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How Long Will a Power Station Run a Mini Fridge?

Mini fridges draw about 30 W on average (80 W running, 500 W start-up). A 1,000 Wh power station runs one for about 28.3 h. See every popular model below, or calculate with your exact device.

Runtime by power station

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Power stationCapacity (Wh)Runtime (h)Can start it?
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus2868.1 h✓Price
Jackery Explorer 300 v22888.2 h✓Price
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro76821.8 h✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA 31,02429 h✓Price
Anker SOLIX C1000X1,05629.9 h✓Price
Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,07030.3 h✓Price
BLUETTI AC1801,15232.6 h✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max2,0482.4 days✓Price
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v22,0482.4 days✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA Pro3,6004.3 days✓Price
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus3,8404.5 days✓Price

Best picks for a full day

Best match

EcoFlow DELTA 3

  • 1,024 Wh · 1,800 W output
  • Solar input up to 500 W
  • 27.6 lb · expandable

Runs a mini fridge ≈ 29 h

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More headroom

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max

  • 2,048 Wh · 2,400 W output
  • Solar input up to 1,000 W
  • 50.7 lb · expandable

Runs a mini fridge ≈ 2.4 days

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Expandable later

Anker SOLIX C1000X

  • 1,056 Wh · 1,800 W output
  • Solar input up to 600 W
  • 28.44 lb · expandable

Runs a mini fridge ≈ 29.9 h

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How we calculate it

Runtime = capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ 30 W

For a full day you need about 850 Wh (720 Wh of energy plus inverter losses). Running other devices at the same time? Add them in the runtime calculator.

Tips to run your mini fridge longer

  • Mini fridges are less efficient per liter than full-size fridges but use less total energy.
  • For camping, a 12 V compressor cooler uses about half the energy of a 120 V mini fridge.
  • Keep it out of direct sun and leave space around the coils.

Frequently asked questions

How long will a 1000Wh power station run a mini fridge?

About 28.3 h, based on an average draw of 30 W and 85% inverter efficiency.

How many watts does a mini fridge use?

Typically about 80 W while running and up to 500 W for a moment at start-up. Averaged over time it draws about 30 W because it cycles on and off.

What size power station do I need for a full day?

At least 850 Wh. The smallest model in our comparison that covers it is the EcoFlow DELTA 3 (1,024 Wh, about 29 h).

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By The PlanMyWatts team · Last updated 2026-11-02 · How we calculate · Product specs from manufacturers; verify before buying.