1–4 on 6 shared metrics
AFERIY AF-P180Pro vs StaryLine PYS-PEI-U01000
On 6 shared published metrics the PYS-PEI-U01000 leads 4–1. Capacity is nearly matched (1.02 kWh vs 1.02 kWh), so the decision turns on the rows below — not size. Choose PYS-PEI-U01000 when you will move the unit often — it leads on weight and watt-hours per pound.
- Carry / campingPYS-PEI-U01000
- Heavy AC loadsAF-P180Pro
- Value per WhPYS-PEI-U01000
Who wins which job
Pick AF-P180Pro when
AFERIY AF-P180Pro
- Continuous AC output: 1,800 W vs 1,000 W
Budget-conscious buyers who want LiFePO₄ and expandable capacity without paying premium-brand prices.
Pick PYS-PEI-U01000 when
StaryLine PYS-PEI-U01000
- Weight: 27.7 lb vs 28.0 lb
- List price: $379.99 vs $499
- Cost per watt-hour: $0.37 vs $0.49
- Watt-hours per pound: 37.0 Wh/lb vs 36.6 Wh/lb
Budget-conscious shoppers wanting an affordable first power station with solar pairing for light camping or short outages.
Spec by spec
A green mark is the better published figure on that row. Blank cells mean the vendor did not publish the number — we do not estimate.
| Metric | AF-P180Pro | PYS-PEI-U01000 | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh | How much energy the unit stores. Sets how long everything else can run. |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W | 1,000 W | The largest load the inverter will run continuously, not counting surge. |
| Weight lower is better | 28.0 lb | 27.7 lb | The spec buyers most often regret ignoring. |
| List price lower is better | $499 | $379.99 | Hub catalogue list price (same figure as product pages). Historical lows stay off this column. |
| Cost per watt-hour lower is better | $0.49 | $0.37 | Price divided by capacity. The fairest single value metric. |
| Watt-hours per pound | 36.6 Wh/lb | 37.0 Wh/lb | Capacity you get per pound carried. |
How each one ranks overall
The brands behind them
AFERIY
Value-minded prepper and off-grid beginner shopping direct
Best for: Budget-conscious buyers who want LiFePO₄ and expandable capacity without paying premium-brand prices.
Not for: Buyers who prioritize proven long-term support, retail demos, or a deep accessory ecosystem.
All AFERIY models →StaryLine
Budget-first newcomer for casual campers and outage worriers
Best for: Budget-conscious shoppers wanting an affordable first power station with solar pairing for light camping or short outages.
Not for: Buyers who need proven reliability, deep warranty support, or high-power whole-home backup.
All StaryLine models →Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from AFERIY’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: AFERIY listing on Amazon.
Vendor wording for each figure (3)
capacityWh: “1024 Wh”acOutputW: “1800”weight: “28 pounds”
Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from StaryLine’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: StaryLine listing on Amazon.
Vendor wording for each figure (3)
capacityWh: “1024 Wh”acOutputW: “1000 watts”weight: “27.7 pounds”
Frequently asked
Which is better for most buyers, the AFERIY AF-P180Pro or the StaryLine PYS-PEI-U01000?
The PYS-PEI-U01000 leads 4–1 on shared published metrics. That edge matters when weight, list price, cost per watt-hour match what you need; otherwise take the AF-P180Pro.
I care most about carry / camping — which should I buy?
Choose PYS-PEI-U01000 when you will move the unit often — it leads on weight and watt-hours per pound.
Method and sources
Every row on this page is a published manufacturer figure from the WattPicks catalog at build time. WattPicks does not run laboratory tests on these units, and blank cells mean the vendor did not publish that metric — not that we estimated it.
Read our methodology for how the catalog is normalized, and about WattPicks for who publishes it.
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