We recently reviewed the Pecron E3600LFP and concluded that it was one of the best bang-for-your-buck power stations on the market right now. It may lack some of the frills you get with similarly sized power stations from more established brands, like EcoFlow and Anker, but it gets the job done, has plenty of power, and it’s available for a really reasonable price.
While the unit alone was impressive enough, Pecron just dropped a bundle deal that has us doing double takes. Basically, for just $2,753 (with our discount code), you get two Pecron E3600LFP units plus a 240 Volt Hub that allows you to connect the two units together for a split phase output.
That’s 6,144Wh of battery capacity, 7,200W of continuous inverter output, and a 4,800W solar input—all for less than one original EcoFlow DELTA Pro unit, which is a far less power unit that came out way back in 2021! It also means you get more power than an Anker SOLIX F3800 and more battery capacity than an expanded EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra.
In other words, it’s an insane deal! Intrigued? Let’s take a deeper look and discover why we think this might be the most appealing power station deal out there.
Before we gush about how insanely good this deal is, here’s a super-quick spec rundown:
Beyond the basic specs listed above, these E3600 units offer the following:
You have the option to upgrade your storage capacity beyond the 6,144Wh you get with the two units by adding up to ten EP3000 Expansion Batteries. Given that each have a capacity of 3,000Wh and only cost about $800, you have the potential to expand your system’s storage capacity to a really impressive total of 30kWh for a very reasonable price.
Right out of the box, you get a full 2 years of coverage, plus the option to expand that another 3 years for 5 years of total warranty coverage. Pecron hasn't always had the best reputation for customer support, but they've been upping their game over the past year, so things are definitely trending in the right direction.
App control is available through a Wi-Fi connection. The display screen also works really well for monitoring and controlling the unit if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection available.
Don’t forget—these Pecron E3600LFPs only weigh about 60 pounds each, so they pass the Tiny Baby Lift Test (sort of). Tiny Baby swears that he could easily carry both at the same time, but most people are going to find that incredibly awkward and way too heavy.
Now, Pecron does offer wheeled trolleys for the E3600, but they cost about $150 each, so you’re talking about dropping another $300 just to have wheels. It’s annoying that you have to purchase them separately, and the system doesn’t look the prettiest when it’s on a pair of carrying carts, but this solution does get the job done and it really helps with portability.
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We didn’t just plug these in and call it a day. We compared the bundle to alternatives, including some of the top-selling single-unit heavyweights out there:
With its 3,840Wh battery and 6,000W inverter, the F3800 comes about as close as we have seen, but this Pecron bundle still manages to roughly double the storage capacity and exceed its output.
Given the two Pecron E3600s and the 240V Hub are roughly $1,000 cheaper than a single Anker SOLIX F3800, they still manage to blow it away in terms of affordability. Now, that’s not saying the F3800 is a bad choice—there are plenty of reasons why it’s one of our all-time favorites—but the E3600 Bundle crushes it in terms of affordability.
With 3,600Wh of storage capacity and a 3,600W inverter—the Pecron bundle totally eclipses the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra in both battery capacity and output. Oh, and did we mention you could pick up two of these bundles for the same price as a single DELTA Pro Ultra? Yeah, you read that right—four power stations and two 240V Hubs for less than one DELTA Pro Ultra setup. Again, the value you get with this bundle is just crazy!
Even when you talk about some of the most expensive single-unit power stations out there, like the Hysolis Apollo 5K, the Pecron bundle still blows them away. Plus, that’s ignoring the fact that you’d have to take out a mortgage to upgrade your Hysolis to the point that it would have the same split-phase capabilities as this Pecron bundle, which gives you the option for 240V right out of the box.
We’ve already ran plenty of tests on the Pecron E3600LFP, so we knew going into this it was a solid unit on its own, but we still wanted to try out the bundle for ourselves. If you want to read up on how a single unit performed, feel free to check out our E3600 first-impressions review.
However, for the purposes of this review, here’s what we found when we tested the combined units we received with the bundle:
Using the 240V Hub, we ran both units together. To start out, we tested them with a 7,200W load—which they ran with no sweat, no hiccups. At that level, the fans hummed, but both of the Pecron units stayed cool where others (yes, even the DELTA Pro Ultra) would throttle or overheat.
We expected the units to perform well, but we didn’t think they’d handle these types of demands so easily.
Individually, each E3600LFP handled 4,200W for a full minute before throttling down, and together they even came close to meeting the ridiculous start-up requirements of the 10,000W compressor we keep out in the garage.
Keep in mind this compressor has quickly thwarted every other contender we have in The Lab. Even coming close means these combined units offer a really impressive surge capacity. Look, they weren’t capable of running the compressor, but they came about as close as we’ve seen any power station or combination of power stations get.
Again, for a really budget-friendly combination, this is hugely impressive and shows that this bundle is the real deal.
Plugged into the 240 Volt Hub with a 30A cord, each station gulped AC power at 3,200W—getting both back up to full charges in under two hours.
When it came to testing the solar inputs, which are supposed to be 2,400W per station (4,800W total), things were a little slower. That’s simply down to the fact that you have to run separate solar inputs into each unit, rather than being able to have a single source, like you can with AC charging. It wasn't far off of the advertised solar charging speeds, but we did find it a little difficult to perfectly balance the charge speeds. Ideally, you'd be able to plug your solar input into the 240V Hub and have them charge at the same speed, but that doesn't seem to be the way Pecron designed it.
Still, the two units charged pretty much exactly as advertised, which is about as much as we could have asked for out of an affordable set of power stations.
Before we talk about some of the areas we think these units could be improved, let’s take a look at the positives:
An expandable 6.1kWh of battery storage and 7.2kW output for under $2,800 is bananas—there’s really not much more we can say. It blows everything else away. We’re talking at least a thousand dollars saved when you compare it to any other units that will offer similar specs. We keep saying it, but there just isn't a better bang-for-your-buck option out there right now.
Even if they don’t come with built-in wheels, two relatively light units are always going to be easier to move than one massive behemoth, and you can deploy one or both as needed. Let’s say you want to take one unit tailgating or camping, you have the option to just disconnect it from the 240V Hub and throw it in your trunk. It’s a level of flexibility we think most people will start to appreciate the more they own this bundle.
As mentioned, you can also pick up the budget-friendly expansion batteries to add another 3,000Wh of storage if you need it. We always like when power stations are expandable, as it means the system can grow with you, rather than needing to be fully replaced down the line.
The 240V Hub plugs neatly into the 30A outlets, giving you true split-phase power—no extra transfer switch wiring nightmares required. It’s pretty much a plug-and-play system, which is always a huge plus for beginners.
With that said, if you are going to connect it to any sort of transfer switch, just be sure your loads are balanced in your transfer switch to avoid one unit doing all the heavy lifting—this is pretty standard for any multi-unit system.
Now that we've covered the main things we loved about it, let's take a look at the few areas where we think Pecron could step it up even more:
Two power stations, the 240V Hub, the communications cable, and dual solar inputs can be a lot. Yes, it’s a bit messier than a single unit, but you also get the flexibility to separate the units, so it’s a bit of a give and take issue.
We’d love the 240V Hub to also handle solar charging, so you’d plug in one cord instead of two when you want to connect your setup to solar panels. It’s a small gripe, but something we would have really liked to have seen.
Again, if these units had some sort of suitcase-style handle and a set of sturdy castor wheels, it would make moving them around so much easier. We know, we know—Pecron sells a trolley, but it’s kind of ugly and just annoying that you have to purchase such a simple accessory separately.
If you want the most battery capacity and the highest output for the lowest price, this Pecron E3600LFP bundle is impossible to beat. The simplified 240V split-phase output for such a low price is also amazing.
Yes, the combined units are a little cable-heavy, and the lack of built-in wheels is annoying—but the performance, expandability, and price make this bundle our top recommendation for an affordable portable power system.
We did not expect Pecron to up their game this much, but we have to tip our hats to them—this bundle is a steal!
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