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 3.5. The PECRON F1000LFP leads on value and portability. The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 wins on AC output and solar input. The PECRON F1000LFP costs $800.95 less ($399 vs $1,199.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
#34 in Mid-sizeFull review
For overlanders, van builders and campers who want a weather-resistant 1 kWh station that can run high-draw appliances, and are willing to pay more per watt-hour for the build.
B&H Goal Zero $1,199.95$1,199.95
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 value ($0.42 per rated Wh vs $1.20 per rated Wh) and portability (88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) vs 62 Wh per kg (35.3 lb (16 kg))).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 for AC output (2,000 W continuous AC vs 1,500 W continuous AC) and solar input (900 W max solar input vs 600 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 | PECRON F1000LFP | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 91 $0.42 per rated Wh | 0 $1.20 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 | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 70 1,500 W continuous AC | 88 2,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min | 88 0-100% on AC in 1 h 12 min |
| Portability 10% | 79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) | 32 62 Wh per kg (35.3 lb (16 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 56 600 W max solar input | 88 900 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
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. |
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| PECRON F1000LFP | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 960 Wh | 998.4 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 768 Wh (80%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 2,000 W (3,600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 4 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours) | 1 h 12 min (1.2 h full, 0-80% in 0.8 h (manufacturer spec page; user guide says 1.1 h)) |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 900 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-60V, 14A (XT60) | HPP 12.3-60V (600W) + 8mm 13.2-30V (300W) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.9 lb (10.8 kg) | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in | 15.7 x 11.4 x 10.5 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |