ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300
#1 in SmallFull review
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 $122.55$122.55
The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 2.6. The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 leads on value, battery life and charging speed. The Duracell M250 wins on portability. The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 costs $126.45 less ($122.55 vs $249).
Duracell M250
#29 in SmallFull review
For people who want a tidy desk or bedside battery for phones and laptops, with wireless charging and a small AC outlet. Anyone who needs to run appliances should buy a conventional power station.
Amazon $249$249
Prices were last checked October 24, 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 $1.14 per rated Wh), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs Li-ion NMC, 500 cycles, 2-year warranty) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h vs 0-100% on AC in 3 h 30 min).
- Choose the Duracell M250 for portability (107 Wh per kg (4.5 lb (2 kg)) vs 72 Wh per kg (7.9 lb (3.6 kg))).
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 | Duracell M250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 98 $0.48 per rated Wh | 40 $1.14 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 | 15 Li-ion NMC, 500 cycles, 2-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 0 100 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h | 16 0-100% on AC in 3 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) | 100 107 Wh per kg (4.5 lb (2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 33 110 W max solar input | 0 0 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 20 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | Duracell M250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 256 Wh | 219 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Li-ion NMC |
| Cycle life | 4,000 4,000+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated on the US page) | 500 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W (600 W surge) | 100 W |
| AC outlets | 1 total | 1 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 1 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Modified sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | No |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (manufacturer spec table; the Amazon listing says as little as 2 hours) | 3 h 30 min (About 3.5 h from a USB-C wall charger, about 5.5 h on the included 60W charging dock (manufacturer); Amazon listing says 3 h by USB-C) |
| Max solar input | 110 W | 0 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-30V, 8A (XT60) | - |
| Car charging | 110 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 4.5 lb (2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8.2 x 4.9 in | 5.0 in diameter x 10.4 in tall |
| App | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-11 | 2023-12 |