Safe
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Best Power Stations for Laptop
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Laptop (360W running / 360W surge). 29 passed our True Surge protocol — 88% compatibility rate.
Tight
0
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
4
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Alienware m18 R2 (360W adapter rating). Surge worst case = Alienware m18 R2 (360W). Adapter rating = worst-case ceiling, not typical system draw.
Our Top Picks
29 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 29 compatible generators.
Best Budget & Overall Safe
EB3A
Running 600W
Surge 1,200W
Capacity 268.8 Wh
Weight 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 0.5h
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 11.9h
#3 Overall Safe
RIVER 2 Max
Running 500W
Surge 1,000W
Capacity 512 Wh
Weight 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 1h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Laptop on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 11.9h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 11.9h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 9h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 8h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 7.8h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 7.5h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 7h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 6h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 29 stations.
Runtime assumes continuous operation at rated watts. This device has a 80% duty cycle — effective runtime may be up to 1.3x longer in practice.
What to Know About the Laptop
Power Profile
Running load: 360 W (worst-case adapter rating). Surge: 360 W (no inrush spike — adapter-regulated output). Voltage: 120 V AC required. Laptop adapters range from 65W (ultrabook) to 360W (gaming desktop replacement) depending on class and configuration.
Real-World Usage
Actual draw varies enormously by laptop class: ultrabooks draw 20-40W typical, creative laptops 60-100W, gaming laptops 200-340W. Adapter ratings represent the maximum capacity. An 8-hour session consumes 160-2720 Wh depending on workload and model.
Pro Tip
Check your specific adapter's wattage rating — it's printed on the brick or listed in your laptop's tech specs. Size your power station for that number. If your station has USB-C PD output, use it for compatible laptops to avoid inverter losses.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Laptop (360W / 360W).
| 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 | 11.9h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 11.9h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 9h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 8h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7.8h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7.5h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 6h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 5.9h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 2.9h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.5h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.2h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.1h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.1h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.6h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 0.5h | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a Laptop?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 29 can safely run a Laptop (29 with full safety margin, 0 at tight margin). 4 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Laptop?
Your power station needs at least 360W continuous output and 360W 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 I run a laptop on a portable power station?
Only if your power source can supply at least 360W continuous and 360W surge at 120V. Most laptops need less, but this parent profile is worst-case.
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