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
4.2/5
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.
- 3,840 WhCapacity
- 4,200 WAC output
- 87.3 lbWeight
- LiFePO4Battery
- 2 h 30 minFull charge
- $0.34Price / Wh
Check price at Amazon$1,299Check price at Pecron$1,299
Price checked October 20, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 4,200W inverter runs several large appliances at once
- Dual high-voltage solar inputs take up to 3,000W
- Expands to nearly 27kWh for whole-day backup
- Recharges in about 1.4 hours on a 30A circuit
Cons
- At 87 lb it needs a cart to move
- 240V needs a second unit and a hub
- Was on pre-order, shipping mid-October, at the time of checking
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.
Independent capacity tests
Usable energy delivered from a full charge through the AC outlets, as measured by independent reviewers. Inverter losses mean no station delivers its full rated capacity.
| 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
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3,840 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,226 Wh (84%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 26,880 Wh |
| Output | |
| AC output | 4,200 W |
| AC outlets | 5 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | |
| AC charging | 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 | 3,150 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x 1500W XT60 (32-150V, 20A) + 150W DC5521 |
| Car charging | 150 W |
| Build | |
| Weight | 87.3 lb (39.6 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.5 x 12.1 x 14.7 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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