Space heaters
Can a power station run a space heater?
For minutes, not a night. A typical plug-in heater draws 1,500 W on high and 750 W on low, which empties a 1,000 Wh station in about 34 min on high.
Heater time on each station
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Can’t run it 1,500 W on high: more than its 600 W output
Can’t run 750 W either
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2Paid linkEcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Can’t run it 1,500 W on high: more than its 600 W output
Can’t run 750 W either
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow RIVER 3 PlusPaid linkBLUETTI AC180
39 min 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 1.3 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI AC180Paid linkBLUETTI Elite 100 V2
35 min 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 1.1 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2Paid linkJackery Explorer 1000 v2
36 min 1,500 W heater on high · at its limit
750 W on low: 1.2 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Jackery Explorer 600 v2
Can’t run it 1,500 W on high: more than its 500 W output
Can’t run 750 W either
Jackery price, Oct 23
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
35 min 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 1.2 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2ALLPOWERS R1500
39 min 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 1.3 h
ALLPOWERS price, Oct 23
Check price at ALLPOWERS for the ALLPOWERS R1500Paid linkBLUETTI AC200L
1.2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 2.3 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI AC200LPaid linkBLUETTI Elite 200 V2
1.2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 2.3 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2Paid linkJackery Explorer 2000 v2
1.2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 2.3 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
1.2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 2.3 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max
1.2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 2.3 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow DELTA 2 MaxPaid linkEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
1.2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 2.3 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusPaid linkJackery HomePower 3000
1.7 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 3.5 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery HomePower 3000ALLPOWERS R4000
2 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 3.9 h
ALLPOWERS price, Oct 23
Check price at ALLPOWERS for the ALLPOWERS R4000Paid linkBLUETTI Apex 300
1.5 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 3.1 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Apex 300Paid linkAnker SOLIX S5000
2.8 h 1,500 W heater on high
750 W on low: 5.7 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX S5000
Wh × 0.85 ÷ watts. Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies. Photos: the makers. Cards marked “Illustration” use our own drawing where we have no photo.
See every number in a table
| Station | Output | 1,500 W (high) | 750 W (low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 600 W | Output too low | Output too low |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 600 W | Output too low | Output too low |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 (sold out) | 500 W | Output too low | Output too low |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 2,000 W | 35 min | 1.2 h |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (ships Nov 12) | 1,800 W | 35 min | 1.1 h |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 W | 36 min | 1.2 h |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,800 W | 39 min | 1.3 h |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 | 1,800 W | 39 min | 1.3 h |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 W | 1.2 h | 2.3 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 3,000 W | 1.2 h | 2.3 h |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 2,400 W | 1.2 h | 2.3 h |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 2,400 W | 1.2 h | 2.3 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 W | 1.2 h | 2.3 h |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 W | 1.2 h | 2.3 h |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 3,840 W | 1.5 h | 3.1 h |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,600 W | 1.7 h | 3.5 h |
| ALLPOWERS R4000 | 3,600 W | 2 h | 3.9 h |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 (available Oct 27) | 4,500 W | 2.8 h | 5.7 h |
Wh × 0.85 ÷ watts. “Output too low”: the heater needs more than the station’s continuous output. A station rated exactly 1,500 W is at its limit. Rows include each station’s own draw where the maker lists it (BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 9 W, Elite 100 V2 10 W, AC180 15 W, AC200L 12 W, Elite 200 V2 10 W, Apex 300 20 W; Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 9 W).
Why heaters drain batteries
A heater turns electricity straight into heat, so its draw stays high: one heater’s manual lists 1,500 W on high and 750 W on low (manual), and a federal workplace-safety office gives 400–1,500 W as the usual range (OCWR). A power station holds 300 to 5,000 Wh.
Safety first
- The CPSC says never to power a heater with an extension cord or power strip, to keep it at least 3 feet from beds, curtains and furniture, and never to leave it running unattended or while you sleep (CPSC).
- Heater makers and safety agencies tell you to plug into a wall outlet (OCWR). A power station isn’t a wall outlet; check your heater’s manual before using one.
Better ways to stay warm
An electric blanket draws 100–200 W (maker): about a tenth of a heater. See electric blanket runtimes and the winter outage guide.
Quick answers
How long will a 2,000 Wh power station run a space heater?
About 1.2 h at 1,500 W on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, or 2.3 h on a 750 W low setting.
Is it safe to run a space heater from a power station?
Safety agencies say to plug heaters straight into a wall outlet, never an extension cord or power strip, and never to leave one running unattended or while you sleep. Check your heater’s manual before using any other power source.
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