Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
A quiet 1,070Wh LiFePO4 unit with a one-hour fast charge.
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Our verdict: The best portable power station in 2026 is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. It tops our ranking with 9.0 out of 10.
Our portable power station picks
Fewer picks than usual: no other model in the top half is better value and no dearer model makes the top half.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS
A small 245Wh LiFePO4 unit with a fast UPS switchover.
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We compared 15 portable power stations sold in the UK and ranked ten by owner satisfaction. They run from a compact 245Wh unit for routers and weekends away, through 1kWh camping and van models, to 2kWh to 3kWh machines for power cuts and tools. Every product links to its full review below.
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Best Choice
9.0 out of 10
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EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPSBest Budget
8.9 out of 10
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Bluetti AC180
8.9 out of 10
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
8.9 out of 10
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Bluetti AC70
8.9 out of 10
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
8.8 out of 10
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Anker SOLIX F3000
8.8 out of 10
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OUPES Mega 1
8.6 out of 10
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DJI Power 1000 Mini
8.6 out of 10
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
8.6 out of 10
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Why No. 1 beats No. 2
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (9.0) beats the EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS (8.9) because it leaves owners a little happier.
The full portable power station reviews
1.Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
A quiet 1,070Wh LiFePO4 unit with a one-hour fast charge. Owners like how compact it is and how little noise it makes at normal loads.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are1st of 10
- How many rated it4th of 10
- How new it is8th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 1,070Wh with 1,500W AC output and a 100W USB-C port
- Full charge in about an hour from the mains
- Quiet fan at normal loads, with app control
- LiFePO4 with a 4,000-cycle rating
Keep in mind
- 1,500W output is too low for most UK kettles (2kW to 3kW) and fan heaters
- Only a few AC sockets, so a multiway extension may be needed
- No official expansion battery, so you cannot grow it later
2.EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS
A small 245Wh LiFePO4 unit with a fast UPS switchover. It is the cheapest here and suits a router, laptops and lights during a power cut or a weekend away.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are4th of 10
- How many rated it3rd of 10
- How new it is7th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- Switchover of 10ms or less keeps a router or PC running
- LiFePO4 battery in a unit small enough to carry in one hand
- Full recharge in around an hour from the mains
- The cheapest here, with 300W output and X-Boost for loads up to 600W
Keep in mind
- 245Wh runs out quickly with anything above a laptop and phones
- Cannot run a kettle, a heater or most power tools
- Solar input tops out at 110W, so off-grid recharging is slow
3.Bluetti AC180
A well-established 1.15kWh LiFePO4 unit with 1,800W output and quick charging. Owners use it for camping, vans and as a power-cut backup, often paired with Bluetti's own solar panels.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are2nd of 10
- How many rated it1st of 10
- How new it is10th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 1,152Wh with 1,800W continuous and 2,700W surge output
- 0 to 80% in about 45 minutes from the mains
- Expandable with a Bluetti battery and charges from a car alternator with an accessory
- LiFePO4 battery with a multi-thousand-cycle rating
Keep in mind
- Around 16kg, so it is a lift rather than a carry
- Only a couple of AC sockets on the UK version
- Older design than the newest 1kWh rivals, with less polished app features
4.Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
A 1kWh LiFePO4 unit that recharges from the wall in under an hour. It suits campers and vans that want fast top-ups and a UPS-style switchover for a router or PC.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are5th of 10
- How many rated it5th of 10
- How new it is5th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 1,024Wh with 2,000W output and a higher surge rating for tools
- Full mains recharge in around 49 minutes with Anker's fast-charge mode
- Up to 600W of solar input, so a decent panel array cuts charging time
- Switchover under 10ms keeps a router or desktop running through a cut
Keep in mind
- Cannot be expanded with an extra battery, unlike the earlier C1000
- Only 1,024Wh, so a kettle or heater drains it within minutes
- The fan is audible at high loads, unlike the near-silent low-load mode
5.Bluetti AC70
A mid-sized 768Wh unit at a budget-to-mid price. It has 1,000W output with a power-lifting mode to 2,000W, and suits weekend camping as a first power station.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are3rd of 10
- How many rated it2nd of 10
- How new it is9th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 768Wh LiFePO4 with 1,000W continuous output and a 2,000W power-lifting mode
- Seven outputs including two AC sockets and fast USB-C
- Charges to 80% in about 45 minutes in turbo mode
- Around 10kg, so it is easy to move around
Keep in mind
- Not enough output for a 2kW kettle or fan heater
- Fewer AC sockets than larger units, so a multiway extension may be needed
- 768Wh is tight for a fridge plus lights overnight
6.EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
A 1kWh LiFePO4 all-rounder that combines quick charging, high solar input and a long warranty, and it can grow with extra batteries.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are5th of 10
- How many rated it5th of 10
- How new it is6th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 1,024Wh with 1,800W output, and X-Boost for some loads up to 2,400W
- Full charge from the mains in roughly an hour, and up to 1,000W of solar input
- Eleven outputs including several UK sockets and USB-C
- Five-year warranty and expandable to around 5kWh with extra batteries
Keep in mind
- Heavier than the 1kWh units from DJI and Jackery
- X-Boost reduces the voltage, so heating appliances run below full power
- Fan noise is noticeable under heavy loads or fast charging
7.Anker SOLIX F3000
The big-capacity pick. 3,072Wh and 3,600W take a kettle, a heater or a mitre saw, and the EasyTow design with wheels makes it easier to shift than most units this size.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are7th of 10
- How many rated it7th of 10
- How new it is2nd of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 3,072Wh and 3,600W output runs a 3kW kettle or a mitre saw with headroom to spare
- Expandable with extra batteries for longer power cuts
- Wheeled, towable design for something this large
- UPS switchover of around 20ms for routers and computers
Keep in mind
- Heavy and bulky: this is a van or garage unit, not a bag-in-the-boot unit
- The most expensive here, and expansion batteries add a lot more
- Expansion batteries cost a lot, and solar needs high-voltage panels to charge at full speed
8.OUPES Mega 1
A 1kWh LiFePO4 unit with 2,000W output and a high surge rating, which suits power tools and bigger loads than most 1kWh rivals can start. Support and app polish trail the bigger brands.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are8th of 10
- How many rated it8th of 10
- How new it is2nd of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 1,024Wh with 2,000W continuous and 4,500W surge for power tools
- Up to 800W of solar input
- Five-year warranty with an extra year after registration
- Expandable with OUPES batteries and controllable via an app
Keep in mind
- Around 12.6kg, heavier than the DJI
- UPS switchover of up to 20ms, slower than the best here
- A smaller UK support network than Anker, EcoFlow or Jackery
9.DJI Power 1000 Mini
A compact 1,008Wh LiFePO4 unit that is smaller than most others at this capacity. It suits campers and van owners who care about size and weight.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are10th of 10
- How many rated it10th of 10
- How new it is1st of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 1,008Wh in a notably compact body of about 11.5kg
- Rated for over 4,000 cycles to 80%, with a wide -10 to 45 degrees C range
- Built-in car charger, a 100W USB-C port and a retractable USB-C cable
- Solar charging through its SDC port, plus a bypass mode for higher loads from the mains
Keep in mind
- Only two UK sockets and limited AC output, so no kettles or heaters
- Cannot be expanded with extra batteries
- New model with little long-term owner feedback yet
10.EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
A 2kWh machine with 3,000W output that handles a kettle or a heater and expands to 10kWh. It is aimed at people planning a bigger power-cut setup, without a wired-in system.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are9th of 10
- How many rated it9th of 10
- How new it is2nd of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 2,048Wh with 3,000W output, enough for a kettle or a small heater
- Expandable with extra batteries up to around 10kWh
- LiFePO4 battery with a long cycle life
- Strong fast-charging and solar input for its size
Keep in mind
- Owner feedback is thinner than for the older DELTA 3 Plus
- Large and heavy, so it will mostly stay in one place
- Pricey once you add extra batteries or panels
Before you buy a portable power station
What size portable power station do I need?
Add up the watts of the devices you will run together and compare that to the continuous output, then multiply watts by hours and add 15 to 20 percent for inverter losses to get the capacity in Wh. As a rough guide: 250Wh to 500Wh for a router, phones and laptops; 500Wh to 1,100Wh for a weekend camping trip or a campervan with a fridge; 2,000Wh or more for tools or longer power cuts. Anything that heats, such as a kettle, heater or hob, needs 2,000W or more of output.
How many watt-hours do I need for camping?
A weekend for two with phones, lights and a laptop uses around 200Wh to 400Wh, so a 300Wh to 700Wh unit is enough. A 12V compressor fridge draws 30W to 60W only while the compressor runs, so it typically uses 300Wh to 700Wh a day, and a 1kWh unit covers around a day of fridge plus extras. Add a margin, because cold nights and inverter losses reduce what you get.
Can a portable power station run a kettle, fridge or heater?
A fridge is easy: a 12V camping fridge draws 30W to 60W and a mains fridge 50W to 150W while the compressor runs. UK kettles and fan heaters draw 2,000W to 3,000W. The 2,000W units here (Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 and OUPES Mega 1) run a 2kW kettle but not a 3kW one. The 3,000W EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus just manages a 3kW kettle, and only the 3,600W Anker SOLIX F3000 has real headroom. Features such as X-Boost let some units run heating appliances at reduced power, which means a slower boil.
Is LiFePO4 better than other battery types?
For most buyers, yes. LiFePO4 batteries usually last 3,000 to 4,000 cycles before dropping to 70 to 80 percent capacity, against 500 to 800 for older lithium types, and they tolerate heat better. They are a little heavier for the same capacity. All ten here use LiFePO4. Store them part-charged, somewhere dry and ventilated, and avoid charging below freezing, as most units limit cold charging.
Can I charge a portable power station with solar panels in the UK?
Yes, but expect much less than the panel rating. A 200W panel can give roughly 600Wh to 900Wh on a bright summer day, and a fraction of that in a UK winter or under cloud. Check the unit's maximum solar input in watts and its voltage range before buying panels, and treat solar as a top-up alongside mains or car charging.
Can a portable power station keep my router and devices on in a power cut?
Yes. A router draws around 10W to 15W, so even a 245Wh unit keeps it on for many hours, and a 1kWh unit lasts for days with it. Look for a switchover under 10ms to 20ms and pass-through charging so the unit can stay plugged in, and keep in mind it is not a whole-house or wired-in system. For medical equipment, check with the device maker first; these units are not certified medical backup.
How we ranked these ten portable power stations
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 15 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
How we rank, in fullOur No. 1 portable power station
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
A quiet 1,070Wh LiFePO4 unit with a one-hour fast charge. 9.0 out of 10.