ZDNet's expert tests pick Jackery Solar Generator Kit 2000 as top portable power station

ZDNet's expert-tested roundup of portable power stations for winter storms and outdoor use names the Jackery Solar Generator Kit 2000 as its top pick. The reviewer says the Jackery system holds 4,085.6Wh, delivers 3,000 watts (6,000W surge) and is modular — an add-on PackPlus E2000 Plus adds 2,042.8Wh.

In testing the reviewer found it can power a home for up to two weeks; the combined setup weighs more than 100 pounds and the price has been reduced by about 40% to roughly $2,500, the article says. Other highlighted models include the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 (2,073.6Wh, 2,600W/3,900W surge, LiFePO4 cells rated for 6,000 cycles), the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus (1,024Wh, 1,800W/3,600W surge, charges 0–80% in 40 minutes and is IP65 rated), DJI Power 1000 (1,024Wh with SDC ports for drone batteries), Bluetti Handsfree 2 (512Wh designed to fit in a backpack), Anker Solix C800 Plus (768Wh with detachable camping lights), and the Bluetti AC60P (504Wh), which the article notes is temporarily out of stock but will return.

The article groups buyers into Backup Power Seekers, Off‑Grid Enthusiasts and Portable Power Pros, and advises weighing factors the reviewer lists explicitly: weight, battery capacity, cost, charging options, battery chemistry, warranty and safety.