Power Station Chart

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Portable power stations for tailgating

16 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 1,000 W, for a TV, a speaker and a blender. 59 stations pass.
Capacityat least 500 Wh. 66 stations pass.
Weightunder 30 lb. 38 stations pass.
Why these limits

A TV, a speaker and a blender set the AC bar for tailgating at 1,000 W, which 59 of 81 stations meet, while a 30 lb weight cap trims the field to 38. Sixteen clear both and the 500 Wh capacity line, holding 768 Wh to 1,070 Wh with a median of 1,024 Wh. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has the most energy at 1,070 Wh and 23.8 lb. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 has the most output at 2,000 W and 24.9 lb. The Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is light at 14.11 lb but lists 500 W, so it misses on output, and the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 misses on weight at 31.97 lb.

The 16 that pass, largest first

Near misses

By the numbers

Median capacity1,024 Wh
Spread768 to 1,070 Wh
Most common batteryLFP, on 12 of 16
Makers4
Listed on Amazon9 of 16

Standouts by the makers' figures

FAQ

Which tailgating station recharges fastest from a wall outlet?

The EcoFlow DELTA 3 lists 0.93 h. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 lists 1.17 h and the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1.58 h.

Which one gives the most AC output under 30 lb?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 at 2,000 W. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2, EcoFlow DELTA 3 and BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 list 1,800 W.

Which tailgating stations can add batteries?

The EcoFlow DELTA 3 and DELTA 3 Plus list a 5,120 Wh maximum system and the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 lists 11,264 Wh. The Anker SOLIX C1000 lists 2,112 Wh.

Which is the lightest of those shown?

The BLUETTI AC70P at 22.5 lb with 864 Wh and 1,000 W. The Anker SOLIX C800 weighs 23.1 lb and holds 768 Wh.

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Where these figures come from

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