PECRON F3000LFP
#3 in Home backupFull review
A powerful, well-priced 3kWh station for RV owners and home backup. It runs high-draw appliances and can be expanded later.
Amazon $899 Pecron $899$899
The PECRON F3000LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 3.7. The PECRON F3000LFP leads on value, portability and AC output. The ALLPOWERS R3500 wins on solar input. The PECRON F3000LFP costs $525 less ($899 vs $1,424).
ALLPOWERS R3500
#19 in Home backupFull review
For home backup on a budget where the unit stays in one place, with room for a second battery later.
ALLPOWERS $1,424$1,424
Prices 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 PECRON F3000LFP for value ($0.29 per rated Wh vs $0.45 per rated Wh), portability (107 Wh per kg (63.3 lb (28.7 kg)) vs 75 Wh per kg (93 lb (42 kg))) and AC output (3,600 W continuous AC vs 3,200 W continuous AC).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS R3500 for solar input (2,000 W max solar input vs 1,600 W max solar input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every home backup portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PECRON F3000LFP | ALLPOWERS R3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.29 per rated Wh | 77 $0.45 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 59 83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 37 3,600 W continuous AC | 26 3,200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 63 0-100% on AC in 2 h | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 100 107 Wh per kg (63.3 lb (28.7 kg)) | 55 75 Wh per kg (93 lb (42 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 44 1,600 W max solar input | 57 2,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON F3000LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 83% | Sustained 3,600W load from full to empty. Measured idle draw about 37W, AC recharge just over 2 hours, and a 4,500W surge held about 10 seconds. |
ALLPOWERS R3500
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| PECRON F3000LFP | ALLPOWERS R3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,072 Wh | 3,168 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 2,550 Wh (83%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 3,500 3,500+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated) |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 10,752 Wh | Yes, up to 6,336 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (4,500 W surge) | 3,200 W (6,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 5 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 5 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | - |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h (Manufacturer: 2 hours on AC; 1.5 hours with AC + solar (2800W)) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,600 W | 2,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 25-120V, 25A (XT60) | 12-150V, 40A (XT60) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63.3 lb (28.7 kg) | 93 lb (42 kg) |
| Dimensions | 19.3 x 11.6 x 11.1 in | 20.86 x 14.17 x 13.58 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |