Best pick EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
- 15 h
- $349
- 18.2 lb
Also the lightest that covers it.
Best power station for a mini-fridge
The cheapest power station that runs a mini-fridge overnight is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, at about 15 hours.
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Best pick
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
- 15 h
- 768 Wh
- 18.2 lb
- $349
Compressor runs 40% of the time. 70 W averages 28 W.
Cheapest station for a mini-fridge overnight.
Also the lightest that covers it.
Estimates use manufacturer specs; real runtime varies with your device and temperature.
Longest runtime Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
- 41 h
- $899
- 39.5 lb
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus ($299): about 6 hours. Short of the night.
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| Station | Battery size | Runtime | Weight | Price | After rebate | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 ProCheapestLightestSCE rebatePG&E rebateSDG&E rebatePacific Power rebateAnaheim rebate | 768 Wh | 15 hours | 18.2 lb | $349 | Buy EcoFlow RIVER 2 ProCheck price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI AC180SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,152 Wh | 20 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 | 21 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 | 21 hours | 24.9 lb | $529.99 | Buy Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Check price on Amazon | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,070 Wh | 22 hours | 23.8 lb | $559 | Buy Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Check price on Amazon | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 1,024 Wh | 21 hours | 27.6 lb | $669 | Buy EcoFlow DELTA 3 PlusCheck price on Amazon | |
| BLUETTI AC200LSCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 41 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 | 41 hours | 39.5 lb | $899 | Buy Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Check price on Amazon | |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2SCE rebateAnaheim rebate | 2,048 Wh | 41 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 | 41 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 mini-fridge: startup takes about 400 W, and the lowest surge rating here is 1,600 W.
Versus a full-size fridge?
Mini-fridge: 28 W average, about 400 W to start. Full-size: 78 W. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro runs a mini-fridge about 15 hours and a full-size fridge about 7 hours.
Does heavier last longer?
Yes. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: about 22 hours, 23.8 lb. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro: about 15 hours, 18.2 lb.
Compressor at 70%?
10 hours on the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro. Average 49 W, not 28 W.
Planner: 70 W at 40% duty. Rebate tracker.
Fridge · Fridge and Wi-Fi · Watts vs watt-hours.
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.