Best for most people
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Great choice
- Recharges from the wall in about 49 minutes
- Runs a fridge, lights and phones through a power cut
- 2,000 W output runs a microwave
- Can't add extra batteries later
Best portable power stations
Most people should get the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. Enough for a fridge through a power cut, and it recharges in under an hour.
Best for camping and small devices
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Great choice
- Light and easy to carry
- Charges phones, laptops and lights
- Doubles as a backup for your router
- Too small for fridges or kettles
Best for home backup
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max
Great choice
- 2 kWh — enough for long power cuts
- Add extra batteries later
- Runs bigger appliances
- Heavy — it lives in one place
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Why the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?
About 1 kWh keeps a fridge, router and lights going through a typical power cut, and it recharges from the wall in about 49 minutes so it's ready for the next one. It can't take extra batteries — if long outages are common, get the DELTA 3 Max.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications and the problems owners keep reporting, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: OutdoorGearLab, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 6 Oct 2026How we decide
Our verdict is an opinion based on published reviews and owner reports, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer