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Zendure · Mid-size (600 to 1,499 Wh)

Zendure SuperBase Pro 1500

A mid-size unit, 1,440 Wh, 2,000 W (4,000 surge), 41.5 lb, $1,699 ($1.18 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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Zendure SuperBase Pro 1500$1,699 at Zendure
Capacity1,440Wh
AC output2,000W
Surge4,000W
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycles–
Weight41.5lb
Max solar in600W
Price / Wh$1.18

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 $1.18 per watt-hour compare its cost with the charging speed and carry weight you need. It stores 34.7 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: 17.56 × 10.51 × 13.86 in

What it runs, and for how long

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

Runtime on 1,440 Wh
DeviceDraw WHoursCan it start it?
CPAP machine (no heated humidifier) (without humidifier)4527.2yes
CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) (with heated humidifier)5323.1yes
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw, compressor cycling)4129.6yes
Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) (charger rating, continuous)4030.6yes
Wi-Fi router2451yes
Starlink Standard kit (dish + router)8814yes
TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD8913.8yes
Camp LED light set (4 chainable lights) (one bulb)6194.3yes

At a glance

3.1 / 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-hour1.5$1.18 per Wh, 16th lowest of 18 mid-size units
Portability3.841.5 lb, 18th lightest of 18 mid-size units
Recharge speed3.0600 W of solar input, about 2.4 hours of full sun to refill; 1,800 W from the wall
Chemistry and cycle life4.0LiFePO4; cycle life not stated
Expandability2.5No extra batteries; 13 ms UPS switchover
Owner-reported reliability–Long-term reliability remains unknown

Full spec sheet

Battery
Capacity1,440 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycle life–
Expandableno
Output
Continuous AC output2,000 W
Surge (peak) output4,000 W
AC outlets6
USB-C ports / highest output4 / 100 W
USB-A ports0
12 V outputs4
Wireless charging padno
UPS / EPS switchover13 ms
Charging
Max AC input1,800 W
Wall recharge time–
Max solar input600 W
Stated solar recharge time–
App controlyes
Physical
Weight41.5 lb (18.8 kg)
Dimensions17.56 x 10.51 x 13.86 in (446 x 276 x 352 mm)
Wh per lb34.7
Release year–
Warranty2 years
Price
List price$1,799
Store price$1,699
Price per Wh$1.18

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
Jackery Explorer 1000 v23.81,0701,500 W (3,000 surge)23.8400LiFePO44,000 to 70%$499$0.47See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon
BLUETTI AC1803.61,1521,800 W (2,700 surge)35.3500LiFePO43,500 to 80%$499$0.43See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon
Zendure SuperBase Pro 15003.11,4402,000 W (4,000 surge)41.5600LiFePO4–$1,699$1.18See it at Zendure
Goal Zero Yeti 15003.41,5052,000 W (3,600 surge)52.8900LiFePO44,000 to 80%$1,500$1.00See it at Goal ZeroCheck price on Amazon
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra3.11,5361,800 W (3,600 surge)38.6800LiFePO44,000 to 70%$1,079$0.70See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon

See it at ZendureEvery current Zendure unitDoes it hold enough for your devices?

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