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How Long Will a Power Station Run a Laptop?

Laptops draw about 50 W on average (60 W running). A 1,000 Wh power station runs one for about 17 h. See every popular model below, or calculate with your exact device.

Runtime by power station

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Power stationCapacity (Wh)Runtime (h)Can start it?
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus2864.9 h✓Price
Jackery Explorer 300 v22884.9 h✓Price
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro76813.1 h✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA 31,02417.4 h✓Price
Anker SOLIX C1000X1,05618 h✓Price
Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,07018.2 h✓Price
BLUETTI AC1801,15219.6 h✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max2,04834.8 h✓Price
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v22,04834.8 h✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA Pro3,6002.6 days✓Price
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus3,8402.7 days✓Price

Best picks for a full workday

Best match

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

  • 768 Wh · 800 W output
  • Solar input up to 220 W
  • 17.2 lb

Runs a laptop ≈ 13.1 h

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More headroom

BLUETTI AC180

  • 1,152 Wh · 1,800 W output
  • Solar input up to 500 W
  • 35.3 lb

Runs a laptop ≈ 19.6 h

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Expandable later

EcoFlow DELTA 3

  • 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W output
  • Solar input up to 500 W
  • 27.6 lb · expandable

Runs a laptop ≈ 17.4 h

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How we calculate it

Runtime = capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ 50 W

For a full workday you need about 480 Wh (400 Wh of energy plus inverter losses). Running other devices at the same time? Add them in the runtime calculator.

Tips to run your laptop longer

  • Charging via USB-C PD directly from the power station skips the inverter and the laptop brick, often 15–25% more runtime.
  • Gaming laptops can draw 150–250 W under load. Enter your charger's wattage in the calculator.
  • Add a monitor (~25–40 W) and router (~15 W) for a realistic remote-work setup.

Frequently asked questions

How long will a 1000Wh power station run a laptop?

About 17 h, based on an average draw of 50 W and 85% inverter efficiency.

How many watts does a laptop use?

Typically about 60 W while running. Averaged over time it draws about 50 W because it cycles on and off.

What size power station do I need for a full workday?

At least 480 Wh. The smallest model in our comparison that covers it is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768 Wh, about 13.1 h).

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By The PlanMyWatts team · Last updated 2026-11-02 · How we calculate · Product specs from manufacturers; verify before buying.