PECRON F1000LFP
#8 in Mid-sizeFull review
An affordable, fairly light 1kWh station for camping, tailgating and short outages. Buyers who may want more capacity later should look at an expandable model.
Pecron $399$399
The PECRON F1000LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 3.8. The PECRON F1000LFP leads on AC output, solar input and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini wins on portability. The PECRON F1000LFP costs $30 less ($399 vs $429).
BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
#30 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a full kilowatt-hour for lights, a fridge, CPAP and electronics at a low price, and do not need high-wattage appliances.
Amazon $449 BLUETTI $429$429
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 F1000LFP for AC output (1,500 W continuous AC vs 700 W continuous AC), solar input (600 W max solar input vs 350 W max solar input) and features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C).
- Choose the BLUETTI Elite 100 mini for portability (94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg)) vs 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PECRON F1000LFP | BLUETTI Elite 100 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 91 $0.42 per rated Wh | 90 $0.43 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 45 80% 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 | 90 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 70 1,500 W continuous AC | 21 700 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) | 89 94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 56 600 W max solar input | 23 350 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 55 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON F1000LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 80% | Measured while running the inverter at its full 1,500W rating; reviewed unit was listed as 1,004Wh. Measured AC recharge about 58 minutes. |
BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| PECRON F1000LFP | BLUETTI Elite 100 mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 960 Wh | 1,004.8 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 768 Wh (80%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 6,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 700 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,000 W | 700 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours) | - |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 350 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-60V, 14A (XT60) | 12-60V, 10A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.9 lb (10.8 kg) | 23.6 lb (10.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in | 9.25 x 8.48 x 11.54 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |