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forum threadjdfetterman posted Feb 15, 2026 06:49 PM
forum threadjdfetterman posted Feb 15, 2026 06:49 PM

OUPES Mega 1 Home Backup & Portable Power Station | 2000W 1024Wh $299

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$699

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1,024Wh Capacity | 2,000W AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter (4,500W Surge)
LiFePO4 Battery with 3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%
Expandable Up to 5.12kWh with B2*2
13 Outputs For Multiple Devices
Smart HD LCD display
Fastest Charging Speed: Fully charge in 36 mins
2200W Max. Input charging speed
Anderson Recharging Input
Seamless UPS Backup (2,000W Max)
Smart Control & Monitor in Cleanergy App

https://oupes.com/products/oupes-...gKCOvD_BwE
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1,024Wh Capacity | 2,000W AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter (4,500W Surge)
LiFePO4 Battery with 3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%
Expandable Up to 5.12kWh with B2*2
13 Outputs For Multiple Devices
Smart HD LCD display
Fastest Charging Speed: Fully charge in 36 mins
2200W Max. Input charging speed
Anderson Recharging Input
Seamless UPS Backup (2,000W Max)
Smart Control & Monitor in Cleanergy App

https://oupes.com/products/oupes-...gKCOvD_BwE

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Feb 15, 2026 07:29 PM
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EvilTimmyFeb 15, 2026 07:29 PM
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Running the main PC on this unit, and it makes for an extra clean setup running 5521 (DC outputs on the OUPES) to 5525 cables to directly power my modem and router, saving wall warts and another DC > AC > DC step. PC, monitor, and speaker amp can happily run with another AC outlet free as needed, plus plenty of USB.
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Feb 16, 2026 07:01 PM
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jdfettermanFeb 16, 2026 07:01 PM
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I guess you have to be a staff member to get a picture with your post?????
Thank you.
Last edited by jdfetterman February 16, 2026 at 05:07 PM.
Feb 17, 2026 12:53 AM
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MangekyoSharinganFeb 17, 2026 12:53 AM
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These deals are just getting cheaper. EXODUS for $250. This one is $50 more for faster AC charging, higher solar charging, expandable, and higher watt output.
Feb 18, 2026 06:45 PM
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EfYouTooFeb 18, 2026 06:45 PM
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Curious why this deal isn't getting any love but the Exodus 1200 is? Isn't the Mega 1 better in every way for only $50 more? Am I missing something.
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Feb 18, 2026 08:27 PM
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jdfettermanFeb 18, 2026 08:27 PM
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Quote from EfYouToo :
Curious why this deal isn't getting any love but the Exodus 1200 is? Isn't the Mega 1 better in every way for only $50 more? Am I missing something.
This one isn't a staff post. It took 2 days to get a photo for this.
Last edited by jdfetterman February 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM.
Feb 18, 2026 10:33 PM
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ck90211Feb 18, 2026 10:33 PM
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Loud but priced right. Project Farm recently reviewed power stations in this class so if you curious how it fared.
Feb 19, 2026 04:48 PM
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rczriderFeb 19, 2026 04:48 PM
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Quote from EfYouToo :
Curious why this deal isn't getting any love but the Exodus 1200 is? Isn't the Mega 1 better in every way for only $50 more? Am I missing something.
Unless you literally cannot spend the extra $50, this is absolutely worth it over the Exodus.

Brand notwithstanding - because only time will tell if they stick around and their warranty is worth anything - the Mega 1 at $300 is the best value available right now if for no other reason than it's easily hacked to use non-OUPES expansion batteries. I would double my budget if the Mega 2 dropped to $600 (it was $619 last month), but I don't think that'll happen any time soon, so I bit on this.

There are cheaper units out there if you don't want or need this capacity, of course.

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Feb 19, 2026 10:14 PM
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wahoo_blueFeb 19, 2026 10:14 PM
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Quote from rczrider :
Unless you literally cannot spend the extra $50, this is absolutely worth it over the Exodus.Brand notwithstanding - because only time will tell if they stick around and their warranty is worth anything - the Mega 1 at $300 is the best value available right now if for no other reason than it's easily hacked to use non-OUPES expansion batteries. I would double my budget if the Mega 2 dropped to $600 (it was $619 last month), but I don't think that'll happen any time soon, so I bit on this.There are cheaper units out there if you don't want or need this capacity, of course.
Lots of us out here are less informed but depend on these types of comments. I have been trying to decipher all the deals lately but just bought the Mega 1 for $314 after tax based on this thread and your comments from you and EfYouToo. Thanks!
Feb 22, 2026 04:16 PM
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mr_joeFeb 22, 2026 04:16 PM
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Quote from EvilTimmy :
Running the main PC on this unit, and it makes for an extra clean setup running 5521 (DC outputs on the OUPES) to 5525 cables to directly power my modem and router, saving wall warts and another DC > AC > DC step. PC, monitor, and speaker amp can happily run with another AC outlet free as needed, plus plenty of USB.
Silly request but mind posting a Picture. I'm curious...
Feb 22, 2026 09:03 PM
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nohomers1Feb 22, 2026 09:03 PM
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The deal breaker for me on this is the high idle usage. You'll lose half the capacity in a day just on idle without usage.

I've been holding out for a 240v output unit with simultaneous charging for under $1k so I can power both sides of the panel during an outage for the entire house. I'm hoping maybe in the next two years or so we get to that price point.
Feb 24, 2026 04:28 AM
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005Feb 24, 2026 04:28 AM
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Quote from nohomers1 :
The deal breaker for me on this is the high idle usage. You'll lose half the capacity in a day just on idle without usage.

I've been holding out for a 240v output unit with simultaneous charging for under $1k so I can power both sides of the panel during an outage for the entire house. I'm hoping maybe in the next two years or so we get to that price point.
you are so right, I noticed today that the power % keep decreasing while having 55ish watt input and with AC on 0w output, and I could only get 550ish usable AC watt hour out of this from 100 to 0 without charging in between. I wonder where you got that info.
Feb 28, 2026 03:20 AM
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nohomers1Feb 28, 2026 03:20 AM
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Quote from 005 :
you are so right, I noticed today that the power % keep decreasing while having 55ish watt input and with AC on 0w output, and I could only get 550ish usable AC watt hour out of this from 100 to 0 without charging in between. I wonder where you got that info.
From Project Farm. He did a review just a few weeks ago, and the Oupes had by far the worst idle usage of all brands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfH4S1ttXiM

I'm sorry you're dealing with the issue. Maybe their customer service can assist (I think I read a brand that had a firmware update that improved idle usage, but don't recall what brand that was)
Mar 07, 2026 06:46 AM
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shazishMar 07, 2026 06:46 AM
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Quote from nohomers1 :

From Project Farm. He did a review just a few weeks ago, and the Oupes had by far the worst idle usage of all brands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfH4S1ttXiM

I'm sorry you're dealing with the issue. Maybe their customer service can assist (I think I read a brand that had a firmware update that improved idle usage, but don't recall what brand that was)
Oupes devices do not support firmware updates, believe it or not.
https://diysolarforum.com/threads...014/page-8
Mar 08, 2026 06:55 PM
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poorgradMar 08, 2026 06:55 PM
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Quote from shazish :
Oupes devices do not support firmware updates, believe it or not.
https://diysolarforum.com/threads...014/page-8
Lots of customer service horror stories in that thread too.

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