A small, inexpensive LiFePO4 station for charging phones, laptops and camera gear, or running a CPAP for a night. Pick something bigger if you need to run kitchen appliances.
Amazon $179 Pecron $179The PECRON E300LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.4. The PECRON E300LFP leads on value and AC output. The Anker SOLIX C300 wins on portability, battery life and charging speed. The PECRON E300LFP costs $150.99 less ($179 vs $329.99).
For campers and travelers who mainly charge laptops, phones and cameras and want a few AC outlets in a small, light unit.
Amazon $329.99Prices 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 PECRON E300LFP for value ($0.62 per rated Wh vs $1.15 per rated Wh) and AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 300 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Anker SOLIX C300 for portability (70 Wh per kg (9.1 lb (4.1 kg)) vs 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg))), battery life (LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 3 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 20 min).
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 | PECRON E300LFP | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 per rated Wh | 39 $1.15 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 81 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 83 600 W continuous AC | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 84 0-100% on AC in 1 h 20 min | 93 0-100% on AC in 1 h 3 min |
| Portability 10% | 27 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) | 45 70 Wh per kg (9.1 lb (4.1 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 23 100 W max solar input | 23 100 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON E300LFP
No independent test published yet.
Anker SOLIX C300
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 230 Wh | 80% | AC output test; load not stated in the review. Measured charging speed 274 Wh/hr. |
Specifications
| PECRON E300LFP | Anker SOLIX C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 230 Wh (80%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 300 W (600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 3 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | 330 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 20 min (0-80% in about 60 minutes) | 1 h 3 min (measured by OutdoorGearLab; Anker states 80% in 50 minutes) |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 100 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V (DC5521) | 11-28V |
| Car charging | 100 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) | 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.8 x 6.1 in | 6.46 x 6.34 x 9.45 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Anker app |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
