How Long Will a Power Station Run a Wi‑Fi Router?
By Hicham M. · Updated October 11, 2026 · How we calculate
A router and modem together use about 15 W, so on paper a 1,000 Wh power station keeps them on for about 2.4 days, and even a small 300 Wh unit lasts most of a day.
In practice the inverter takes its share. Makers don’t publish idle draw, but if the AC side uses 10 W just being on, that 1,000 Wh lasts closer to 34 hours. Running the router from the station’s DC ports avoids that.
Runtime by power station
Nonstop runtime for one Wi-Fi router + modem at 15 W average, with 85% inverter efficiency. Models that can't supply its running or starting power are listed separately below.
| Power station | Battery | Runtime | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | 11.9 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 4,096 Wh | 9.7 days | |
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | 3,994 Wh | 9.4 days | |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3,840 Wh | 9.1 days | |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | 3,840 Wh | 9.1 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro Older | 3,600 Wh | 8.5 days | |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 | 3,072 Wh | 7.3 days | |
| BLUETTI Elite 300 | 3,014 Wh | 7.1 days | |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 2,765 Wh | 6.5 days | |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,074 Wh | 4.9 days |
Show the other 44 models that can run it
| Power station | Battery | Runtime | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max Older | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| BLUETTI AC200MAX Older | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 (767) Older | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| DJI Power 2000 | 2,048 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Older | 2,042 Wh | 4.8 days | |
| BLUETTI AC200P Older | 2,000 Wh | 4.7 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | 1,536 Wh | 3.6 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | 1,536 Wh | 3.6 days | |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Older | 1,516 Wh | 3.6 days | |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | 1,505 Wh | 3.6 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,264 Wh | 3 days | |
| Anker SOLIX F1200 (757) Older | 1,229 Wh | 2.9 days | |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 Wh | 2.7 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 2.5 days | |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1,056 Wh | 2.5 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | 1,024 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | 1,024 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Older | 1,024 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1,024 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro Older | 1,002 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Older | 1,002 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | 998 Wh | 2.4 days | |
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro Older | 768 Wh | 44 hours | |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768 Wh | 44 hours | |
| BLUETTI EB70S Older | 716 Wh | 41 hours | |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 | 677 Wh | 38 hours | |
| Jackery Explorer 500 Older | 518 Wh | 29 hours | |
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Older | 512 Wh | 29 hours | |
| DJI Power 500 | 512 Wh | 29 hours | |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 293 Wh | 17 hours | |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 16 hours | |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh | 16 hours | |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 16 hours | |
| BLUETTI EB3A Older | 269 Wh | 15 hours | |
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | 256 Wh | 15 hours | |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 | 245 Wh | 14 hours | |
| Jackery Explorer 240 Older | 240 Wh | 14 hours |
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Check the power adapter
Your router’s adapter says what it needs. Most are low-voltage DC, which a power station can supply directly.
| Router | Adapter output | Measured use |
|---|---|---|
| eero 6 | 5 V, 3 A | 4.4 W |
| eero 7 | 5 V, 3 A | 7 W |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | 10 V, 2.25 A | Not published |
| TP-Link Archer AX21 | 12 V, 1.5 A | Not published |
| Netgear Nighthawk R7000 | 12 V, 3.5 A | Not published |
eero’s figures come from the CTA-2049-A test for typical use. An adapter’s rating is a maximum; Netgear notes its routers don’t exceed it. A 12 V router can run from the station’s car port with the right cable.
Your provider needs power too
Keeping your own router on doesn’t guarantee internet. The provider’s equipment down the street needs power as well. Some providers’ backup batteries only cover phone service: Verizon says its Fios battery backup “does not support Internet or TV service during an outage”, and Xfinity says its voice battery keeps the primary phone line working for up to 24 hours.
Tips
- Match the voltage and plug exactly when using a DC cable. A wrong voltage can damage the router.
- A station with UPS or EPS mode keeps the internet on without a blip when the power cuts.
- Check the modem’s adapter too. Many are 12 V, but some modems have the power supply built in and need the AC outlet.
Questions
Can a power station work as a UPS for my router?
How many watts does a Wi-Fi router use?
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- Full appliance wattage chart
Sources
Wattage figures are typical values from the sources below. Your appliance may differ, so check its label or measure it with a plug-in watt meter.
- championpowerequipment.com/generator-wattage-chart
- eero.com/support/articles/how-much-power-does-eero-use
- eero.com/support/articles/what-eero-power-adapters-and-ethernet-c…
- support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668
- kb.netgear.com/23003/How-much-power-does-my-NETGEAR-router-use
- tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21
- verizon.com/support/consumer/battery-backup/options
- xfinity.com/support/articles/power-outages-and-digital-voice-service