Anker SOLIX F2600 vs Allpowers R1500
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 R1500 costs $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F2600 holds 122% more energy (2560Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R1500 has 200W more surge headroom (3000W vs 2800W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R1500 is 24.2 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 61.7 lb).
- Anker SOLIX F2600 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — 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.
An odd spec sheet: 2560Wh of capacity but only 2800W surge — the lowest surge-to-capacity ratio here. Capacity without starting power.
Best for: Long-duration backup of steady loads (lights, electronics, CPAP) rather than motor-driven appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 2800W surge is barely above its 2400W continuous — it will struggle with pumps
- 61.7 lb
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
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F2600 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1499 | $699 |
| Capacity | 2560 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2400 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 2800 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 61.7 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F2600 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 36.3 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 69.1 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 27.2 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 54.4 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |