A budget 1kWh LiFePO4 station for camping and short outages, with fast wall charging and strong USB-C ports.
Amazon $399 FOSSiBOT $419The FOSSiBOT F1800 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The FOSSiBOT F1800 leads on battery life, value and portability. The FOSSiBOT F1800 costs $99.99 less ($399 vs $498.99).
A low-cost 1kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and car camping where AC outlets are all you need. Pick the DELTA 3 Plus instead if you want 12V outputs, faster solar charging or an extra battery later.
Amazon $498.99 EcoFlow $499Prices 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 FOSSiBOT F1800 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 5-year warranty), value ($0.39 per rated Wh vs $0.49 per rated Wh) and portability (91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg)) vs 85 Wh per kg (26.7 lb (12.1 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 | FOSSiBOT F1800 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 95 $0.39 per rated Wh | 82 $0.49 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 | 70 LiFePO4, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 91 0-100% on AC in 1 h 8 min | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg)) | 72 85 Wh per kg (26.7 lb (12.1 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 40 500 W max solar input | 40 500 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| FOSSiBOT F1800 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | - |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 2,600 W |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 2 |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | - | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,400 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 8 min | 1 h (0-80% in 45 min) |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 500 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 15A | - |
| Car charging | 120 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) | 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 8.1 x 10.2 in | 398 x 200 x 283 mm |
| App | FOSSiBOT app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | EcoFlow app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
