UK specification comparison
Portable power stations UK: compare the limits that matter
Compare documented battery capacity, continuous and surge output, solar input and expandability before matching a station to camping, shed, office or backup loads.
How this comparison works
Products are compared from documented manufacturer or retailer specifications in the central catalogue. This is not a hands-on test or a ranking based on invented scores. Confirm the exact model, current manual, connectors and warranty before buying.
- Battery Wh
- How much energy can be stored; usable energy may be lower.
- Continuous output
- The sustained AC load the inverter is documented to support.
- Surge output
- A separate short-duration limit relevant to some motors and compressors.
- Maximum solar input
- The station’s voltage, current and wattage limits still govern compatible panels.
- Expandability
- Whether the exact model supports documented expansion batteries.
- Use case
- The calculated load, duration, reserve and charging plan—not product size alone.
Portable power stations to compare
Use a calculator first, then reject any product whose documented capacity, output or charging limits fall below the requirement.
Jackery
Explorer 300 Plus
An integrated portable battery and inverter for compatible off-grid appliances.
Best for: Charging, lighting and other modest portable loads within its documented limits.
- Battery capacity: 288 Wh
- Continuous output: 300 W
- Surge output: 600 W
Check before buying: Match the product’s current manual to your calculator result and intended connections.
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BLUETTI
AC70 Portable Power Station
An integrated portable battery and inverter for compatible off-grid appliances.
Best for: Mixed portable appliances where its verified capacity and inverter output meet the calculation.
- Battery capacity: 768 Wh
- Continuous output: 1000 W
- Surge output: 1500 W
- Maximum solar input: 500 W
Check before buying: Match the product’s current manual to your calculator result and intended connections.
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EcoFlow
DELTA 3 Series Portable Power Station
A portable power-station range with multiple capacity or expansion choices.
Best for: Comparing an expandable range after confirming the exact model and accessories.
- Battery capacity: 1024 Wh
- Continuous output: 1800 W
- Surge output: 3600 W
- Maximum solar input: 500 W
Check before buying: Match the product’s current manual to your calculator result and intended connections.
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Jackery
Explorer 1000 v2
An integrated portable battery and inverter for compatible off-grid appliances.
Best for: Longer runtimes or higher-output portable loads within its documented limits.
- Battery capacity: 1070 Wh
- Continuous output: 1500 W
- Surge output: 3000 W
- Maximum solar input: 400 W
Check before buying: Match the product’s current manual to your calculator result and intended connections.
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BLUETTI
AC180 Portable Power Station
An integrated portable battery and inverter for compatible off-grid appliances.
Best for: Higher-output off-grid appliances where capacity, surge and recharge requirements have been calculated.
- Battery capacity: 1152 Wh
- Continuous output: 1800 W
- Surge output: 2700 W
- Maximum solar input: 500 W
Check before buying: Match the product’s current manual to your calculator result and intended connections.
Affiliate linkView latest price| Product | Verified specifications | Best for | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Battery capacity: 288 Wh; Continuous output: 300 W; Surge output: 600 W | Charging, lighting and other modest portable loads within its documented limits. | View card |
| BLUETTI AC70 Portable Power Station | Battery capacity: 768 Wh; Continuous output: 1000 W; Surge output: 1500 W; Maximum solar input: 500 W | Mixed portable appliances where its verified capacity and inverter output meet the calculation. | View card |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Series Portable Power Station | Battery capacity: 1024 Wh; Continuous output: 1800 W; Surge output: 3600 W; Maximum solar input: 500 W; Expandable capacity: 1-5 kWh | Comparing an expandable range after confirming the exact model and accessories. | View card |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Battery capacity: 1070 Wh; Continuous output: 1500 W; Surge output: 3000 W; Maximum solar input: 400 W | Longer runtimes or higher-output portable loads within its documented limits. | View card |
| BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station | Battery capacity: 1152 Wh; Continuous output: 1800 W; Surge output: 2700 W; Maximum solar input: 500 W | Higher-output off-grid appliances where capacity, surge and recharge requirements have been calculated. | View card |