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Best Power Stations for Portable Fan
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Portable Fan (61W running / 61W surge). 33 passed our True Surge protocol — 100% compatibility rate.
Tight
0
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
0
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Vornado 723DC (61W OEM from vornado.com product page spec table). Surge worst case = Vornado 723DC (61W, DC motor with AC adapter — electronic load, no motor inrush).
Our Top Picks
33 compatible models rankedRanked by portability, balance, and endurance from 33 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 23.4h
Best Overall Safe
RIVER 3
Running 300W
Surge 600W
Capacity 245 Wh
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 2.8h
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 70.5h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Portable Fan on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 70.5h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 70.5h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 52.9h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 47h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 45.8h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 44.1h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 41.3h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 35.3h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 33 stations.
What to Know About the Portable Fan
Power Profile
Portable DC air circulators are pure electronic loads — a brushless motor behind an AC-to-DC converter, with no inrush spike. The two variants in this set span 40–61W, representing the practical range for camping-grade air circulators.
Real-World Usage
Variable speed control lets you trade airflow for runtime. At half speed, power draw drops well below 50% of rated max, making overnight use feasible even on smaller batteries.
Pro Tip
For overnight camping, pick the smallest fan that moves enough air for your tent or RV berth. Every watt saved translates directly to extra sleep before the battery dies.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Portable Fan (61W / 61W).
| 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 | 70.5h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 70.5h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 52.9h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 47h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 45.8h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 44.1h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 41.3h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 35.3h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 34.7h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 23.8h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 23.5h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 23.5h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 23.5h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 23.4h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 23.4h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 17.4h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 14.5h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 13.2h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 12.3h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 12.1h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 11.8h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 11.8h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 9.5h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 8.8h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 8.8h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 8.8h | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 5.9h | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 5.9h | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 3.3h | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 3.3h | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 3.1h | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2.9h | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2.8h | 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 Fan?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 33 can safely run a Portable Fan (33 with full safety margin, 0 at tight margin). 0 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Portable Fan?
Your power station needs at least 61W continuous output and 61W 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 a portable power station run a fan overnight while camping?
Yes. The worst-case portable fan in our set draws 61W with no startup surge. Any power station handles the load — the real question is runtime. At 61W, a 500Wh station lasts roughly 5.5 hours at max speed. Lower the fan speed to stretch a full night on smaller batteries.
Compare these models
Side-by-side comparisons for the top picks on this page.