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Best Power Stations for Portable Ice Maker
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Portable Ice Maker (Countertop) (360W running / 1080W surge). 27 passed our True Surge protocol — 82% compatibility rate.
Tight
1
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
6
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = GE Profile Opal 2.0 XPIO13SCSS (360W OEM from geappliances.com spec page). Surge worst case = GE Profile Opal 2.0 (1080W, 3x compressor startup estimate — no OEM LRA published for any variant).
Our Top Picks
26 compatible models rankedRanked by portability, balance, and endurance from 26 compatible generators.
Most Portable Safe
Explorer 2000 v2
Running 2,200W
Surge 4,400W
Capacity 2,042 Wh
Weight 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Portability 114.1 Wh/kg
Runtime 4h
Best Overall Safe
AC70
Running 1,000W
Surge 2,000W
Capacity 768 Wh
Weight 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Runtime 1.5h
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 11.9h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Portable Ice Maker on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 11.9h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 11.9h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 9h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 8h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 7.8h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 7.5h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 7h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 6h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 27 stations.
What to Know About the Portable Ice Maker (Countertop)
Power Profile
Portable ice makers span a wide wattage range: basic bullet models draw 100-120W while nugget ice makers like the GE Opal reach 360W. All use small hermetic compressors with estimated 3x startup surge. The parent profile uses the highest variant to prevent under-sizing.
Real-World Usage
Ice production cycles on and off — the compressor runs for a few minutes, rests while ice forms, then restarts. Average power over a session is lower than peak rated watts, extending effective runtime on battery.
Pro Tip
Know which type you have before sizing your station. A bullet maker (100-120W) runs all day on a mid-range battery. A nugget maker (360W) needs a station with at least 500W continuous output and enough capacity for the session length you want.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Portable Ice Maker (Countertop) (360W / 1080W).
| 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 | 11.9h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 11.9h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 9h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 8h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7.8h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7.5h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 7h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 6h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 5.9h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 2.9h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.5h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.2h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.1h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.1h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.6h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.5h | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Tight | 0.5h | 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 |
| 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 Portable Ice Maker?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 27 can safely run a Portable Ice Maker (26 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 6 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Portable Ice Maker?
Your power station needs at least 360W continuous output and 1,080W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 25% 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 a portable power station run a countertop ice maker?
Yes — the worst-case countertop ice maker in our set draws 360W running with an estimated 1080W startup surge. Any station rated above that threshold handles even the most power-hungry nugget models. Simpler bullet-style makers draw far less. Startup surge is modest (3x running) and rarely the bottleneck — battery capacity determines session length, not whether you can start the machine.
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