Power Station Chart

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Portable power stations for a shed or workshop

40 of the 81 stations we chart meet all 3 limits.

By the Power Station Chart team, from the makers' printed figures. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.

What this job asks of a station

AC outputat least 1,500 W, for corded tools. 54 stations pass.
Surgeat least 3,000 W at startup. 40 stations pass.
Coldrated to run at 32 F or lower. 81 stations pass.
Why these limits

Startup surge is the limit that bites in a workshop. In all, 54 stations reach 1,500 W of AC for corded tools, but only 40 list a surge of 3,000 W or more, and the cold bar of 32 F removes none of the 81. Those 40 hold 1,024 Wh to 6,144 Wh, with a median of 2,048 Wh. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra leads with 6,144 Wh, 7,200 W and 10,800 W of surge. Near misses fall short on surge, not on AC output. The Anker SOLIX F2600 lists 2,400 W and 2,800 W of surge, and the BLUETTI AC180 lists 1,800 W with 2,700 W of surge.

The 40 that pass, largest first

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Near misses

By the numbers

Median capacity2,048 Wh
Spread1,024 to 6,144 Wh
Most common batteryLFP, on 36 of 40
Makers4
Listed on Amazon32 of 40

Standouts by the makers' figures

FAQ

How much surge does the shed list ask for?

At least 3,000 W at startup, which 40 of the 81 stations reach. The AC output bar is 1,500 W, for corded tools.

Which stations have the highest surge rating?

The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus lists 14,400 W of surge, and the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra lists 10,800 W. The Anker SOLIX F3800 models list 9,000 W.

What temperatures do these stations list?

Most of those shown list a minimum of -4 F. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3000 list 5 F, and the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, DELTA Pro and DELTA 3 Ultra list 14 F.

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Where these figures come from

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