A budget 1kWh LiFePO4 station for camping and short outages, with fast wall charging and strong USB-C ports.
Amazon $399 FOSSiBOT $419The FOSSiBOT F1800 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The FOSSiBOT F1800 leads on portability and battery life. The ALLPOWERS P1800 wins on solar input. The FOSSiBOT F1800 costs $20 less ($399 vs $419).
For buyers who want a 1 kWh LiFePO4 station for camping or short outages at a low price, and can accept a less established brand with no independent testing yet.
Amazon $419 ALLPOWERS $439Prices were last checked October 20, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the FOSSiBOT F1800 for portability (91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg)) vs 79 Wh per kg (28.7 lb (13 kg))) and battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS P1800 for solar input (650 W max solar input vs 500 W max solar input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FOSSiBOT F1800 | ALLPOWERS P1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 95 $0.39 per rated Wh | 92 $0.41 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 91 0-100% on AC in 1 h 8 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg)) | 61 79 Wh per kg (28.7 lb (13 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 40 500 W max solar input | 57 650 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| FOSSiBOT F1800 | ALLPOWERS P1800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 70% (manufacturer spec table; the Amazon listing says 4,000+) |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 4 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 8 min | - |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 650 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 15A | 11-60V, 13A (XT60) |
| Car charging | 120 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 8.1 x 10.2 in | 14.7 x 8.2 x 11.7 in |
| App | FOSSiBOT app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
