Runtime calculator
Power Station Runtime Calculator
Runtime = capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ load (W). An Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh) at 100 W: about 8.7 hours.
The calculator needs JavaScript. Steady-load runtimes:
| Station | Capacity | 50 W | 100 W | 200 W | 500 W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 4.1 h | 2.2 h | 1.2 h | 29 min |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | 640 Wh | 10.9 h | 5.4 h | 2.7 h | 1.1 h |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 18.2 h | 9.1 h | 4.5 h | 1.8 h |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 17.4 h | 8.7 h | 4.4 h | 1.7 h |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 34.7 h | 17.4 h | 8.7 h | 3.5 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 2,048 Wh | 34.8 h | 17.4 h | 8.7 h | 3.5 h |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 5,024 Wh | 3.6 days | 42.7 h | 21.4 h | 8.5 h |
Why 0.85
The 0.85 covers the loss when the station makes 120 V AC. Anker (guide) and Jackery (Explorer 550 FAQ) use it too. BLUETTI’s manuals instead use 90% depth of discharge × inverter efficiency (over 90%) ÷ (load + the station’s own draw) (manual). For BLUETTI we add that own draw to the load.
Seven stations at steady loads
| Station | Capacity | 50 W | 100 W | 200 W | 500 W | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 4.1 h | 2.2 h | 1.2 h | 29 min | $289.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | 640 Wh | 10.9 h | 5.4 h | 2.7 h | 1.1 h | $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 18.2 h | 9.1 h | 4.5 h | 1.8 h | $499 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 17.4 h | 8.7 h | 4.4 h | 1.7 h | $599.99 (Oct 13) |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 34.7 h | 17.4 h | 8.7 h | 3.5 h | $899 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 2,048 Wh | 34.8 h | 17.4 h | 8.7 h | 3.5 h | $1,199 |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 5,024 Wh | 3.6 days | 42.7 h | 21.4 h | 8.5 h | $3,599.99 |
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2Jackery Explorer 600 v2Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Jackery Explorer 2000 v2EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusAnker SOLIX S5000
What devices draw
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| Device | Typical draw | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge, US average | 70.4 W averaged (617 kWh a year) | EIA |
| CPAP, AirSense 10 | 7 W; 22 W with humidifier; 34 W with heated tube | ResMed |
| Laptop | 50 W | Virginia Tech |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent | 8.5 W | Philips |
| 12 V fridge, Dometic CFX3 35 | about 12 W averaged (at 90°F room, 39°F inside) | Dometic |
| Starlink Standard | 75–100 W | Starlink |
| Space heater | 400–1,500 W | OCWR |
What changes the answer
- USB‑C and 12 V skip the inverter, so they run longer than the table shows.
- Own draw. BLUETTI lists about 9 W for the Elite 30 V2. With a CPAP or router, that’s as big as the load.
- Motors. Some start at 2–4 times their rated power, per BLUETTI’s manuals. Surge ratings are on each station page; BLUETTI’s spec table lists none.
- Cold. Most of these can’t charge below 32°F; see each station page. The calculator can take off 15% as an allowance.
- Battery age. Plan for 90% or 80% in the advanced calculator.
Quick answers
How long will a 1,000 Wh power station last?
About 17 h at 50 W, 8.5 h at 100 W, 4.3 h at 200 W.
Can it run my house?
Not on its own. Connecting to house circuits is a job for a licensed electrician.
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