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 Pecron $179$179
The PECRON E300LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The PECRON E300LFP leads on value, AC output and portability. The Goal Zero Yeti 300 wins on battery life, solar input and charging speed. The PECRON E300LFP costs $170.95 less ($179 vs $349.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 300
#16 in SmallFull review
For campers and tailgaters who want a small, weather-resistant battery for phones, lights, laptops and a CPAP, and who don’t need to run anything over 350W.
Amazon $349.95 Goal Zero $349.95 BioLite $349.95$349.95
Prices 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 $1.18 per rated Wh), AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 350 W continuous AC) and portability (60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) vs 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg))).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 300 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty), solar input (200 W max solar input vs 100 W max solar input) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 50 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 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 per rated Wh | 37 $1.18 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 | 51 350 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 84 0-100% on AC in 1 h 20 min | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 27 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) | 5 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 23 100 W max solar input | 62 200 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 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 350 W (600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | 420 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 20 min (0-80% in about 60 minutes) | 50 min (Fast mode, 420W (manufacturer); ships in 140W low mode, about 3 h) |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V (DC5521) | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A |
| Car charging | 100 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.8 x 6.1 in | 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.7 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |