Andrew Harrington 
The power went out at 11 PM. No warning, no storm—just darkness. My fridge started warming, my phone was at 12%, and my CPAP machine went silent. I grabbed the Bluetti EB3A from the closet, plugged in what mattered, and went back to sleep. Eighteen hours later, when the grid came back online, the little … Read more
Need a portable power station that can handle rain, dust, and rough outdoor conditions? Most power stations fail the moment they get wet or dirty—but the Bluetti AC240 breaks that mold with its IP65 waterproof and dustproof rating. After testing this unit for 90 days in marine, RV, and camping environments, here’s our honest verdict. … Read more
Looking for a portable power station that delivers serious capability without breaking the bank? The Bluetti AC70 has emerged as one of 2025’s most talked-about budget options, offering 768Wh capacity and 1,000W output for just $599. But can it really compete with power stations costing twice as much? Shopping around Black Friday? Our BLUETTI Black … Read more
You’ve just invested in a premium power station—Jackery or Bluetti—and now comes the solar panel decision. Stay with the same brand for plug-and-play simplicity, or consider the alternative if it offers better value? Both brands sell panels at similar price points, but their technical approaches differ considerably. Jackery offers its SolarSaga lineup (80W, 100W, 200W) … Read more
The Anker SOLIX C800 Plus was Anker's 768Wh portable power station with a twist: two detachable camping lights built into the unit. Anker no longer sells it new in the US. Its US product page now leads to the C1000 Gen 2, and the C800 Plus was only still listed on Anker's Australian store in … Read more
Looking for a 1,000Wh portable power station that charges in under an hour? The Anker SOLIX C1000 claims to hit 80% in just 43 minutes—a game-changer for users who can’t wait around. But does this compact unit deliver on its “powerhouse” promise, or is it all marketing hype?Priced at $999, the Anker SOLIX C1000 enters … Read more
When a power station carries a $4,299 price tag and claims to replace your home’s electrical panel during outages, it better deliver. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus isn’t just another portable power station—it’s a modular whole-home backup system that can scale from 5kWh to an unprecedented 60kWh capacity. But does this flagship justify its premium … Read more
The $300 gap between the Jackery Explorer 500 ($499) and Jackery Explorer 1000 ($799) represents one of the most common dilemmas for first-time portable power station buyers. On paper, the 1000 offers nearly double the capacity—but does the average user actually need 1000Wh, or is the 500 enough to cover weekend camping trips and emergency … Read more
Wondering how long your Jackery takes to charge with solar panels? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear from power station owners is: “Why does my solar charging take so much longer than the specs say?” Here’s the frustrating reality: manufacturer specs show ideal conditions that rarely happen in the real … Read more
Correction, August 14, 2026. An earlier version of this review said the Explorer 1000 v2 has two 100W USB-C PD ports. That was wrong. Jackery rates the two USB-C ports at 100W and 30W, not 100W each, and we have corrected every mention below. A reader also reported that Jackery support told him the USB-C … Read more
