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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: Portable Power Match planning methodologyCurated editable planning estimate using a 50% cycling duty cycle. The 300 W startup value is a conservative 3× compressor-start allowance; verify the appliance nameplate.
DEVICE 2
Source: ENERGY STAR certified light-fixture listingExample certified LED fixture value; edit this to match the wattage printed on each lamp.
DEVICE 3
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
4
Estimated energy
535 Wh
After conversion losses
630 Wh
Recommended rated capacity
~742 Wh+
Maximum simultaneous load
139 W
Startup / surge requirement
339 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
~0.74 kWh+
Power output
~139 W+
Startup capability
~339 W
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Device energy
535 Wh
After 85% conversion efficiency
630 Wh
After separate 15% reserve
742 Wh
RECOMMENDED MATCHES
How scoring works
1
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · 25.3 lb
Match Score 85 / 100
Why this matches
  • Meets your 139 W continuous running requirement.
  • Battery capacity is closely sized to your requested runtime.
  • Its surge rating covers your estimated 339 W startup requirement.
  • Weighs 25.3 lb for transport.

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

Score breakdown
Capacity Fit 96Output Fit 60Use-case Fit 88Portability 79Feature Fit 87
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2
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
1,024 Wh · 1,800 W · 27.6 lb
Match Score 85 / 100
Why this matches
  • Meets your 139 W continuous running requirement.
  • Battery capacity is closely sized to your requested runtime.
  • Its surge rating covers your estimated 339 W startup requirement.
  • Weighs 27.6 lb for transport.

Trade-off: It weighs 27.6 lb, so lighter eligible options may be easier to move.

Score breakdown
Capacity Fit 96Output Fit 60Use-case Fit 86Portability 75Feature Fit 91
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3
BLUETTI AC70
768 Wh · 1,000 W · 22.5 lb
Match Score 83 / 100
Why this matches
  • Meets your 139 W continuous running requirement.
  • Battery capacity is closely sized to your requested runtime.
  • Its surge rating covers your estimated 339 W startup requirement.
  • Weighs 22.5 lb for transport.

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

Score breakdown
Capacity Fit 100Output Fit 60Use-case Fit 69Portability 85Feature Fit 73
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