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 3.2. The PECRON E300LFP leads on AC output, battery life and features. The EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC wins on portability. The PECRON E300LFP costs $20 less ($179 vs $199).
A light DC-only station for campers who want a built-in light and app control. Choose the TRAIL 300 DC instead if long battery life matters more than weight.
Amazon $199 EcoFlow $199Prices 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 AC output (600 W continuous AC vs No AC outlets (DC only)), battery life (LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty vs NCM, 3-year warranty) and features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs 140 W USB-C, app).
- Choose the EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC for portability (127 Wh per kg (5 lb (2.3 kg)) vs 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 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 | PECRON E300LFP | EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 per rated Wh | 79 $0.69 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 | 20 NCM, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 83 600 W continuous AC | 0 No AC outlets (DC only) |
| Charging speed 10% | 84 0-100% on AC in 1 h 20 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 27 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) | 100 127 Wh per kg (5 lb (2.3 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 23 100 W max solar input | 27 110 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 40 140 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| PECRON E300LFP | EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | NCM |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | - |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | None (DC only) |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 0 |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 3 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | No |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 20 min (0-80% in about 60 minutes) | - |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 110 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V (DC5521) | - |
| Car charging | 100 W | 110 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) | 5 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.8 x 6.1 in | 8.11 x 4.53 x 4.84 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | EcoFlow app |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
