Pecron Our score 7.1/10 #9 of 9 large for real capacity
Pecron E2400LFP
Updated
A 2 kWh Pecron at a low price, but it delivered only 75% of its rating and overheated under heavy load in testing.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,536 Wh, 75% of the rated 2,048 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,536of 2,048 Wh
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The Solar Lab
75%
AC output
2,400 W
More than 4 of the 7 other large models we review. 4,000 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.42
#4 of 33 models we've priced.
Great valueWeight
45.0 lb
34 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
2 years
Wall charge
1 h 30 min
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 2,048 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 1,536 Wh · 75%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Pecron E2400LFP lasts on its tested 1,536 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 7.1 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 9 large 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 6.6
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,536 Wh 5.8 Continuous AC output 25% 2,400 W 8.1 AC surge 15% 4,000 W 7.5 Compared with the 9 large 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 7.1
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 30 min 8.8 Max solar input 35% 700 W 5.9 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 5.9 Compared with the 9 large 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 7.6
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% 2 years 5.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 34 Wh/lb 7.8 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 7.6
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 5 6.5 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
- Low cost per usable watt-hour at the price we checked.
- 2,400 W continuous output.
- Expandable to 8,192 Wh with two EP3000 packs, per the manual.
- Battery backup (UPS) mode.
Cons
- Delivered about 75% of rated capacity in The Solar Lab's test, the lowest share of any model we track.
- Overheated and shut off under a heavy load in The Solar Lab's first run.
- Only one test so far, by a tester that doesn't date its reports.
- 2-year standard warranty; no UL or FCC claim for the unit in the manual.
Who it's for
Budget buyers who mostly run moderate loads and want 2 kWh for the least money.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you'll run heavy loads near its 2,400 W limit for long, or want a model with more testing behind it.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 700 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other large models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Pecron E2400LFP 2,048 Wh rated | 1,536 Wh | 75% | $649 | Great value |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) 1,505 Wh rated | 1,320 Wh | 88% | $1,499.95 | Pricey |
| BLUETTI FridgePower 2,016 Wh rated | 1,621 Wh | 80% | $899 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 2,042 Wh rated | 1,709 Wh | 84% | $899 | Good value |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2,048 Wh rated | 1,812 Wh | 89% | $899.99 | Great value |
| Dabbsson 2000L 2,048 Wh rated | 1,887 Wh | 92% | $649 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh rated | 1,989 Wh | 96% | $899 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh rated | 2,159 Wh | 78% | $1,499 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Pecron E2400LFP have?
About 1,536 Wh. On its second run The Solar Lab held about 2,275 W for 40.5 minutes, about 75% of the rated 2,048 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.
Did the E2400LFP overheat?
In The Solar Lab's first run at a heavy load it overheated and shut off with about 15% left. Lighter loads may not trigger this, but we haven't seen a test that shows it.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
Charging
- Solar input (maximum)
- 700 W Main input. Pecron's page says 800 W, counting a 100 W second input.
- cdn.shopify.com (source for Solar input (maximum))
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Warranty
- 2 years Plus 1 year if registered within 30 days and bought from Pecron.
- pecron.com (source for Warranty)
- Certifications
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 Pecron'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.