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Home Backup

Quiet, fume-free battery backup for your fridge, Wi-Fi, CPAP and lights.

15models reviewed

Battery backup has quietly replaced the gas generator for millions of US homes. A 1–2kWh power station can keep a refrigerator, Wi-Fi, phone chargers and lights going through a typical outage, run safely indoors and switch on automatically when the grid fails.

For home backup, prioritize usable capacity (1,000Wh and up), continuous output of at least 1,500W, a fast AC recharge so you can top up whenever power flickers back, and a UPS switchover of 20 ms or less.

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Home Backup we've reviewed

PECRON

8.9/10

PECRON F3000LFP

3kWh and 3,600W for well under $1,000

  • 3,072 WhCapacity
  • 3,600 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 63.3 lbWeight

$899.00reference price*

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DJI

8.7/10

DJI Power 1000 V2

A 2,600W powerhouse that recharges in under an hour

  • 1,024 WhCapacity
  • 2,600 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 31.3 lbWeight

$699.00reference price*

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Anker

8.7/10

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

The fastest-charging 1kWh station, with a 2,000W inverter

  • 1,024 WhCapacity
  • 2,000 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 24.9 lbWeight

$699.99reference price*

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EcoFlow

8.4/10

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3

A 240V, 4kWh home battery on wheels

  • 4,096 WhCapacity
  • 4,000 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 113.5 lbWeight

$2,799.00reference price*

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Jackery

8.3/10

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

The 1kWh sweet spot for home backup that still fits in a car trunk

  • 1,070 WhCapacity
  • 1,500 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 23.8 lbWeight

$559.00reference price*

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BLUETTI

8.3/10

BLUETTI AC180

A proven 1.1kWh all-rounder at a mid-range price

  • 1,152 WhCapacity
  • 1,800 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 35.3 lbWeight

$499.00reference price*

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EcoFlow

8.1/10

EcoFlow DELTA Pro

The proven 3.6kWh home-backup workhorse, now at a lower price

  • 3,600 WhCapacity
  • 3,600 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 99 lbWeight

$1,799.00reference price*

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DYNESS

8.0/10

DYNESS PPS2400

The budget 2kWh LiFePO4 pick, with caveats

  • 2,048 WhCapacity
  • 2,400 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 48.5 lbWeight

$699.99reference price*

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DABBSSON

7.6/10

DABBSSON Turbo 12000

12kW, 240V backup on wheels with very fast charging

  • 10,648 WhCapacity
  • 12,000 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery

$6,999.00reference price*

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EcoFlow

7.3/10

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max

2kWh of LiFePO4 with a 10 ms UPS at a 1kWh-class price

  • 2,048 WhCapacity
  • 2,400 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 44.8 lbWeight

$879.00reference price*

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EcoFlow

7.1/10

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X

Whole-home backup that starts at 12kWh and scales to 180kWh

  • 12,288 WhCapacity
  • 12,000 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 292.6 lbWeight

$7,899.00reference price*

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Anker SOLIX

7.1/10

Anker SOLIX E10

An outdoor-rated whole-home battery that starts a 5-ton AC

  • 12,288 WhCapacity
  • 7,680 WAC output
  • LiFePO4Battery
  • 320.6 lbWeight

$7,799.00reference price*

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What to look for

  • Know your fridge

    A modern full-size refrigerator averages roughly 100–200W over time, about 1–2kWh per day, but needs a short startup surge several times higher.

  • UPS mode matters

    With a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) function, devices stay plugged into the station and switch to battery in milliseconds, with no manual swap during a blackout.

  • Plan recharging

    For multi-day outages, pair the station with solar panels or a gas generator to refill it.

  • Medical devices

    If you rely on a CPAP or oxygen concentrator, size for at least two nights and check the manufacturer's guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What size power station do I need for home backup?

For essentials (fridge, router, lights, phones) plan on 1,000–2,000Wh per day. Our home-backup guide includes an appliance sizing table.

Can a power station run a sump pump or well pump?

Many sump pumps need 800–1,500W running and a large startup surge, so check the inverter's continuous and surge ratings carefully. Well pumps are often 240V and need a whole-home system.