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Arkpax · Mid-size
Arkpax C1200 Specs, Price & Buyer Notes
1.02 kWh of storage, 1.2 kW of continuous AC output, listed at $421.99. That works out to $0.41 per watt-hour and 32.5 watt-hours per pound. Spec figures below are taken from Arkpax’s own product page; WattPicks editors are deep-use experience reviewers, not a pretend third-party lab for every SKU.
1.02 kWh1.2 kW AC31.5 lb
What this unit is for
We have not yet written a positioning profile for this brand.
Best suited to: General portable power.
Fridge for a day, camping for a weekend.
Where to buy
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Safety: lithium power stations store a lot of energy. Follow Arkpax’s charge, ventilation, and storage instructions. WattPicks does not certify electrical installs.
Specifications
3 of 19 fields are published by Arkpax for this model. The rest are shown as “—” and are excluded from rankings rather than estimated.
| Rated Wh (nameplate) | 1.02 kWh |
|---|---|
| AC output (continuous) | 1.2 kW |
| AC surge | — |
| Power lifting / boost | — |
| Battery chemistry | — |
| Rated cycles | — |
| Weight | 31.5 lb |
| AC recharge to full | — |
| Max solar input | — |
| AC outlets | — |
| USB-C ports | — |
| USB-A ports | — |
| 12V car port | — |
| UPS switchover | — |
| Max expandable capacity | — |
| Warranty | — |
| Noise level | — |
| Ingress protection | — |
| Operating temp (low) | — |
| List price | $421.99 |
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 Arkpax’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: Arkpax listing on Amazon.
Vendor wording for each figure (3)
capacityWh: “1024Wh”acOutputW: “1200 watts”weight: “31.5 pounds”
Arkpax C1200 specs FAQ
What are the Arkpax C1200 specs?
1.02 kWh capacity; 1.2 kW continuous AC; 31.5 lb; listed at $421.99. 3 of 19 fields are published by Arkpax on the product page we read.
How long does the Arkpax C1200 last?
The vendor does not publish a cycle rating for this model on the page we read. Runtime is still capacity ÷ load; chemistry and duty cycle decide calendar life.
Can the Arkpax C1200 charge from solar?
No maximum solar input is published on the product page we read, so we cannot state a solar ceiling for this model.
Is the Arkpax C1200 good value?
At the published list price it works out to $0.41 per watt-hour. Compare that figure on our cost-per-watt-hour ranking rather than price alone.
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Where it ranks
Specs table →Position among all 137 power stations we track, in each dimension this unit publishes the inputs for.
| Dimension | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Best value (cost per watt-hour) | #15 of 128 | $0.41 |
| Most portable (Wh per pound) | #86 of 131 | 32.5 Wh/lb |
| Most inverter headroom | #92 of 137 | 117 W/100Wh |
| Most output per dollar | #36 of 137 | 2.84 W/$ |
Fits these buying scenarios
All use cases →Short Home Outages
Keeping the fridge, Wi-Fi and phones alive for hours
Mobile Work & Creators
Remote work, film and photo production away from wall power
RV & Van Life
Living and working from a vehicle, on solar and alternator charging
Elsewhere in the Arkpax range
All Arkpax models →
Closest rivals by capacity
Other brands’ models nearest in capacity — the units a buyer is most likely to be comparing against this one.
