Ampace Andes 1500 vs Pecron E3600LFP
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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Pecron E3600LFP holds 105% more energy (3000Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Pecron E3600LFP has 3400W more surge headroom (7000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 40.2 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 77 lb).
- Pecron E3600LFP is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
Pecron E3600LFP
A 3kWh unit with 3,600W output and 2,500W solar input at a price well below the flagship majors — strong specs, smaller brand.
Best for: Whole-home backup buyers chasing capacity and solar input per dollar.
Where it falls short:
- 77 lb
- Brand support and resale trail the majors
| Spec | Ampace Andes 1500 | Pecron E3600LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 1462 Wh | 3000 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 3600 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 7000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 36.8 lb | 77 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 2500 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 55 min | 2h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Ampace Andes 1500 | Pecron E3600LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 20.7 hrs | 42.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 39.5 hrs | 81.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 15.5 hrs | 31.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 31.1 hrs | 63.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 3.2 hrs |