PECRON F5000LFP
#1 in Home backupFull review
A 240V-capable home-backup station for buyers who want to back up a well pump or a home circuit, with lots of solar input. It is far too heavy for camping.
Pecron $2,199$2,199
The PECRON F5000LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The PECRON F5000LFP leads on AC output, solar input and portability. The Growatt HELIOS 3600 wins on value. The Growatt HELIOS 3600 costs $1,000.02 less ($1,198.98 vs $2,199).
Growatt HELIOS 3600
#10 in Home backupFull review
A 3.7 kWh home backup station for buyers who want 240V from one unit and the option to grow toward whole-home backup. At the Amazon price it is one of the cheaper ways to get that much LiFePO4 capacity.
Amazon $1,198.98 Growatt $1,599$1,198.98
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 F5000LFP for AC output (7,200 W continuous AC vs 3,600 W continuous AC), solar input (5,800 W max solar input vs 2,000 W max solar input) and portability (91 Wh per kg (123.9 lb (56.2 kg)) vs 82 Wh per kg (99 lb (45 kg))).
- Choose the Growatt HELIOS 3600 for value ($0.33 per rated Wh vs $0.43 per rated Wh).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every home backup portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PECRON F5000LFP | Growatt HELIOS 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 96 $0.33 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 | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 7,200 W continuous AC | 37 3,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 32 0-100% on AC in 3 h |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (123.9 lb (56.2 kg)) | 67 82 Wh per kg (99 lb (45 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 5,800 W max solar input | 46 2,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (0 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| PECRON F5000LFP | Growatt HELIOS 3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 5,120 Wh | 3,686 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 4,000 4000+ cycles; end-of-life capacity not stated |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 35,840 Wh | Yes |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 7,200 W | 3,600 W |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 4,500 W |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L14-30R) | 1 | - |
| 240V 20A outlet (NEMA 6-20R) | - | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 4 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (0 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 3 h (About 3 h from 120V at 1800W, or 1.5 h from 240V at 3600W (manufacturer)) |
| Max solar input | 5,800 W | 2,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x 3200W XT60 (30-180V, 25A); 6400W with an extra battery | 12-60V |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 123.9 lb (56.2 kg) | 99 lb (45 kg) |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 15 x 13.1 in | 20.4 x 12.3 x 16.5 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | myGro app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |