UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 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 $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Allpowers R1500 holds 13% more energy (1152Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R1500 has 500W more surge headroom (3000W vs 2500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 is 11.0 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Allpowers R1500 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 in this matchup. It costs $100 more than the Allpowers R1500 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
A well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
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 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 2500 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 26.5 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |