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Renogy Phoenix 500

Renogy Phoenix 500
74.5/100
B
#96 of 194 overall
#2 in Renogy
$279.99$0.57/Wh
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$280

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First price recorded Aug 25, 2026

All-time low
$399
Walmart · Aug 2026
All-time high
$399
Walmart · Aug 2026
Average price
$399
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Battery
495Wh
AC Output
800W
Solar Input
200W
Weight
7.6 kg· 16.8 lbs
Cycles
600
UPS
20

  • Strong Ac Charge Speed: 60
  • Strong Weight: 7.6
  • Strong Portable: Yes
  • Strong Expandable Capacity: Yes
  • Strong Fast Charging: Yes

  • Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 600
  • Low Max Solar Input: 200
  • Low Ups Switch Time: 20
  • Low Warranty: 1

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Phone Charger
LED Lantern
Portable Fan
Laptop
Mini Fridge ·

Runtimes are estimates. Fridges, AC units, humidifiers and similar devices are modeled with realistic duty cycles so numbers reflect average draw, not peak wattage.

Budget Camping runtime estimates

  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.1 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 10.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours

Photography & Video runtime estimates

  • Camera Battery Charger (30W): 14.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Drone Charger (70W): 6.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 10.5 hours

Camping runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.1 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 10.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours

Ice Fishing runtime estimates

  • Electric Ice Auger (500W): 0.8 hours
  • Fish Finder (5W): 84.2 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.9 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.1 hours

Boats & Marine runtime estimates

  • Fish Finder (5W): 84.2 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.0 hours

CPAP & Medical runtime estimates

  • CPAP Machine (40W): 11.7 hours
  • Humidifier (30W): 35.1 hours
  • Nebulizer (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 1.3 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours

Remote Work runtime estimates

  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 10.5 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.0 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • Desk Lamp (10W): 42.1 hours

Apartment Dweller runtime estimates

  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours

Outdoor Events runtime estimates

  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.8 hours
  • Stage Light (200W): 2.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours

Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.0 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours

Overlanding runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.0 hours

Food Trucks runtime estimates

  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.8 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 10.0 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours

Tailgating runtime estimates

  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.8 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.8 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours

Whole Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 10.0 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.0 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.9 hours

Van Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.0 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 10.5 hours

RV Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.0 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours

Job Sites runtime estimates

  • Circular Saw (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Corded Drill (700W): 0.6 hours
  • Air Compressor (1000W): 1.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours

Solar Setup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours

Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • CPAP Machine (40W): 11.7 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.0 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.0 hours

Off-Grid Living runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.0 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.0 hours
  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours

Renogy Phoenix 500 scores 74.5 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #96 of 194 portable power stations we track. That earns a B grade in our 0-100 composite, which weighs 45 feature axes from capacity and AC output to charging speed, noise, and warranty. Strengths: Strong Ac Charge Speed: 60; Strong Weight: 7.6. Trade-offs: Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 600; Low Max Solar Input: 200. Read the full Renogy Renogy Phoenix 500 breakdown on AGB for per-feature scores, pricing across Amazon, Walmart and the Renogy store, and head-to-head comparisons with the products it's most often cross-shopped against.

95.6
88.5
66.7
25
92.2
85
50
25

Renogy Phoenix 500
90 Wh495 Wh6,144 Wh

Physical
32.4 x 20.8 x 24.0 cm
32°F~104°F charge / -4°F~104°F discharge
65.1
7.6
Yes
DC Power
USB-A x2 (12W each), USB-A FC x1 (18W), USB-C x1 (100W), CIG x1 (136W)
Battery
1
495
495
600
Yes
Charging
AC wall adapter (iTurbo)
XT60
Compatible with PV input
200
60
Yes
Yes
Yes
AC Power
800
1600
Pure Sine Wave
Advanced Features
20
Yes
Yes
Warranty
1
Connectivity
No
Yes
No
No

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Spec
Renogy Phoenix 500
This model
Renogy Phoenix 500
74.5 / B
74.574.972.670.5
495 Wh448 Wh499 Wh499 Wh
800 W700 W600 W500 W
7.6 kg · 16.8 lbs7.5 kg · 16.5 lbs7.2 kg · 15.9 lbs6.1 kg · 13.4 lbs
6003,0003,0003,000
20 ms20 ms20 ms30 ms
200 W120 W200 W220 W
$280$279$200$299
$0.57/Wh$0.62/Wh$0.40/Wh$0.60/Wh

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How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a phone charger for budget camping?

About 21.0 hours at a steady 20W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a led lantern for budget camping?

About 42.1 hours at a steady 10W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a camera battery charger for photography & video?

About 14.0 hours at a steady 30W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a led light panel for photography & video?

About 4.2 hours at a steady 100W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a mini fridge for camping?

About 20.0 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a led lantern for camping?

About 42.1 hours at a steady 10W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a electric ice auger for ice fishing?

About 0.8 hours at a steady 500W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a fish finder for ice fishing?

About 84.2 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a fish finder for boats & marine?

About 84.2 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the Renogy Phoenix 500 run a mini fridge for boats & marine?

About 20.0 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).