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Best Power Stations for Garage Door Opener
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Garage Door Opener (Residential) (180W running / 270W surge). 33 passed our True Surge protocol — 100% compatibility rate.
Tight
1
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
0
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = LiftMaster 8500W / 98022 (180W). Surge worst case = LiftMaster 8500W / 98022 (270W). All variants are DC motor wall-mount openers with electronic speed controllers — surge estimated at 1.5× running (gradual ramp-up, no hard inrush).
Our Top Picks
32 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 32 compatible generators.
Best Budget & Overall Safe
RIVER 3
Running 300W
Surge 600W
Capacity 245 Wh
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 1h
Best Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra
Running 6,000W
Surge 12,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 182.1 lbs (82.6 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 23.9h
#3 Overall Safe
RIVER 2
Running 300W
Surge 600W
Capacity 256 Wh
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 1h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Garage Door Opener on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 23.9h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 23.9h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 17.9h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 15.9h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 15.5h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 14.9h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 14h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 11.9h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 33 stations.
What to Know About the Garage Door Opener (Residential)
Power Profile
Running load: 120–180W depending on model (1.0–1.5A at 120V AC). Surge: 180–270W estimated (1.5× running). Modern residential garage door openers use DC motors with electronic speed controllers that ramp up gradually — surge is far lower than the 3× inrush of traditional AC universal motors. Wall-mount (jackshaft) models like the LiftMaster 8500 series are the most common DC motor openers.
Real-World Usage
A single open-close cycle takes about 15 seconds of motor runtime. At typical residential use (3-4 cycles per day, ~0.1 hours), daily energy consumption is 12-18 Wh — negligible for any portable power station. The motor draws peak power only during door travel initiation.
Pro Tip
Traditional ceiling-mount AC motor openers (older Chamberlain, Genie chain-drive models) draw significantly more — typically 400-600W running with 3× motor surge. If you have an older AC motor opener, size your power station accordingly. The specs here represent modern DC motor wall-mount models, which are the only type with OEM-published electrical data.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Garage Door Opener (Residential) (180W / 270W).
| Power Station | Running W | Surge W | Capacity | Weight | Verdict | Runtime | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro Ultra X | 12,000 | 24,000 | 6,144 Wh | 187.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 23.9h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 23.9h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 17.9h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 15.9h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 15.5h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 14.9h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 14h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 11.9h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 11.8h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 8.1h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 8h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 8h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 8h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7.9h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 7.9h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 5.9h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4.9h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4.5h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4.2h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4.1h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3.2h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 3h | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.1h | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Tight | 1.1h | View |
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
LiftMaster 98022 Elite Wall Mount (DC Motor, Battery Backup)
Running: 180W
Surge: 270W
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a Garage Door Opener?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 33 can safely run a Garage Door Opener (32 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 0 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Garage Door Opener?
Your power station needs at least 180W continuous output and 270W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 15% above these minimums for reliable operation.
How do we test compatibility?
Every pairing is evaluated using our True Surge protocol: we compare OEM-verified running watts, surge watts, and voltage requirements against each power station's published specs, with load-profile-specific safety buffers applied. Read our full methodology.
Can a portable power station run my garage door opener?
Only if your power source can supply at least 180W continuous and 270W surge at 120V. Modern DC motor openers have very low draw and work with virtually any power station. Older AC motor ceiling-mount models may draw significantly more — check your model's nameplate amps.
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