For hikers, photographers and travelers who want to carry laptop and camera power on their back.
Amazon $209 BLUETTI $209The BLUETTI Handsfree 1 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The BLUETTI Handsfree 1 leads on battery life, charging speed and features. The VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 wins on value and portability. The VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 costs $69.02 less ($139.98 vs $209).
A small, inexpensive LiFePO4 box for phones, laptops, CPAP and camp lights. Pick it for portability, not for running appliances.
Amazon $139.98Prices 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 BLUETTI Handsfree 1 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min vs 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min) and features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs 100 W USB-C).
- Choose the VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 for value ($0.61 per rated Wh vs $0.78 per rated Wh) and portability (69 Wh per kg (7.4 lb (3.4 kg)) vs 54 Wh per kg (11 lb (5 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 | BLUETTI Handsfree 1 | VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 72 $0.78 per rated Wh | 86 $0.61 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 | 76 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 16 54 Wh per kg (11 lb (5 kg)) | 43 69 Wh per kg (7.4 lb (3.4 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 70 200 W max solar input | 28 90 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 20 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Handsfree 1 | VTOMAN FlashSpeed 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 268.8 Wh | 230 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,000 3000+ cycles to 80% |
| Expandable | No | - |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W | 300 W (600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 450 W | - |
| AC outlets | 1 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 1 | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 1 (100 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| 12 V car outlet | - | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | 90 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 30 min (0-80% in 45 min in Turbo mode) | 2 h 30 min (Manufacturer: about 2.4-2.6 h from the wall adapter, USB-C or car) |
| Max solar input | 200 W | 90 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V, 8.2A | 12-30V DC input (90W max) |
| Car charging | 192 W | 90 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11 lb (5 kg) | 7.4 lb (3.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 11.3 x 3.7 x 11 in | - |
| App | Bluetooth | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-10 | 2024-09 |
