Best pick BLUETTI AC180
- 9 h
- $449
- 35.3 lb
Buy BLUETTI AC180
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The cheapest power station that runs a full-size fridge overnight is the BLUETTI AC180, at about 9 hours.
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BLUETTI AC180
- 9 h
- 1,152 Wh
- 35.3 lb
- $449
Compressor runs 52% of the time. 150 W averages 78 W.
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Buy BLUETTI AC180Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales)
Check price on AmazonCheapest station for a full-size fridge overnight.
Estimates use manufacturer specs; real runtime varies with your device and temperature.
Lightest Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
- 9 h
- $559
- 23.8 lb
Longest runtime Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
- 18 h
- $899
- 39.5 lb
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus ($299): about 2 hours. 286 Wh. Surge 1,200 W.
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| Station | Battery size | Runtime | Weight | Price | After rebate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI AC180CheapestSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,152 Wh | 9 hours | 35.3 lb | $449 | Buy BLUETTI AC180 Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales) Check price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,024 Wh | 9 hours | 25.3 lb | $489 | Buy BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales) Check price on Amazon | |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,024 Wh | 9 hours | 24.9 lb | $529.99 | Buy Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Check price on Amazon | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2LightestSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,070 Wh | 9 hours | 23.8 lb | $559 | Buy Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Check price on Amazon | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,024 Wh | 9 hours | 27.6 lb | $669 | Buy EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusCheck price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI AC200LSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 18 hours | 62.4 lb | $899 | Buy BLUETTI AC200L Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales) | |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,042 Wh | 18 hours | 39.5 lb | $899 | Buy Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Check price on Amazon | |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 18 hours | 41.7 lb | $999.99 | Buy Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Check price on Amazon | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Pre-orderSCE rebatePacific Power rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 18 hours | 50 lb | $1,029 | Buy EcoFlow DELTA 2 MaxCheck price on Amazon |
The EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max is a pre-order (ships mid-October), so it isn't a pick.
Every station in this table can start a full-size fridge: startup takes 600–1,200 W. BLUETTI AC180: 1,800 W continuous; 2,700 W Power Lifting mode for resistive loads.
12-hour outage?
No. BLUETTI AC180: about 9 hours. 12 hours: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, $899, about 18 hours. BLUETTI AC200L: $899, about 18 hours, 62.4 lb vs 39.5 lb.
Compressor at 60%?
8 hours on the BLUETTI AC180. Average 90 W (150 W × 60%), not 78 W.
PG&E rebate?
No. PG&E pays for 290–1,000 Wh. BLUETTI AC180 is 1,152 Wh. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 768 Wh and runs this fridge about 7 hours, short of 8.
Runtime by station: AC180 9 h · C1000 Gen 2 9 h.
Fridge plus router: overnight preset. Rebate tracker.
El Niño prep · Fridge and Wi-Fi · Watts vs watt-hours · $1,000 list · C1000 vs AC180 · Mini-fridge.
How we pick: cheapest station that covers the runtime, then lighter weight, then name. Current price only. Real test results.
What changed
- Sep 25, 2026: Prices checked.
- Sep 26, 2026: Added after-rebate prices.
runtimes.csv · stations.json. Prices as of September 25, 2026.