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How Long Will a Power Station Run a Wi-Fi Router?

Wi-Fi routers draw about 15 W on average (15 W running). A 1,000 Wh power station runs one for about 2.4 days. 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 Plus28616.2 h✓Price
Jackery Explorer 300 v228816.3 h✓Price
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro76843.5 h✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA 31,0242.4 days✓Price
Anker SOLIX C1000X1,0562.5 days✓Price
Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,0702.5 days✓Price
BLUETTI AC1801,1522.7 days✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max2,0484.8 days✓Price
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v22,0484.8 days✓Price
EcoFlow DELTA Pro3,6008.5 days✓Price
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus3,8409.1 days✓Price

Best picks for a full day

Best match

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

  • 768 Wh · 800 W output
  • Solar input up to 220 W
  • 17.2 lb

Runs a Wi-Fi router ≈ 43.5 h

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More headroom

BLUETTI AC180

  • 1,152 Wh · 1,800 W output
  • Solar input up to 500 W
  • 35.3 lb

Runs a Wi-Fi router ≈ 2.7 days

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Expandable later

EcoFlow DELTA 3

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

Runs a Wi-Fi router ≈ 2.4 days

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How we calculate it

Runtime = capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ 15 W

For a full day you need about 430 Wh (360 Wh of energy plus inverter losses). Running other devices at the same time? Add them in the runtime calculator.

Tips to run your Wi-Fi router longer

  • A router plus modem draws only 10–20 W, so even small stations keep you online for a day or more.
  • Your internet provider's equipment down the street may also lose power during wide outages.
  • Use the 12 V DC output with a matching cable to skip the inverter and its idle draw.

Frequently asked questions

How long will a 1000Wh power station run a Wi-Fi router?

About 2.4 days, based on an average draw of 15 W and 85% inverter efficiency.

How many watts does a Wi-Fi router use?

Typically about 15 W while running. Averaged over time it draws about 15 W.

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

At least 430 Wh. The smallest model in our comparison that covers it is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768 Wh, about 43.5 h).

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