High-watt appliances
Can a power station run a microwave?
Yes, if its output is higher than the appliance’s draw. Expect minutes, not hours.
| Station | Output | Microwave, 1,100 W | Coffee maker, 1,200 W | Hair dryer, 1,875 W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | 500 W | No | No | No |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 600 W | No | No | No |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 W | 50 min | 45 min | Low setting |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 2,000 W | 47 min | 44 min | 28 min |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 W | 1.6 h | 1.4 h | 56 min |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 3,000 W | 1.6 h | 1.5 h | 56 min |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 4,500 W | 3.9 h | 3.6 h | 2.3 h |
Space heaters: see the winter outage guide for safety advice.
Quick answers
Can a 1,000 Wh power station run a microwave?
Yes, if its output is above the microwave’s draw. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (1,500 W) runs a 1,100 W microwave for about 50 min.
Why does my microwave trip the station?
Its draw is higher than the station’s output. Check the input watts on the microwave’s label, not the cooking power.
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