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Best Power Stations for Rice Cooker

We tested 33 portable power stations against the Rice Cooker (941W running / 941W surge). 25 passed our True Surge protocol — 76% compatibility rate.

Safe

24

Tight

1

With Soft-Starter

0

Incompatible

8

○ Device source: Engineering Est.

Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Tiger JBV-A18U (941W). Surge = running (resistive heating element — no motor inrush).

Our Top Picks

Ranked by value, balance, and endurance from 24 compatible generators.

Best Budget & Overall Safe

SOLIX C800 Plus

Running 1,200W
Surge 1,600W
Capacity 768 Wh
Weight 24.0 lbs (10.9 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 0.6h
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 4.6h
#3 Overall Safe

VTOMAN Jump 1500X

Running 1,500W
Surge 3,000W
Capacity 828 Wh
Weight 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 0.6h

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Runtime at a glance

How long each station runs a Rice Cooker on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)

Safe

Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 25 stations.

What to Know About the Rice Cooker

Power Profile

Running load: 941 W continuous (worst case). Surge: 941 W (resistive heating element, no motor start spike). Voltage: 120 V AC required. Rice cookers range from 350W (basic digital) to 941W (large micom) depending on size and technology.

Real-World Usage

Load depends on model: budget 8-cup cookers draw 350W, premium 10-cup micom models draw 820-941W. Half-hour daily operation consumes 175-470 Wh. Load is steady with no inrush spike.

Pro Tip

Check your specific model before sizing a power station. A budget Aroma (350W) runs on almost anything, while a 10-cup Tiger or Zojirushi (820-941W) needs a 1000W+ station.

Full Compatibility Matrix

All 33 generators tested against the Rice Cooker (941W / 941W).

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 4.6h View
Delta Pro Ultra 6,000 12,000 6,144 Wh
182.1 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 4.6h View
Zendure SuperBase V4600 3,800 3,800 4,608 Wh
121.3 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 3.4h View
DELTA Pro 3 4,000 8,000 4,096 Wh
113.5 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 3h View
Yeti Pro 4000 3,600 7,200 3,993.6 Wh
115.7 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 3h View
Anker SOLIX F3800 6,000 9,000 3,840 Wh
132.3 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 2.9h View
Delta Pro 3,600 7,200 3,600 Wh
99.2 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 2.7h View
Pecron E3600LFP 3,600 7,000 3,072 Wh
79.4 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 2.3h View
Explorer 3000 Pro 3,000 6,000 3,024 Wh
63.9 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 2.2h View
Elite 200 V2 2,600 3,600 2,073 Wh
53.4 lbs
Heavy carry
Safe 1.5h View
AC200L 2,400 3,600 2,048 Wh
62.4 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 1.5h View
AC200MAX 2,200 4,800 2,048 Wh
61.9 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 1.5h View
DELTA 2 Max 2,400 4,800 2,048 Wh
50.7 lbs
Heavy carry
Safe 1.5h View
Explorer 2000 Plus 3,000 6,000 2,042 Wh
61.5 lbs
Two-person recommended
Safe 1.5h View
Explorer 2000 v2 2,200 4,400 2,042 Wh
39.5 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 1.5h View
Yeti 1500X 2,000 3,500 1,516 Wh
45.6 lbs
Heavy carry
Safe 1.1h View
DELTA (Gen 1) 1,800 3,300 1,260 Wh
30.9 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.9h View
AC180 1,800 2,700 1,152 Wh
36.2 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.9h View
Explorer 1000 v2 1,500 3,000 1,070 Wh
23.8 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.8h View
SOLIX C1000 1,800 2,400 1,056 Wh
28.4 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.8h View
DELTA 2 1,800 2,700 1,024 Wh
26.5 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.8h View
DELTA 3 Plus 1,800 3,600 1,024 Wh
27.6 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.8h View
VTOMAN Jump 1500X 1,500 3,000 828 Wh
36.2 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.6h View
SOLIX C800 Plus 1,200 1,600 768 Wh
24.0 lbs
One-person carry
Safe 0.6h View
AC70 1,000 2,000 768 Wh
22.5 lbs
One-person carry
Tight 0.6h 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.

Aroma ARC-914SBD (8-Cup Digital)

Running: 350W
Surge: 350W
See compatibility report

Zojirushi NS-TSC18 (10-Cup Micom)

Running: 820W
Surge: 820W
See compatibility report

Tiger JBV-A18U (10-Cup Micom)

Running: 941W
Surge: 941W
See compatibility report

Frequently Asked Questions

How many power stations can run a Rice Cooker?

Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 25 can safely run a Rice Cooker (24 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 8 are incompatible.

What specs should I look for to run a Rice Cooker?

Your power station needs at least 941W continuous output and 941W 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.

Can I run a rice cooker on a portable power station?

Only if your power source can supply at least 941W continuous and 941W surge at 120V.

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