Head to head
Pecron E1500LFP vs Pecron E3800LFP
Pecron · Power Station
Pecron E1500LFP
~$549
2,200 W / 4,400 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Pecron · Power Station
Pecron E3800LFP
~$1,299
4,200 W · up to furnace blower, sump pump or a window AC
Quick takeThe Pecron E1500LFP lists about $750 lower; the Pecron E3800LFP puts out more sustained power (4,200 W).
| Spec | Pecron E1500LFP | Pecron E3800LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$549 | ~$1,299 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 2,200 W | 4,200 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 4,400 W | — |
| Battery capacity | 1,536 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| Expandable to | 9,216 Wh | 26,880 Wh |
| Noise | — | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~8-9 hrs on base unit; ~50 hrs with two EP3800 packs | Fridge (~150W): ~20 hrs on base unit; ~140 hrs with six EP3800 packs |
| Outlets | 4x 120V AC, 100W USB-C PD, 15W wireless pad, 12V 30A DC output | 120V AC up to 4200 W including a 30A outlet, 2x USB-C 100W, USB-A 18W x4, 12V 30A XT60, cigar port, DC5525 |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 38.4 lbs | 87.3 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 2-year, extended to 5 years on registration within 30 days | 3-year, extended 2 years on registration (5 total) |
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Owner pros and cons
Pecron E1500LFP
- +Price per Wh is among the lowest for a 2,200 W LiFePO4 unit
- +Built-in AC adapter, no separate charging brick
- +38.4 lb is light for 1.5 kWh and 2,200 W
- +UPS function for routers and CPAP
- −No 30 A outlet, so it cannot feed a transfer switch inlet
- −Noise level is not published
- −Warranty is only 2 years unless registered within 30 days
- −Smaller US service network than EcoFlow, Anker or Bluetti
Pecron E3800LFP
- +30 A outlet takes an RV cord
- +Two units with the 240 V box give 8,400 W split-phase output
- +Up to 3,000 W of solar input
- +UPS changeover of 8 to 20 ms
- −Brand-new, little owner history
- −No surge or noise figure published
- −87.3 lb; the cart is a sale promotion, not standard equipment
- −3-year warranty unless you register for the extra 2
- −240 V needs two units and a separate box, adding cost