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Ratings worksheet — factor vectors for every published rating

Derived 2026-07-25 against the factor anchors published on /how-we-research. Weights: stations — longevity 25% / output 20% / solar 15% / recharge 15% / value 25%. Panels — yield 35% / build 25% / compatibility 15% / value 25%. Both sum to 100%. Factor scores are 1–5 with the ±0.3 adjustments the anchors define; the weighted sum, rounded half-up to one decimal, is the published rating: in the review frontmatter. Any rating that cannot be rebuilt from this file is wrong — fix the file or the rating.

Output headroom takes the higher of an absolute-watts table and a proportionate (continuous W ÷ rated Wh) table, then applies the surge modifier, capped at 5.0.

Panel value bands (derived from the tracked catalogue, dated checks 2026-06-27 to 2026-07-23): median 0.58 W/$, best 0.81, worst 0.40 → 5: ≥0.75 · 4: 0.64–0.74 · 3: 0.54–0.63 · 2: 0.45–0.53 · 1: under 0.45.

Summary

SlugTypeLongevity/YieldOutput/BuildSolar/CompatRechargeValueRating
anker-solix-c1000-gen2station4.554554.7
anker-solix-c1000-solar-generatorstation43.7454.34.2
anker-solix-f2600station442443.7
anker-solix-f3000station452354.0
bluetti-ac180-solar-generatorstation4.54344.34.1
bluetti-ac200lstation4.544454.4
bluetti-ac60pstation43.32433.3
bluetti-apex-300station555454.9
ecoflow-delta-2station443454.1
ecoflow-delta-2-maxstation43.73454.0
ecoflow-delta-2-solar-generatorstation44344.33.9
ecoflow-delta-pro-3station4.554454.6
ecoflow-river-2-pro-solar-generatorstation43.3244.33.6
goal-zero-yeti-1500xstation142111.8
goal-zero-yeti-500xstation11.33211.5
jackery-explorer-1000-v2station4.54.32454.1
jackery-explorer-2000-plusstation4.554354.4
jackery-solar-generator-1000-v2station4.54.3244.34.0
jackery-solar-generator-2000-v2station4.54.31353.8
bluetti-pv200panel334—33.2
anker-solix-ps200panel344—43.7
anker-solix-ps200-bifacialpanel554—13.9
jackery-solarsaga-100w-airpanel533—13.2
jackery-solarsaga-200wpanel453—33.9
renogy-400w-solar-suitcasepanel434—54.0
goal-zero-yeti-1500station4.5444UNRESOLVEDUNRESOLVED

goal-zero-yeti-1500 — value UNRESOLVED

Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles (body), 3,500–4,999 band. Output 4 — absolute 2,000W → 4; proportionate 2,000W/1,505Wh = 1.33 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (4); 3,600W surge (1.8x, between 1.5x and 2.0x, no adjustment). Solar 4 — 900W / 1,505Wh = 0.60 W/Wh (body). Recharge 4 — 1.1h (66 min, body). Value: UNRESOLVED. The only price on record is Goal Zero's $1,499.95 list; the anchor requires street price or a dated check, and no dated street check exists yet. The review body's "about 4.0kWh of rated lifetime energy per dollar" is list-derived and should be restated once a street check lands. The frontmatter keeps its pre-anchor 3.9 until then — flagged, not reconstructable.

Per-product derivations

anker-solix-c1000-gen2

  • Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 5 — absolute 2,000W → 4; proportionate 2,000W/1,024Wh = 1.95 W/Wh → 5; take the higher (5); 3000W surge (1.50x).
  • Solar 4 — 600W max / 1,024Wh = 0.59 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 5 — 49 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (1,024Wh x 4,000 cycles)/1000/$499.98 = 8.19 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-21).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (4,000 cycles; 2000W/3000W; 600W solar; 49-min recharge).

anker-solix-c1000-solar-generator

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 3.7 — absolute 1,800W → 4; proportionate 1,800W/1,056Wh = 1.70 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (4); 2400W surge (1.33x).
  • Solar 4 — 600W max / 1,056Wh = 0.57 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 5 — 58 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 4.3 — (1,056Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$629.99 = 5.03 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-21). +0.3 bundled 200W panel.
  • Notes: Body states 1,056Wh / 1,800W / 200W panel. Cycles (3,000), surge (2,400W), solar max (600W), and 58-min recharge from Anker's C1000 (A1761) datasheet/product page — not yet stated in the review body.

anker-solix-f2600

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 4 — absolute 2,400W → 4; proportionate 2,400W/2,560Wh = 0.94 W/Wh → 2; take the higher (4); 3600W surge (1.50x).
  • Solar 2 — 1,000W max / 2,560Wh = 0.39 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 75 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 4 — (2,560Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$1,399.00 = 5.49 kWh per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-12).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (3,000 cycles; 2,400W; 1,000W solar; ~75-min recharge).

anker-solix-f3000

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 5 — absolute 3,000W → 5; proportionate 3,000W/3,072Wh = 0.98 W/Wh → 2; take the higher (5); 6000W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 2 — 1,200W max / 3,072Wh = 0.39 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 3 — 102 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (3,072Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$1,298.99 = 7.09 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-13). +0.3 ecosystem expansion (24kWh add-on batteries, stated in body).
  • Notes: Body states 3,000 cycles; 3,000W/6,000W; 1,200W solar. Recharge scored on the in-box floor the body derives: 3,072Wh / 1,800W cable = ~102 min (advertised 78 min needs a TT-30 cable + EV adapter, sold separately). Body states it is NOT a 240V unit.

bluetti-ac180-solar-generator

  • Longevity 4.5 — 3,500 rated cycles.
  • Output 4 — absolute 1,800W → 4; proportionate 1,800W/1,152Wh = 1.56 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (4); surge not published; no adjustment.
  • Solar 3 — 500W max / 1,152Wh = 0.43 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 78 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 4.3 — (1,152Wh x 3,500 cycles)/1000/$769.00 = 5.24 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-23). +0.3 bundled 200W panel.
  • Notes: Body states 1,152Wh / 1,800W / 200W panel. Cycles (3,500), solar max (500W), and ~1.3h turbo AC recharge (in-box capability, app toggle) from Bluetti's AC180 product page — not yet stated in the review body. Bluetti's 2,700W figure is Power Lifting (resistive loads), not motor surge, so no surge adjustment is applied.

bluetti-ac200l

  • Longevity 4.5 — 3,500 rated cycles.
  • Output 4 — absolute 2,400W → 4; proportionate 2,400W/2,048Wh = 1.17 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (4); 3600W surge (1.50x).
  • Solar 4 — 1,200W max / 2,048Wh = 0.59 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 90 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (2,048Wh x 3,500 cycles)/1000/$699.00 = 10.25 kWh per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-27). +0.3 ecosystem expansion (8,192Wh add-on batteries, stated in body).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (3,500 cycles; 2,400W/3,600W; 1,200W solar; 90-min recharge).

bluetti-ac60p

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 3.3 — absolute 600W → 2; proportionate 600W/504Wh = 1.19 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (3); 1200W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 2 — 200W max / 504Wh = 0.40 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 60 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 3 — (504Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$399.00 = 3.79 kWh per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-12).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (3,000 cycles; 600W with 1,200W Power Lifting; 200W solar; ~60-min recharge). The 1,200W figure is Power Lifting for resistive loads; scored as surge per DB spec table, +0.3.

bluetti-apex-300

  • Longevity 5 — 6,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 5 — absolute 3,840W → 5 (or 120/240V dual voltage); proportionate 3,840W/2,764Wh = 1.39 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (5); 7680W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 5 — 2,400W max / 2,764Wh = 0.87 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 90 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (2,764Wh x 6,000 cycles)/1000/$1,699.00 = 9.76 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-23).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (6,000 cycles; 3,840W/7,680W; 120/240V dual voltage; 2,400W solar; 90-min recharge).

ecoflow-delta-2

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 4 — absolute 1,800W → 4; proportionate 1,800W/1,024Wh = 1.76 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (4); 2700W surge (1.50x).
  • Solar 3 — 500W max / 1,024Wh = 0.49 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 80 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (1,024Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$469.00 = 6.55 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-23). +0.3 best-in-class app (verdict) and expandable-battery path (body).
  • Notes: Body states 3,000 cycles; 80-min recharge; 1800W output. Surge (2,700W) and 500W solar max from the on-page spec table (DB meta).

ecoflow-delta-2-max

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 3.7 — absolute 2,400W → 4; proportionate 2,400W/2,048Wh = 1.17 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (4); 3100W surge (1.29x).
  • Solar 3 — 1,000W max / 2,048Wh = 0.49 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 81 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (2,048Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$949.00 = 6.47 kWh per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-27).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (3,000 cycles; 81-min recharge; 1,000W solar; 2,400W output). Surge 3,100W from on-page spec table; 3,100/2,400 = 1.29x, below the 1.5x floor, so -0.3.

ecoflow-delta-2-solar-generator

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 4 — absolute 1,800W → 4; proportionate 1,800W/1,024Wh = 1.76 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (4); 2700W surge (1.50x).
  • Solar 3 — 500W max / 1,024Wh = 0.49 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 80 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 4.3 — (1,024Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$684.00 = 4.49 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-06-29). +0.3 bundled 220W bifacial panel.
  • Notes: Body states 1,024Wh; 1,800W/2,700W; 500W solar ceiling; 3,000-cycle battery. 80-min AC recharge from the same Delta 2 platform (stated in our Delta 2 review).

ecoflow-delta-pro-3

  • Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 5 — absolute 4,000W → 5 (or 120/240V dual voltage); proportionate 4,000W/4,096Wh = 0.98 W/Wh → 2; take the higher (5); 8000W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 4 — 2,600W max / 4,096Wh = 0.63 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 60 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (4,096Wh x 4,000 cycles)/1000/$2,399.07 = 6.83 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-21). +0.3 ecosystem expansion (48kWh, stated in body).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (4,000 cycles; 4,000W/8,000W; 120/240V; 2,600W solar; ~60-min recharge).

ecoflow-river-2-pro-solar-generator

  • Longevity 4 — 3,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 3.3 — absolute 800W → 2; proportionate 800W/768Wh = 1.04 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (3); 1600W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 2 — 220W max / 768Wh = 0.29 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 70 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 4.3 — (768Wh x 3,000 cycles)/1000/$549.00 = 4.20 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-03). +0.3 bundled 220W panel.
  • Notes: Body states 768Wh; 800W/1,600W; 220W panel. Cycles (3,000), solar max (220W), and 70-min AC recharge from EcoFlow's River 2 Pro product page — not yet stated in the review body.

goal-zero-yeti-1500x

  • Longevity 1 — 500 rated cycles.
  • Output 4 — absolute 2,000W → 4; proportionate 2,000W/1,516Wh = 1.32 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (4); 3500W surge (1.75x).
  • Solar 2 — 600W max / 1,516Wh = 0.40 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 1 — 840 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 1 — (1,516Wh x 500 cycles)/1000/$1,799.95 = 0.42 kWh per dollar (no current listing (ASIN dead); last dated check 2026-06-12).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (500 cycles; 2,000W; 600W solar; 14-hour in-box recharge on the 120W supply — the 3-hour figure needs a 600W supply sold separately).

goal-zero-yeti-500x

  • Longevity 1 — 500 rated cycles.
  • Output 1.3 — absolute 300W → 1; proportionate 300W/505Wh = 0.59 W/Wh → 1; take the higher (1); 1200W surge (4.00x).
  • Solar 3 — 240W max / 505Wh = 0.48 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 2 — 180 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 1 — (505Wh x 500 cycles)/1000/$549.95 = 0.46 kWh per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-12).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (500 cycles; 300W/1,200W surge; 240W solar; 3-hour recharge).

jackery-explorer-1000-v2

  • Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 4.3 — absolute 1,500W → 3; proportionate 1,500W/1,070Wh = 1.40 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (4); 3000W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 2 — 400W max / 1,070Wh = 0.37 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 60 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (1,070Wh x 4,000 cycles)/1000/$469.00 = 9.13 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-23). +0.3 retail-returns availability (Costco/Target, stated in body).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (4,000 cycles; 1500W/3000W; 400W solar; 60-min recharge).

jackery-explorer-2000-plus

  • Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 5 — absolute 3,000W → 5; proportionate 3,000W/2,042Wh = 1.47 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (5); 6000W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 4 — 1,400W max / 2,042Wh = 0.69 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 3 — 120 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (2,042Wh x 4,000 cycles)/1000/$899.00 = 9.09 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-06-29). +0.3 ecosystem expansion (24kWh) and retail support (both stated in body).
  • Notes: All specs stated in review body (4,000 cycles; 3,000W/6,000W; 1,400W solar; 120-min recharge).

jackery-solar-generator-1000-v2

  • Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 4.3 — absolute 1,500W → 3; proportionate 1,500W/1,070Wh = 1.40 W/Wh → 4; take the higher (4); 3000W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 2 — 400W max / 1,070Wh = 0.37 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 4 — 60 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 4.3 — (1,070Wh x 4,000 cycles)/1000/$739.00 = 5.79 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-23). +0.3 bundled 200W panel (retail availability also stated; one adjustment applied).
  • Notes: Body states 4,000 cycles; 1,500W/3,000W; 400W solar ceiling. 60-min AC recharge from the same Explorer 1000 v2 platform (stated in our Explorer 1000 v2 review).

jackery-solar-generator-2000-v2

  • Longevity 4.5 — 4,000 rated cycles.
  • Output 4.3 — absolute 2,200W → 4; proportionate 2,200W/2,042Wh = 1.08 W/Wh → 3; take the higher (4); 4400W surge (2.00x).
  • Solar 1 — 400W max / 2,042Wh = 0.20 W/Wh.
  • Recharge 3 — 102 min AC on the in-box supply.
  • Value 5 — (2,042Wh x 4,000 cycles)/1000/$1,299.00 = 6.29 kWh per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-21). +0.3 bundled 2x200W panels.
  • Notes: Body states 2,042Wh; 2,200W; 400W solar intake; 4,000 cycles. Surge (4,400W) and ~1.7h (102-min) AC recharge from Jackery's Explorer 2000 v2 product page — not yet stated in the review body.

bluetti-pv200

  • Yield 3 — Single-sided (body: 'no bifacial cells'), no published efficiency figure — efficiency-not-published band. Review should note fit: suits sub-1,000Wh stations per its own body.
  • Build 3 — No IP rating published; body describes a standard foldable.
  • Compatibility 4 — Standard MC4 (body), but body notes Jackery needs an adapter — standard connectors, adapter for some brands.
  • Value 3 — 200W / $348.99 = 0.57 W per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-23).

anker-solix-ps200

  • Yield 3 — Single-sided (body: 'no bifacial trick'), no published efficiency figure — efficiency-not-published band.
  • Build 4 — IP67 with integrated adjustable kickstand (both stated in body).
  • Compatibility 4 — Pairs natively with Anker, 'works with others through standard connectors' (body) — adapter for some brands.
  • Value 4 — 200W / $299.99 = 0.67 W per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-27).

anker-solix-ps200-bifacial

  • Yield 5 — Bifacial (body) and 25% N-type cells per Anker's product page — 23%+ threshold met.
  • Build 5 — IP68 per Anker's product page (not yet stated in the review body).
  • Compatibility 4 — XT-60 output with MC4-to-XT-60 adapter support per Anker's product page — standard connectors, adapter for some brands.
  • Value 1 — 200W / $499.99 = 0.40 W per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-21).

jackery-solarsaga-100w-air

  • Yield 5 — Bifacial and 23% efficiency, both stated in body — wattage no longer scored; review should state fit (100W suits sub-500Wh stations and daytime top-ups).
  • Build 3 — Sources conflict: the Amazon listing we track says IP65, Jackery pages say IP68. Scored on the verified lower figure (IP65) without a confirmed adjustable stand. If IP68 is confirmed, this becomes a 5.
  • Compatibility 3 — DC8020 output, Jackery-native; third-party adapters required for other brands (Jackery product page).
  • Value 1 — 100W / $249.00 = 0.40 W per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-13).

jackery-solarsaga-200w

  • Yield 4 — Bifacial (body); no published efficiency figure, so the 23%+ AND-condition for a 5 isn't confirmed — bifacial-alone band.
  • Build 5 — IP68 (stated in body).
  • Compatibility 3 — Natively matched to Jackery, 'works with others via standard adapters' (body).
  • Value 3 — 200W / $339.00 = 0.59 W per dollar (unavailable; last dated check 2026-06-27).

renogy-400w-solar-suitcase

  • Yield 4 — Single-sided, 23% efficiency (body) — single-sided-with-23%+-efficiency band. Review should state fit (400W suits 2kWh+ stations, per its own body).
  • Build 3 — Suitcase with stand (body); no IP rating published.
  • Compatibility 4 — 'Works across stations via standard connectors' (body) — adapter for some brands.
  • Value 5 — 400W / $495.99 = 0.81 W per dollar (in stock, checked 2026-07-21).

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