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What we're watching, and what we passed on

Most gear sites only show you what they recommend. This is the rest of the board: every unit we track and what status it's at — shortlisted, watching, backlog, outgoing, or being phased out — plus, where we’ve committed to one, what would have to change for it to move.

45units tracked
9shortlisted
6we own it
18watching
10backlog
1outgoing
1discontinued
7with live price tracking
Status
Fit

45 of 45 shown

Shortlisted

We'd put these on a shortlist today.

Shortlisted
Anker SOLIX C1000 (1056Wh)

Anker SOLIX C1000 (1056Wh)

  • 1056Wh
  • 1300W AC in
  • 28 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Balanced value route with practical recovery speed.

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Shortlisted Price tracked
BLUETTI AC180 (1152Wh)

BLUETTI AC180 (1152Wh)

  • 1152Wh
  • 1440W AC in
  • 37 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Predictable refill rhythm for routine-heavy weeks.

$499 BLUETTI direct, checked 2026-10-06 · Amazon varies Tracking since October 8, 2026 — too few readings to call this a good price yet.

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Shortlisted Price tracked
BLUETTI AC70 (768Wh)

BLUETTI AC70 (768Wh)

  • 768Wh
  • 950W AC in
  • 22.5 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Value-focused 700Wh+ tier pick with quick AC recovery.

$359 BLUETTI direct, checked 2026-10-02 · Amazon varies Tracking since October 6, 2026 — too few readings to call this a good price yet.

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Shortlisted Price tracked
BLUETTI Apex 300 (2765Wh)

BLUETTI Apex 300 (2765Wh)

  • 2765Wh
  • 3840W AC in
  • 85 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Highest solar input (2400W) in the self-contained class. Expandable to ~20kWh on one unit. Heavy at 85 lbs.

$1,499 BLUETTI direct, checked 2026-10-01 · $200 off $1,699 list · Amazon varies Lowest we've recorded since August 2026.

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Shortlisted Price tracked
BLUETTI Elite 300 (3014Wh)

BLUETTI Elite 300 (3014Wh)

  • 3014Wh
  • 1800W AC in
  • 58 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Best Wh-per-pound in the 3kWh class. Compact for its capacity, fast AC recovery, not expandable.

$1,199 BLUETTI direct, checked 2026-10-08 · Amazon varies $100 above the $1,099 we recorded on August 11, 2026.

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Shortlisted
EcoFlow DELTA 2 (1024Wh)

EcoFlow DELTA 2 (1024Wh)

  • 1024Wh
  • 1200W AC in
  • 27 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Fast recovery anchor for short refill windows.

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Shortlisted Price tracked
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus (3072Wh)

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus (3072Wh)

  • 3072Wh
  • 1800W AC in
  • 74 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Expandable all-rounder with 25dB quiet operation and 3kWh+ base capacity.

$1,599 EcoFlow direct, checked 2026-10-08 · Amazon varies $85 above the $1,514 we recorded on October 6, 2026.

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Shortlisted Price tracked
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768Wh)

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768Wh)

  • 768Wh
  • 940W AC in
  • 18.2 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Compact recovery-first option for short refill windows.

$369 EcoFlow direct, checked 2026-10-08 · Amazon varies Tracking since October 6, 2026 — too few readings to call this a good price yet.

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Shortlisted
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1264Wh)

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1264Wh)

  • 1264Wh
  • 1200W AC in
  • 32 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Routine-friendly option for timing-constrained charging windows.

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We own it

In our van. Figures we can actually measure.

We own it
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 (2073Wh)

BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 (2073Wh)

  • 2073Wh
  • 1800W AC in
  • 53 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

2kWh LiFePO4 station with 1.5-hour AC recovery. Our daily power since Black Friday 2025.

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We own it
MaxxAir 4500K Fan

MaxxAir 4500K Fan

    Rain-sensor roof fan. 900 CFM rated, no permanent dome. Front-position in our ProMaster build.

    Watching

    Promising, but unproven or drifting on price.

    Watching
    Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (approx. 1kWh class)

    Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (approx. 1kWh class)

    • 1024Wh
    • 1600W AC in
    • 24.9 lb

    Manufacturer figures Spec

    Fast refill-focused option for compressed recovery windows.

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    Watching
    Anker SOLIX C300

    Anker SOLIX C300

    • 288Wh
    • 9.1 lb

    Manufacturer figures Spec

    Compact pick for short outlet windows when portability matters most.

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    Watching
    Anker SOLIX C800

    Anker SOLIX C800

      Mid-size value route for stable daily resets in constrained time blocks.

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      Watching

      Anker SOLIX F1200 (PowerHouse 757)

        Higher-output class for users who can trade portability for recovery headroom.

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        Watching

        Anker SOLIX F2000 / 767 (2048Wh)

        • 2048Wh
        • 1440W AC in
        • 67 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        High-buffer option for rule-heavy recovery windows.

        Why not yetThe 1,000W solar cap and 1,440W AC input are showing their age against 2025-2026 competitors. Build quality and support are genuinely good, and the wheels are useful.

        What would move itA refresh that lifts solar input and AC input into the current class.

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        Watching
        BLUETTI AC200L (2048Wh)

        BLUETTI AC200L (2048Wh)

        • 2048Wh
        • 2400W AC in
        • 62 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        High-headroom recovery tier for repeated rough stretches.

        Why not yetBLUETTI has started phasing it out and it is already discontinued in some regions as the Elite line takes over. Was one of the most popular van life picks for years.

        What would move itOnly worth it if you find one heavily discounted with the warranty intact.

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        Watching
        BLUETTI AC60

        BLUETTI AC60

        • 403Wh
        • 600W AC in
        • 20.1 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        Portable route for short refills when quiet operation and mobility are priorities.

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        Watching

        BLUETTI EB55

        • 537Wh
        • 200W AC in
        • 16.5 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        Balanced backup platform for essential-only nights and weekend reset routines.

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        Watching
        BLUETTI EB70S

        BLUETTI EB70S

        • 716Wh
        • 200W AC in
        • 21.4 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        700Wh-class budget contender for steady baseline loads and calm weekly planning.

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        Watching

        DJI Power 1000

        • 1024Wh
        • 1200W AC in
        • 28.7 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        Fast-recovery contender for users prioritizing short plug-in windows.

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        Watching
        EcoFlow DELTA mini

        EcoFlow DELTA mini

        • 882Wh
        • 900W AC in
        • 23.6 lb

        Manufacturer figures Spec

        Legacy compact Delta class for quick turnaround where outlet access is limited.

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        Watching
        EcoFlow RIVER 2

        EcoFlow RIVER 2

          Entry fast-AC route for simple essentials and predictable daily top-offs.

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          Watching
          EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max

          EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max

          • 512Wh
          • 660W AC in
          • 13.4 lb

          Manufacturer figures Spec

          Mid-tier River option for faster refill routines and moderate daily load pressure.

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          Watching

          Jackery Explorer 1000

            Legacy 1kWh-class baseline option for users optimizing value over peak speed.

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            Watching
            Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro

            Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro

            • 1002Wh

            Manufacturer figures Spec

            Faster-recovery Jackery tier for short-access work and travel schedules.

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            Watching
            Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (1070Wh)

            Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (1070Wh)

            • 1070Wh
            • 23.8 lb

            Manufacturer figures Spec

            1kWh-class routine pick with emergency fast-charge mode.

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            Watching
            Jackery Explorer 880 Pro

            Jackery Explorer 880 Pro

              Sub-1kWh class candidate for predictable quiet-hour recovery patterns.

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              Watching

              UGREEN PowerRoam 1200

                High-output value contender for short recovery windows in work-heavy routines.

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                Backlog

                Interesting, not yet worth your time.

                Backlog
                Anker SOLIX C300 DC

                Anker SOLIX C300 DC

                • 288Wh
                • 6.17 lb

                Manufacturer figures Spec

                DC-first option for low-draw routines that need minimal recharge friction.

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                Backlog
                Anker SOLIX F1500

                Anker SOLIX F1500

                  Larger-buffer candidate for rough-weather recovery planning and fewer close calls.

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                  Backlog
                  BLUETTI AC2A

                  BLUETTI AC2A

                  • 204Wh
                  • 270W AC in
                  • 7.9 lb

                  Manufacturer figures Spec

                  Small entry option for light essentials and backup-only routines.

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                  Backlog

                  BLUETTI EB3A

                  • 268Wh
                  • 350W AC in
                  • 10.1 lb

                  Manufacturer figures Spec

                  Starter-tier backup choice for minimalist loads and short recovery sessions.

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                  Backlog
                  EcoFlow RIVER Pro

                  EcoFlow RIVER Pro

                  • 720Wh

                  Manufacturer figures Spec

                  Older mid-size candidate for users comparing value-driven used or legacy options.

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                  Backlog

                  Goal Zero Yeti 1000X

                    Established legacy option for comparison when prioritizing ecosystem compatibility.

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                    Backlog

                    Oukitel P1000

                      Value-focused alternate worth monitoring for budget-constrained upgrade windows.

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                      Backlog

                      Pecron E1000LFP

                        Alternative 1kWh-class candidate for value-first buyers tracking sale windows.

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                        Backlog

                        VTOMAN Jump 1000

                          Budget-oriented option for essentials-first routines and occasional recovery boosts.

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                          Backlog

                          Zendure SuperBase Pro 1000

                            Feature-rich alternate for buyers comparing premium recovery workflows.

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                            Outgoing

                            Still on sale, but a newer model does the same job. Compare prices first.

                            Outgoing Price tracked
                            EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (2048Wh)

                            EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (2048Wh)

                            • 2048Wh
                            • 1800W AC in
                            • 50 lb

                            Manufacturer figures Spec

                            Adds weather margin while keeping recovery-first routing.

                            $1,029 EcoFlow direct, checked 2026-10-05 · Amazon varies Tracking since October 6, 2026 — too few readings to call this a good price yet.

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                            Discontinued

                            Being phased out. Buy only if deeply discounted.

                            Focused views

                            Fast-AC Under-$1000 More Picks The under-$1000 fast-charging units we're tracking but haven't put on the main picks page, organized by fit and status, no price promises.