Power Station Chart

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What size power station runs a refrigerator

A refrigerator draws 86 to 104 W, and up to 1,305 W for a moment at startup. The smallest station we chart that handles it is the BLUETTI EB70S.

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

Full-size home refrigerators run at 86 to 104 W, but the compressor cycles. Yearly use of 305 to 805 kWh works out to about 35 to 92 W on average.

What decides the size you need

Plan on at least 716 Wh to run a full-size refrigerator. The BLUETTI EB70S is the smallest of 81 stations that handles one, lasting 6.6 h to 17 h, though it is listed as discontinued. In all, 59 stations qualify. A home fridge draws only 86 to 104 W once running, but the compressor asks for 910 W to 1,305 W when it starts, and 22 stations fall short on that figure. The wide span of hours comes from the compressor cycling, since it runs about a third of the time. Yearly use of 305 to 805 kWh works out to 35 to 92 W on average. All times assume 85 percent of rated capacity is usable.

Runtime by station, smallest to largest

BLUETTI EB70S6.6 h to 17 h
BLUETTI AC707.1 h to 19 h
Jackery HomePower 1000 v29.5 h to 25 h
EcoFlow DELTA 39.5 h to 25 h
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 29.5 h to 25 h
Anker SOLIX C1000X9.8 h to 26 h
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus12 h to 31 h
Jackery Explorer 1500 v214 h to 37 h
Anker SOLIX F150014 h to 37 h
Anker SOLIX S200019 h to 49 h
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v219 h to 50 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus19 h to 50 h
BLUETTI AC200MAX19 h to 50 h
BLUETTI AC200P L21 h to 56 h
BLUETTI Elite 30028 h to 3 days
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra28 h to 3 days
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus33 h to 4 days
Anker SOLIX F380036 h to 4 days
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 338 h to 4 days
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra57 h to 6 days

Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, and allow for the appliance cycling on and off. Add your other loads.

How much capacity for how long

4 hours or more59 stations, even at the appliance's high figure
8 hours or more54 stations, even at the appliance's high figure
12 hours or more40 stations, even at the appliance's high figure
24 hours or more18 stations, even at the appliance's high figure

Stations to look at

Enough running power, but short at startup

By the numbers

Median capacity2,042.8 Wh
Spread716 to 12,288 Wh
Most common batteryLFP, on 52 of 59
Makers4
Listed on Amazon40 of 59

FAQ

What size power station runs a refrigerator?

At least 716 Wh, with enough AC output to cover a 910 W to 1,305 W startup. The BLUETTI Pioneer Na (900 Wh) runs one for 8.3 h to 22 h, and the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus (1,024 Wh) for 9.5 h to 25 h.

How long does a 2,048 Wh station run a fridge?

The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 and Anker SOLIX F2000 both list 19 h to 50 h. The Anker SOLIX F2600 at 2,560 Wh lists 24 h to 62 h.

Why do some stations with enough watt-hours still not work?

The compressor pulls 910 W to 1,305 W for a moment at startup, well above the 86 W to 104 W it draws while running. Of the 81 stations, 22 fall short on that startup figure.

What is the longest a single station can run a refrigerator?

The Anker SOLIX S5000 (5,024 Wh) lists 46 h to 5 days. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro (3,600 Wh) lists 33 h to 4 days.

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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