| Brand tech | ChargeShield 2.0 |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 400
The lowest price that still covers a long outage, with the station left in place.
Who it's for
- Several days of a fridge, a router, and the lights.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it on a trip.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 15 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- 85.98 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 3,840 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,600 W |
| Weight | 85.98 lb · 39 kg |
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (1000W max, 20A) |
| Brand tech | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor; HyperWatt |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
Enough stored energy for a long outage, with the station left in place.
Who it's for
- Several days of a fridge, a router, and the lights.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it on a trip.
- A camping trip.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 2,600 W.
Cons
- 113.5 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Key specs
| Capacity | 4,096 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 4,000 W |
| Weight | 113.5 lb · 51.48 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 7, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 410.4 × 341 × 693 mm (16.16 × 13.43 × 27.28 in) |
| Solar voltage | HV 30–150V (1600W) + LV 11–60V (1000W); 2600W total |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| Brand tech | X-Stream; X-Boost; X-Guard; X-Quiet |
| Battery test | 3,790 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
BLUETTI Elite 300
The lightest one here, for a long outage, with the station left in place.
Who it's for
- The least heavy option for this job.
- Several days of a fridge, a router, and the lights.
Who it's not for
- Carrying it on a trip.
- A camping trip.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,200 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
Cons
- 58 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 3,014 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,400 W |
| Weight | 58 lb · 26.31 kg |
| Brand tech | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor; HyperWatt |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
Compare the specs
Our best picks come first. The Also worth a look models follow.
| Model | Role | List price | Capacity | Battery test | Output | Weight | Brand tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Best overall | $3,499.00 | 5,040 Wh | No published battery test. | 7,200 W | 134.5 lb · 61.01 kg | ChargeShield 2.0 |
| BLUETTI Elite 400 | Best budget | $1,399.00 | 3,840 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,600 W | 85.98 lb · 39 kg | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor; HyperWatt |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Best for backup | $2,799.00 | 4,096 Wh | 3,790 Wh | 4,000 W | 113.5 lb · 51.48 kg | X-Stream; X-Boost; X-Guard; X-Quiet |
| BLUETTI Elite 300 | Lightest | $1,699.00 | 3,014 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 58 lb · 26.31 kg | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor; HyperWatt |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | Also worth a look | $1,499.00 | 3,072 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,600 W | 59.52 lb · 27 kg | ChargeShield 2.0; ZeroDrain |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Also worth a look | $1,799.00 | 3,600 Wh | 2,950 Wh | 3,600 W | 99 lb · 44.91 kg | X-Stream; X-Boost |
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | Also worth a look | $3,999.95 | 3,994 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,600 W | 115.7 lb · 52.48 kg | Not listed |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | Also worth a look | $2,999.99 · Sold out | 3,840 Wh | No published battery test. | 6,000 W | 132.3 lb · 60 kg | InfiniPower |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 | Also worth a look | $1,899.99 | 3,072 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,600 W | 91.5 lb · 41.5 kg | InfiniPower; EasyTow; SurgePad |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | Also worth a look | $1,499.00 | 2,764.8 Wh | No published battery test. | 3,840 W | 83.78 lb · 38 kg | UltraCell; TurboBoost; BLUETOPUS; PowerArmor; HyperWatt |
Pick by size
Start with the size. The link is the pick in that range.
| Size | Capacity | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 500 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus · Best overall |
Runtime estimates
About how long these picks run common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | BLUETTI Elite 400 | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | BLUETTI Elite 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 428.4 hours | About 326.4 hours | About 348.2 hours | About 256.2 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 285.6 hours | About 217.6 hours | About 232.1 hours | About 170.8 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 107.1 hours | About 81.6 hours | About 87 hours | About 64 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 71.4 hours | About 54.4 hours | About 58 hours | About 42.7 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 65.9 hours | About 50.2 hours | About 53.6 hours | About 39.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 4.3 hours | About 3.3 hours | About 3.5 hours | About 2.6 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
Jackery HomePower 3000
$1,499.00 · 3,072 Wh · 3,600 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 300, at a lower list price.
See all the specs
EcoFlow DELTA Pro
$1,799.00 · 3,600 Wh · 3,600 WLess rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 400, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000
$3,999.95 · 3,994 Wh · 3,600 WLess rated capacity than EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX F3800
$2,999.99 · Sold out · 3,840 Wh · 6,000 WThe same rated capacity as BLUETTI Elite 400, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Anker SOLIX F3000
$1,899.99 · 3,072 Wh · 3,600 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 300, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI Apex 300
$1,499.00 · 2,764.8 Wh · 3,840 WLess rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 300, at a lower list price.
See all the specsHow we picked
Every model is compared on the same six checks. The numbers are the brand's specs and the list price on the day we checked. A battery test appears only when another site has published one. The full rules are on How we review.
Questions
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We only show a price after we've checked it on the brand's site and noted the date. No price means we haven't confirmed one. It doesn't mean the station is free.
Did you test the watt-hours?
No. The watt-hour number in the specs is the brand's rating. When another site has published a usable watt-hour test and a link, that row is separate. Two labs can list different numbers.
Is there a score?
Each model page shows a spec index from 7.0 to 10. It weights capacity, continuous output, weight, and the list price per watt-hour. The formula is on How we review.
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