Pecron's New E300LFP Power Station: My 'Best In Class' Pick for the Sub-300Wh Capacity Class!

Summary

In this review, the presenter introduces the new Pekron E300 LFP power station, a compact and affordable addition to the E Series. With a 288Wh capacity, it outperforms competitors like the Bluetti E3A and EcoFlow River 2. The E300 features a 600W pure sine wave inverter, multiple charging options, and a user-friendly interface. The video includes tests for capacity, load handling, solar charging, UPS functionality, and noise levels, concluding that the E300 is an impressive choice in its class. A giveaway contest is also announced, with details on how to enter.

Takeaways

• 🌟 The E300 LFP is the newest and smallest member of the Pekron E Series power stations, offering a compact and portable option for consumers.
• 🎁 Pekron is offering a giveaway contest for the E300 LFP, where one lucky winner will receive a unit shipped directly from Pekron.
• 🔋 The E300 LFP has a rated capacity of 288 watt-hours, which is more than the Bluetti E3A and EcoFlow River 2, its competitors in the entry-level power station market.
• 🔌 It features a 600-watt pure sine wave inverter, doubling the power output of the EcoFlow River 2 and providing more capacity at a lower price.
• 🛒 The package includes a warranty card, user guide, AC charging cable, and a car charging cable with a DC5521 connector, but no solar charging cable.
• 🚀 The E300 LFP is lightweight and includes wireless charging on top, making it convenient for outdoor activities like camping.
• 🔆 It supports charging with a 100-watt solar panel, which should be able to fully charge the unit in about 5-6 hours under decent sunlight conditions.
• 🔍 The DC discharge test showed an 82.5% usable capacity from the rated 288 watt-hours, which is an average result among tested power stations.
• 🔌 The AC discharge test revealed a usable capacity of 240 watt-hours through the AC inverter, equating to 83% of the rated capacity.
• 💡 The E300 LFP passed the 600-watt AC inverter load test, confirming its ability to handle high loads for a full 10 minutes.
• 🌞 The solar charging test showed that the E300 LFP can automatically resume charging via solar without any additional user input, a desirable feature for convenience.

Q & A

What is the new product released by Pekon that is being reviewed in the script?

The new product released by Pekon is the E300 LFP, the smallest member of the Pekon E Series.

What is the capacity of the E300 LFP in terms of watt-hours, and how does it compare to its competitors?

The E300 LFP has a capacity of 288 watt-hours, which is more than the Bluetti E3A with 268 watt-hours and the EcoFlow River 2 with 256 watt-hours.

What is the power output of the E300 LFP's inverter, and how does it compare to the River 2?

The E300 LFP has a 600-watt pure sine wave inverter, which has double the power output of the River 2's inverter.

What is included in the box with the E300 LFP power station?

In the box with the E300 LFP, there is a warranty card, a user guide, an AC charging cable, a car charging cable with a DC5521 connector, but no solar cable.

What is the maximum solar charging capacity of the E300 LFP, and what is the voltage range it accepts?

The E300 LFP can accept a maximum of 100 watts through the DC5521 port, and the voltage range it accepts is between 12 and 28 volts.

What is the result of the DC discharge test for the E300 LFP, and what percentage of its rated capacity does this represent?

The DC discharge test resulted in 238.96 watt-hours, which is about 82.5% of the E300 LFP's rated capacity.

What was the outcome of the AC discharge capacity test for the E300 LFP?

The AC discharge capacity test yielded 240 watt-hours, which is 83% of the E300 LFP's rated capacity.

What is the maximum load that the E300 LFP's AC inverter can handle, and did it pass the load test?

The E300 LFP's AC inverter can handle a maximum load of 600 watts, and it passed the load test by running at 609 watts for the full 10 minutes.

How did the E300 LFP perform in terms of resuming solar charging after being shut down?

The E300 LFP successfully resumed solar charging automatically in the morning without needing any buttons pressed or unplugging and replugging of the solar connection.

What is the noise level of the E300 LFP under maximum load, and how does it compare to its competitors?

The E300 LFP produced just under 60 dB under maximum load, which is noticeably quieter than the Bluetti E3A, which reached 75 dB under max load.

How can viewers enter the giveaway contest to win an E300 LFP, and when will the winner be announced?

To enter the giveaway, viewers need to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment including the words 'E300 LFP'. The winner will be announced on March 10th, 2024.