Pecron Our score 7.2/10 #6 of 7 home backup for real capacity
Pecron F3000LFP
Updated
Pecron's cheaper 3 kWh unit: 3,600 W of output, five outlets plus a TT-30 RV outlet, and room for two extra battery packs.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 2,550 Wh, 83% of the rated 3,072 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
2,550of 3,072 Wh
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The Solar Lab
83%
AC output
3,600 W
More than 0 of the 6 other home backup models we review. 4,500 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.35
#2 of 33 models we've priced.
Great valueWeight
63.3 lb
40 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
2 years
Wall charge
2 h
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 3,072 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 2,550 Wh · 83%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Pecron F3000LFP lasts on its tested 2,550 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 7.2 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 7 home backup 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 5.8
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 2,550 Wh 5.4 Continuous AC output 25% 3,600 W 7.1 AC surge 15% 4,500 W 5.4 Compared with the 7 home backup 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 7.9
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 2 h 9.0 Max solar input 35% 1,600 W 7.1 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 7.1 Compared with the 7 home backup 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 7.9
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% 40 Wh/lb 9.1 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 8.0
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 7 8.7 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
- One of the lowest costs per usable watt-hour of any model we've priced.
- Held a sustained 3,600 W load to empty in The Solar Lab's test, at about 83% of rated capacity.
- Five household outlets plus a TT-30 RV outlet.
- Expandable to 9,216 Wh with two EP3000 packs.
Cons
- Only one test so far, run at full load by a tester that doesn't date its reports.
- 2-year standard warranty, and the manual says it's void if the unit sits uncharged for over six months.
- No car charging input without Pecron's separate charger.
- 63 lb with no built-in wheels; no UL or FCC claim for the unit in the manual.
Who it's for
Budget home backup buyers who want 3 kWh and an RV outlet for the least money.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you'll store it for long stretches without charging, or want a long warranty.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 1,600 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : yes
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other home backup models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Pecron F3000LFP 3,072 Wh rated | 2,550 Wh | 83% | $899 | Great value |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 3,072 Wh rated | 2,645 Wh | 86% | $1,399.99 | Good value |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 3,072 Wh rated | 2,759 Wh | 90% | $1,349 | Great value |
| Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh rated | 2,734 Wh | 89% | – | No price checked yet |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus 3,584 Wh rated | 3,201 Wh | 89% | $1,709 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3,600 Wh rated | 2,948 Wh | 82% | $1,799 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh rated | 3,809 Wh | 93% | $2,799 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Pecron F3000LFP have?
About 2,550 Wh. The Solar Lab ran it at a sustained 3,600 W and reported about 83% of the rated 3,072 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.
Can you leave the F3000LFP in storage?
Charge it regularly. Pecron's manual says the warranty is void if the unit sits uncharged or unused for over six months.
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
- Car charging input
- Not published
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Warranty
- 2 years Plus 3 years 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.