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 battery life. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus wins on AC output, solar input and features. The ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 costs $176.45 less ($122.55 vs $299).
A compact LiFePO4 station for camping, laptop work and router/modem UPS duty, with the option to add capacity later.
Amazon $299Prices 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 $1.05 per rated Wh), portability (72 Wh per kg (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) vs 61 Wh per kg (10.4 lb (4.7 kg))) and battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty).
- Choose the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus for AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 300 W continuous AC), solar input (220 W max solar input vs 110 W max solar input) and features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app).
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 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 98 $0.48 per rated Wh | 48 $1.05 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 28 76% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 83 600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) | 28 61 Wh per kg (10.4 lb (4.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 33 110 W max solar input | 73 220 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300
No independent test published yet.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | 218 Wh | 76.2% | 480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 72.41%; recharge from empty 1 h 12 min. |
Specifications
| ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 256 Wh | 286 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 218 Wh (76%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 4,000+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated on the US page) | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | Yes, up to 858 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W (600 W surge) | 600 W (1,200 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 1,200 W |
| AC outlets | 1 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 1 | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 1 (100 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | 380 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (manufacturer spec table; the Amazon listing says as little as 2 hours) | 1 h |
| Max solar input | 110 W | 220 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-30V, 8A (XT60) | - |
| Car charging | 110 W | 220 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8.2 x 4.9 in | 9.2 x 9.1 x 5.8 in |
| App | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-11 | 2025-03 |
