The Mega 1 starts as a 1024 watt-hour LiFePO4 station with a 2000 watt pure sine inverter and a stated 4500 watt surge, which is a big allowance for motor loads. Its defining feature is that you can grow it, with listed expansion batteries that take the total to 5120 watt-hours.
That modularity changes the buying logic. A fixed 1024Wh pack running a microwave at 1000 watts lasts under an hour, but a five-battery system lasts several. The listing also claims 0 to 80 percent in 36 minutes from the wall, one of the fastest charge claims in this class.
The 100W panel in this kit is small for a unit this size, so plan to add more. Compared with the Anker C1000 Gen 2 at 3000 watt peak, the Mega 1 offers a far higher surge. It suits someone building a home backup in stages.
What works
- 4500W surge handles motor startup
- Expandable from 1024Wh to 5120Wh
- Fast 36 minute wall charge to 80 percent
- LiFePO4 cells for long cycle life
Watch out for
- Included 100W panel is small for the station
- Expansion batteries add to the total cost
Spec sheet
- AC output
- 2000W, 4500W surge
- Capacity
- 1024Wh LiFePO4
- Expansion
- Up to 5120Wh
- AC charge
- 0 to 80% in 36 minutes
- Panel included
- 100W






