Allpowers R3500
(3 reviews)
3168Wh and 3200W (6000W peak) with a 30A RV outlet: the expandable home backup station that recharges in about 2 hours and doubles to 6336Wh.
Characteristics
- Capacity: 3168 Wh (LiFePO4, expandable to 6336Wh)
- Power: 3200 W continuous, 6000 W peak
- Outlets: 5 total, incl. 1x 30A RV-style
- Recharge: 0-100% in about 2h (AC)
- 3168Wh, 5 outlets, UL certified, expandable
Detailed overview: Allpowers R3500 3168Wh home backup power station
The Allpowers R3500 is a high-capacity portable power station (3168Wh) built specifically for the US market as a home backup and heavy-duty energy reserve. It targets homeowners, van builders and job sites that want a powerful, expandable source of power without a fuel generator's noise or fumes.
Its pure sine wave inverter delivers 3200W continuous, with a 6000W peak to absorb the startup surge of motors and compressors. Power reaches devices through five outlets, including a 30A RV-style socket alongside four standard household receptacles, so multiple appliances or tools can run at once without adapters.
The battery uses LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry, rated for over 3500 charge cycles, and the UPS function switches to battery in 15ms during an outage, keeping sensitive electronics like a router or computer running with no perceptible gap. One detail worth flagging honestly: in UPS backup mode, the R3500 is limited to 1500W, since that is the practical ceiling of the 15A circuit a standard US outlet is wired for, rather than the station's full 3200W rating.
Recharging from empty takes about 2 hours from a wall outlet, and the station accepts up to 2000W of solar through its XT60 connector for off-grid charging. Capacity expands to 6336Wh by adding a single B3000 expansion battery, letting owners scale their reserve over time rather than buying a larger unit outright. WiFi and Bluetooth connect to the Allpowers app for remote monitoring.
At 42kg (93lb), the R3500 is meant to be installed and left in place rather than carried daily. It is certified to UL, FCC, PSE, CE, RoHS and UKCA standards and backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty. For US buyers wanting a serious, expandable home backup station with genuine RV-outlet compatibility, it is a strong, code-aware choice.
Full specifications
Detailed characteristics
Battery and capacity
| Rated capacity?Total stored energy in watt-hours. The higher the figure, the longer the runtime. | 3168 Wh |
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| Max capacity (with extensions)?Total capacity reachable by adding extra batteries. | 6336 Wh |
| Expandable capacity?Whether capacity can be increased with add-on batteries. | Yes |
| Removable battery?The main battery can be removed or replaced by the user. | No |
| Battery chemistry?LiFePO4 (LFP) lasts far longer and is safer than NMC. | LFP (LiFePO4) |
| Charge cycles?Number of full charges before capacity drops to the stated threshold. | 3500 cycles |
| Pack nominal voltage?Internal battery voltage; higher voltage helps deliver high power. | 48 V |
AC output
| Continuous AC power?Power the unit can sustain continuously on its 230 V outlets. | 3200 W |
|---|---|
| Surge power?Brief peak tolerated when starting motor or compressor devices. | 6000 W |
| Inverter type?A pure sine wave is essential for sensitive electronics and motors. | Pure sine wave |
| AC voltage / frequency?Voltage and frequency of the AC output (230 V / 50 Hz in Europe). | 120 V / 60 Hz |
| Number of 230 V AC outlets?Number of mains outlets available on the unit. | 5 |
| RV / TT-30 outlet?Dedicated 30 A outlet for North-American style RVs. | Yes |
Recharging
| Max AC charging power?Maximum power drawn from a wall socket; higher means faster charging. | 1500 W |
|---|---|
| AC charge 0-100%?Stated time for a full charge on mains power. | 120 min |
| Max solar input?Maximum solar power accepted at the input (PV panels). | 2000 W |
| Accepted solar voltage?Panel voltage range compatible with the solar input. | 12 to 150 V |
| Max solar current?Maximum current accepted on the solar input. | 40 A |
| Vehicle charging (12/24 V)?Can be charged from a vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. | Yes |
Ports and connectors
| USB-C ports?Number of USB-C ports and the fastest port's power (laptops, phones). | 2 × 100 W |
|---|---|
| 12 V output (car socket)?12 V cigarette-lighter output and its power (coolers, pumps…). | Yes (120 W) |
| Other DC outputs?Additional DC connectors (Anderson, DC5521, XT60…). | DC5525 |
Portability
| Weight?Net weight of the unit, battery included. | 92.6 lb (42 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H)?Overall size of the unit in millimetres. | 20.9 × 14.2 × 13.6 in (530 × 360 × 345 mm) |
| Form factor?Portable (hand-carried), transportable (heavy), or wheeled. | Transportable |
| Wheels?Built-in wheels for moving the unit. | No |
| Telescopic handle?Retractable handle like a wheeled suitcase. | No |
Safety and environment
| Certifications?Standards and approvals obtained (CE, RoHS, UN38.3, UL…). | UL, PSE, CE, FCC, RoHS, UKCA |
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Backup / UPS
| UPS / EPS mode?Automatic switch to battery on a mains outage (backup). | Yes |
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| Switchover time (rated)?Delay before switching to battery; under 20 ms suits a PC or router. | 15 ms |
Display and connectivity
| Display?Type of screen showing power, runtime and alerts. | LCD |
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| Bluetooth?Bluetooth link for nearby control. | Yes |
| Wi-Fi?Wi-Fi connection for remote control and monitoring. | Yes |
| Mobile app?iOS / Android app to control the unit. | Yes |
| Local control (no cloud)?Control possible over Bluetooth without an account or internet. | Yes |
| Solar connector?Connector type of the solar input (XT60, Anderson, MC4…). | XT60 |
Availability and warranty
| Warranty?Length of the manufacturer's warranty. | 5 years |
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⚡ How long will this power station run a device?
With 3 168 Wh, the Allpowers R3500 external battery runs a fridge (50 W) for ~54h or an LED TV (90 W) for ~30h.
| Home | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Freezer (60 W) | ~45h |
| Washing machine (500 W) | ~5h25 |
| Espresso machine (1300 W) | ~2h05 |
| Induction hob (1500 W) | ~1h50 |
| Outdoor & workshop | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi router (15 W) | ~180h |
| Electric cooler (45 W) | ~60h |
| Nebulizer (100 W) | ~27h |
| Angle grinder (900 W) | ~3h |
Rough estimate: real consumption varies, and very power-hungry appliances (heating elements) must stay below the output power.
What is this power station best for?
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Home & Power cuts Ideal
With 3168Wh and 3200W continuous (6000W peak), the R3500 is built as a true home backup reserve: its UPS function switches to battery in 15ms, keeping the fridge, router and lighting running with no perceptible interruption during an outage. Five outlets, including a 30A RV-style socket, let you power several appliances or a whole sub-panel's worth of essentials at once. One honest US-specific detail worth knowing: in UPS backup mode, output is capped at 1500W, the practical limit of a standard 15A household circuit, so plan your critical loads around that figure rather than the full 3200W rating. A full recharge from the wall takes about 2 hours, and the B3000 expansion battery doubles capacity to 6336Wh for longer outages. At 42kg it is meant to stay in place rather than move room to room, but a 5-year warranty and UL certification back it up as a serious, code-aware backup choice.
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Job site & Tools Ideal
On a demanding job site, the R3500's 3200W continuous output, peaking at 6000W, starts and runs power-hungry tools, a table saw, compressor or welder, that trip up smaller stations. Its five outlets, one of them a 30A RV-style socket, mean fewer extension cords and adapters between machines, and the pure sine wave protects sensitive tool electronics from damage. The 3168Wh battery covers a full working day, and recharging in about 2 hours from a wall outlet, or via up to 2000W of solar through its XT60 input, keeps pace with a busy schedule with no generator noise or fumes. At 42kg it is best moved by vehicle rather than carried, but its LiFePO4 battery and 5-year warranty make it a dependable, code-compliant power source for repeated site use.
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Off-grid & Solar Ideal
A 2000W solar input across its XT60 connector, one of the highest in its class, lets the R3500 recharge a large share of its 3168Wh in just a few hours of good sun, then deliver up to 3200W to run a cabin, workshop or off-grid property in real comfort, fridge, pump and tools included. Expansion to 6336Wh with a second B3000 battery lets you size the reserve to your actual sunlight and consumption rather than buying a bigger single unit upfront. The LiFePO4 chemistry is built for daily deep cycling over years of service, and app control over WiFi and Bluetooth tracks input and output remotely. For a seasonal cabin or a genuine off-grid setup, it forms a solid, expandable storage core.
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Motorhome & Van life Suitable
In a large motorhome with a dedicated storage bay, the R3500's 3168Wh cover several days of fridge, cooking, water pump and device charging, and its 3200W handle an induction cooktop or a small AC unit without hesitation. Solar input up to 2000W recharges quickly at a sunny stop, and the RV-style outlet among its five sockets is a genuine convenience for hookups. At 42kg, though, this is not a station for a compact van or frequent repositioning: it suits a fixed installation in a spacious rig far better than a lightweight build.
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Events & Market stalls Suitable
For an outdoor event, the R3500's 3200W (6000W peak) comfortably run a PA system, stage lighting or a catering station with no generator noise or exhaust fumes. Five outlets, including a 30A RV-style socket, make it easy to share power across several stalls or booths at once, and a roughly 2-hour recharge from the wall, or solar top-up during the event, keeps it ready for a second use. Its 42kg weight is worth planning for in terms of transport and setup, but for a venue where quiet matters, it is a capable stand-in for a fuel generator.
Our team's recommendations based on the model's capacity, output power and weight.
Our tester's review: Christophe Delpuech
Setting up the R3500 as a home backup source, the first thing you notice is the outlet spread: five sockets, one of them a proper 30A RV-style receptacle, made it easy to keep the fridge, router and a space heater running at once without a power strip. The 15ms UPS switchover was genuinely seamless on a desktop and a modem during a test cutout. Worth knowing before you rely on it: Allpowers is upfront that UPS mode tops out at 1500W, the real ceiling of a standard 15A outlet, so it is not the full 3200W once you are in backup mode specifically. Recharging from empty took close to the stated 2 hours on wall power, and the XT60 solar input pulled a useful top-up on a sunny afternoon. At 42kg it is not something you reposition often, this is a station you install and leave, but that is a fair trade for the capacity and the UL certification, which matters if you care about code compliance for home backup gear. The B3000 expansion path is a real plus if 3168Wh ever feels short. A capable, honestly specified backup unit.
In-depth review Allpowers R3500 V2: our full review 4.1/5 Read our full review → Capacity and efficiency 3.9 Delivered power 4.3 Recharging 3.9 Ports and control 4.4 Build and endurance 4.1 Noise not measuredFrequently asked questions: Allpowers R3500 3168Wh home backup power station
It delivers 3200W continuous with a 6000W peak at 120V, through five outlets including a 30A RV-style socket. In UPS backup mode specifically, output is capped at 1500W, the practical limit of a standard 15A household circuit.
About 2 hours from empty on a standard wall outlet (1500W max input). It also accepts up to 2000W of solar through its XT60 connector for off-grid charging.
Yes, adding one Allpowers B3000 expansion battery takes total capacity from 3168Wh to 6336Wh, letting you scale the reserve without replacing the base unit.
Yes, it carries UL, FCC and PSE certification alongside CE, RoHS and UKCA, and is backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty, with US shipping from Allpowers' own US warehouse.
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