A mid-priced, expandable LiFePO4 station for home backup and RV use, for buyers who want room to add batteries later.
Amazon $549 Pecron $549The PECRON E1500LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.1 to 3.5. The PECRON E1500LFP leads on AC output, portability and solar input. The PECRON E1500LFP costs $50.99 less ($549 vs $599.99).
For campers and RV owners who want a lot of LiFePO4 capacity for the money and can live with slower charging and extra weight.
Amazon $599.99 Anker SOLIX $599.99Prices 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 E1500LFP for AC output (2,200 W continuous AC vs 1,800 W continuous AC), portability (88 Wh per kg (38.4 lb (17.4 kg)) vs 78 Wh per kg (43.7 lb (19.8 kg))) and solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 600 W max solar input).
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 | PECRON E1500LFP | Anker SOLIX F1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 91 $0.36 per rated Wh | 86 $0.39 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 14 73% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 44 2,200 W continuous AC | 21 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 69 0-100% on AC in 1 h 48 min | 68 0-100% on AC in 1 h 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 79 88 Wh per kg (38.4 lb (17.4 kg)) | 59 78 Wh per kg (43.7 lb (19.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 59 1,000 W max solar input | 28 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON E1500LFP
No independent test published yet.
Anker SOLIX F1500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 73% | 1,585W load ran 42 minutes against a theoretical 58; high load lowers efficiency. Measured AC recharge about 1 h 50 min. |
Specifications
| PECRON E1500LFP | Anker SOLIX F1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,536 Wh | 1,536 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,121 Wh (73%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 9,216 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,200 W (4,400 W surge) | 1,800 W (2,400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 6 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 3 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,400 W | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 48 min (Manufacturer: full in 1.8 hours) | 1 h 50 min (measured by The Solar Lab at 1,000W; Anker does not publish a full AC charge time) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-60V, 20A (XT60) | 11-60V |
| Car charging | 100 W | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 38.4 lb (17.4 kg) | 43.7 lb (19.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 9.3 x 12 in | 18.2 x 11.3 x 9.3 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Anker app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
