2025 shaped up to be a great year for large power stations. Pretty much every brand seems to be innovate by launching quieter power stations with bigger batteries, smarter home-integration, more powerful inverters, and a bunch of really practical features.
With electricity prices climbing across North America, these high-capacity power stations are beginning to offer buyers something they’ve been begging for: real energy savings and real home backup, without the need to install a permanent solar plus storage system.
We were able to test an absurd number of big power stations this year, and while some were incredible, others felt like wasted opportunities. So, after all that real-world testing, we wanted to put together an unbiased and unsponsored list of the best large power stations of the year.
Everything below starts at around 3,000Wh of storage capacity and goes up from there. If you’re looking for the best portable power station, we also put together a separate guide listing our Favorite Small Power Stations of 2025.
If you need a decent amount of power, say to run a few appliances during a power outage, these units pack enough of a punch to get you through a day.
We’d consider these to be the “entry level” of big power stations, so they’re not going to break the bank, but they’re still really capable. Here’s our top picks for this category:
The Anker F3000 is one of those units that impressed us not because of a single flashy feature, but by doing pretty much everything well. It’s a clean, polished, and extremely reliable 3kWh platform with great efficiency and one of the most user-friendly designs on the market.
The rolling suitcase design gives you an extendable handle and a pair of rugged wheels, which makes it easier to move than most competitors in this category. The layout is really simple, giving you plenty of accessible ports and plugs. Anker even kept thoughtful touches like their big unibrow light across the front, which is a welcome addition given most brands seem to be removing lights from their big power stations.
Under the hood, it packs a 3,072Wh battery, as well as a 2,400W inverter, capable of sustaining outputs of 3,600W from the 30A plug. Speaking of which, you actually get a true 30A RV plug with this unit, as well as a 12V car socket and four 120V AC plugs.
For those wanting to use it for backup purposes, it has a low idle power draw and full compatibility with Anker’s bi-directional home inlet system. Since it’s from Anker, it’s also backed by the best customer support in the game.
At roughly $1,200 (with our discount code), the F3000 is one of the safest picks out there right now. It would be perfect for weekend camping, but also handy for basic home backup power and emergency prep.
Even on its own, the Pecron E3600LFP is one of the best power station deals out there. The fact Pecron offers a low-cost power station bundle that gives you two E3600s and a 240V Hub that allows you to connect them together is just plain crazy.
To be honest, calling the Pecron E3600 240V Bundle “good value” feels like a ridiculous understatement. The dual-unit package with the 240V hub is possibly the single best dollar-per-watt bargain we’ve ever reviewed.
When paired together, you get a combined 7,200W inverter, 6,144Wh of usable battery capacity, 120V and 240V outputs, eight total AC outlets, and a wild expansion potential. With each 3,072Wh EP3000 Expansion Battery only coming in at $699, you can easily scale this combination to over 30kWh of storage, which is where you start to get into serious whole home power.
Still, what makes the E3600LFP Bundle special is the flexibility. You can run them together as a full 240V home backup setup, or split them up depending on the situation.
One unit can stay at home powering appliances while the other can go with you camping or tailgating. If you wanted to be a hero, you could even loan one out to a friend during a storm. Given that even one unit would provide enough power to run a fridge and other appliances, that actually are very capable separated.
Most brands force you into one massive unit, but Pecron gives you two fully functional systems for less than what some single power stations cost. And the price? Just over $2,000 for the dual bundle with the 240V Hub. We still have no idea how Pecron makes money.
The second Pecron power station on our list earns its place by being extremely dependable and, once again, very affordable. It’s pretty obvious from the name alone that Pecron wanted this unit to compete with the Anker F3000, and they did a good job.
It delivers similar specifications, but the Pecron F3000LFP Power Station is more affordable than its Anker counterpart. It’s also compact and more portable than the Pecron E3600LFP, but still includes a 3,072Wh battery, a 3,600W inverter, a true 30A plug, five 120V AC outlets, and a nice display screen that makes monitoring and adjusting settings easy.
The Pecron F3000LFP is also expansion-capable, but you can’t increase the storage capacity nearly as high as you can with the E3600LFP. You also lose the ability to pair it with a second power station for a 240V output. Still, the build quality and performance for this unit were both excellent in all our testing.
We’ve actually tested this thing harder than most of the power stations we get our hands on, as it’s still used on a daily basis to run Dylan’s off grid tiny home. At this off-grid property, the Pecron F3000 is used to run power tools and household appliances, and it charges with solar panels. Not once has it glitched, overheated, or thrown an error.
At around $850, nothing else offers this type of performance. If you just need a reliable daily-use system, the Pecron F3000 could be the perfect choice. You miss out on Anker’s incredible customer service, but it’s an amazing option for those looking for a low-cost, high-performance power station.
Bluetti has made a bit of a comeback over the past year, especially given their Elite 100 V2 and Elite 200 V2 power stations both made our Best Portable Power Stations of 2025 List.
The Bluetti Elite 400 follows suit, but it has a pretty unique design. Rather than pair a high-output inverter with a high-capacity battery, Bluetti gave this thing a high storage capacity and a modest but efficient output.
With its 3,840Wh battery and 2,600W inverter, the Elite 400 is perfect for households that need long runtime for basic appliances and devices, rather than the massive start-up power requirements needed to run power stools and other demanding loads.
The built-in rubber wheels and suitcase handle also mean it rolls easily and feels like it was designed for rugged use. On top of that, it performed really well across all of our tests. If your goal is to keep the fridge cold, run Wi-Fi and lights, and power a few smaller appliances during an outage, this is one of the smartest ways to get a large battery without paying for an inverter you’ll never max out.
With the Bluetti 400, it’s almost like they designed a power station with a built-in expansion battery. At around $1,400, it’s a very practical power station that we think fills an important niche for backup power.
Let’s now move onto the best power stations that are 240V-capable. If the unit doesn’t support 240V, it doesn’t make this part of the list. These types of power stations are for those who have more demanding loads they want to run, like a washing machine or oven, as well as those who want to run multiple things at the same time.
While the above-mentioned power stations are going to be good enough for most short-term blackouts, these bigger and more capable units are where you should be looking if you’re preparing for multi-day outages. Here's what we think are the best power stations in this category:
We liked the original Anker F3800, and it actually made last year’s list of the Best Big Power Stations; however, the F3800 Plus is what the first version should have been.
Anker fixed almost every complaint we had with the first release. The Plus version adds a 30A RV outlet and a gas generator twist-lock plug. More importantly, they fixed the solar charging ports, making it much easier to max out its impressive 3,200W solar input.
The idle consumption dropped to around 40W, the 3,840Wh battery remains solid, and the 6,000W inverter puts it among the top performers in its class. With the ability to expand the storage capacity up to 53.8kWh by adding Anker BP3800 Expansion Batteries, it can grow into a legitimate option for whole-home backup.
It also works beautifully with the Anker SOLIX Home Power Panel, making it one of the most complete all-in-one 240V power stations on the market right now. With improved wheels, better handles, and better integration, picking up the Anker F3800 Plus for about $2,400 is a steal, even if it does seem pricey.
For RV use, home-backup power, and serious emergency prep, the Anker F3800 Plus is a practical and reliable solution.
The original EcoFlow DELTA Pro was one of the best-selling power stations ever made, and the new DELTA Pro 3 improves on it in almost every way.
EcoFlow went with a 4,000W inverter, pretty much matching its 4,096Wh battery, and you also get 120V/240V split-phase capabilities from a single unit. With the original DELTA Pro, you needed a second unit to achieve a 240V output.
Charging this unit with AC power or solar panels is also really fast. The AC input port even supports EV and gas generator adapters, allowing you to charge the unit faster and with greater flexibility.
If you need to store more power, the DELTA Pro 3 Smart Extra Batteries stack really cleanly, enabling you to increase the total battery capacity to nearly 50 kWh.
The overall performance is excellent, making this power station practical, reliable, and an all-around solid choice for pretty much anyone. Just be aware that EcoFlow also released a DELTA 3 Ultra Plus that looks identical but cannot output 240V.
If you need true whole-home flexibility, the DELTA Pro 3 is an excellent choice, especially given you can usually pick one up for around $2,300.
This final section is for our favorite power stations for serious home backup and off-grid use. These units are designed for expandability, making it easy to build a full off grid power system. Here’s our top picks for the best big portable power stations of the year:
The DELTA Pro Ultra actually made it on our list last year, and at the time, we decided it was the best power station for home backup power. In 2025, this modular EcoFlow power station retains a very high position on our list.
If you want a system that you can scale up to your exact needs, the DELTA Pro Ultra is still one of the most complete systems available right now. The base unit includes a 7,200W inverter and a 6,000Wh battery, which can be expanded up to 90 kWh with stackable expansion batteries.
The impressive high and low-voltage solar inputs allow it to support up to 5,600W of solar charging. For those wanting to build a fully off grid solar power system, the EcoFlow DELTA Ultra is the best non-permanent option.
It’s also incredibly quiet. In fact, it’s probably the quietest power station we have ever tested, which is really saying something given that DJI designed its power stations to be silent. For those wanting automated backup power, it integrates seamlessly with the EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2.
Although it’s heavy and not meant to be portable, as a permanent installation, nothing else touches its mix of reliability, flexibility, and raw capability. It can be pretty expensive, especially when you expand it with multiple batteries. If you decide to go this route, expect to pay around $5,800.
With the release of the Apex 300, Bluetti finally delivered a worthy successor to the AC500 Power Station. The Apex 300 is a smart, compact, modular home-backup platform that fixes many of the problems we found with the brand's older units.
Unlike the modular AC-series designs Bluetti came out with in the past, the Apex 300 actually includes a built-in battery inside the main unit, which has a storage capacity of 2,764Wh. That basic battery is then paired with an impressive 3,840W inverter, which is capable of 120V and 240V outputs.
Not only is the inverter very capable, it has an extremely low idle consumption at around 20W. For long-term standby power and running intermittent loads, that low idle rate is really beneficial.
At its core, the Bluetti Apex 300 was designed for expansion. You can use it alone, but it really shines when paired with multiple expansion batteries to build a scalable home system that’s quieter, more compact, and more efficient than what you get from a lot of the competition.
At roughly 85% efficiency in our testing, it’s one of the more refined modular platforms out there. While the same could be said for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, we think the Apex 300 would be perfect for homeowners who want a customizable multi-battery installation without the footprint of a traditional solar power system.
The Jackery 5000 Plus is another unit that really surprised us this year. In fact, we’d probably say it’s one of the most complete portable power systems released this year, giving you true 120V/240V output directly from the main unit, a hugely expandable 5,040Wh battery, and a massive 7,200W inverter.
Despite weighing over 130 pounds, Jackery made it surprisingly manageable with built-in wheels and an extendable handle. The charging options are also excellent, with fast AC charging, a high solar input, and near-instant UPS switchover when paired with a transfer switch. It feels purpose-built for people who want whole-home backup without needing a massive installation or a steep learning curve.
It’s more expensive than something like the Pecron E3600 Bundle, but the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is one of the easiest high-capacity power stations to use. It’s clean, powerful, quiet under load, and genuinely a plug-and-play backup power system.
When we put them head-to-head, we actually gave it the win over the Anker F3800 Plus, which is hugely impressive given that we think the Anker power station is one of the best on the market today.
With the release of a bunch of high-performance expandable power stations, a lot of brands made big steps towards smart home integration.
Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly workhorse like the Pecron F3000, a polished all-rounder like the Anker F3800 Plus, a mid-sized 240V-capable system like the DELTA Pro 3, or a full-blown whole-home backup system like the DELTA Pro Ultra, there’s finally a reliable option at every size and every budget.
We’re going to keep testing new power stations in 2026, but if you’re looking for the best options for a portable backup power system, the above-mentioned units are the top picks on the market today.
Anker SOLIX F3000: https://shopsolarkits.com
Pecron E3600 Bundle: https://www.pecron.com
Pecron F3000LFP: https://www.pecron.com
Bluetti Elite 400: https://shopsolarkits.com
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: https://signaturesolar.com
Bluetti Elite 100 V2: https://www.bluettipower.com
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3: https://shopsolarkits.com
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra: https://shopsolarkits.com
Bluetti Apex 300: https://www.bluettipower.com
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: https://shopsolarkits.com
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