UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 vs Ampace Andes 1500
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
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Ampace Andes 1500 holds 43% more energy (1462Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Ampace Andes 1500 has 1100W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 is 10.3 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 36.8 lb).
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
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
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
| Spec | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 2500 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 26.5 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |