What size power station for an LED bulb (60 W equivalent)?

It needs a station with at least 8.5 W of continuous output. At the default 85% efficiency it takes about 50 Wh of rated capacity for its typical 5 h a day, and 80 Wh for 8 hours of running. 54 of the 54 power stations in the Enough Watts data set can power it. The smallest one that keeps it going for 8 hours of running is the BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini (128 Wh).

Updated October 6, 2026

8.5W
Continuous output
None
Surge to start it
50Wh
Capacity for its typical 5 h a day
80Wh
Capacity for 8 hours of running
54 of 54
Stations that power it

Watts

Typical figures for this type, from the sources at the foot of this page. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Running, typical: 8.5 W
Running, low to high: 8 W to 8.8 W
Starting: No start surge
Typical use a day: 5 hthe calculator starts from this, and you can change it
Average draw while on: 8.5 W
Voltage: 120 V

Explained in: Watts vs watt hours, explained and How to read an appliance label for watts.

The math

Worked with the typical figure, as the calculator does it.

Output8.5 W running, so the station's continuous output must be at least 8.5 W.
SurgeNo start surge: the running figure covers it.
Average draw8.5 W: the running watts count for every hour it is on.
A typical day8.5 W × 5 h = 43 Wh a day.
Typical 5 h a day8.5 W × 5 h = 43 Wh usable, ÷ 0.85 = 50 Wh of rated capacity.
8 hours of running8.5 W × 8 h = 68 Wh usable, ÷ 0.85 = 80 Wh of rated capacity.
On the BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini128 Wh × 0.85 = 109 Wh usable, ÷ 8.5 W = 12.8 h.

Stations that run it

Every power station in the data with this appliance alone plugged in, at 85% efficiency. Type the running watts from your own label and the table works it out again.

Running watts

Typical 8.5 W, from 8 W to 8.8 W. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

54 of 54 power stations run it at 8.5 W.

Power stations for a lED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) at 8.5 W
Power station	Can it power it	Running time	Output	Start surge
BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini	Runs it	12.8 h	200 W	300 W
Jackery Explorer 240 v2	Runs it	25.6 h	300 W	600 W
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus	Runs it	28.6 h	600 W	1,200 W
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2	Runs it	28.8 h	600 W	not published
Jackery Explorer 300 v2	Runs it	28.8 h	300 W	600 W
Goal Zero Yeti 300	Runs it	29.7 h	350 W	600 W
Goal Zero Yeti 500	Runs it	2.1 days	500 W	1,000 W
DJI Power 500	Runs it	2.1 days	1,000 W	not published
Jackery Explorer 600 v2	Runs it	2.7 days	500 W	1,000 W
Goal Zero Yeti 700	Runs it	2.8 days	600 W	1,000 W
BLUETTI Elite 100 mini	Runs it	4.2 days	700 W	1,050 W
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2	Runs it	4.3 days	1,800 W	3,600 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic	Runs it	4.3 days	1,800 W	3,600 W
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2	Runs it	4.3 days	2,000 W	3,000 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3	Runs it	4.3 days	1,800 W	3,600 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus	Runs it	4.3 days	1,800 W	3,600 W
Pecron E1000LFP	Runs it	4.3 days	1,800 W	3,000 W
DJI Power 1000	Runs it	4.3 days	2,200 W	4,400 W
Anker SOLIX C1000	Runs it	4.4 days	1,800 W	2,400 W
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2	Runs it	4.5 days	1,500 W	3,000 W
BLUETTI AC180	Runs it	4.8 days	1,800 W	2,700 W
ALLPOWERS R1500	Runs it	4.8 days	1,800 W	3,000 W
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus	Runs it	5.3 days	2,000 W	4,000 W
Goal Zero Yeti 1500	Runs it	6.3 days	2,000 W	3,600 W
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2	Runs it	6.4 days	2,000 W	4,000 W
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra	Runs it	6.4 days	1,800 W	3,600 W
ALLPOWERS R2500 V2	Runs it	8.0 days	2,500 W	4,000 W
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2	Runs it	8.5 days	2,200 W	4,400 W
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2	Runs it	8.5 days	2,400 W	4,800 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max	Runs it	8.5 days	2,400 W	4,800 W
Pecron E2400LFP	Runs it	8.5 days	2,400 W	4,000 W
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2	Runs it	8.5 days	2,400 W	4,000 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus	Runs it	8.5 days	3,000 W	6,000 W
OUPES Mega 2 Pro	Runs it	8.5 days	2,500 W	not published
DJI Power 2000	Runs it	8.5 days	3,000 W	not published
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2	Runs it	8.6 days	2,600 W	not published
Anker SOLIX F2600	Runs it	10.7 days	2,400 W	2,800 W
BLUETTI Apex 300	Runs it	11.5 days	3,840 W	not published
BLUETTI Elite 300	Runs it	12.6 days	2,400 W	4,800 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra	Runs it	12.8 days	3,600 W	7,200 W
Anker SOLIX F3000	Runs it	12.8 days	3,600 W	7,200 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus	Runs it	12.8 days	3,600 W	7,200 W
Pecron E3600LFP	Runs it	12.8 days	3,600 W	7,000 W
ALLPOWERS R3500	Runs it	13.2 days	3,200 W	6,000 W
ALLPOWERS R4000	Runs it	14.4 days	3,600 W	6,000 W
BLUETTI Elite 400	Runs it	16.0 days	2,600 W	5,200 W
Anker SOLIX F3800	Runs it	16.0 days	6,000 W	9,000 W
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus	Runs it	16.0 days	6,000 W	9,000 W
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000	Runs it	16.6 days	3,600 W	7,200 W
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3	Runs it	17.1 days	4,000 W	8,000 W
OUPES Guardian 6000 V2	Runs it	19.2 days	6,000 W	9,000 W
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus	Runs it	21.0 days	7,200 W	14,400 W
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra	Runs it	25.6 days	7,200 W	10,800 W
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X	Runs it	51.2 days	12,000 W	not published

Add it to the runtime calculator with the rest of your list

What moves the number

A 60 W replacement LED draws 8 W to 8.8 W for the same 800 lumens. Smart bulbs and color changing bulbs may take more. The math counts one bulb; set the quantity to the bulbs you want lit.

Questions

How many watts does an LED bulb (60 W equivalent) use?

About 8.5 W while running, from 8 W to 8.8 W across the models in our sources. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Can a portable power station run an LED bulb (60 W equivalent)?

Yes. All 54 power stations in the Enough Watts data set can power it on its own. It takes at least 8.5 W of continuous output.

How long will a power station run an LED bulb (60 W equivalent)?

It depends on the battery. At 85% efficiency the smallest station that powers it, the BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini (128 Wh), gives about 12.8 h. The largest, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (12,288 Wh), gives about 51.2 days.

Does an LED bulb (60 W equivalent) need extra watts to start?

No. It has no motor or compressor, so it draws about its running watts from the moment it is switched on. The check that matters is a continuous output of at least 8.5 W.

Setups that include it

Sources

Researched from these pages, then checked against them a second time. The check corrected at least one figure.

GE Classic LED 60 Watt Replacement, Bright White, A19 General Purpose Bulbs (4 Pack) maker product page, checked October 6, 2026
GE Refresh HD LED 60 Watt Replacement, Daylight, A19 General Purpose Bulbs (4 Pack) maker product page, checked October 6, 2026
8W (60W Replacement) Soft White (2700K) A19 (E26 Base) Dimmable LED Light Bulb (8-Pack), Feit Electric maker product page, checked October 6, 2026

We read published figures and do the math; we do not measure appliances. The methodology states every formula on this page. Capacities are rated watt hours: 1,000 Wh rated gives 850 Wh usable at the default.