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Lightest Power Stations per Watt-Hour

56 qualify, listed by wh per lb. Updated October 18, 2026.

1
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
#6 of 16 in large · independently tested
$1,099
3.3
2,042 Whcapacity
2,200 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
39.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Unusually light 2kWh unit at 39 lb; limited 400W solar input.

Runs a 500 W load about 3.5 h$538 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.6 hUPS switchover 20 ms
2
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro
$1,999
2.7
3,024 Whcapacity
3,000 Wcontinuous output
NMC2,000 cycles
63.9 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Large NMC unit with wheels; 2000-cycle rating is lower than LiFePO4 rivals.

Runs a 500 W load about 5.1 h$661 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 2.5 h
3
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
#3 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$549
3.9
1,070 Whcapacity
1,500 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
23.8 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Light for its class at 23.8 lb; 1500W output and about 1.7-hour AC recharge.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.8 h$513 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.2 hUPS switchover 20 ms
4
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
#16 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$499
3.2
768 Whcapacity
800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
17.2 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Largest River 2 with 800W continuous output and 70-minute AC recharge.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.3 h$650 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.9 h
5
Goal Zero Yeti 3000X
$2,499
1.9
3,032 Whcapacity
2,000 Wcontinuous output
NMC500 cycles
69.8 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

3kWh NMC unit; home-integration kit available.

Runs a 500 W load about 5.2 h$824 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 15.2 hExpands to 3,032 Wh
6
DJI Power 2000
#2 of 16 in large · independently tested
$999
3.8
2,048 Whcapacity
3,000 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
48.5 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

2kWh at under 50 lb with 3000W output; expandable with DJI batteries.

Runs a 500 W load about 3.5 h$488 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.3 hUPS switchover 10 msExpands to 22,528 Wh
7
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max
#13 of 16 in large · independently tested
$1,399
3.0
2,048 Whcapacity
2,400 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
50.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

2kWh base expandable to 6kWh; 1000W solar input and 2400W continuous output.

Runs a 500 W load about 3.5 h$683 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.3 hExpands to 6,144 Wh
8
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
#4 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$599
3.8
1,024 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
25.4 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Successor to AC180 class: lighter, 10ms UPS, 4000-cycle cells.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.7 h$585 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.0 hUPS switchover 10 ms
9
#14 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$599
3.3
1,024 Whcapacity
1,200 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
25.6 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Solid 1kWh unit; low 200W solar input limits off-grid use.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.7 h$585 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.2 hUPS switchover 20 ms
10
Pecron E3600LFP
$1,499
3.7
3,072 Whcapacity
3,600 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,500 cycles
77.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

3kWh at an aggressive price; expandable with one add-on pack.

Runs a 500 W load about 5.2 h$488 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 2.9 hUPS switchover 10 msExpands to 6,144 Wh
11
OUPES Mega 3
$1,399
4.0
3,072 Whcapacity
3,600 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,500 cycles
77.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

3kWh with 3600W output and 2400W AC recharge; expandable.

Runs a 500 W load about 5.2 h$455 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.5 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 12,288 Wh
12
#8 of 16 in large · independently tested
$1,199
3.2
2,048 Whcapacity
2,500 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
51.8 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

2kWh with 2500W output and expansion to 4kWh.

Runs a 500 W load about 3.5 h$585 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.6 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 4,096 Wh
13
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
#15 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$849
3.3
1,264 Whcapacity
2,000 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
32.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Expandable to 5kWh with add-on packs; 800W solar input.

Runs a 500 W load about 2.1 h$672 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.8 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 5,000 Wh
14
Dabbsson DBS2300 Plus
$1,199
3.2
2,330 Whcapacity
2,200 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,500 cycles
59.5 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 rated for 4500 cycles; expandable to 8.3kWh.

Runs a 500 W load about 4.0 h$515 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.5 hUPS switchover 15 msExpands to 8,330 Wh
15
Goal Zero Yeti 500X
$449
1.6
505 Whcapacity
300 Wcontinuous output
NMC500 cycles
12.9 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Well-built but dated: NMC cells, 500 cycles, very slow 60W AC recharge.

Runs a 500 W load about 0.9 h$889 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 9.7 h
16
Jackery Explorer 500
$399
1.9
518 Whcapacity
500 Wcontinuous output
NMC500 cycles
13.3 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Older NMC design with 500-cycle rating, one AC outlet and no USB-C.

Runs a 500 W load about 0.9 h$770 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 6.6 h
17
Bluetti Elite 200 V2
#3 of 16 in large · independently tested
$1,199
3.5
2,073 Whcapacity
2,600 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO46,000 cycles
53.4 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

6000-cycle rating and 2600W output; not expandable.

Runs a 500 W load about 3.5 h$578 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.3 hUPS switchover 10 ms
18
Pecron E1500LFP
#1 of 16 in large · independently tested
$599
3.9
1,536 Whcapacity
2,200 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,500 cycles
40.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Budget 1.5kWh with 2200W output; frequently discounted.

Runs a 500 W load about 2.6 h$390 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.5 hUPS switchover 10 ms
19
EcoFlow River 2 Max
$349
3.0
512 Whcapacity
500 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
13.4 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Mid-size River with four AC outlets and 100W USB-C; full recharge in roughly an hour.

Runs a 500 W load about 0.9 h$682 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.9 h
20
#11 of 16 in large
$549
3.1
1,548 Whcapacity
1,500 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
40.8 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Cheap per Wh but very slow 200W AC recharge and no app.

Runs a 500 W load about 2.6 h$355 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 8.9 hExpands to 3,096 Wh
21
EcoFlow Delta 2
#13 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$699
3.4
1,024 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
27.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

The benchmark 1kWh unit: 1800W output, six AC outlets, expandable to 3kWh.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.7 h$683 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.0 hExpands to 3,040 Wh
22
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
$3,499
3.4
5,040 Whcapacity
7,200 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
134.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Jackery's whole-home unit: 7200W 120/240V output, expandable to 60kWh.

Runs a 500 W load about 8.6 h$694 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 3.2 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 60,000 Wh120/240 V output
23
Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500
#7 of 16 in large · independently tested
$649
3.3
1,548 Whcapacity
1,500 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
41.5 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Fast 1500W AC recharge; expandable with Vtoman battery packs.

Runs a 500 W load about 2.6 h$419 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.2 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 3,096 Wh
24
Anker SOLIX C1000
#2 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$549
4.0
1,056 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
28.4 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

1kWh unit that recharges in under an hour; six AC outlets; expandable to 2kWh.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.8 h$520 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.9 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 2,112 Wh
25
EcoFlow Delta 3
#6 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$649
3.7
1,024 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
27.6 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Non-expandable Delta 3 with 4000-cycle LiFePO4 and 140W USB-C ports.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.7 h$634 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.8 hUPS switchover 10 ms
26
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
#7 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$749
3.6
1,024 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
27.6 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Delta 3 with expansion up to 5kWh and 10ms UPS; 1500W AC recharge.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.7 h$731 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.8 hUPS switchover 10 msExpands to 5,120 Wh
27
EcoFlow Delta Pro
#10 of 13 in extra large · independently tested
$2,499
2.8
3,600 Whcapacity
3,600 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,500 cycles
99.0 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

3.6kWh workhorse with 30A outlet and massive expansion; heavy at 99 lb.

Runs a 500 W load about 6.1 h$694 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 2.3 hExpands to 25,000 Wh
28
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3
#5 of 13 in extra large · independently tested
$2,999
3.2
4,096 Whcapacity
4,000 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO44,000 cycles
113.5 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

4kWh unit with native 120/240V output, 2600W solar input and 10ms UPS.

Runs a 500 W load about 7.0 h$732 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 2.6 hUPS switchover 10 msExpands to 12,000 Wh120/240 V output
29
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
#1 of 20 in medium · independently tested
$479
4.0
1,024 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
28.4 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

Refreshed C1000 at a lower price; not expandable.

Runs a 500 W load about 1.7 h$468 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.9 hUPS switchover 20 ms
30
Anker SOLIX F3000
$1,999
3.3
3,072 Whcapacity
3,600 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
85.5 lbweight
Value Power output Recharge speed

3kWh with 120/240V output and expansion; mid-weight for the class.

Runs a 500 W load about 5.2 h$651 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 1.8 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 12,000 Wh120/240 V output

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