Specifications checked 31 October 2026 · MLC editorial team · UK trade workshop perspective
A portable power station suits a workshop that needs quiet, fume-free power for tools, but it only works if its continuous output covers the tool and its battery covers the job. This guide compares three units sold on Amazon UK, from about £700 to £1,000, using manufacturer and retailer pages checked on 31 October 2026.
How we picked these
- Continuous AC output in watts against the tool you plan to run
- Battery capacity in watt-hours and chemistry
- Warranty, including the conditions behind the headline figure
- UK sockets, weight and charging time
- Models still sold, with a working Amazon UK listing
We have not tested these products. Every specification comes from a manufacturer or UK retailer page, and Amazon prices were read on 31 October 2026 and change daily. Links are affiliate links: MLC earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Reviewed picks
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Runs a 2kW tool
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Rated at 2,400W with 4,000W peak and a 2,048Wh LFP battery rated for 4,000 cycles. It weighs 18.9 kg. Anker's UK page gives a full AC charge in 1 hour 3 minutes at 2,300W, while Amazon says 58 minutes and the US page 1 hour 28 minutes. We could not confirm its UK socket type or the main unit's warranty length.
Amazon UK price seen 31 October 2026: £999.00 · Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 on Amazon UK (ad)
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Rated at 2,200W with 4,400W surge and a 2,042Wh LiFePO4 battery rated for 4,000 cycles to 70%. It has two AC outlets and weighs about 17.5 to 17.9 kg depending on the source. Jackery's warranty is 3 years plus 2 more, and Amazon's bullet says 5 years. Its price on Jackery UK was higher than on Amazon when we checked.
Amazon UK price seen 31 October 2026: £899.00 · Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 on Amazon UK (ad)
Smaller, with boost
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
A 1,024Wh LFP unit with 1,800W continuous and 3,600W surge. Its X-Boost mode lifts output to about 2,400W, but EcoFlow's US page says 2,200W, so do not count on it for a 2kW tool. It is rated for 4,000 cycles to 80%, charges fully in 56 minutes at 1,500W AC, has four 13A sockets according to UK retailers, weighs 12.5 kg and has a 5-year warranty made up of 3 years plus 2 with registration. EcoFlow UK showed it sold out when we checked.
Amazon UK price seen 31 October 2026: £699.00 · EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus on Amazon UK (ad)
Recommendations at a glance
| Pick | Amazon UK price | Link |
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| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | £999.00 | Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | £899.00 | Amazon |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | £699.00 | Amazon |
Related reference on MLC
Frequently asked questions
How do I size a power station for a tool?
Continuous AC output in watts must exceed the tool's rating. Run time in hours is roughly capacity in watt-hours divided by load in watts, and real life is shorter. This is our arithmetic, not a maker claim. A 2 kW tool on a 1,024Wh unit lasts under half an hour at best.
Can a 1,800W unit run a 2kW tool with boost mode?
Boost modes such as EcoFlow's X-Boost lift the output above the rating, but the limits and the types of load vary by maker. We did not find a maker statement listing which tools qualify, so do not buy an 1,800W unit for a 2kW tool on that basis.
Does the headline warranty apply straight away?
Not always. EcoFlow's 5 years is 3 years plus 2 with app registration, and Jackery's is 3 plus 2 years. Check the conditions on the maker's page.
Why are some units not listed?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated at 1,500W continuous, which cannot run a 2kW tool. We also left out the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic (sold out at EcoFlow UK) and the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 (pre-order, with conflicting claims).
Should I choose a generator or a power station?
A power station is quiet, has no exhaust and can be used indoors. A petrol generator can keep running as long as you refuel it, but it must never be run indoors or in enclosed spaces. See our portable generator guide for the safety rules.
How we checked this
- We compared manufacturer pages and UK retailer listings and used a figure only where a named page gave it.
- Where sources disagreed, we left the figure out or said so.
- We left out the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 for workshop use because its 1,500W continuous output cannot run a 2kW tool.
- We left out the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic, DELTA 3 Max (Amazon's 3,200W continuous claim contradicts EcoFlow's 2,400W), Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (UK page shows a US-style 120V rating) and the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 (pre-order).
- Maker run times at 2kW are not published, so any run time here is our arithmetic and is labelled as such.
Sources
Data as at 31 October 2026.