Appliance · Hvac
How many watts does a 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner use — and what can run it?
A 10,000 BTU (6,500 BTU DOE) portable AC, Frigidaire FHPC102AC1, draws 930 W cooling. Which power stations and generators can run it, and how long.
Portable ACs carry two ratings: this unit is 10,000 BTU under ASHRAE and 6,500 BTU under the DOE (SACC) method. Starting watts are not published by Frigidaire and Champion's generator chart has no portable-AC row.
The representative model is the Frigidaire FHPC102AC1, a 3-in-1 portable air conditioner. Frigidaire's support page lists 930 W and 8.5 A in cooling at 115 V, used here as the running figure. The unit carries two capacity ratings: 10,000 BTU under the ASHRAE method and 6,500 BTU under the DOE method. For sizing a power source, watts matter more than either label. This unit's 930 W is higher than the 670 W of the 8,000 BTU window unit on this site.
What changes the draw
The compressor cycles with the thermostat. Outdoor and room temperature, room size and the set point decide how long it runs. No daily average is published, so the tables use 930 W throughout.
Starting draw: not published
A compressor draws a short burst above its running current each time it starts. Frigidaire publishes no figure, and the Champion chart has no portable-AC row, so the fit tables check only continuous output. A pass on a station with a peak close to 930 W says nothing about the start (fit rule).
Reading the tables
Runtime assumes the compressor never cycles off; at 8 hours a day that is 7,440 Wh. Example: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 record has no maker factor, so the default 0.85 applies: 4,096 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 930 W = 3.7 hours. The Bluetti AC70 gives 768 × 0.85 ÷ 930 = 0.7 hours.
Power stations that can run it
Pass = continuous output ≥ 930 W. Runtime = capacity × maker's factor ÷ 930 W, nothing else plugged in. Method.
| Model | Fits | Runtime at 930 W | Capacity | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARBERO 88Wh Portable Power Station (M82) | No | — | 89 Wh | $119.99 |
| DARAN R100 (89.6Wh) | No | — | 90 Wh | $149.99 |
| Bluetti EB3A | No | — | 269 Wh | $219 |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | No | — | 286 Wh | $299 |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | No | — | 288 Wh | $429.99 |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | No | — | 288 Wh | $349.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | No | — | 292 Wh | $289 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500 | No | — | 499 Wh | $499.95 |
| Bluetti AC70 | Yes | 42 min | 768 Wh | $359 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Yes | 56 min | 1,024 Wh | $499.99 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Yes | 56 min | 1,024 Wh | $699 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | Yes | 56 min | 1,024 Wh | $599 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Yes | 56 min | 1,024 Wh | $799 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000X | Yes | 58 min | 1,056 Wh | $469.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Yes | 59 min | 1,070 Wh | $559 |
| Bluetti AC180 | Yes | 57 min | 1,152 Wh | $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Yes | 1.2 h | 1,264 Wh | $699 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Yes | 1.4 h | 1,505 Wh | $1,499.95 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Yes | 1.4 h | 1,516 Wh | $1,124.89 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Max (2000) | Yes | 1.8 h | 2,016 Wh | — |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,042 Wh | $999 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,043 Wh | — |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,048 Wh | $899.99 |
| Bluetti AC200L | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,048 Wh | $899 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,299 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,199 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | Yes | 1.9 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,599 |
| Bluetti Elite 200 V2 | Yes | 1.7 h | 2,074 Wh | $899 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | Yes | 2.8 h | 3,072 Wh | $1,499 |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Yes | 3.5 h | 3,840 Wh | $2,599.99 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Yes | 3.7 h | 4,096 Wh | $3,299 |
Generators that can run it
| Model | Fits | Load | Published run time | CO sensor | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion 100396 3400W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter | Yes | 30 % (gasoline) | 7.5 h @ 25 % | No | — |
| Champion 201241 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator | Yes | 7 % (gasoline) | 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Champion 201319 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter | Yes | 27 % (gasoline) | 14 h @ 25 % | Yes | — |
| DuroMax XP13000EH | Yes | 9 % (gasoline) | 17 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,299 |
| DuroMax XP9500iH | Yes | 12 % (gasoline) | 21 h @ 25 % · 11 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,999 |
| Generac GP8000E (with COsense, model 7715) | Yes | 12 % (gasoline) | 10 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Generac iQ3500 (with COsense) | Yes | 31 % (gasoline) | 14.1 h @ 25 % · 8.9 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Honda EU2200i | Yes | 52 % (gasoline) | 8.1 h @ 25 % · 3.2 h @ 100 % | Yes | $1,199 |
| Honda EU3200i | Yes | 36 % (gasoline) | 8.6 h @ 25 % · 3.3 h @ 100 % | Yes | $2,799 |
| Honda EU7000iS | Yes | 17 % (gasoline) | 16 h @ 25 % · 6.4 h @ 100 % | Yes | $4,899 |
| WEN DF680iX | Yes | 18 % (gasoline) | 6.1 h @ 50 % | Yes | $803.40 |
| WEN GN400i | Yes | 27 % (gasoline) | 7 h @ 50 % | No | $479.99 |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DFc | Yes | 12 % (gasoline) | 11 h @ 25 % | Yes | $1,299 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF | Yes | 10 % (gasoline) | 12 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | No | $1,249 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DFc | Yes | 10 % (gasoline) | 12 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,399 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DFc EFI | Yes | 10 % (gasoline) | 15 h @ 25 % · 10 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,549 |
Frequently asked questions
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Page updated 2026-10-31.