PECRON F5000LFP
#1 in Home backupFull review
A 240V-capable home-backup station for buyers who want to back up a well pump or a home circuit, with lots of solar input. It is far too heavy for camping.
Pecron $2,199$2,199
The PECRON F5000LFP rates 4.3 among home backup portable power stations; the BLUETTI Apex 300 rates 4.0 among large ones. The BLUETTI Apex 300 costs $700.02 less ($1,498.98 vs $2,199).
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 F5000LFP | BLUETTI Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 63 $0.54 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 | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 7,200 W continuous AC | 100 3,840 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (123.9 lb (56.2 kg)) | 50 73 Wh per kg (83.8 lb (38 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 5,800 W max solar input | 84 2,400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (0 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 80 UPS (0 ms), expandable, app |
Specifications
| PECRON F5000LFP | BLUETTI Apex 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 5,120 Wh | 2,764.8 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 6,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 35,840 Wh | Yes, up to 19,353.6 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 7,200 W | 3,840 W (7,680 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L14-30R) | 1 | - |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | - | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 0 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 0 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | No |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (0 ms switchover) | Yes (0 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Max solar input | 5,800 W | 2,400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x 3200W XT60 (30-180V, 25A); 6400W with an extra battery | 2 inputs, 12-60V, 20A each |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 123.9 lb (56.2 kg) | 83.8 lb (38 kg) |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 15 x 13.1 in | 20.67 x 12.87 x 12.6 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |