Allpowers R1500 vs Dabbsson DBS1000
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Allpowers R1500 holds 13% more energy (1152Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Dabbsson DBS1000 has 1000W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Dabbsson DBS1000 is 12.5 lb lighter (25 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Dabbsson DBS1000 is rated for 4,500 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Allpowers R1500
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
Dabbsson DBS1000
A 1kWh with a 4,000-cycle rating and expandability at a mid price — a credible value alternative to the mainstream 1kWh units.
Best for: Value buyers who want long cycle life and expansion at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Smaller brand and support network
- Smaller support network
| Spec | Allpowers R1500 | Dabbsson DBS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1152 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3000 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 25 lb |
| Max solar | 700 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Allpowers R1500 | Dabbsson DBS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 16.3 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 31.1 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 12.2 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 24.5 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.1 hrs |