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$179
The PECRON E300LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.6. The PECRON E300LFP leads on AC output, value and features. The Jackery Explorer 300 wins on portability and battery life. The PECRON E300LFP costs $80 less ($179 vs $259).
Jackery Explorer 300
#13 in SmallFull review
A small, light LiFePO4 station for charging phones, laptops and cameras while camping or through a short outage.
Amazon $259 Jackery $289$259
Prices were last checked October 22, 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 300 W continuous AC), value ($0.62 per rated Wh vs $0.89 per rated Wh) and features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs 100 W USB-C).
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 300 for portability (86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) vs 60 Wh per kg (10.6 lb (4.8 kg))) and battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 2-year warranty).
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 | Jackery Explorer 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $0.62 per rated Wh | 62 $0.89 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 | 90 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 83 600 W continuous AC | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| 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)) | 74 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 23 100 W max solar input | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 20 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| PECRON E300LFP | Jackery Explorer 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 292 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 70% |
| Expandable | No | - |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 300 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) | 1 (100 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 300 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 20 min (0-80% in about 60 minutes) | - |
| Max solar input | 100 W | - |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V (DC5521) | - |
| Car charging | 100 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 6.8 x 6.1 in | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |