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How much backup power do you need?

Choose your devices, a backup window, and what you are planning for. Advanced electrical controls are optional.

POWER NEEDS

Example planning values — edit them to match your actual devices.

DEVICE 1
Source: U.S. Department of Energy-hosted plug-load studyRounded planning value based on a measured 57.5 W laptop example; use the charger label or a watt meter for your device.
DEVICE 2
Source: ENERGY STAR office-equipment case studyExample LCD-monitor planning draw; size, brightness, and model affect actual consumption.
DEVICE 4
Source: ENERGY STAR certified light-fixture listingExample certified LED fixture value; edit this to match the wattage printed on each lamp.
DEVICE 5
Source: Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter specificationsUses a maximum adapter output as a conservative planning value; actual charging draw usually varies over the charge cycle.
LOAD SUMMARY
Devices selected
6
Estimated energy
975 Wh
After conversion losses
1,148 Wh
Recommended rated capacity
~1,351 Wh+
Maximum simultaneous load
144 W

Energy uses each row’s runtime, quantity, and duty cycle. Output sums checked devices; unchecked devices are treated as one-at-a-time loads. Startup replaces that device’s running draw during its start event.

YOUR ESTIMATED NEED
Battery size
~1.4 kWh+
Power output
~144 W+
Startup capability
No extra surge
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Device energy
975 Wh
After 85% conversion efficiency
1,148 Wh
After separate 15% reserve
1,351 Wh
RECOMMENDED MATCHES
How scoring works
1
Jackery Explorer 1500 V2
1,536 Wh · 2,000 W · 31.97 lb
Match Score 84 / 100
Why this matches
  • Meets your 144 W continuous running requirement.
  • Battery capacity is closely sized to your requested runtime.
  • Includes UPS support for backup-power use.

Trade-off: Its battery capacity cannot be expanded later.

Score breakdown
Capacity Fit 99Output Fit 60Use-case Fit 86Portability 66Feature Fit 81
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2
Anker SOLIX S2000
2,010 Wh · 1,500 W · 35.7 lb
Match Score 81 / 100
Why this matches
  • Meets your 144 W continuous running requirement.
  • Battery capacity is closely sized to your requested runtime.
  • Includes UPS support for backup-power use.

Trade-off: Its battery capacity cannot be expanded later.

Score breakdown
Capacity Fit 95Output Fit 60Use-case Fit 84Portability 59Feature Fit 81
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3
Jackery Explorer 2000 V2
2,042 Wh · 2,200 W · 39.46 lb
Match Score 79 / 100
Why this matches
  • Meets your 144 W continuous running requirement.
  • Battery capacity is closely sized to your requested runtime.
  • Includes UPS support for backup-power use.

Trade-off: Its battery capacity cannot be expanded later.

Score breakdown
Capacity Fit 95Output Fit 60Use-case Fit 80Portability 51Feature Fit 73
View product details
Check price at manufacturer · Jackery USExact product listing at Jackery US — availability may change
Check Price on Amazon.comExact product listing at Amazon US — availability may change