Updated for 2026 · ranked from our sourced catalog

Best solar generators & power stations

Five picks for five uses, from a 768 Wh camping unit to a 3.8 kWh home-backup machine. Every capacity, output, and chemistry figure below is cited on the model's page.

  1. Anker SOLIX F3800

    Best for home backup

    Anker SOLIX F3800

    by Anker SOLIX

    • 3.84 kWh
    • 6,000 W
    • LiFePO4 (LFP)
    • Expands to 26.9 kWh

    3.84 kWh and a 6,000 W output with 120V/240V split-phase means it can run big appliances and back-feed a transfer switch, expandable past 26 kWh for a multi-day outage.

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  2. EcoFlow DELTA Pro

    Best large all-rounder

    EcoFlow DELTA Pro

    by EcoFlow

    • 3.6 kWh
    • 3,600 W
    • LiFePO4 (LFP)
    • Expands to 10.8 kWh

    3.6 kWh, 3,600 W, and up to 1,600 W of solar input make this the do-everything unit, and it expands to 10.8 kWh if your needs grow.

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  3. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus

    Best expandable

    Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus

    by Jackery

    • 2.04 kWh
    • 3,000 W
    • LiFePO4 (LFP)
    • Expands to 24 kWh

    Starts at 2 kWh and 3,000 W but chains to a huge 24 kWh, so you can buy in small and scale to whole-home backup later.

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  4. BLUETTI AC200MAX

    Best value at 2 kWh

    BLUETTI AC200MAX

    by BLUETTI

    • 2.05 kWh
    • 2,200 W
    • LiFePO4 (LFP)
    • Expands to 8.19 kWh

    2,048 Wh of LiFePO4 with 16 outlets and 900 W solar input covers most outage essentials, and it expands to 8 kWh with add-on batteries.

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  5. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

    Best compact / camping

    EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

    by EcoFlow

    • 768 Wh
    • 800 W
    • LiFePO4 (LFP)

    768 Wh at 17 lb that recharges 0-100% in about 70 minutes, the right size for phones, CPAP, lights, and a laptop on the go.

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Side-by-side

ModelCapacityOutputChemistryExpands to
Anker SOLIX F38003.84 kWh6,000 WLiFePO4 (LFP)26.9 kWh
EcoFlow DELTA Pro3.6 kWh3,600 WLiFePO4 (LFP)10.8 kWh
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus2.04 kWh3,000 WLiFePO4 (LFP)24 kWh
BLUETTI AC200MAX2.05 kWh2,200 WLiFePO4 (LFP)8.19 kWh
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro768 Wh800 WLiFePO4 (LFP)n/a

How we picked

  1. Scope. These picks come from our catalog of 16 sourced portable power stations. We rank what we've verified, not units we can't source.
  2. Match the job. Capacity (kWh) sets how long it runs; output (W) sets what it can run at once. The "best" unit depends on which you need more of.
  3. Sourced specs only. Every capacity, output, and chemistry figure links back to a manufacturer citation on the model's page.
  4. Prices move. These are add-to-cart products whose price changes often; check the live retailer listing before you buy.

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