Capacity
What can a 2,000 Wh power station run?
About 1,700 Wh usable. That’s a fridge for 24.1 h or a router for 6.4 days.
| Device | Draw | Hours, one at a time |
|---|---|---|
| Modem + router (NRDC) | 11 W | 6.4 days |
| LED bulb (Philips) | 8.5 W | 8.3 days |
| CPAP, humidifier on (ResMed) | 22 W | 3.2 days |
| Laptop (Penn State) | 50 W | 34 h |
| Electric blanket, double (Penn State) | 100 W | 17 h |
| Fridge, US average (EIA) | 70.4 W | 24.1 h |
| Starlink Standard (Starlink) | 100 W | 17 h |
| Microwave drawing 1,100 W (Penn State) | 1,100 W | 1.5 h |
Running several at once? Add the watts, or use the calculator.
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Quick answers
How long will a 2,000 Wh power station run a fridge?
About 24.1 h for an average US fridge (70.4 W): 2,000 × 0.85 ÷ 70.4.
Can a 2,000 Wh power station run a microwave?
Only if its output is above the microwave’s draw, and then for about 1.5 h at 1,100 W.
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