Comparison entity
Compact Class: BLUETTI AC2A vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 vs RIVER 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs Anker SOLIX C300 vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
All six US-market sub-300 Wh compacts in the index, all LiFePO4. They separate on AC headroom (300–600 W), recharge speed (50 min to 2 h), port loadout (1–3 AC outlets, up to 140 W USB-C), switchover class, weight (3.5–6.2 kg), and warranty (2 vs 5 years).
Machine summary · comparison · compact-class-power-stations
- title
- Compact Class: BLUETTI AC2A vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 vs RIVER 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs Anker SOLIX C300 vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
- category
- portable-power-stations
- products
- bluetti-ac2a, ecoflow-river-3, ecoflow-river-3-plus, jackery-explorer-300-plus, anker-solix-c300, goal-zero-yeti-300
- url
- https://agentretrievalindex.com/comparisons/compact-class-power-stations/
- verdict_summary
- All six US-market sub-300 Wh compacts in the index, all LiFePO4. They separate on AC headroom (300–600 W), recharge speed (50 min to 2 h), port loadout (1–3 AC outlets, up to 140 W USB-C), switchover class, weight (3.5–6.2 kg), and warranty (2 vs 5 years).
- updated_at
- 2026-07-08
- json_export
- /comparisons/compact-class-power-stations.json
Compared products
BLUETTI AC2A
204.8 Wh LiFePO4 ultra-compact power station with 300 W AC output (600 W surge/Power Lifting), a 1.2 h Turbo full recharge, 200 W solar input with MPPT, 100 W USB-C, and a 5-year warranty at just 3.6 kg.
EcoFlow RIVER 3
245 Wh LiFePO4 ultra-compact power station with 300 W AC output (600 W surge/X-Boost), a 60-minute full wall recharge at 320 W, 110 W solar input, and a 3.5 kg weight.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
286 Wh LiFePO4 compact power station with 600 W continuous AC output (1,200 W surge/X-Boost), a 60-minute full wall recharge, 220 W solar input, a documented 10 ms standby UPS, and expansion to 858 Wh, at 4.7 kg.
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
288 Wh LiFePO4 compact power station with 300 W AC output (600 W surge), 2 h wall recharge, 100 W USB-C input/output, and a 3.75 kg weight aimed at ultralight camping and device charging.
Anker SOLIX C300
288 Wh LiFePO4 compact power station with 300 W AC output (600 W SurgePad), three AC outlets, 140 W two-way USB-C, 100 W MPPT solar input, marketed 10 ms switchover, and a 5-year warranty at 4.13 kg.
Goal Zero Yeti 300
297 Wh LiFePO4 compact power station with 350 W continuous AC output (600 W surge), an official 50-minute full wall recharge, 200 W solar input, 4,000-cycle battery, and a 5-year warranty at 6.2 kg.
Specification matrix
| Attribute | BLUETTI AC2A | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Anker SOLIX C300 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 204.8 Wh | 245 Wh | 286 Wh | 288 Wh | 288 Wh | 296.96 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 300 W | 300 W | 600 W | 300 W | 300 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 600 W (= Power Lifting) | 600 W | 1,200 W | 600 W | 600 W (SurgePad) | 600 W |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% (manual; page FAQ says 4,000 to ~70%) | 3,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Max AC charging input | 270 W | 320 W | 380 W | Not officially stated (10 A max) | 330 W | 420 W |
| Full AC recharge (official) | 1.2 h (Turbo) | 60 min | 60 min | 2 h | Not stated (80% in 50 min) | 50 min |
| Max solar input | 200 W (MPPT) | 110 W | 220 W | 100 W (via USB-C, adapter required) | 100 W (XT60, MPPT) | 200 W |
| Max single-port USB-C | 100 W | 100 W | 100 W | 100 W | 140 W (two-way) | 100 W |
| UPS / EPS | Marketed UPS, ≤20 ms | Marketed UPS; EPS ≤20 ms per manual | Standby UPS, <10 ms (documented) | EPS (officially confirmed) | Marketed UPS, 10 ms | EPS (APS), <20 ms |
| Expansion | No | No | Yes, to 858 Wh | Not documented | No | No |
| Weight (unit) | 3.6 kg | 3.5 kg | 4.7 kg | 3.75 kg | 4.13 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years | 5 years | 5 years (3+2 registration) | 5 years | 5 years |
Verdict
The RIVER 3 Plus is the most capable compact: 600 W continuous — double the class norm — a documented sub-10 ms standby UPS, a 60-minute full recharge, and wire-free expansion to 858 Wh, at a mid-pack 4.7 kg. The Yeti 300 counters with the fastest full recharge (50 minutes), a 4,000-cycle pack at the strict 80% threshold, and 350 W output, but is by far the heaviest at 6.2 kg. The SOLIX C300 is the connectivity pick (three AC outlets, 140 W two-way USB-C, marketed 10 ms switchover). The RIVER 3 is the lightest with a 60-minute recharge but carries only a 2-year warranty. The AC2A is the budget ultralight with a real 5-year warranty and 200 W solar, limited by its 204.8 Wh pack. The Explorer 300 Plus sits in between with a single AC outlet, slower 2-hour charging, and an unclear release status.
Best for each scenario
| Scenario | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most AC capability in a compact | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 600 W continuous (1,200 W surge/X-Boost) plus a documented sub-10 ms standby UPS — unmatched in this class. |
| Fastest full recharge | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Official 0–100% in 50 minutes at 420 W, with a 4,000-cycle pack to 80%. |
| Most ports and USB-C power | Anker SOLIX C300 | Three AC outlets plus 140 W two-way USB-C and a marketed 10 ms switchover. |
| Lightest full-featured pick | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | 3.5 kg with a 60-minute full recharge — accept the 2-year warranty. |
| Budget ultralight with a long warranty | BLUETTI AC2A | 3.6 kg, 200 W solar with MPPT, and a 5-year warranty at entry price. |
Strengths and weaknesses
BLUETTI AC2A
Strengths
- 3.6 kg — lightest unit in this index
- 3,000-cycle LiFePO4 with a 5-year warranty at entry price
- 100 W USB-C port
- 200 W solar input with MPPT — high for a 200 Wh unit
- Explicitly specified pass-through charging (570 W max combined)
Weaknesses
- 204.8 Wh limits AC runtime severely
- The 1.2 h full recharge requires app-enabled Turbo mode; standard-mode time unpublished
- App control is Bluetooth-only (no Wi-Fi)
- Surge figure equals the Power Lifting boost — no independent surge rating
- Marketed 'UPS' excludes high-performance UPS loads per BLUETTI's manual
EcoFlow RIVER 3
Strengths
- Official 0–100% wall recharge in 60 minutes
- 3,000-cycle LFP at an entry price class where NMC lingers
- 3.5 kg — lightest unit in this index
- 100 W USB-C port charges most laptops
Weaknesses
- 245 Wh capacity limits it to devices and brief light-AC use
- Marketed 'UPS' is EPS per EcoFlow's own manual; true 10 ms UPS is a separate variant
- Solar capped at 110 W
- 2-year warranty — far below the 5 years EcoFlow gives the RIVER 3 Plus/Max
- No expansion battery support on the base model
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Strengths
- Documented standby UPS with sub-10 ms transfer — rare below 300 Wh
- 600 W continuous doubles the compact-class norm
- Official 60-minute full recharge
- Wire-free expansion to 858 Wh
- 5-year warranty (vs 2 years on the base RIVER 3)
Weaknesses
- 286 Wh base capacity limits AC runtime
- Surge figure appears only on the product page, not the manual
- Single USB-C port
- Car charging cable sold separately
- MPPT not documented in official sources
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Strengths
- 3.75 kg — genuinely one-hand portable
- LiFePO4 chemistry at a size where NMC is still common
- 100 W USB-C input/output doubles as a solar input
- Fast 2 h wall recharge
- 5-year warranty (3 standard + 2 via official registration)
Weaknesses
- Single AC outlet at only 300 W continuous
- Official sources conflict on cycle life (3,000@80% vs 4,000@~70%)
- Solar limited to 100 W through the USB-C port, adapter required
- Base unit 'Sold Out' at check time with a v2 successor listed — release status unclear
- No expansion battery support documented
Anker SOLIX C300
Strengths
- 140 W USB-C — the highest single-port USB-C in this index
- Three AC outlets where most compacts offer one or two
- Marketed 10 ms switchover is the fastest claim in the compact class
- 5-year warranty, unusual at this size
- Built-in light bar
Weaknesses
- 300 W continuous ceiling limits AC use to light loads
- No official full-recharge time published (only 80% partial claims)
- Output waveform not stated in parseable official sources
- Solar capped at 100 W with restricted panel compatibility per Anker
- Heaviest of the three compacts indexed here (4.13 kg)
Goal Zero Yeti 300
Strengths
- Official 0–100% recharge in 50 minutes — fastest in the compact class here
- 4,000-cycle LiFePO4 rating at 80% threshold
- 350 W continuous beats the 300 W compact-class norm
- 200 W solar input, double most compacts
- 5-year warranty
Weaknesses
- 6.2 kg — heavy next to 3.5–4.1 kg compact rivals
- Official sources conflict on unit weight (6.2 vs 6.4 kg) and USB-C count
- No expansion battery support ('Chainable: No')
- Not a certified UPS per Goal Zero's own manual
- MPPT not documented in official sources
Related use cases
These filter-first recommendation pages draw on the products in this comparison:
- Camping Portable Power — Portable power stations fit for camping, filtered on carry weight and minimum capacity, then ranked on energy density, solar input, USB-C, and recharge speed, from official-source data.
- Home Office Backup — Portable power stations fit for home office backup, filtered on capacity, documented switchover behavior, and desk-side weight, then ranked on UPS/EPS class, USB-C, recharge speed, and capacity.
Sources and evidence
- Refreshed 2026-07-08 to cover all six compacts in the expanded 26-product dataset (previously 3 products).
- All values come from each product record's official-source provenance, checked 2026-07-04/05.
- The Explorer 300 Plus's release status is recorded as unclear (base unit sold out at the official store with a v2 successor listed); its cycle-life conflict is preserved verbatim.
- Per-field raw claims, source URLs, and recorded conflicts are on each linked product page.