FOSSiBOT F1800 Preorder
#8 in Mid-sizeFull review
A budget 1kWh LiFePO4 station for camping and short outages, with fast wall charging and strong USB-C ports.
Amazon $399 FOSSiBOT $419$399
The FOSSiBOT F1800 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.2. The FOSSiBOT F1800 leads on AC output. The PECRON F1000LFP wins on solar input.
PECRON F1000LFP
#11 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
Prices 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 FOSSiBOT F1800 for AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 1,500 W continuous AC).
- Choose the PECRON F1000LFP for solar input (600 W max solar input vs 500 W max solar input).
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 | PECRON F1000LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 95 $0.39 per rated Wh | 91 $0.42 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 70 1,500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 91 0-100% on AC in 1 h 8 min | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg)) | 79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 40 500 W max solar input | 56 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
FOSSiBOT F1800
No independent test published yet.
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. |
Specifications
| FOSSiBOT F1800 | PECRON F1000LFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 768 Wh (80%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 4 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | - |
| 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 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 8 min | 1 h 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours) |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 15A | 11-60V, 14A (XT60) |
| Car charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) | 23.9 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 8.1 x 10.2 in | 15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in |
| App | FOSSiBOT app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-07 | 2026-02 |