UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 vs Anker 555 PowerHouse
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
Anker 555 PowerHouse costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 has 1000W more surge headroom (2500W vs 1500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 is 3.4 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 29.9 lb).
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 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 1kWh unit whose 1,000W output and slow charging show its age — the newer, cheaper Anker C1000 beats it on nearly every axis.
Best for: Only worth it steeply discounted against the C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 1,500W surge is low
- 200W solar input and a slow 138-minute recharge
| Spec | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 2500 W | 1500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 26.5 lb | 29.9 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 2h 18m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |