ALLPOWERS R2500 V2
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A budget 2 kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and RV use, for buyers who put price first and can lift a 64 lb box.
Amazon $640$640
The ALLPOWERS R2500 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The ALLPOWERS R2500 V2 leads on AC output, value and battery life. The BLUETTI FridgePower wins on portability. The ALLPOWERS R2500 V2 costs $259 less ($640 vs $899).
BLUETTI FridgePower
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For homeowners who want a set-and-forget battery backup that hides beside or behind the refrigerator. It is a poor fit for camping or job sites, where its weight, shape and two outlets work against it.
Amazon $1,499 BLUETTI $899$899
Prices were last checked October 22, 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 ALLPOWERS R2500 V2 for AC output (2,500 W continuous AC vs 1,800 W continuous AC), value ($0.33 per rated Wh vs $0.45 per rated Wh) and battery life (LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles).
- Choose the BLUETTI FridgePower for portability (102 Wh per kg (43.4 lb (19.7 kg)) vs 66 Wh per kg (63.9 lb (29 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ALLPOWERS R2500 V2 | BLUETTI FridgePower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 95 $0.33 per rated Wh | 78 $0.45 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 71 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles |
| AC output 15% | 58 2,500 W continuous AC | 21 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min | 71 0-100% on AC in 1 h 45 min |
| Portability 10% | 39 66 Wh per kg (63.9 lb (29 kg)) | 100 102 Wh per kg (43.4 lb (19.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 44 1,000 W max solar input | 41 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 80 UPS (10 ms), expandable, app |
Independent capacity tests
ALLPOWERS R2500 V2
No independent test published yet.
BLUETTI FridgePower
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| APH Networks | 1,727 Wh | 85.7% | Constant 1,016 W electric heater load from full to shutoff (1 h 42 min). Measured AC charge 0-80% in 1 h 46 min in Standard mode. |
Specifications
| ALLPOWERS R2500 V2 | BLUETTI FridgePower | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,920 Wh | 2,016 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,727 Wh (86%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% (Amazon listing) | 4,000 BLUETTI rates it for over 4,000 cycles; APH Networks reports the claim as 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles |
| Expandable | No | Yes, up to 8,064 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,500 W (4,000 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 3,000 W |
| AC outlets | 5 total | 2 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | - |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 0 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 0 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (15 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,500 W | 1,440 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 30 min (about 1.5 h; manufacturer says about 97 minutes in its own test) | 1 h 45 min (0-80% in 60 min, full in 105 min, as reported by APH Networks; BLUETTI's own pages read did not state a time. APH measured 0-80% in 1 h 46 min in Standard mode.) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-150V, 20A | 12-60V, 20 A max (XT60) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63.9 lb (29 kg) | 43.4 lb (19.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.95 x 14.17 x 13.62 in | 22.83 x 13.78 x 3.07 in |
| App | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | BLUETTI app (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth; Alexa and Google Home) |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | - | 2026-06 |