Power Station Ranking

Best Power Stations Under $1,000

31 match, ranked by overall score. Updated October 18, 2026.

1
$479
#1 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 28.4 lb

Refreshed C1000 at a lower price; not expandable.

$468/kWh~0.9 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
2
$549
#2 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,070 Wh · 1,500 W · LiFePO4 · 23.8 lb

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

$513/kWh~1.2 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
3
$549
#3 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,056 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 28.4 lb

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

$520/kWh~0.9 h AC rechargeUPS 20 msExpandable to 2,112 Wh Spec-based
4
$599
#1 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 1,536 Wh · 2,200 W · LiFePO4 · 40.0 lb

Budget 1.5kWh with 2200W output; frequently discounted.

$390/kWh~1.5 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
5
$199
#1 in Small (under 500 Wh) · 268 Wh · 600 W · LiFePO4 · 10.1 lb

Punchy 600W output from a 268Wh box; wireless charging pad and 20ms UPS.

$743/kWh~0.7 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
6
$999
#2 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 2,048 Wh · 3,000 W · LiFePO4 · 48.5 lb

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

$488/kWh~1.3 h AC rechargeUPS 10 msExpandable to 22,528 Wh Spec-based
7
$169
#2 in Small (under 500 Wh) · 256 Wh · 300 W · LiFePO4 · 7.9 lb

Jackery's smallest LiFePO4 unit; one AC outlet and 100W USB-C.

$660/kWh~1.0 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
8
$599
#4 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 25.4 lb

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

$585/kWh~1.0 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
9
$649
#5 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 2,600 W · LiFePO4 · 28.7 lb

Adds app control and more output over the original Power 1000.

$634/kWh~1.0 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
10
$649
#6 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 27.6 lb

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

$634/kWh~0.8 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
11
$649
#7 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,152 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 35.3 lb

Popular 1.1kWh unit with 1440W turbo AC recharge and 1800W output.

$563/kWh~0.9 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
12
$279
#8 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 512 Wh · 1,000 W · LiFePO4 · 15.9 lb

1000W output from a 512Wh unit; very quiet fan; solar needs DJI adapter.

$545/kWh~1.1 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
13
$749
#9 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 27.6 lb

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

$731/kWh~0.8 h AC rechargeUPS 10 msExpandable to 5,120 Wh Spec-based
14
$649
#3 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 1,548 Wh · 1,500 W · LiFePO4 · 41.5 lb

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

$419/kWh~1.2 h AC rechargeUPS 20 msExpandable to 3,096 Wh Spec-based
15
$699
#10 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 2,200 W · LiFePO4 · 28.7 lb

2200W output and two 140W USB-C ports; only two AC outlets and no app on v1.

$683/kWh~1.0 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
16
$189
#3 in Small (under 500 Wh) · 245 Wh · 300 W · LiFePO4 · 7.3 lb

Compact 245Wh unit with sub-10ms UPS switchover and a quiet fan; two AC outlets.

$771/kWh~0.9 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
17
$449
#11 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 768 Wh · 1,200 W · LiFePO4 · 24.4 lb

1200W output from 768Wh; includes retractable camping light poles.

$585/kWh~0.9 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
18
$449
#12 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 768 Wh · 1,000 W · LiFePO4 · 22.5 lb

768Wh with 500W solar input, high for the size; only two AC outlets.

$585/kWh~1.0 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
19
$599
#13 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 1,200 W · LiFePO4 · 25.6 lb

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

$585/kWh~1.2 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
20
$699
#14 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · LiFePO4 · 27.0 lb

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

$683/kWh~1.0 h AC rechargeExpandable to 3,040 Wh Spec-based
21
$499
#15 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 768 Wh · 800 W · LiFePO4 · 17.2 lb

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

$650/kWh~0.9 h AC recharge Spec-based
22
$199
#4 in Small (under 500 Wh) · 288 Wh · 300 W · LiFePO4 · 8.3 lb

Carry-on friendly 288Wh unit; slow-ish AC recharge but can charge from 100W USB-C.

$691/kWh~2.2 h AC recharge Spec-based
23
$849
#16 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 1,264 Wh · 2,000 W · LiFePO4 · 32.0 lb

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

$672/kWh~1.8 h AC rechargeUPS 20 msExpandable to 5,000 Wh Spec-based
24
$199
#5 in Small (under 500 Wh) · 256 Wh · 300 W · LiFePO4 · 7.7 lb

Entry LiFePO4 unit that recharges from the wall in about an hour; X-Boost lets it run 600W resistive loads at reduced voltage.

$777/kWh~0.8 h AC recharge Spec-based
25
$269
#6 in Small (under 500 Wh) · 286 Wh · 600 W · LiFePO4 · 10.3 lb

Small base unit that accepts an extra battery to reach 858Wh; 600W continuous output.

$941/kWh~0.8 h AC rechargeUPS 10 msExpandable to 858 Wh Spec-based

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