Power Station Ranking

Lightest Power Stations per Watt-Hour

56 match, sorted by wh per lb. Updated October 18, 2026.

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$1,099
#5 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 2,042 Wh · 2,200 W · LiFePO4 · 39.0 lb

Unusually light 2kWh unit at 39 lb; limited 400W solar input.

$538/kWh~1.6 h AC rechargeUPS 20 ms Spec-based
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$1,999
#11 in Extra Large (3,000 Wh and up) · 3,024 Wh · 3,000 W · NMC · 63.9 lb

Large NMC unit with wheels; 2000-cycle rating is lower than LiFePO4 rivals.

$661/kWh~2.5 h AC recharge Spec-based
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$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
4
$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
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$2,499
#13 in Extra Large (3,000 Wh and up) · 3,032 Wh · 2,000 W · NMC · 69.8 lb

3kWh NMC unit; home-integration kit available.

$824/kWh~15.2 h AC rechargeExpandable to 3,032 Wh Spec-based
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$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
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$1,399
#13 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 W · LiFePO4 · 50.0 lb

2kWh base expandable to 6kWh; 1000W solar input and 2400W continuous output.

$683/kWh~1.3 h AC rechargeExpandable to 6,144 Wh Spec-based
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$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
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$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
10
$1,499
#2 in Extra Large (3,000 Wh and up) · 3,072 Wh · 3,600 W · LiFePO4 · 77.0 lb

3kWh at an aggressive price; expandable with one add-on pack.

$488/kWh~2.9 h AC rechargeUPS 10 msExpandable to 6,144 Wh Spec-based
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$1,399
#1 in Extra Large (3,000 Wh and up) · 3,072 Wh · 3,600 W · LiFePO4 · 77.0 lb

3kWh with 3600W output and 2400W AC recharge; expandable.

$455/kWh~1.5 h AC rechargeUPS 20 msExpandable to 12,288 Wh Spec-based
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$1,199
#8 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 2,048 Wh · 2,500 W · LiFePO4 · 51.8 lb

2kWh with 2500W output and expansion to 4kWh.

$585/kWh~1.6 h AC rechargeUPS 20 msExpandable to 4,096 Wh Spec-based
13
$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
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$1,199
#10 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 2,330 Wh · 2,200 W · LiFePO4 · 59.5 lb

Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 rated for 4500 cycles; expandable to 8.3kWh.

$515/kWh~1.5 h AC rechargeUPS 15 msExpandable to 8,330 Wh Spec-based
15
$449
#20 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 505 Wh · 300 W · NMC · 12.9 lb

Well-built but dated: NMC cells, 500 cycles, very slow 60W AC recharge.

$889/kWh~9.7 h AC recharge Spec-based
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$399
#19 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 518 Wh · 500 W · NMC · 13.3 lb

Older NMC design with 500-cycle rating, one AC outlet and no USB-C.

$770/kWh~6.6 h AC recharge Spec-based
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$1,199
#6 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 2,073 Wh · 2,600 W · LiFePO4 · 53.4 lb

6000-cycle rating and 2600W output; not expandable.

$578/kWh~1.3 h AC rechargeUPS 10 ms Spec-based
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$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
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$349
#17 in Medium (500–1,499 Wh) · 512 Wh · 500 W · LiFePO4 · 13.4 lb

Mid-size River with four AC outlets and 100W USB-C; full recharge in roughly an hour.

$682/kWh~0.9 h AC recharge Spec-based
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$549
#11 in Large (1,500–2,999 Wh) · 1,548 Wh · 1,500 W · LiFePO4 · 40.8 lb

Cheap per Wh but very slow 200W AC recharge and no app.

$355/kWh~8.9 h AC rechargeExpandable to 3,096 Wh Spec-based
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$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
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$3,499
#3 in Extra Large (3,000 Wh and up) · 5,040 Wh · 7,200 W · LiFePO4 · 134.0 lb

Jackery's whole-home unit: 7200W 120/240V output, expandable to 60kWh.

$694/kWh~3.2 h AC rechargeUPS 20 msExpandable to 60,000 Wh120/240V Spec-based
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$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
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$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
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$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

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