4Patriots · comparison
A 4Patriots bundle can cost much more than a similar-size battery from a mainstream brand, so compare the battery and included panels separately. Start with a lower-cost alternative that has enough output for your appliances. Check whether its price includes the panels and cables you need before comparing the totals.
| Unit | Wh | Output W (surge) | lb | Solar in W | Chemistry | Cycles | Warranty | Price $ | $ / Wh | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Sidekick Solar Generator | 299 | 300 W (360 surge) | 8.4 | – | LiFePO4 | 2,000 | 1 yr | $500 | $1.67 | See it at 4PatriotsCheck price on Amazon |
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200 | 1,030 | 1,200 W (2,400 surge) | 28 | – | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 1 yr | $1,499 | $1.46 | See it at 4Patriots |
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Solar Generator 2200X | 2,240 | 2,200 W (4,400 surge) | 57.5 | – | LiFePO4 | 4,000 | – | $3,500 | $1.56 | See it at 4Patriots |
Patriot Power Sidekick Solar Generator (299 Wh, 300 W (360 surge), $500); Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200 (1,030 Wh, 1,200 W (2,400 surge), $1,499); Patriot Power Solar Generator 2200X (2,240 Wh, 2,200 W (4,400 surge), $3,500). Where the 4Patriots pages contradict themselves (a leftover spec block from another model, or a peak figure that differs between the comparison table and the FAQ), each unit's spec sheet uses the unit's own spec section and says so. A dash in a cell means 4Patriots does not state that figure; cycle life, solar input limit, recharge time and UPS switchover are the fields buyers most want and the ones most often left out.
For each 4Patriots unit, the mainstream unit within 25% of its capacity with the lowest price per watt-hour.
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Instead of the Sidekick Solar Generator2.8/5 overall
Score from the maker's figures and 1 independent review; under two, so no award label
Why it’s here
$0.73 per Wh against $1.67: 2.3 times cheaper energy; no AC outlet, 5.5 lb.
$209 · $0.73/Wh
Instead of the Solar Generator 12004.0/5 overall
Score from the maker's figures and 1 independent review; under two, so no award label
Why it’s here
$0.43 per Wh against $1.46: 3.4 times cheaper energy; 700 W (1,050 surge), 23.6 lb.
$429 · $0.43/Wh
Instead of the Solar Generator 2200X4.1/5 overall
Score from the maker's figures and 2 independent reviews
Why it’s here
$0.34 per Wh against $1.56: 4.6 times cheaper energy; 2,500 W (5,400 surge), 48.5 lb.
$699 · $0.34/Wh
6 mainstream units sit within 25% of 299 Wh. At $1.67 per Wh, the Patriot Power Sidekick Solar Generator costs 2.3 times the cheapest of them per watt-hour (Jackery Explorer 300D at $0.73); the median across every current unit is $0.63 per Wh.
Listed smallest to largest by capacity; the 4Patriots unit is among them.
| Unit | Wh | Output W (surge) | lb | Solar in W | Chemistry | Cycles | Warranty | Price $ | $ / Wh | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 | 600 W (1,200 surge) | 10.4 | 220 | LiFePO4 | 3,000 to 80% | – | $279 | $0.98 | See it at EcoFlowCheck price on Amazon |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 | 600 W | 9.5 | 200 | LiFePO4 | 3,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $449 | $1.56 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 300D | 288 | no AC outlet | 5.5 | 100 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 70% | 5 yr | $209 | $0.73 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| OUPES Exodus 350 | 288 | 350 W (600 surge) | 9.2 | 240 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $299 | $1.04 | See it at OUPESCheck price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 294 | 300 W (500 surge) | 7.1 | – | Li-ion (unspecified) | 800 to 80% | 3 yr | $289 | $0.98 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| Goal Zero Yeti 300 | 297 | 350 W (600 surge) | 13.7 | 200 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $350 | $1.18 | See it at Goal ZeroCheck price on Amazon |
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Sidekick Solar Generator | 299 | 300 W (360 surge) | 8.4 | – | LiFePO4 | 2,000 | 1 yr | $500 | $1.67 | See it at 4PatriotsCheck price on Amazon |
14 mainstream units sit within 25% of 1,030 Wh. At $1.46 per Wh, the Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200 costs 3.4 times the cheapest of them per watt-hour (BLUETTI Elite 100 mini at $0.43); the median across every current unit is $0.63 per Wh.
Listed smallest to largest by capacity; the 4Patriots unit is among them.
| Unit | Wh | Output W (surge) | lb | Solar in W | Chemistry | Cycles | Warranty | Price $ | $ / Wh | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | 998 | 2,000 W (3,600 surge) | 35.3 | 900 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $1,200 | $1.20 | See it at Goal Zero |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 mini | 1,005 | 700 W (1,050 surge) | 23.6 | 350 | LiFePO4 | 6,000 to 80% | – | $429 | $0.43 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 | 2,000 W (3,000 surge) | 24.9 | 600 | – | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $530 | $0.52 | See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1,024 | 1,800 W (3,600 surge) | 25 | 1,000 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $899 | $0.88 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1,024 | 2,200 W (4,400 surge) | 28.7 | 800 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 70% | 5 yr | $699 | $0.68 | See it at DJI |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | 1,024 | 1,800 W (3,600 surge) | 27.6 | 500 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $629 | $0.61 | See it at EcoFlowCheck price on Amazon |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | 1,024 | 1,800 W (3,600 surge) | 26.7 | 500 | LiFePO4 | – | 5 yr | $529 | $0.52 | See it at EcoFlowCheck price on Amazon |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | 1,024 | 1,800 W (3,600 surge) | 27.6 | 1,000 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $719 | $0.70 | See it at EcoFlow |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | 1,024 | 1,800 W (3,600 surge) | 23.8 | 400 | LiFePO4 | 6,000 to 70% | 5 yr | $669 | $0.65 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 | 1,024 | 1,500 W (3,000 surge) | 23.4 | – | LiFePO4 | 6,000 to 70% | 5 yr | $649 | $0.63 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| OUPES Mega 1 | 1,024 | 2,000 W (4,500 surge) | 27.8 | 800 | LiFePO4 | 3,500 to 80% | 5 yr | $699 | $0.68 | See it at OUPESCheck price on Amazon |
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200 | 1,030 | 1,200 W (2,400 surge) | 28 | – | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 1 yr | $1,499 | $1.46 | See it at 4Patriots |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1,056 | 1,800 W (2,400 surge) | 28.4 | 600 | LiFePO4 | 3,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $500 | $0.47 | See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 | 1,500 W (3,000 surge) | 23.8 | 400 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 70% | 5 yr | $499 | $0.47 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 | 1,800 W (2,700 surge) | 35.3 | 500 | LiFePO4 | 3,500 to 80% | 5 yr | $499 | $0.43 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
11 mainstream units sit within 25% of 2,240 Wh. At $1.56 per Wh, the Patriot Power Solar Generator 2200X costs 4.6 times the cheapest of them per watt-hour (OUPES Mega 2 at $0.34); the median across every current unit is $0.63 per Wh.
Listed smallest to largest by capacity; the 4Patriots unit is among them.
| Unit | Wh | Output W (surge) | lb | Solar in W | Chemistry | Cycles | Warranty | Price $ | $ / Wh | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 | 2,200 W (4,400 surge) | 39.5 | 400 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 70% | 5 yr | $899 | $0.44 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 2,048 | 2,400 W (4,000 surge) | 41.7 | 800 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $1,000 | $0.49 | See it at Anker SOLIX |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 2,048 | 2,400 W (3,600 surge) | 62.4 | 1,200 | LiFePO4 | 3,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $847 | $0.41 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
| DJI Power 2000 | 2,048 | 3,000 W | 48.5 | 1,800 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $1,299 | $0.63 | See it at DJICheck price on Amazon |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | 2,048 | 2,400 W | 44.8 | 500 | LiFePO4 | – | 5 yr | $899 | $0.44 | See it at EcoFlow |
| OUPES Mega 2 | 2,048 | 2,500 W (5,400 surge) | 48.5 | 2,100 | LiFePO4 | 3,500 to 80% | 5 yr | $699 | $0.34 | See it at OUPES |
| OUPES Mega 2 Pro | 2,048 | 2,500 W | 48.8 | 1,000 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $699 | $0.34 | See it at OUPES |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,074 | 2,600 W | 53.4 | 1,000 | LiFePO4 | 6,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $1,199 | $0.58 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
| Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 | 2,096 | 2,000 W (4,000 surge) | 46.5 | 600 | NMC | – | 2 yr | $1,999 | $0.95 | See it at ZendureCheck price on Amazon |
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Solar Generator 2200X | 2,240 | 2,200 W (4,400 surge) | 57.5 | – | LiFePO4 | 4,000 | – | $3,500 | $1.56 | See it at 4Patriots |
| Anker SOLIX F2600 | 2,560 | 2,400 W (2,800 surge) | 69.7 | 1,000 | LiFePO4 | 3,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $1,500 | $0.59 | See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 2,765 | 3,840 W | 83.8 | 2,400 | LiFePO4 | 6,000 to 80% | 5 yr | $1,699 | $0.61 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
Price per Wh is the neutral axis: the store price divided by rated capacity, so a 1,000 Wh unit and a 2,200 Wh unit compare fairly. A unit sold as a bundle (4Patriots includes panels and accessories in some listings) will look expensive on that axis because the panel is in the price and not in the Wh; the honest comparison is then bundle price against the rival station plus a panel of the same rating from the rival's store. The solar generators page has the panel arithmetic.
The Patriot Power Sidekick Solar Generator states 2,000 cycles: about 38 years at one full cycle a week, or 5.5 years cycled daily. The Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200 states 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity: about 77 years at one full cycle a week, or 11 years cycled daily. The Patriot Power Solar Generator 2200X states 4,000 cycles: about 77 years at one full cycle a week, or 11 years cycled daily. Storage matters as much as chemistry for a unit used a few times a year: the chemistry guide covers it.
Every unit here links to its own spec sheet: Patriot Power Sidekick Solar Generator, Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200, Patriot Power Solar Generator 2200X. The whole range is on the 4Patriots brand page, and the sizing pagetells you whether any of them, or any rival, holds enough for your devices.
By price per watt-hour it sits well above the mainstream units at the same capacity in the tables above; the exact multiple is stated under each table and on each card. Whether the bundle's panel, accessories and warranty terms close that gap is a comparison you can make with the rival's store prices.
On the published numbers they are ordinary LiFePO4 power stations at an unusually high price per watt-hour, with fewer figures stated than the mainstream brands give (no solar input limit, no cycle rating on some units). Each unit's detail page scores it on the same seven criteria as every other unit, with what independent reviews and owner reports say where any exist.
4Patriots' pages do not name a manufacturer, and this site does not repeat claims it could not confirm from the maker. The spec sheet (capacity, output, chemistry, ports) is what can be compared.
Because a buyer choosing a 1,000 Wh class unit is choosing among 800 to 1,250 Wh units, not against a 300 Wh or a 5,000 Wh one. The band is fixed and applied the same way to every 4Patriots unit; the best picks page has every unit at every size.
