A cheap, light LiFePO4 station for phones, laptops, lights and a router during outages. Pick something bigger if you need more than one AC plug or more than 300W.
Amazon $122.55The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 leads on value, portability and charging speed. The BLUETTI Handsfree 1 wins on solar input. The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 costs $86.45 less ($122.55 vs $209).
For hikers, photographers and travelers who want to carry laptop and camera power on their back.
Amazon $209 BLUETTI $209Prices were last checked October 20, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 for value ($0.48 per rated Wh vs $0.78 per rated Wh), portability (72 Wh per kg (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) vs 54 Wh per kg (11 lb (5 kg))) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min).
- Choose the BLUETTI Handsfree 1 for solar input (200 W max solar input vs 110 W max solar input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | BLUETTI Handsfree 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 98 $0.48 per rated Wh | 72 $0.78 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) | 16 54 Wh per kg (11 lb (5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 33 110 W max solar input | 70 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | BLUETTI Handsfree 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 256 Wh | 268.8 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 4,000+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated on the US page) | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W (600 W surge) | 300 W |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 450 W |
| AC outlets | 1 total | 1 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 1 | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | 300 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (manufacturer spec table; the Amazon listing says as little as 2 hours) | 1 h 30 min (0-80% in 45 min in Turbo mode) |
| Max solar input | 110 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-30V, 8A (XT60) | 12-28V, 8.2A |
| Car charging | 110 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8.2 x 4.9 in | 11.3 x 3.7 x 11 in |
| App | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
