PECRON E300LFP
#3 in SmallFull review
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$179
The PECRON E300LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The PECRON E300LFP leads on AC output, value and portability. The BLUETTI Handsfree 1 wins on battery life and solar input. The PECRON E300LFP costs $30 less ($179 vs $209).
BLUETTI Handsfree 1
#9 in SmallFull review
For hikers, photographers and travelers who want to carry laptop and camera power on their back.
Amazon $209 BLUETTI $209$209
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 PECRON E300LFP for AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 300 W continuous AC), value ($0.62 per rated Wh vs $0.78 per rated Wh) and portability (60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) vs 54 Wh per kg (11 lb (5 kg))).
- Choose the BLUETTI Handsfree 1 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty) and solar input (200 W max solar input vs 100 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 | PECRON E300LFP | BLUETTI Handsfree 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 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% | 81 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 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 | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 27 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) | 16 54 Wh per kg (11 lb (5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 23 100 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
| PECRON E300LFP | BLUETTI Handsfree 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 268.8 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 450 W |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 1 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | 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 | - |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | 300 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 20 min (0-80% in about 60 minutes) | 1 h 30 min (0-80% in 45 min in Turbo mode) |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V (DC5521) | 12-28V, 8.2A |
| Car charging | 100 W | 192 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) | 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.8 x 6.1 in | 11.3 x 3.7 x 11 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-02 | 2024-10 |