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OUPES · Mid-size (600 to 1,499 Wh)

OUPES Mega 1

A mid-size unit, 1,024 Wh, 2,000 W (4,500 surge), 27.8 lb, $699 ($0.68 per Wh). It clears 3 of the six jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops) and not home backup, camping, van life.

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OUPES Mega 1$699 at OUPES
Capacity1,024Wh
AC output2,000W
Surge4,500W
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycles3,500 to 80%
Weight27.8lb
Max solar in800W
Price / Wh$0.68

Should you buy it?

Buy it for: a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night); a day in an RV (a 12 V fridge, lights, TV, coffee maker, phones and a laptop for a day); a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges).

Not for: a day of home backup (too little capacity: needs 2,323 Wh and 1,351 W at start-up); two nights of camping (too little capacity: needs 2,066 Wh and 157 W at start-up); a working day in a van (too little capacity: needs 2,295 Wh and 244 W at start-up).

At $0.68 per watt-hour compare its cost with the charging speed and carry weight you need. It stores 36.8 Wh per pound. 17 other current units share its size class; the nearest four by capacity are compared below.

12 in
Top and front, to scale: 15.1 × 9.1 × 11.6 in

What it runs, and for how long

Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table.

Runtime on 1,024 Wh
DeviceDraw WHoursCan it start it?
CPAP machine (no heated humidifier) (without humidifier)4519.3yes
CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) (with heated humidifier)5316.4yes
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw, compressor cycling)4121.1yes
Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) (charger rating, continuous)4021.8yes
Wi-Fi router2436.3yes
Starlink Standard kit (dish + router)889.9yes
TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD899.8yes
Camp LED light set (4 chainable lights) (one bulb)6138.2yes

At a glance

3.8 / 5

Seven criteria, 1 to 5
CriterionScoreWhy
Fit for the job4.0Clears 3 of the 6 jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops); starts 16 of the 16 devices in the table
Value per watt-hour3.3$0.68 per Wh, 11th lowest of 18 mid-size units
Portability4.327.8 lb, 12th lightest of 18 mid-size units
Recharge speed3.9800 W of solar input, about 1.3 hours of full sun to refill; 1,400 W from the wall
Chemistry and cycle life4.5LiFePO4, rated 3,500 cycles to 80%
Expandability4.0Grows to 5,120 Wh with extra batteries; 20 ms UPS switchover
Owner-reported reliability2.3Fan noise, app, firmware, failures and warranty handling across 3 reviews

Full spec sheet

Battery
Capacity1,024 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycle life3,500 to 80%
Expandableyes, to 5,120 Wh
Output
Continuous AC output2,000 W
Surge (peak) output4,500 W
AC outlets4
USB-C ports / highest output2 / 100 W
USB-A ports4
12 V outputs3
Wireless charging padno
UPS / EPS switchover20 ms
Charging
Max AC input1,400 W
Wall recharge time–
Max solar input800 W
Stated solar recharge time–
App controlyes
Physical
Weight27.8 lb (12.6 kg)
Dimensions15.1 x 9.1 x 11.6 in (384 x 232 x 295 mm)
Wh per lb36.8
Release year–
Warranty5 years
Price
List price–
Store price$699
Price per Wh$0.68

Before using the battery's cycle rating to judge value, read what LiFePO4 versus NMC means for lifespan and weight.

The solar-input wattage alone does not establish panel compatibility. Check how to match panel watts, voltage and connectors, then confirm the limits in this unit's manual.

Alternatives at this size

Listed smallest to largest by capacity; this unit is among them.

This unit and the four nearest by capacity, any brand
UnitOverall scoreWhOutput W (surge)lbSolar in WChemistryCyclesPrice $$ / WhStore
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 23.71,0242,000 W (3,000 surge)24.9600–4,000 to 80%$530$0.52See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon
BLUETTI Elite 100 V23.71,0241,800 W (3,600 surge)251,000LiFePO44,000 to 80%$899$0.88See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon
DJI Power 10003.71,0242,200 W (4,400 surge)28.7800LiFePO44,000 to 70%$699$0.68See it at DJI
EcoFlow DELTA 34.01,0241,800 W (3,600 surge)27.6500LiFePO44,000 to 80%$629$0.61See it at EcoFlowCheck price on Amazon
OUPES Mega 13.81,0242,000 W (4,500 surge)27.8800LiFePO43,500 to 80%$699$0.68See it at OUPESCheck price on Amazon

See it at OUPESCheck price on AmazonEvery current OUPES unitDoes it hold enough for your devices?

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