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ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE Review
1,056Wh of storage, 1,600W continuous output, LiFePO4 cells. Listed at $389 at ALLPOWERS.
The ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE is a portable 600 1,200wh unit holding 1,056Wh. At $0.37 per watt-hour it is priced below the median for the band, which makes it one of the cheaper ways to buy this much capacity. It uses LiFePO4 cells, so it is built to be kept rather than replaced. It lists at $389 against an $799 MSRP.
Manufacturer price at the time of writing. We may earn a commission, which never changes what the figures say.
Computed from this unit’s published specification, not from a manufacturer claim. Method and the full catalogue comparison are in our power station price index.
What the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE will run, and for how long
Runtimes below are calculated from the 1,056Wh rated capacity, derated to 85% for AC loads and 92% for USB and 12V loads to cover inverter and conversion losses. They are arithmetic, not lab measurements, but they are the same arithmetic applied to every unit we track, so the comparison holds. Anything drawing more than the 1,600W continuous rating is left off the list because this unit cannot carry it.
| Load | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|
| Phone charge (12Wh) | 80 charges |
| Wi-Fi router (10W) | 90 hr |
| LED work light (10W) | 97 hr |
| CPAP, humidifier off (40W) | 22 hr 26 min |
| Laptop (60W) | 14 hr 58 min |
| 12V portable fridge (45W avg) | 19 hr 57 min |
| 55-inch TV (90W) | 9 hr 58 min |
Real figures land below these. A fridge cycles rather than drawing continuously, and cold weather costs a lithium pack usable capacity, so treat the table as the ceiling rather than the expectation.
Charging and power delivery
It accepts 220W from a wall outlet. Maximum solar input is 650W. At 70% of that rating, which is what a fixed panel realistically delivers across a good day, a full charge from empty is roughly 2 hr 19 min of usable sun. Switchover to battery is rated at 15ms, fast enough to keep a desktop or a router from dropping.
ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE specifications
Manufacturer figures, gathered so you can read them against everything else we track rather than against the marketing page they came from.
| Capacity | 1,056Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,600W |
| Cell chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Weight | 33.1 lb |
| Max solar input | 650W |
| Max AC input | 220W |
| UPS switchover | 15ms |
| Noise | 35 dB |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Price at ALLPOWERS | $389 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.37 |
How the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE compares
The closest units we track from other manufacturers in the same band, matched on capacity rather than on price.
| ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,056Wh | 1,045Wh | 1,070Wh |
| Output | 1,600W | 1,500W | 1,500W |
| Cycle life | — | 500 cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Weight | 33 lb | 40 lb | 24 lb |
| Price | $389 | $1,199.95 | $519 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.37 | $1.15 | $0.49 |
Where the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE sits in its band
We track 57 units in the portable 600 1,200wh band with both a price and a published capacity. They run from $179 to $3,449, and from 99Wh to 5,040Wh. On cost per watt-hour the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE ranks 4 of 57, where 1 is the cheapest capacity in the band. That puts it in the cheapest third, which is the single strongest thing on its spec sheet. Ranking on cost per watt-hour deliberately ignores build quality, port selection and warranty, so read it as one input rather than as the answer.
Alternatives to the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE
Units we track in the same band that are close enough to be genuine substitutes, matched on capacity. Each links to its own review.
- Jackery 300 Plus review — listed at $399.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium review — 1,045Wh, 1,500W output, listed at $1,199.95, $1.15 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 review — 1,070Wh, 1,500W output, listed at $519, $0.49 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 review — 1,070Wh, 1,500W output, listed at $549, $0.51 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE.
Who the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE suits
It is a sensible buy for van and car camping, a long weekend off-grid, and covering a fridge plus lighting and devices through a day-long outage. It is the wrong tool for whole-home backup, and sustained use of a microwave or a kettle.
ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE questions
How long will the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE run a fridge?
A full-size fridge averages about 50W once you account for the compressor cycling on and off. From 1,056Wh, derated to 85% for inverter losses, that is roughly 17 hr 57 min on a full charge. A 12V portable fridge draws less and will run considerably longer.
Can the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE be charged by solar?
Yes. It accepts up to 650W of solar input. Panels rarely hit their rated figure in the field, so plan on about 70% of the panel rating across a clear day.
Does the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE work as a UPS?
It switches to battery in about 15ms. That is quick enough for a desktop computer, a router or a modem, all of which tolerate a gap in that range without rebooting.
What warranty does the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE carry?
ALLPOWERS covers it for 5 years. Cycle life and warranty are different promises, and the cycle figure is the one that tells you how long the pack stays useful.
Is the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE worth it?
At $389 it works out at $0.37 per watt-hour. It costs less per watt-hour than the median unit in its band, which is the strongest argument in its favour. Read the comparison table above against the two closest rivals before deciding.
What is not published
ALLPOWERS does not state the rated cycle life for this model. We list figures rather than estimate them, so those rows stay empty until the manufacturer publishes them. If you need one of them to make the decision, ask ALLPOWERS directly and hold them to the answer.
How we assess these
Every figure on this page comes from the manufacturer, and every derived number, cost per watt-hour and estimated runtime, is calculated the same way for all 437 products we track. That is what makes the comparison meaningful: we are not scoring units against a private impression of them, we are putting published figures side by side and doing the arithmetic in public. Where a manufacturer stays quiet, we say so rather than filling the gap.