PECRON E1500LFP
#8 in LargeFull review
A mid-priced, expandable LiFePO4 station for home backup and RV use, for buyers who want room to add batteries later.
Amazon $549 Pecron $549$549
The PECRON E1500LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.1 to 3.3. The PECRON E1500LFP leads on value, portability and AC output. The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 wins on charging speed. The PECRON E1500LFP costs $950.95 less ($549 vs $1,499.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
#28 in LargeFull review
For outdoor and overlanding use where weather resistance matters more than price per watt-hour.
Goal Zero $1,499.95$1,499.95
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 E1500LFP for value ($0.36 per rated Wh vs $1.00 per rated Wh), portability (88 Wh per kg (38.4 lb (17.4 kg)) vs 63 Wh per kg (52.8 lb (23.9 kg))) and AC output (2,200 W continuous AC vs 2,000 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 for charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 48 min).
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 | PECRON E1500LFP | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 91 $0.36 per rated Wh | 0 $1.00 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 80 88% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 44 2,200 W continuous AC | 33 2,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 69 0-100% on AC in 1 h 48 min | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min |
| Portability 10% | 79 88 Wh per kg (38.4 lb (17.4 kg)) | 33 63 Wh per kg (52.8 lb (23.9 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 59 1,000 W max solar input | 53 900 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (28 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON E1500LFP
No independent test published yet.
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 1,320 Wh | 87.7% | Full-discharge AC test; OutdoorGearLab states 89%, 1320/1505.28 works out to 87.7% |
Specifications
| PECRON E1500LFP | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,536 Wh | 1,505.3 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,320 Wh (88%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 9,216 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,200 W (4,400 W surge) | 2,000 W (3,600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| AC waveform | 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 (28 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,400 W | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 48 min (Manufacturer: full in 1.8 hours) | 1 h 6 min (About 1.1 h full, 0-80% in 0.8 h (manufacturer)) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 900 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-60V, 20A (XT60) | HPP 12.3-60V (600W) + 8mm 13.2-30V (300W) |
| Car charging | 100 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 38.4 lb (17.4 kg) | 52.8 lb (23.9 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 9.3 x 12 in | 15.7 x 11.4 x 12.02 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Goal Zero app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |