For buyers who want a 1 kWh station that can run high-wattage appliances and grow into a larger home-backup system later. Campers who just need 1 kWh can save weight and money with a non-expandable unit.
Amazon $619 Dabbsson $619
For campers and small-household backup buyers who want more than 1 kWh at a modest price and the option to add batteries. Its 1200W output limits it to everyday devices rather than big appliances.
- 1,330 WhCapacity
- 1,200 WAC output
- 36 lbWeight
- Semi-solid-state LiFePO4Battery
- $0.45Price / Wh
Price checked October 20, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- About $0.45 per Wh for 1.3 kWh of LiFePO4 storage
- Wall charges to 80% in about 45 minutes
- Expands to about 4.7 kWh with add-on batteries
- Four AC outlets plus three USB-C and three USB-A ports
- 1200W continuous output is low for its capacity, so it will not run larger heaters or microwaves
- Only 400W of solar input
- No independent capacity test yet
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,330 Wh |
| Chemistry | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 4,730 Wh |
| Output | |
| AC output | 1,200 W (2,400 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 1,600 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 3 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 3 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | |
| AC charging | 1,000 W |
| Max solar input | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 12A max (AC + solar combined up to 1400W) |
| Build | |
| Weight | 36 lb (16.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.25 x 10.83 x 8.7 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this size
A large-inverter LiFePO4 station at a low price for campers and RV owners who need to run appliances. Slow recharging and no UPS make it a weak pick for home backup.
Amazon $619.99 VTOMAN $486.49For buyers who need to run high-draw appliances from a light 1 kWh unit and want fast wall and solar charging.
BLUETTI $849Compare
Compare the Dabbsson DBS1300 with any other portable power station →
More from Dabbsson: every Dabbsson product ranked.