ALLPOWERS Our score 8.0/10 #13 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
ALLPOWERS R1500
Updated
ALLPOWERS' 1.15 kWh unit with four outlets, wireless charging pads and room for three extra batteries, at a mid-range price.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 956 Wh, 83% of the rated 1,152 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
956of 1,152 Wh
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The Solar Lab
83%
AC output
1,800 W
More than 5 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 3,000 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.56
#18 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
36.8 lb
26 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
2 years
Wall charge
–
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 1,152 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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The Solar Lab 961 Wh · 83%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the ALLPOWERS R1500 lasts on its tested 956 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 8.0 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 17 mid-size models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 8.5
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 956 Wh 9.3 Continuous AC output 25% 1,800 W 7.5 AC surge 15% 3,000 W 7.3 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 8.0
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% Not known Left out Max solar input 35% 650 W 8.3 UPS switchover 25% 15 ms 7.7 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 7.4
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% Not known Left out Warranty 25% 2 years 5.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 26 Wh/lb 5.9 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Features 15% of the score 7.9
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 6 7.8 USB-C max output 15% 100 W 7.0 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Delivered about 83% of rated capacity at about 1,326 W in The Solar Lab's test.
- Expandable to 4,608 Wh with three B1000 batteries.
- Battery backup (UPS) mode with a 15 ms switchover.
- Two wireless phone charging pads on top.
Cons
- Overheated and shut off after 25 minutes at about 1,560 W in The Solar Lab's first run.
- Default AC charging is a slow 400 W mode; fast charging needs the app.
- The extra battery wasn't available on ALLPOWERS' US store when we checked.
- Only one test so far; 2-year standard warranty.
Who it's for
Buyers who want a mid-size unit with an upgrade path and moderate loads.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you'll run near its 1,800 W limit for long, or need the extra battery now.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 650 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other mid-size models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | Good value |
| UDPower C600 596 Wh rated | 497 Wh | 83% | – | No price checked yet |
| Duracell G800 620 Wh rated | 503 Wh | 81% | $699 | Pricey |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 677 Wh rated | 560 Wh | 83% | $699.95 | Pricey |
| Dabbsson 600L 768 Wh rated | 653 Wh | 85% | $299 | Great value |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 1,024 Wh rated | 880 Wh | 86% | $499.99 | Good value |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 890 Wh | 87% | $489 | Good value |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 840 Wh | 82% | – | No price checked yet |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 1,024 Wh rated | 885 Wh | 86% | $629 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic 1,024 Wh rated | 947 Wh | 93% | $499 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1,024 Wh rated | 875 Wh | 85% | $719 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 1,024 Wh rated | 809 Wh | 79% | $699 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 Lite 1,024 Wh rated | 855 Wh | 84% | $599 | Fair price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (first gen) 1,056 Wh rated | 950 Wh | 90% | $469.99 | Great value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh rated | 923 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| BLUETTI AC180 1,152 Wh rated | 991 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 1,264 Wh rated | 1,090 Wh | 86% | $619 | Good value |
Questions
How much usable power does the ALLPOWERS R1500 have?
About 956 Wh. On its re-test The Solar Lab ran it at about 1,326 W for 43.5 minutes, about 83% of the rated 1,152 Wh. Its figure comes from one tester, The Solar Lab, running it at close to full output, which is harsher than the 380 to 480 W loads most other figures here use.
How fast does the R1500 charge?
ALLPOWERS doesn't publish a full-charge time. The default AC mode is a quiet 400 W; its 0 to 80% in 45 minutes claim needs Fast mode set in the app.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Cycle life (to 80% capacity)
- Not published
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
- USB-C maximum
- 100 W ALLPOWERS quotes 200 W, the total for both ports.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for USB-C maximum)
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- Not published
- Car charging input
- Not published
- Battery backup (UPS) mode
- Yes Keep the load at or under 1,500 W in UPS mode, per the manual.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Battery backup (UPS) mode)
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Warranty
- 2 years Extended if you register on ALLPOWERS' site; not covered if bought outside official stores.
- iallpowers.com (source for Warranty)
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from ALLPOWERS's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.