Who this review is for
This page is for a low list price per rated watt-hour. The figure is the price we checked divided by the brand's watt-hour rating. It is not a measurement of usable energy. A cheaper small station can still cost more per watt-hour.
Pecron E1500LFP V3
A low list price per rated watt-hour, for more rated watt-hours for the list price.
Who it's for
- More rated watt-hours for the list price.
- A cooler, a laptop, or a short outage.
Who it's not for
- The cheapest small box.
- A measured count of usable watt-hours.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- It keeps running through a brief outage.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 100 W.
Cons
- 38.4 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,536 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,200 W |
| Weight | 38.4 lb · 17.4 kg |
| Ports | 12V car outlet |
| Wall charge | About 1.8 hours |
| Dimensions | 14.8x9.3x12 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–60V XT60 |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
Pecron E1000LFP
The lowest price that still covers more rated watt-hours for the list price.
Who it's for
- More rated watt-hours for the list price.
- A lower price, if those devices are enough.
Who it's not for
- The cheapest small box.
- A longer outage, or more devices at once.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- It keeps running through a brief outage.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 600 W.
- The lowest list price of these picks.
Cons
- 29 lb. It takes two hands.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 29 lb · 13.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 14.9 × 9.4 × 10 in |
| Solar voltage | 11–60V XT60 (600W / 20A max) |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 400
Enough stored energy for more rated watt-hours for the list price.
Who it's for
- More rated watt-hours for the list price.
- More than one device at the same time.
Who it's not for
- The cheapest small box.
- Carrying it by hand.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 15 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
Cons
- 85.98 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 3,840 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 2,600 W |
| Weight | 85.98 lb · 39 kg |
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (1000W max, 20A) |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Light enough for one person to lift, for more rated watt-hours for the list price.
Who it's for
- Getting it in and out of a car by yourself.
- More rated watt-hours for the list price.
Who it's not for
- The cheapest small box.
- A long outing with several devices.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
- The easiest of these picks to carry.
Cons
- 25.35 lb. It takes two hands.
- You can't add another battery later.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| Ports | AC outlets x 4, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Dimensions | 12.6 × 8.5 × 9.8 in (320 × 215 × 250 mm) |
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (1000W max, 20A) |
| Noise | 30 dB · BLUETTI |
| Battery test | 890 Wh via OutdoorGearLab |
Compare the specs
Our best picks come first. The Also worth a look models follow.
| Model | Role | List price | Capacity | Battery test | Output | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecron E1500LFP V3 | Best overall | $549.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,200 W | 38.4 lb · 17.4 kg |
| Pecron E1000LFP | Best budget | $399.00 | 1,024 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 29 lb · 13.5 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 400 | Best for backup | $1,399.00 | 3,840 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,600 W | 85.98 lb · 39 kg |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Lightest | $489.00 | 1,024 Wh | 890 Wh | 1,800 W | 25.35 lb · 11.5 kg |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Also worth a look | $749.00 | 2,048 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,400 W | 44.8 lb · 20.32 kg |
| BLUETTI AC180 | Also worth a look | $499.00 | 1,152 Wh | 929 Wh | 1,800 W | 35.3 lb · 16.01 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Also worth a look | $1,079.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 1,800 W | 38.6 lb · 17.51 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Also worth a look | $849.00 | 1,536 Wh | No published battery test. | 2,000 W | 31.97 lb · 14.5 kg |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Also worth a look | $1,499.95 | 1,505.28 Wh | 1,320 Wh | 2,000 W | 52.75 lb · 23.93 kg |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Also worth a look | $619.00 | 1,264 Wh | 1,068 Wh | 2,000 W | 32 lb · 14.51 kg |
Pick by size
Start with the size. The link is the pick in that range.
| Size | Capacity | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 500 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Mid | 500–999 Wh | No pick in this range. |
| Large | 1,000–1,999 Wh | Pecron E1500LFP V3 · Best overall |
| XL | 2,000 Wh and up | BLUETTI Elite 400 · Best for backup |
Runtime estimates
About how long these picks run common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Pecron E1500LFP V3 | Pecron E1000LFP | BLUETTI Elite 400 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 130.6 hours | About 87 hours | About 326.4 hours | About 87 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 87 hours | About 58 hours | About 217.6 hours | About 58 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 32.6 hours | About 21.8 hours | About 81.6 hours | About 21.8 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 21.8 hours | About 14.5 hours | About 54.4 hours | About 14.5 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 20.1 hours | About 13.4 hours | About 50.2 hours | About 13.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 1.3 hours | About 0.9 hours | About 3.3 hours | About 0.9 hours |
Also worth a look
Other models close to these picks.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max
$749.00 · 2,048 Wh · 2,400 WMore rated capacity than Pecron E1500LFP V3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
BLUETTI AC180
$499.00 · 1,152 Wh · 1,800 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
$1,079.00 · 1,536 Wh · 1,800 WThe same rated capacity as Pecron E1500LFP V3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
$849.00 · 1,536 Wh · 2,000 WThe same rated capacity as Pecron E1500LFP V3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
$1,499.95 · 1,505.28 Wh · 2,000 WLess rated capacity than Pecron E1500LFP V3, at a higher list price.
See all the specs
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
$619.00 · 1,264 Wh · 2,000 WMore rated capacity than BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, at a higher list price.
See all the specsHow we picked
Every model is compared on the same six checks. The numbers are the brand's specs and the list price on the day we checked. A battery test appears only when another site has published one. The full rules are on How we review.
Questions
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Did you test the watt-hours?
No. The watt-hour number in the specs is the brand's rating. When another site has published a usable watt-hour test and a link, that row is separate. Two labs can list different numbers.
Is there a score?
Each model page shows a spec index from 7.0 to 10. It weights capacity, continuous output, weight, and the US list price per watt-hour. The formula is on How we review.
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