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Best Power Stations for Microwave Oven (1000W)
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Microwave Oven (1000W) (1920W running / 1920W surge). 16 passed our True Surge protocol — 48% compatibility rate.
Tight
1
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
17
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Whirlpool WMH31017HZ (Over-the-Range) (1920W). Surge = running (resistive heating element — no motor inrush).
Our Top Picks
15 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 15 compatible generators.
Best Budget Safe
Explorer 2000 v2
Running 2,200W
Surge 4,400W
Capacity 2,042 Wh
Weight 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 0.7h
Best Overall Safe
Explorer 2000 Plus
Running 3,000W
Surge 6,000W
Capacity 2,042 Wh
Weight 61.5 lbs (27.9 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 0.7h
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 2.2h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Microwave Oven (1000W) on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 2.2h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 2.2h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 1.7h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 1.5h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 1.5h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 1.4h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 1.3h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 1.1h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 16 stations.
What to Know About the Microwave Oven (1000W)
Power Profile
Running load: 1920 W continuous. Surge: 1920 W (no additional inrush). Voltage: 120 V AC. Generator must supply at least 1920 W at 120 V with sufficient reserve for stable magnetron operation.
Real-World Usage
Draws constant resistive load during cook cycles. Operates 0.5 hours daily, consuming approximately 960 Wh per day. Magnetron cycles on and off to maintain power level.
Pro Tip
Ensure generator can sustain 1920 W without voltage sag. Momentary brownouts may cause magnetron shutdown or uneven heating.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Microwave Oven (1000W) (1920W / 1920W).
| 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 | 2.2h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.2h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.7h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.3h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.1h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.1h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 0.8h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Tight | 0.6h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | 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 |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 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 Microwave Oven (1000W)?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 16 can safely run a Microwave Oven (1000W) (15 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 17 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Microwave Oven (1000W)?
Your power station needs at least 1,920W continuous output and 1,920W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 10% 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.
Will this microwave run on a 2000W generator?
Only if your power source can supply at least 1920W continuous and 1920W surge at 120V. Microwaves are sensitive to voltage drop, so actual headroom depends on generator design and simultaneous loads.
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