PECRON E3800LFP
#2 in Home backupFull review
A big, expandable home-backup station for buyers who want a lot of power and solar input per dollar. It is too heavy to treat as truly portable.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
The PECRON E3800LFP rates 4.2 among home backup portable power stations; the PECRON E2400LFP rates 4.1 among large ones. The PECRON E2400LFP costs $650 less ($649 vs $1,299).
PECRON E2400LFP
#14 in LargeFull review
A low-cost 2kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup that can grow with extra batteries. Heavy users who run it near full load should expect less runtime than the rating suggests.
Amazon $649$649
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (home backup and large), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | PECRON E3800LFP | PECRON E2400LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 94 $0.34 per rated Wh | 97 $0.32 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 64 84% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 23 75% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 86 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 51 4,200 W continuous AC | 54 2,400 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 94 97 Wh per kg (87.3 lb (39.6 kg)) | 100 100 Wh per kg (45 lb (20.5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 79 3,150 W max solar input | 28 800 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON E3800LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 84% | Load and method not stated. Measured idle draw about 21W and AC recharge of 2 h 27 min on 15A, about 1.5 h on 30A. |
PECRON E2400LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 75% | 2,275W load from full to shutoff; first run stopped at 36 min with an overheating warning, retest after calibration ran 40.5 min. Measured idle draw about 13.6W and a 1 h 21 min AC recharge. |
Specifications
| PECRON E3800LFP | PECRON E2400LFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,840 Wh | 2,048 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,226 Wh (84%) | 1,536 Wh (75%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 26,880 Wh | Yes, up to 9,728 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 4,200 W | 2,400 W (4,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 5 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 3 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h 30 min (Manufacturer: 2.5 hours on a 15A outlet; 1.4 hours at 3200W with the 30A cable) | 1 h 30 min (Manufacturer: full in 1.5 hours) |
| Max solar input | 3,150 W | 800 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x 1500W XT60 (32-150V, 20A) + 150W DC5521 | 32-95V, 700W (GX16) + 12-18V, 100W (DC5521) |
| Car charging | 150 W | 100 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 87.3 lb (39.6 kg) | 45 lb (20.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.5 x 12.1 x 14.7 in | 14.8 x 9.3 x 13 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2025-09 |