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 3.7. The PECRON E300LFP leads on value and AC output. The Goal Zero Yeti 500 wins on battery life and portability. The PECRON E300LFP costs $320.95 less ($179 vs $499.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 500
#7 in SmallFull review
For outdoor use where weather resistance matters, with enough capacity for a weekend of lights, devices and a small fridge; buyers after value per watt-hour can do better elsewhere.
Amazon Goal Zero $499.95$499.95
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 $1.00 per rated Wh) and AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 500 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 500 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty) and portability (68 Wh per kg (16.1 lb (7.3 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 | Goal Zero Yeti 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 per rated Wh | 52 $1.00 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 | 72 500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 84 0-100% on AC in 1 h 20 min | 82 0-100% on AC in 1 h 24 min |
| Portability 10% | 27 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) | 43 68 Wh per kg (16.1 lb (7.3 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 23 100 W max solar input | 29 200 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 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 499.2 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 500 W (1,000 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 | 500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 20 min (0-80% in about 60 minutes) | 1 h 24 min (1.4 h in fast mode, 500W (manufacturer spec table; product copy says 90 min); ships in 240W 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) | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.8 x 6.1 in | 11.32 x 7.82 x 7.8 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |