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Best Power Stations for Gaming PC
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Desktop PC (Gaming/Workstation) (1000W running / 1000W surge). 25 passed our True Surge protocol — 76% compatibility rate.
Tight
1
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
8
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Alienware Aurora R16 (1000W PSU rating). Surge worst case = Alienware Aurora R16 (1000W). PSU rating = worst-case ceiling, not typical system draw.
Our Top Picks
24 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 24 compatible generators.
Best Budget & Overall Safe
SOLIX C800 Plus
Running 1,200W
Surge 1,600W
Capacity 768 Wh
Weight 24.0 lbs (10.9 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 0.5h
Best Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra
Running 6,000W
Surge 12,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 182.1 lbs (82.6 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 4.3h
#3 Overall Safe
VTOMAN Jump 1500X
Running 1,500W
Surge 3,000W
Capacity 828 Wh
Weight 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 0.6h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Gaming PC on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 4.3h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 4.3h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 3.2h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 2.9h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 2.8h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 2.7h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 2.5h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 2.2h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 25 stations.
What to Know About the Desktop PC (Gaming/Workstation)
Power Profile
Running load: 1000 W (worst-case PSU rating). Surge: 1000 W (no inrush spike — PSU-regulated DC output). Voltage: 120 V AC required. Gaming desktops draw continuously from their PSU with no motor or compressor startup events.
Real-World Usage
Actual draw ranges from 300W (entry-level gaming) to 850W (high-end RTX 4090 config) depending on GPU, CPU, and workload. PSU ratings represent the maximum capacity, not sustained draw. An 8-hour session consumes 2400-6800 Wh.
Pro Tip
Size your power station for the PSU rating (worst-case), but know that actual gaming draw is typically 60-80% of that number. Check your specific model's PSU wattage — it determines the generator you need.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Desktop PC (Gaming/Workstation) (1000W / 1000W).
| Power Station | Running W | Surge W | Capacity | Weight | Verdict | Runtime | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro Ultra X | 12,000 | 24,000 | 6,144 Wh | 187.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4.3h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4.3h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 3.2h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.9h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.8h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.7h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.5h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.2h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 2.1h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.4h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 1.1h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.9h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.8h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.7h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.6h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 0.5h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Tight | 0.5h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Fail | N/A | View |
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a Gaming PC?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 25 can safely run a Gaming PC (24 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 8 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Gaming PC?
Your power station needs at least 1,000W continuous output and 1,000W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 15% above these minimums for reliable operation.
How do we test compatibility?
Every pairing is evaluated using our True Surge protocol: we compare OEM-verified running watts, surge watts, and voltage requirements against each power station's published specs, with load-profile-specific safety buffers applied. Read our full methodology.
Can I run a gaming PC on a portable power station?
Only if your power source can supply at least 1000W continuous and 1000W surge at 120V. Lower-power configurations need less, but this parent profile is worst-case.
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