$0.32 / Wh
$1,219
Capacity: 3,840 WhOutput: 3,600 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: 92 lb
Best portable power station for work sites and power tools, ranked by $/Wh
To run this 8-hour load profile at 85% usable AC delivery, you need a power station with at least 3,402 Wh of battery capacity, 1,869 W continuous AC output, and 2,969 W surge capability.
Jobsite and utility loads require high continuous and surge inverter output to start induction motors. A 1/2 HP motor load (1,050 W running, 2,150 W starting surge, EcoFlow Sump Pump Wattage Guide) plus high-draw equipment (785 W for 2 hours) and four work lights over an 8-hour shift consumes 2,892 Wh (3,402 Wh rated capacity at 85% usable AC fraction) and 3,021 W peak surge. Verify reference source
Reference appliance load profile (8-hour window)
| Appliance | Qty | Running (W) | Surge (W) | Hours / day | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 1 | 1,050 W | 2,150 W | 1 h | EcoFlow Sump Pump Wattage Guide: 1/2 HP sump pump uses 1,050 W running and spikes to 2,150 to 4,100 W starting (2,150 W surge baseline). |
| Dehumidifier | 1 | 785 W | none | 2 h | Penn State EGEE 102 Table 2.2 Common Appliance Power Ratings: Dehumidifier rated at 785 W. |
| LED light bulb (800 lumens) | 4 | 9 W | none | 8 h | Penn State EGEE 102 Section 8.8 Life Cycle Cost Analysis Table: 800-lumen LED bulb rated at 8.5 W. |
Three lowest $/Wh stations that cover this load
| $/Wh | Price | Capacity (Wh) | Output (W) | Chemistry | Product | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.32 | $1,219 | 3,840 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro Portable Power Station | Buy at FOSSiBOT Store for $1,219 |
| $0.36 | $1,399 | 3,840 Wh | 4,200 W | LiFePO4 | Pecron E3800LFP Portable Power Station 4200W 3840Wh with Free Cart | Buy at Pecron Store for $1,399 |
| $0.39 | $1,499 | 3,840 Wh | 2,600 W | not stated | Bluetti Elite 400 Portable Power Station | Buy at Bluetti Store for $1,499 |
All matching power stations (15)
| $0.32 | $1,219 | 3,840 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | 2,000 W | 92 lb | not stated | New | |
| $0.36 | $1,399 | 3,840 Wh | 4,200 W | LiFePO4 | $0.12 per kWh | 3,500 to 80% | 3,000 W | not stated | 2 yr | New | |
| $0.39 | $1,499 | 3,840 Wh | 2,600 W | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | New | |
| $0.43 | $1,668 | 3,840 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | 2,000 W | 123 lb | not stated | New | |
| $0.47 | $2,399 | 5,120 Wh | 7,200 W | LiFePO4 | $0.13 per kWh | 4,000 to 80% | 6,400 W | not stated | 5 yr | New | |
| $0.56 | $2,899 | 5,222 Wh | 7,200 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | 5 yr | New | |
| $0.66 | $3,397 | 5,120 Wh | 7,200 W | LiFePO4 | $0.18 per kWh | 4,000 to 80% | 6,400 W | not stated | 5 yr | New | |
| $0.75 | $2,897 | 3,840 Wh | 4,200 W | LiFePO4 | $0.24 per kWh | 3,500 to 80% | 3,000 W | not stated | 2 yr | New | |
| $1.50 | $5,999 | 3,994 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | 3,000 W | 80 lb | 5 yr | New | |
| $0.36 | $2,298 | 6,438 Wh | 3,800 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | 3,000 W | not stated | not stated | New | |
| $0.48 | $3,098 | 6,438 Wh | 3,800 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | 3,000 W | not stated | not stated | New | |
| $0.50 | $1,798 | 3,600 Wh | 3,600 W | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | 99 lb | not stated | New | |
| $0.59 | $2,138 | 3,600 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | $0.19 per kWh | 3,500 to 80% | 2,000 W | not stated | not stated | New | |
| $0.78 | $4,999 | 6,438 Wh | 3,800 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | 3,000 W | not stated | not stated | New | |
| $1.25 | $4,999 | 3,994 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | not stated | not stated | not stated | 116 lb | not stated | New |
$0.36 / Wh
$1,399
Capacity: 3,840 WhOutput: 4,200 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.39 / Wh
$1,499
Capacity: 3,840 WhOutput: 2,600 WBattery: not statedWeight: not stated
$0.43 / Wh
$1,668
Capacity: 3,840 WhOutput: 3,600 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: 123 lb
$0.47 / Wh
$2,399
Capacity: 5,120 WhOutput: 7,200 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.56 / Wh
$2,899
Capacity: 5,222 WhOutput: 7,200 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.66 / Wh
$3,397
Capacity: 5,120 WhOutput: 7,200 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.75 / Wh
$2,897
Capacity: 3,840 WhOutput: 4,200 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$1.50 / Wh
$5,999
Capacity: 3,994 WhOutput: 3,600 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: 80 lb
$0.36 / Wh
$2,298
Capacity: 6,438 WhOutput: 3,800 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.48 / Wh
$3,098
Capacity: 6,438 WhOutput: 3,800 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.50 / Wh
$1,798
Capacity: 3,600 WhOutput: 3,600 WBattery: not statedWeight: 99 lb
$0.59 / Wh
$2,138
Capacity: 3,600 WhOutput: 3,600 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$0.78 / Wh
$4,999
Capacity: 6,438 WhOutput: 3,800 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: not stated
$1.25 / Wh
$4,999
Capacity: 3,994 WhOutput: 3,600 WBattery: LiFePO4Weight: 116 lb
Frequently asked questions
What surge wattage is required for 15-amp corded tools and pumps?
A 15-amp 120V circuit is rated for 1,800 W continuous, but motor startup surge on saws, compressors, and 1/2 HP pumps reaches 2,150 W to 3,600 W.
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