OUPES Our score 8.0/10 #11 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
OUPES Mega 1 Lite
Updated
A 1 kWh station that charged faster than anything else CNET has tested, with 2,000 W of output and 800 W of solar input.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 855 Wh, 84% of the rated 1,024 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
855of 1,024 Wh
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CNET
84%
AC output
2,000 W
More than 12 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 4,500 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.70
#23 of 33 models we've priced.
Fair priceWeight
26.8 lb
32 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
46 min
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 1,024 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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CNET 855 Wh · 84%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the OUPES Mega 1 Lite lasts on its tested 855 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 7.9
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 855 Wh 6.9 Continuous AC output 25% 2,000 W 9.1 AC surge 15% 4,500 W 9.7 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 8.6
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 46 min 9.8 Max solar input 35% 800 W 8.9 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 6.2 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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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.3
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 3,500 cycles 6.9 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 32 Wh/lb 7.1 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Features 15% of the score 7.0
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% No 5.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 6 7.8 USB-C max output 15% 140 W 9.4 240 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
- Full wall charge in 46 minutes per OUPES; CNET measured 44 minutes, its fastest charge.
- 2,000 W continuous output, 4,500 W surge.
- Up to 800 W of solar input.
- 5-year warranty, plus 1 year if you register it.
Cons
- Delivered 83% of rated capacity in CNET's test, a little below the 86% median.
- Not expandable.
- OUPES' page lists the outlets as "NEMA 4-20R", which isn't a real outlet type; the manual shows standard outlets.
- Only one test so far.
Who it's for
People who need a 1 kWh unit that refills fast between outages or from a generator.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want room to add batteries later.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 800 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 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 |
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| OUPES Mega 1 Lite 1,024 Wh rated | 855 Wh | 84% | $599 | Fair price |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | 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 OUPES Mega 1 Lite have?
CNET measured 855 Wh at its standard 480 W load, against a rated 1,024 Wh.
How fast does the OUPES Mega 1 Lite charge?
OUPES says 46 minutes at 1,400 W. CNET measured 44 minutes, the fastest it has recorded. The manual recommends slow charging unless you need the speed.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Maximum with extra batteries
- Not expandable
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Maximum with extra batteries)
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
- AC outlets
- 4 OUPES' page calls these NEMA 4-20R, not a real type; the manual shows standard 120 V outlets.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for AC outlets)
Charging
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
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 OUPES'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.