Anker 535 PowerHouse vs Allpowers R600
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
Allpowers R600 costs $130 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker 535 PowerHouse holds 71% more energy (512Wh vs 299Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R600 has 450W more surge headroom (1200W vs 750W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R600 is 3.9 lb lighter (12.8 lb vs 16.7 lb).
- Allpowers R600 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
A durable half-kWh unit for devices and light loads. Dependable, but the low output and slow charging make it a device-first companion.
Best for: Campers charging phones, laptops and lights, not appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output is device-scale
- 120W solar input, slow recharge
A light, cheap 299Wh unit with a 1,200W surge — a solid budget companion for devices and the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Budget campers charging devices with occasional small-appliance use.
Where it falls short:
- 299Wh is small
- 600W continuous output
| Spec | Anker 535 PowerHouse | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $429 | $299 |
| Capacity | 512 Wh | 299 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 750 W | 1200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.7 lb | 12.8 lb |
| Max solar | 120 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 30m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker 535 PowerHouse | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 4.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 13.8 hrs | 8.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 3.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 10.9 hrs | 6.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |