Best pick EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
- 8 h
- $349
- 18.2 lb
Also the lightest that covers it.
Best power station for a laptop
The cheapest power station that runs a laptop for a workday is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, at about 8 hours.
Tell us what you need to keep on. We'll tell you the cheapest battery that does it.
Best pick
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
- 8 h
- 768 Wh
- 18.2 lb
- $349
A plugged-in laptop draws 60 W the whole time. Average 60 W.
Cheapest station for a laptop for a workday.
Also the lightest that covers it.
Estimates use manufacturer specs; real runtime varies with your device and temperature.
Longest runtime Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
- 22 h
- $899
- 39.5 lb
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus ($299): about 3 hours. A few hours at a desk, not a workday.
Compare
Eligibility depends on your address and circuit. Check the rebate tracker.
| Station | Battery size | Runtime | Weight | Price | After rebate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 ProCheapestLightestSCE rebatePG&E rebateSDG&E rebatePacific Power rebateAnaheim rebate | 768 Wh | 8 hours | 18.2 lb | $349 | Buy EcoFlow RIVER 2 ProCheck price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI AC180SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,152 Wh | 12 hours | 35.3 lb | $449 | We earn a commission on BLUETTI links. Doesn’t change the pick. Buy BLUETTI AC180Code Truewatt: 5% off at BLUETTI (not accessories or flash sales) Check price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,024 Wh | 11 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 | 11 hours | 24.9 lb | $529.99 | Buy Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Check price on Amazon | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,070 Wh | 12 hours | 23.8 lb | $559 | Buy Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Check price on Amazon | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,024 Wh | 11 hours | 27.6 lb | $669 | Buy EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusCheck price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI AC200LSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 22 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 | 22 hours | 39.5 lb | $899 | Buy Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Check price on Amazon | |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 22 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 | 22 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.
Add a monitor?
6 hours on the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro. A 25 W monitor plus this laptop averages 85 W. That is short of a workday.
Charging at 90 W?
6 hours on the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro. That is short of an 8-hour workday. At 60 W it runs about 8 hours.
Which do I carry?
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, 18.2 lb. about 8 hours for $349.
Planner if the laptop draws more than 60 W. Rebate tracker.
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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.