Best Budget Power Stations by Price per Wh (Oct 2026)
Quick answer
On Oct 11, 2026 reference prices the BLUETTI AC180 had the lowest US price per Wh of the stations we track, about $0.43 for 1,152 Wh at $499. The Jackery HomePower 3000 and Explorer 2000 v2 were about $0.44, and the Explorer 1000 v2 about $0.47 at a lighter 10.8 kg. Several of these prices were promotions.
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Lowest price per Wh
BLUETTI AC180
$499 for 1,152 Wh is about $0.43 per Wh on Oct 11, the lowest of the 10 US-priced stations we track, with 1,800 W output. 16.4 kg, not expandable.
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 cycles |
| Continuous output | 1,800 W |
From $499Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Jackery HomePower 3000
3,072 Wh and 3,600 W for $1,349, about $0.44 per Wh on Oct 11 (a promotional price). 27 kg, 1,000 W solar input, not expandable.
- Home backup
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 3,072 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 3,600 W |
From $1,349Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
2,042 Wh and 2,200 W for $899, about $0.44 per Wh on Oct 11, and the lightest 2 kWh station we track at 17.9 kg. Not expandable; 400 W solar.
- Home backup
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 2,042 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 2,200 W |
From $899Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1,070 Wh at 10.8 kg for $499 is about $0.47 per Wh, the lightest 1 kWh station we track, with 1,500 W output and 4,000 rated cycles.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 1,500 W |
From $499Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
1,024 Wh at $499.99, about $0.49 per Wh on a promotional price, with a 49-minute AC charge in UltraFast mode and 2,000 W output.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 2,000 W |
From $499.99Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
Check price at Anker SOLIXHow we chose
We divided each station’s US reference price by its capacity in Wh, using the manufacturers’ own store prices on Oct 11, 2026. These are dated reference prices, not live prices, and several were promotional that day. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 has no US price, so it is not ranked. This is research, not hands-on testing.
| Rank | Station | US price (Oct 11) | Capacity | Price per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUETTI AC180 | $499 | 1,152 Wh | $0.43 |
| 2 | Jackery HomePower 3000 | $1,349 | 3,072 Wh | $0.44 |
| 3 | Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | $899.99 | 2,048 Wh | $0.44 |
| 4 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | $899 | 2,042 Wh | $0.44 |
| 5 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | $499 | 1,070 Wh | $0.47 |
| 6 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | $499.99 | 1,024 Wh | $0.49 |
| 7 | Anker SOLIX F3800 | $1,979.99 | 3,840 Wh | $0.52 |
| 8 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | $719 | 1,024 Wh | $0.70 |
| 9 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | $279 | 288 Wh | $0.97 |
| 10 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | $279 | 286 Wh | $0.98 |
The top four are within about a cent of each other, so we picked by what else each offers: size, expansion, weight and charging. The Explorer 2000 v2 takes the 2 kWh pick as the lightest 2 kWh station we track; the C2000 Gen 2 matched it on price per Wh only at a promotional price ($1,499.99 regular, about $0.73).
What to watch out for
Promotions inflate the ranking. Anker’s C1000 Gen 2 ($499.99) and C2000 Gen 2 ($899.99) were on sale against regular prices of $599.99 and $1,499.99, which would be about $0.59 and $0.73 per Wh. The HomePower 3000 ($1,349) was also a promotion against $1,499, about $0.49 per Wh. The DELTA 3 Plus was on pre-order, the Explorer 300 v2 was listed as sold out on Oct 11, and the C2000 Gen 2 ships from Oct 16. Our full reasoning is in the AC180 review, the Explorer 1000 v2 review and the C1000 Gen 2 review. See also the camping list, the home backup list and the power station list.
FAQ
Are these prices current?
No. They are the manufacturers' own store prices on Oct 11, 2026, and several were promotional, so check the store before you buy.
Is the lowest price per Wh always the best buy?
No. It ignores weight, charging speed, expandability and output, and the lowest price per Wh here belonged to a 16.4 kg unit.
Sources
- BLUETTI AC180 specifications (US store) (bluettipower.com)
- Jackery HomePower 3000 specifications (jackery.com)
- Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 specifications (US store) (ankersolix.com)
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 specifications (jackery.com)
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 specifications (jackery.com)
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 specifications (US store) (ankersolix.com)