A DC-only battery for charging phones, laptops and USB lights on day trips. Choose it over a large power bank when you want LiFePO4 longevity and 140W USB-C.
Amazon EcoFlow $119The EcoFlow TRAIL 200 DC is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The EcoFlow TRAIL 200 DC leads on battery life, portability and value. The Westinghouse iGen400s wins on AC output and solar input. The EcoFlow TRAIL 200 DC costs $20 less ($119 vs $139).
A cheap, very light backup for phones, laptops and small lights on a road trip or in an outage. Skip it if you need to run anything with a motor or over 200W.
Amazon $139 Westinghouse $169Prices 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 EcoFlow TRAIL 200 DC for battery life (LiFePO4, 3-year warranty vs Li-ion NMC, 500 cycles, 2-year warranty), portability (105 Wh per kg (4 lb (1.8 kg)) vs 73 Wh per kg (5.5 lb (2.5 kg))) and value ($0.62 per rated Wh vs $0.76 per rated Wh).
- Choose the Westinghouse iGen400s for AC output (200 W continuous AC vs No AC outlets (DC only)) and solar input (100 W max solar input vs 0 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 | EcoFlow TRAIL 200 DC | Westinghouse iGen400s |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 per rated Wh | 73 $0.76 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% | 60 LiFePO4, 3-year warranty | 15 Li-ion NMC, 500 cycles, 2-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 0 No AC outlets (DC only) | 17 200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 100 105 Wh per kg (4 lb (1.8 kg)) | 51 73 Wh per kg (5.5 lb (2.5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 0 0 W max solar input | 46 100 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 20 140 W USB-C | 20 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| EcoFlow TRAIL 200 DC | Westinghouse iGen400s | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 192 Wh | 183.6 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Li-ion NMC |
| Cycle life | - | 500 Manufacturer states 500-1,000 cycles, end-of-life capacity not stated |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | None (DC only) | 200 W (400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 2 |
| AC waveform | - | Modified sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 4 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | No |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | No | - |
| Charging | ||
| Max solar input | 0 W | 100 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 5-24V |
| Car charging | 0 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 4 lb (1.8 kg) | 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.57 x 4.53 x 4.96 in | 9.4 x 4.5 x 5.9 in |
| App | - | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
