*Unsponsored* The BEST Powers Stations in 2024 by Class

[@dcash7018]

I have the Pecron 1500LFP and super happy with it, considering a second

[@chrisspreacherman7400]

I can only dream of owning one.

[@yeungchung7158]

just purchased an AC70 based on your suggestions. appreciate your work!

[@fscottgray9784]

I agree with you on these. I have 2 Bluetti AC 300s for home backup. A Pecron Ep3600 for overlanding. I supplement these with Bluetti AC180 for portables. All seem to be very solid.

[@Howbest2live]

Great information for deciding, with your reviews I bought the E600LFP a year ago and just placed the order for the E1500LFP with your discount code and dc to dc charger, thank you.

[@renli3d]

It's amazing what a couple weeks can change. Jackery has introduced the Explorer 5000 Plus which may be the best whole house power option. Also their Explorer 1000 V2 that uses EV grade cells is attractively priced, at least today on Black Friday.

[@David-mf8yo]

That was excellent. Should be a yearly feature .

[@stephensuter7242]

Thanks I appreciate your perspective and assessment!

[@gordon3988]

Very helpful! I was surprised the new Eco Flow 3 plus didn’t make the list.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

The EF D3+ is still definitely a solid option. It just didn't quite compete as well with the Pecron E1500LFP, which gives you quite a bit more for the money overall.

[@ImNoExpert7]

A very useful and informative video... Thank you 🙏... I am looking at going (almost completely) off-grid but I may have to seriously curtail my current consumptions... But a very well presented vlog 👏👏👏..

[@robertk4552]

I just ordered the Anker SOLIX F2000 with 3 - 400wt Solar Panels with black Friday deals. Each piece was 30+ percent off. We have an RV so that connector was a plus. Our use case is just playing around with solar. Beach, basecamp for our weekend getaways, keeping an ICECO APL55 12v fridge charged that we also just ordered.

[@kenjohnson3412]

Very helpful! Your well thought out review will be very helpful in choosing my first backup power station!

[@pitterpatterlf]

Pecron has been killing it, I have the E1500 but looking at some other sizes as well like the E3600.

[@lakorai2]

E1000 and e2400 just came out

[@TeresaPatterson-l5o]

I went with eco flow delta pro 3 has 240

[@schoocg]

Enjoy your reviews and own a EF D3+ with an external 1kw Smart Battery attached, you did a great review on the D3+ review I ended up buying one. I was looking for an equivalent power bank rating to the D3+ but without all the buzz and whistles AND COST of an EF and this Pecron model was clearly top of the list . But this 1800w inverter with only 3000w surge is a deal killer. I am really surprised they didn’t use a 1800w with 3600w surge as the D3+. This way all those tool surges you demonstrated would had worked. Darn it , I was really leaning this way. Thank you so much for demonstrating the inverter surge capability and limitations . PS: the Pecron 12v 20A DC output would had been a dream come true on the D3+. There are so many millions of hobbiest that need this level of DC for hobbies. That is the one capability my D3+ does not have that is very disappointing.

[@edmundoerick]

Great work on these videos. Thank you. FYI, your Anker Solix C800 directs to Bluetti site.

[@TripleVortex]

I agree about the Dabbsson 1300. Love that I can choose my charging speed (slow charging when u can is better for longevity). More AC and DC ports than the bluetti too. +Great price per w/h

[@kevinivey8422]

I just discovered your channel and it’s good. I like it. I have been going over some of your power station reviews because I’m in need of an upgrade. I would like to point out one thing that is always overlooked. It is very important to Astro photographers. We have to use these things in the field or even in our backyard on an everyday basis whenever the sky is clear and the 12 V ports are very important with Astro photography. Almost everything runs off of those two 12 V DC 5.5x2.1 jacks and if they are not present on the unit, then they are automatically disqualified. They run everything from the star tracker to the computers and the dew heaters. They run continuously from sundown to sun up. I just wanted to point this out for any future testing that you engage in that you consider this in your test. Thank you for everything you are doing. I am leaning towards a Pecron E600.

[@mr.c6674]

Sir, this is a top notch overview. Thank you!

[@nyambe]

The extra USBC ports on the C300 and AC makes a lot more future proof. They should make a content creator orientated c500, just like DJI did. It's a new market that brands are sleeping on.

[@cdonuts7335]

Great review, Pecron and Anker aren't really available in Australia, but I did finally get the Pecron 500 watt charger arrive this week. I was going to chip you about not including the Zendure super base pro! I love mine! Bought it after your recommendation! But then I realised it was two years ago! 😮 Damn we're that time go!

[@Gaikokujin4Christ]

Awesome video packed with information, THANK YOU !!

[@Firephosure]

Great video. You nailed it in the large category with the Pecron E1500 and Oupes Mega 1. However in the X large category, the best budget should have been the Oupes Mega 2 vs the Anker. Both has the same wattage and capacity but the Mega 2 has 3 advantages. 1) It's cheaper, usually ~$200 less. 2) Better solar input. Up to 140v max vs 60v. That's a huge difference. 3) The Mega is 48lbs vs Solix 67lbs. Another huge difference. I don't see why would anyone buy the Solix F2000 vs the Oupes Mega 2.

[@jaymedina3142]

Agree, I bought one.

[@davidszabo1618]

I just bought the VTOMAN JUMP2200. With extra battery & 400Watt Solar panels. Best bang for your buck I could find. Great value with the Black Friday sales ATM.

[@garyconley69]

nice. Love my pecron e2000lfp!! thanks for the review!

[@blazinggazelle6957]

I'm buying a Oupes Mega 2 and B2 battery during their Black Friday Sale. I have a Jackery, Big Blue, Oupes 2400W and next is the Mega 2. I'm very happy with my lineup.

[@Firephosure]

Good job. The Mega 2 is a better buy than the recommended Anker F2000. Thinking getting a Mega 2 also this BF.

[@Firephosure]

BTW if anyone have never had a power station before. The best one to get would be the Oupes Mega 1 as a starter. You can get one for ~$400. 2000w is enough to run just about any household electronics. Highly portable(28lbs) for a unit capable to running 2000w and expandable.

[@everydaycarry1328]

The newly released Jackery 5000 Plus is one you might want to check out Decent competitor to the Ultra

[@gordony8196]

Thank you for the review. One piece of information not mentioned is the coming tariff wars with China. So if you're going to buy, it may be prudent to do it in 2024.

[@JoeBonJoeE]

This goes for lithium batteries too. Importers will bring forward their inventories now because sales will plummet after trump tarrifies (pun intended) the country.

[@flyprincess69]

I have too many power stations 😂

[@jjm9902]

Not possible. 😂❤​@@flyprincess69

[@johnmal5975]

That's why I just bought the pecron e3600lfp. Grab it now 25% is a huge increase especially on bigger models.

[@jjm9902]

@@johnmal5975 me too

[@marcfruchtman9473]

Thanks for the review.

[@RichardKirk-ow4bv]

Thanks for the review It was very useful

[@mdawson9225]

For indoor use only need under 10-ms, quiet and best storage for money. 1024 watt hours or more is nice.

[@peterkuhlmann1573]

Great video but you missed the Anker Solix F3800 in the modular home backup part of the review. It provides 6000 watts at 3480 watt hours at 240 volts.

[@scottmalan1223]

Thanks for including the new Bluetti Elite. Speaking to build quality, what would your top 3 be? Thanks.

[@M5282-t9t]

Thank you for the great reviews of these products. One thing I did not hear covered was the requirement for an app. I don't know why these products tend to all require an app but it feels like a huge, potential problem. Besides my lack of love for cell phones, when Hurricane Beryl hit town, we could not even use our cell phones - since the grid was down, the cell phone company had a generator to back up the local tower (this is what I was told) - and it was not enough power to provide service to all the local customers. Also, what if your cell phone is down at the same time you have used all the power in one of these units? Doesn't that present a problem? I've learned so much from your videos - thank you!

[@tkendr01]

I have the Anker 767, Ecoflow Delta 2 and Ecoflow Delta 2 Max. I prefer the two Ecoflow units. I also have a couple of the smaller Ecoflow units.

[@TeresaPatterson-l5o]

I just got the delta pro 3 it has 240 plug

[@jeffouellette9946]

The pecron 3600 charging from two seems like the best unless you need the 240. And more wattage out of the inverter.

[@willdomenik8866]

Hello Reewray, just finished wathing this video. My question to you is this, would I be better off buying 2 Power stns, for example small to medium P.S. for running coffee maker, modem, router & a heater and another medium-large for full size fridge & freezer & a heater, or buy a medium -large P.S. and run extensions? I do not have the financial means to buy a large P.S. Winter time in Canada, often we lose power for 1day or several days. Thanks & I do love your Channels

[@stevelee6667]

Good video

[@arcellgreen4754]

I never ever heard of these companies before.

[@feline-n6b]

which is the best for 4cday tent camping trips using a dometic 45 cooler without having to charge

[@tommcclure8727]

If Pecron could ship a product within a month of when they promise I would be able to trust them.

[@Sirrichz28]

Currently the Mega 1 is $338 with the Black Friday coupon pre-order, best deal on the planet from what I've seen

[@Ross_Schmidt]

I'm seeing $388 with coupon and %5 influencer code.

[@Sirrichz28]

@Ross_Schmidt yes Sir ... $388 is correct i Had a little fat finger issue when I normally voice text.. thank you for replying enabling me to fix my blunder.🤣

[@ktms1188]

No Delta Pro 3?

[@thomasdundon4093]

Wow, no EcoFlow boxes in the mix. I was just about to order their Delta 3 Plus (which on backorder), but the Dabbsson looks very interesting. Since I'm not in a hurry should I wait for Solid State stations to become mainstream? Or buy now before everything becomes more expensive next year?

[@williedowdy6830]

I'm leaning towards ecoflow also, really surprised me to see them not mentioned

[@JeffreyMorrissey-s6p]

Well, this provides a little bit of validation on my choices. Pecron E300LFP, 2xE600LFP, 2xE1500LFP, Oupes Mega1, Bluetti AC70. I'm surprised that the Bluetti AC180 and AC200L did not make the list at all. I know that there are many options out there, but those two are both great price/performance/versatility options.

[@DIY_versus]

Picking the Anker F2000 over Bluetti AC200L ? Bluetti has 1200w of solar , solar input voltage is 135v vs 60v on anker , bluetti can be connected thru Wi-Fi as well. Also the bluetti is only $1000 vs $1200

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

That's a fair point. I'd not had the opportunity to get my hands on the AC200L, which is why I didn't have it on my radar.

[@DIY_versus]

@ReeWrayOutdoors fair enough 👌

[@kimdejulio5311]

Just purchased Pecron E3600LFP with add-ons based on your info... i believe i went thru your link... not sure... be happy to share order info so u get credit if I didn't.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Thanks Kim! I actually have no way to track whether you did or didn't. :P But I appreciate that you cared to check in about it. :) The E3600LFP is a great unit and I hope it serves you well.

[@shelley131]

Great video packed with a ton of information for the novice getting into solar power. I love and hate the choices you made and agree with them but I would never consider buying any of the Pecron models even though I have salivated over the 1500 unit. Had a bad experience with the company a few years ago where they were not helpful and would not pay for shipping to get item looked at. I've dealt with other companies and they stand behind their product and pay for shipping. Just wondering since this is an unsponsored video. Have you noticed any changes or have you had experience with Pecron's customer service? For me this has been the only deal breaker and why I have no longer purchased their products. I have no clue if their Customer service has gotten any better.

[@hermw3484]

I have bought their products for the past 2 years and the after-sales service I received is great. They have been getting better and better over the years. You can try

[@freedomwtruth]

Pecron now has a customer service telephone # on their website. They are getting better as they have grown.

[@stereode1uxe]

I picked up the Bluetti AC180 for 459.00. I feel that’s an incredible deal.

[@PurpleDrazi]

where? where? 😉

[@Traveldiva2LovesYou]

You could have gotten the Anker Solix C1000 for the same price and it’s expandable.

[@stereode1uxe]

@ yeah it was kind of a toss up. I don’t really need expandability. Went for Bluetti based on a friends positive experience. Do like the fact that Ankers is light by 10lbs

[@vinceparker2888]

Any suggestions for a solar generator that can input over 1400 watts of solar and maybe cheaper without an oversized battery? Something meant for extremely fast charging

[@AbelR-l1q]

Which one for a 1hp sump pump motor?

[@alhumble8175]

Thanks. How does the Vterun solar kit with 100ah battery compare?

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

Best overall pick for overlanding/offroading is the Etaker M2000. The Etaker M2000 is only 37lbs (30% lighter than other 2000WH stations) and half the size of any 2000+ WH power station. 2008 WH with 89% capacity DC and 93% capacity AC. It has Semi solid state with GAN technology. 2000 Watt AC inverter and takes 1000 watts of solar. Has split phase 240v and is expandable up to 20,000 WH. Charges from 0-100% in 1 hour. Last fully EMP protected.

[@mr.c6674]

Reputable company? Warranty?

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

@ 3 yr warranty and great customer service. Relatively new co.

[@traveling.down.the.road56]

Interesting, I’ll have to look at that suggestion and compare it to my two Anker 767’s. Thanks. Does it really have 240 volt split phase from just a single power station? If yes, then the 2000 watt inverter and 2k watt hour capacity are small for most 240 volt needs, but still could be useful in some use cases. Edit: Just checked out the m2000 and I see that it’s smaller and lighter because it’s NOT LiFePo batteries, so less lifespan and less safety, I’ll stick with my Anker 767’s. Also, like the Ecoflo, you need two, to output 240volts.

[@josephvolpe9296]

Bluetti ac70 or Anker 1000?

[@djrtime1398]

What are your thoughts about the Anker F3800? For expanded capacity I bought a $1,000 51.2v 100ah server battery. 8500+ watt hours. I just connect via a heavy gauge xt60 connected to the solar/dc input on the F3800.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I'm hoping to review the F3800 fairly soon. It seems like a solid unit - though I removed it from my 'modular' discussion since it technically didn't fit the (self-imposed) definition. :P Still, I've been extremely impressed Anker's offerings so far.

[@cvcoco]

Im looking at the Bluetti Elite 200 right now and with HOBOs promotion its $1044 which is 50 cents/watt which is excellent. Then just get a 30A adapter for $10 at HF and youre all set. Question is, can this Bluetti be tied to a second one in order to increase running time of stuff? 2000Wh is great but one can run it out easily in less than a day.

[@AdotFenderson]

Thanks for the overview and recommendations! Also, “first”.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

First is good! :)

[@ugpfpv361]

Why our the Dobson in the under 1000wh category?

[@sun-sea-solar]

I agree with the pecron 3600 but Anker is definitely not budget in the UK

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

@sun-sea-solar yeah it must be highly variable from country to country. Ive heard Pecron pricing is pretty high in Canada vs US.

[@sun-sea-solar]

@ReeWrayOutdoors some solar generator are just not available over here. Unfortunately UK have made a rod for their own back. Things like fossibot, aferiy get launched in Europe and don't always come to England straight away. Then you have import taxes

[@sojourner57]

Good summation, but disappointing that the Anker F3800 nor the Jackery 500 Plus are included, as they offer 120/240V output from a single unit...

[@commuterbranchline8132]

Video starts at 1:55. Why use one word when 50 will pad out your video. That aside, this is a good video.

[@TeresaPatterson-l5o]

I got eco flow delta pro 3 has 240

[@zfontain1975]

You like it?

[@TeresaPatterson-l5o]

@ yes it works great so far but we haven’t hooked up the solar yet but it is heavy due to the battery capacity

[@johnqcitizen9177]

Pecron 3600lfp is on sale for $1,499.00

[@CaptCalgary]

No mention of the Anker f3800 or the AllPowers R4000

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

@CaptCalgary yeah I've not been super impressed by Allpowers lately. Lots of failures (firsthand as well as a number of viewer reports). I only left off the F3800 because it didn't technically fit the 'modular definition with a separate inverter module...but as I said in the video, I do plan to do a more thorough coverage of that product space as soon as I can.

[@bills.4573]

Does Pecron still require you to pay return shipping if the unit fails under warranty? Thought I saw that on a YT review...maybe not this channel, though. The PECRON E500LFP I have is loud while recharging, really cranks up the fans versus my EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus units which are silent when both are limited to 500W charging.

[@DaFatNomad]

what would you recommend for a solar generator that will need up to 3kwh per day and how much solar charging for a rv or van?

[@davidszabo1618]

I just bought the VTOMAN JUMP2200 with extra battery giving a total of 3096WH and 400 Watt solar panel kit. On a sunny day it should change the unit and extra battery in about 8 hours

[@lakorai2]

Pecron for the win folks. Check out their new E1000lfp and E2400LFP models

[@TeresaPatterson-l5o]

Eco flow delta pro 3 support 240 by itself on one unit

[@candicebeebe6688]

Could you plug in a smaller Microwave. I want to see it work

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

@@candicebeebe6688 you just need to know the max power draw of the microwave and make sure it is within the max continuous output rating of the AC inverter on the power station.

[@ConnectingAudio]

You should test these. The Pecron units do not output what they claim.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I actually DO test these...pretty thoroughly. What output spec are you referring to? Battery capacity, or AC Inverter? In either case, the Pecron's I've tested all do successfully output to the spec on the AC inverter rating. And in terms of usable battery capacity, all power stations will provided a usable capacity that is LESS than the 'rated' capacity, due to a variety of factors - so when I evaluate these, I compare a power station's usable capacity to the 'average'...and Pecron units have performed well within that range. I'd be curious to hear specifically why you think they do not.

[@garymasi2634]

No mention of the Echoflow Delta 3 Plus? You were very high on it in your review of it. Why has is dropped so substantially to not even an honorable mention? I was getting ready to buy it on Prime Day.

[@HorseRadish403]

The over heating problem. I was going to get the new one. Not until they fix it

[@rebellucy6200]

Will ANY of these last 10 years?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

@@rebellucy6200 time will tell. I have several that are going strong after 5 years.

[@mannya7765]

Surprised no mention of the Jackery 1000v2 considering how well it performed during your tests. One the lightest, quietest, and most efficient 1000wh power stations on the market. $400 on sale now on Amazon makes it one of the best values on the market IMO.

[@ElderPinto254]

its a shame but you almost cannot buy this stuff in holland you can get a couple but they are always sold out and holland almost get no supply of this stuff waiting for 4 months for stock???

[@JDFloyd]

I think there is an error with this video. It looks like there is a gaussian blur that is tracking under your chin the entire video. Almost as if something is being hidden. Might want to check it.

[@JamesAmbrose48]

I don’t think it’s a great feat to achieve 97% AC efficiency; they just have to adjust their advertised claims to approximate actual results. Still I would like this to become a standard industry practice.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I agree that it would be preferrable if everyone listed a standard Useable capacity rating...say, at a .2C discharge rate maybe. But I also do think that the 97% efficiency number I got from the Elite 200 V2 IS pretty darn impressive - especially when compared to the literally dozens of other units I've tested that produce nowhere near that kind of number.

[@myself-tp2my]

where is the Anker Solix F3800 ?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

@myself-tp2my since it didn't technically fit the definition of modular home backup (separate inverter and battery modules) and i haven't yet gotten my hands on it, I elected to remove it from this particular discussion, but as I indicated in the video I plan on doing a more detailed video on that segment and will include the F3800 then.

[@goodcitizen4587]

Pecron is such a bad name. They could have used "SolarPro" or something. Another terrible one is Oupes.

[@bea29able]

Warning about Bluetti AC70 and other Bluetti products. I purchased before seeing this review, several others have said the same. Now I am trying to get them to send be prepaid label its a pain in the ass. 1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous. Incorrectly wired! Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024 Style: BLUETTI AC70Verified Purchase As at least one other reviewer has mentioned, this unit has the 120V outlets wired opposite to the US standard, with the hot and neutral wires reversed. This is extremely dangerous if you have the unit plugged into the wall and also powering an appliance, as it has the potential to energize the exterior of your appliance and shock you with deadly voltage. I'm stuck trying to figure out how to return this thing without having to pay a huge shipping cost since the return label isn't even pre-paid. Avoid this model at all costs, and since this was a problem on other earlier Bluetti units and they've done it again, I'd avoid Bluetti all together.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Hey there. I recently discovered your comment and was concerned since I'd not seen this issue. I reached out to Bluetti about it and they are interested in connecting with you. If you email me ([e-mail]) I'll connect you up with them and see if they can resolve your issue.

[@ko667]

You forgot Anker Solix f3800, which is applicable to the modular stations but is portable compared to the ones you mentioned

[@vidzilla1]

Thanks for the video, but you didn’t include the extra large solar generators that typically have between 4000 and 5000 W hours with batteries contained inside of them like the Oupes mega five.

[@garymasi2634]

No mention of the Echoflow Delta 3 Plus? You were very high on it in your review of it. Why has is dropped so substantially to not even an honorable mention? I was getting ready to buy it on Prime Day.

[@csw128]

Its $399 right now