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Power stations for hurricane prep: which are enough

Of the 54 power stations in the Enough Watts data set, 2 are enough for three days after the storm without a recharge, 51 run it but not long enough, and 1 cannot power it. The closest fit is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (6,144 Wh), with 3.4 days of this routine.

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The setup in numbers

  • 219W

    Running, all at once

  • 219W

    Starting watts, no motor surge

  • 1,544Wh

    Energy a day

  • 2 of 54

    Enough for 72 h

The setup

The loads, with the goal of three days after the storm without a recharge
ApplianceHow manyRunningEnergy a day
Phone charging220 W20 W × 2 h × 2 = 80 Wh
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)38.5 W8.5 W × 5 h × 3 = 128 Wh
Box fan (20 inch)1125 W125 W × 8 h = 1,000 Wh
Wi-Fi router and modem128 W28 W × 12 h = 336 Wh
Running, everything on at once
2 × 20 + 3 × 8.5 + 125 + 28 = 219 W
Starting watts needed
219 W, no load starts above its running watts
Watt hours a day
80 + 128 + 1,000 + 336 = 1,544 Wh
Goal
three days after the storm without a recharge (72 h)

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  • Counts the running watts for every hour you enter.
  • Starting watts not published; motors often need 2 to 3 times their running watts to start.
  • Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Enough: 2 of 54 stations

The 54 power stations in the data set, ranked smallest capacity first (the closest fit), then lower price, then lighter. Whether a link can earn us money never changes the order.

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EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X

Enough

6.8days

of your routine

47.8 h

with everything running nonstop

12,288 Wh × 0.85 = 10,445 Wh usable, your routine uses 1,544 Wh a day

Output used
219 W of 12,000 W
Start surge
219 W of 12,000 W
  • Surge rating not published, so the check uses the continuous rating.
Capacity
12,288 Wh
Weight
298.7 lb (135.5 kg) in total, sold as separate pieces
Price
$7,999 shown on the maker's page in October 2026
SpecificationsMaker's page for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (opens in a new tab)

Runs it, but not long enough: 51 of 54 stations

They pass the output, surge and voltage checks but run out before the goal. Longest runtime first.

Stations that run the setup but not for 72 hours
Power stationCapacityRuntime of this routineEverything nonstop
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus5,040 Wh2.8 days19.6 h
OUPES Guardian 6000 V24,608 Wh2.5 days17.9 h
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 34,096 Wh2.3 days15.9 h
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 40003,994 Wh2.2 days15.5 h
BLUETTI Elite 4003,840 Wh2.1 days14.9 h
Anker SOLIX F38003,840 Wh2.1 days14.9 h
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus3,840 Wh2.1 days14.9 h
ALLPOWERS R40003,456 Wh45.7 h13.4 h
ALLPOWERS R35003,168 Wh41.9 h12.3 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra3,072 Wh40.6 h12.0 h
Anker SOLIX F30003,072 Wh40.6 h12.0 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus3,072 Wh40.6 h12.0 h
Pecron E3600LFP3,072 Wh40.6 h12.0 h
BLUETTI Elite 3003,014 Wh39.8 h11.7 h
BLUETTI Apex 3002,765 Wh36.5 h10.8 h
Anker SOLIX F26002,560 Wh33.8 h10.0 h
BLUETTI Elite 200 V22,074 Wh27.4 h8.1 h
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v22,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max2,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
Pecron E2400LFP2,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 22,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus2,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
OUPES Mega 2 Pro2,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
DJI Power 20002,048 Wh27.1 h8.0 h
Jackery Explorer 2000 v22,042 Wh27.0 h7.9 h
ALLPOWERS R2500 V21,920 Wh25.4 h7.5 h
Jackery Explorer 1500 v21,536 Wh20.3 h6.0 h
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra1,536 Wh20.3 h6.0 h
Goal Zero Yeti 15001,505 Wh19.9 h5.9 h
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus1,265 Wh16.7 h4.9 h
BLUETTI AC1801,152 Wh15.2 h4.5 h
ALLPOWERS R15001,152 Wh15.2 h4.5 h
Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,070 Wh14.1 h4.2 h
Anker SOLIX C10001,056 Wh14.0 h4.1 h
BLUETTI Elite 100 V21,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic1,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 21,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
EcoFlow DELTA 31,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus1,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
Pecron E1000LFP1,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
DJI Power 10001,024 Wh13.5 h4.0 h
BLUETTI Elite 100 mini1,005 Wh13.3 h3.9 h
Goal Zero Yeti 700677 Wh8.9 h2.6 h
Jackery Explorer 600 v2640 Wh8.5 h2.5 h
DJI Power 500512 Wh6.8 h2.0 h
Goal Zero Yeti 500499 Wh6.6 h1.9 h
Goal Zero Yeti 300297 Wh3.9 h1.2 h
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2288 Wh3.8 h1.1 h
Jackery Explorer 300 v2288 Wh3.8 h1.1 h
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus286 Wh3.8 h1.1 h
Jackery Explorer 240 v2256 Wh3.4 h60 min

Cannot power it: 1 of 54 stations

Show the 1 stations and the number each one fails on

What to know

After a hurricane the grid can stay down for days and the heat stays with it. This list covers the days after the storm passes: a box fan for 8 hours a day, the router for 12, two phones and three lights. It uses 1,544 Wh a day and 4,631 Wh over three days, about 5,448 Wh of rated capacity at 85% efficiency.

2 of the 54 stations hold three days on one charge, and 51 run the list but not for 72 hours. The fan is 65% of the energy, so its hours decide how long the battery lasts.

A panel turns the days after the storm into recharge time. At 4 peak sun hours, counting 75% of the panel rating, about 520 W of panels put back one day of this list, and 35 of the 53 stations that run it accept that much solar input. The solar guide explains the sums.

Charge the station to full while the grid is still up, and keep the panel and cables indoors until the wind drops. If you also run a fuel generator, Ready.gov says to keep it outdoors and 20 feet from doors and windows. The refrigerator is not on this list; the 3 day outage setup includes one.

Read more: Watts vs watt hours, explained, Why you get less than the rated capacity and Starting watts explained.

Questions

What size power station do you need for hurricane prep?
This setup uses 1,544 Wh a day. Lasting 72 hours takes 4,631 Wh usable, about 5,448 Wh of rated capacity at 85% efficiency. It also needs 219 W of continuous output.
Which is the smallest power station that is enough?
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, at 6,144 Wh: 5,222 Wh usable gives 3.4 days of this routine. The ranking puts the smallest capacity first, then the lower price, then the lighter unit.
What if the fan runs around the clock?
With the box fan on for 24 hours a day, the setup uses 3,544 Wh a day and needs 219 W running. None of the 54 power stations is enough for three days after the storm without a recharge, against 2 for the setup above.