A budget 1.8kWh LiFePO4 station for home outage backup with enough output for high-draw appliances. Buyers should accept its weight, short warranty and lack of independent testing.
Amazon $499.94The EBL Acc2400 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.2. The EBL Acc2400 leads on value, charging speed and portability. The Lion Energy Safari wins on AC output and battery life. The EBL Acc2400 costs $899.06 less ($499.94 vs $1,399).
For RV owners who want high 3,000W output, a TT-30 outlet and a five-year warranty from a US brand, and will pay more per watt-hour for it.
Lion Energy $1,399Prices were last checked October 24, 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 EBL Acc2400 for value ($0.27 per rated Wh vs $0.87 per rated Wh), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 36 min vs 0-100% on AC in 2 h 18 min) and portability (74 Wh per kg (55 lb (24.9 kg)) vs 62 Wh per kg (57.3 lb (26 kg))).
- Choose the Lion Energy Safari for AC output (3,000 W continuous AC vs 2,400 W continuous AC) and battery life (LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 1-year warranty).
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 | EBL Acc2400 | Lion Energy Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.27 per rated Wh | 13 $0.87 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% | 81 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 1-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 54 2,400 W continuous AC | 79 3,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 76 0-100% on AC in 1 h 36 min | 54 0-100% on AC in 2 h 18 min |
| Portability 10% | 53 74 Wh per kg (55 lb (24.9 kg)) | 31 62 Wh per kg (57.3 lb (26 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 33 800 W max solar input | 26 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C | 45 expandable, app |
Specifications
| EBL Acc2400 | Lion Energy Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,843.2 Wh | 1,612 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 3,500+ cycles; EBL's product image pairs this with "80% capacity retention" | 3,500 3,500+ cycles at 100% DOD (manufacturer); remaining capacity at end of rating not stated |
| Expandable | - | Yes, up to 4,300 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,400 W (4,800 W surge) | 3,000 W (6,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 | 5 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 60 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 36 min (EBL product images: 0-100% in 1.6-2 hr with the default fast-charge mode, 7-8 hr in normal mode. The product-page text says 80% in under 2 hours and ~2 hours overall.) | 2 h 18 min (About 2.3 h from the wall (manufacturer); built-in AC charging cord) |
| Max solar input | 800 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-75V | 24-60V (over 36V Vmp), 25A MPPT |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 55 lb (24.9 kg) | 57.3 lb (26 kg) |
| Dimensions | 16.93 x 11.81 x 11.02 in | 20 x 13.3 x 13.3 in |
| App | - | Lion Energy Smart app (Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 1 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-06 | 2022-08 |
