From $1,499checked
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A 3,840 Wh LiFePO4 power station with 4,200 W of AC output for $1,399, expandable to 26,880 Wh with extra batteries.
- Battery capacity
- 3,840 Wh
- AC output
- 4,200 W
- Max with extra batteries
- 26,880 Wh
- AC voltage
- 120V only
Our verdict
As of November 9, 2026, $1,399 works out to about $0.36 per Wh. That is less than the BLUETTI Elite 400, which has the same 3,840 Wh for $1,499 but only 2,600 W of output. The E3800LFP runs bigger loads at once, and its 3,000 W solar input and 3,200 W wall charging refill it faster than the Elite 400's 1,000 W and 1,800 W.
The headroom is its strength. With extra batteries it reaches 26,880 Wh, more than the 25,000 Wh of the EcoFlow DELTA Pro, which costs $1,799 for 3,600 Wh. The DELTA Pro does list a home panel or transfer switch option, which our data does not show for the Pecron.
The gaps matter for home backup. Our data has no warranty, no surge rating and no UPS switchover time for the E3800LFP, while the Elite 400 states a 5 year warranty and 15 ms switchover. It is also heavy at 87.3 lb, and it is 120V only, so it cannot run a 240V well pump or dryer.
Choose it if you want the most capacity and output per dollar and plan to grow the system with batteries. If a stated warranty or uninterrupted switchover for a computer matters more, pay the extra $100 for the Elite 400.
Strengths and weak spots
Worked out from the specs and prices on this page against the other power stations we compare.
Strengths
- 4,200 W: better on AC output than 95% of the 59 power stations we compare.
- 3,000 W: better on max solar input than 94% of the 54 power stations we have this data for.
- 3,840 Wh: better on battery capacity than 93% of the 59 power stations we compare.
Where it ranks
How it scored in each list. A longer bar is better for you.
- Rank 2
Best Expandable Power Stations
Number 2 of 21 ranked
- Rank 2
Best Power Stations for Solar
Number 2 of 54 ranked
- Rank 6
Best Lightweight Power Stations
Number 6 of 57 ranked
- Rank 5
Best Fast Charging Power Stations
Number 5 of 47 ranked
Specifications
Each value links to the page it came from.
| Battery capacity | 3,840 Wh | source, checked |
|---|---|---|
| AC output | 4,200 W | source, checked |
| Surge output | Not listed | |
| Max with extra batteries | 26,880 Wh | source, checked |
| Battery type | LiFePO4 | source, checked |
| Cycle life | 3,500 cycles | source, checked |
| AC voltage | 120V only | source, checked |
| Max solar input | 3,000 W | source, checked |
| Wall charging | 3,200 W | source, checked |
| UPS switchover | Not listed | |
| AC outlets | 4 | source, checked |
| Home panel or transfer switch | Not listed | |
| Weight | 87.3 lb | source, checked |
| Warranty | Not listed |
Prices
- $1,399at Pecron US, price checked Check priceWe earn a commission.
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