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 rates 4.2 among home backup portable power stations; the BLUETTI Apex 300 rates 4.0 among large ones. The PECRON F3000LFP costs $599.98 less ($899 vs $1,498.98).
BLUETTI Apex 300
#15 in LargeFull review
For homeowners who want a 240V-capable backup battery that grows with expansion packs, not a grab-and-go unit.
Amazon $1,498.98 BLUETTI $1,499$1,498.98
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (home backup and large), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | PECRON F3000LFP | BLUETTI Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.29 per rated Wh | 63 $0.54 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 | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 37 3,600 W continuous AC | 100 3,840 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)) | 50 73 Wh per kg (83.8 lb (38 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 44 1,600 W max solar input | 84 2,400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 80 UPS (0 ms), expandable, 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. |
BLUETTI Apex 300
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| PECRON F3000LFP | BLUETTI Apex 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,072 Wh | 2,764.8 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 2,550 Wh (83%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 6,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 10,752 Wh | Yes, up to 19,353.6 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (4,500 W surge) | 3,840 W (7,680 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 5 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 0 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 0 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (0 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 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 | 2,400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 25-120V, 25A (XT60) | 2 inputs, 12-60V, 20A each |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 63.3 lb (28.7 kg) | 83.8 lb (38 kg) |
| Dimensions | 19.3 x 11.6 x 11.1 in | 20.67 x 12.87 x 12.6 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |