PECRON F1000LFP
#11 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 3.4. The PECRON F1000LFP leads on charging speed, portability and battery life.
VTOMAN Jump 1500X
#36 in Mid-sizeFull review
A budget 828Wh station with a strong 1500W inverter for people who need to run real appliances but can wait for slow recharges.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PECRON F1000LFP for charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min vs 0-100% on AC in 5 h), portability (88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) vs 50 Wh per kg (36.2 lb (16.4 kg))) and battery life (LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty).
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 | VTOMAN Jump 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 91 $0.42 per rated Wh | 82 $0.48 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 | 76 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 70 1,500 W continuous AC | 70 1,500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min | 0 0-100% on AC in 5 h |
| Portability 10% | 79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) | 10 50 Wh per kg (36.2 lb (16.4 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 56 600 W max solar input | 11 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 45 expandable, 100 W USB-C |
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. |
VTOMAN Jump 1500X
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| PECRON F1000LFP | VTOMAN Jump 1500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 960 Wh | 828 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 768 Wh (80%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 3,000 |
| Expandable | No | Yes, up to 2,376 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,000 W | 180 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours) | 5 h (VTOMAN Jump 1500X user manual: full charge with the supplied 180W AC adapter takes 4-5 hours; upper end (5 h) used.) |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-60V, 14A (XT60) | 12-30V MPPT |
| Car charging | 120 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.9 lb (10.8 kg) | 36.2 lb (16.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in | 14.17 x 10.63 x 11.02 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-02 | 2023-12 |