Power Station Chart

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Power stations that can run a microwave

A microwave draws 1,000 to 1,500 W, and up to 1,500 W for a moment at startup. The smallest station we chart that handles it is the BLUETTI Pioneer Na.

By the Power Station Chart team, from published appliance figures and the makers' station specs. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.

A 650 W oven pulls about 1,000 W from the outlet, and a 1,000 W oven about 1,500 W.

What decides the size you need

Running a microwave takes up to 1,500 W of AC, which sets the floor at 900 Wh: the BLUETTI Pioneer Na is the smallest station that handles one, and it lasts 31 min to 46 min. A 650 W oven pulls about 1,000 W from the outlet, and a 1,000 W oven about 1,500 W. Of 81 stations, 54 qualify and 27 have too little AC output, while none fall short at startup. Run times are short because the draw is high. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 (1,024 Wh) lists 35 min to 52 min and the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus (2,042.8 Wh) lists 1.2 h to 1.7 h. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (6,144 Wh) lists 3.5 h to 5.2 h.

Runtime by station, smallest to largest

BLUETTI Pioneer Na31 min to 46 min
EcoFlow DELTA 235 min to 52 min
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic35 min to 52 min
Anker SOLIX C100036 min to 54 min
BLUETTI AC18039 min to 59 min
BLUETTI AC180P49 min to 1.2 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 150052 min to 1.3 h
BLUETTI AC200P1.1 h to 1.7 h
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus1.2 h to 1.7 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max1.2 h to 1.7 h
Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767)1.2 h to 1.7 h
BLUETTI Elite 200 V21.2 h to 1.8 h
BLUETTI Apex 3001.6 h to 2.4 h
Jackery HomePower 30001.7 h to 2.6 h
Anker SOLIX F30001.7 h to 2.6 h
EcoFlow DELTA Pro2 h to 3.1 h
BLUETTI Elite 4002.2 h to 3.3 h
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus2.9 h to 4.3 h

Times use about 85% of the rated capacity. Add your other loads.

How much capacity for how long

4 hours or more1 stations, even at the appliance's high figure
8 hours or more0 stations, even at the appliance's high figure
12 hours or more0 stations, even at the appliance's high figure
24 hours or more0 stations, even at the appliance's high figure

Stations to look at

27 smaller stations supply less AC power than this draws, so they would shut off.

By the numbers

Median capacity2,048 Wh
Spread900 to 12,288 Wh
Most common batteryLFP, on 47 of 54
Makers4
Listed on Amazon39 of 54

FAQ

What size power station runs a microwave?

At least 900 Wh with 1,500 W of AC for a 1,000 W oven. A 650 W oven pulls about 1,000 W from the outlet.

How long does a 1,536 Wh station run a microwave?

The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 and BLUETTI AC240 (Pioneer 150) list 52 min to 1.3 h.

Why do 27 stations not qualify?

They offer too little AC output for a microwave drawing 1,000 W to 1,500 W. Capacity alone is not the problem.

What is the longest listed microwave runtime?

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (6,144 Wh) lists 3.5 h to 5.2 h. The BLUETTI Elite 400 (3,840 Wh) lists 2.2 h to 3.3 h.

Other appliances

Where these figures come from

Appliance figures come from these documents. Station figures are on each station's own page.

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