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 4.2. The PECRON F5000LFP leads on AC output and solar input. The PECRON E3800LFP wins on value and portability. The PECRON E3800LFP costs $900 less ($1,299 vs $2,199).
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 Pecron $1,299$1,299
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 4,200 W continuous AC) and solar input (5,800 W max solar input vs 3,150 W max solar input).
- Choose the PECRON E3800LFP for value ($0.34 per rated Wh vs $0.43 per rated Wh) and portability (97 Wh per kg (87.3 lb (39.6 kg)) vs 91 Wh per kg (123.9 lb (56.2 kg))).
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 | PECRON E3800LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 94 $0.34 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 64 84% 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% | 100 7,200 W continuous AC | 51 4,200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (123.9 lb (56.2 kg)) | 94 97 Wh per kg (87.3 lb (39.6 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 5,800 W max solar input | 79 3,150 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 |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON F5000LFP
No independent test published yet.
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. |
Specifications
| PECRON F5000LFP | PECRON E3800LFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 5,120 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 3,226 Wh (84%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 35,840 Wh | Yes, up to 26,880 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 7,200 W | 4,200 W |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 5 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 | - |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (0 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) |
| Max solar input | 5,800 W | 3,150 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x 3200W XT60 (30-180V, 25A); 6400W with an extra battery | 2 x 1500W XT60 (32-150V, 20A) + 150W DC5521 |
| Car charging | - | 150 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 123.9 lb (56.2 kg) | 87.3 lb (39.6 kg) |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 15 x 13.1 in | 17.5 x 12.1 x 14.7 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |