BigBlue CellPowa 2500vsLion Energy Safari
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
VS
Winner
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
82.6Grade B+
Price
$994.99
AC Power
2500W
Lion Energy Safari
61.2Grade C+
Price
$1399.00
AC Power
3000W
BigBlue CellPowa 2500wins by21.4points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy BigBlue CellPowa 2500 if
- Better Fast Charging: Yes vs No
- Better Ups Functionality: Yes vs False
- Better Wifi Connectivity: Yes vs No
Buy Lion Energy Safari if
- Better Expandable Capacity: Yes vs No
- Better Warranty: 5 vs 2
- Consider for different needs
Top 3 Key Differences
Expandable Capacity
Novs Yes
Score: 0 vs 100
Fast Charging
Yesvs No
Score: 100 vs 0
Ups Functionality
Yesvs False
Score: 100 vs 0
Performance by Category
ChargingBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
100.0
Lion Energy Safari
63.3
AC PowerTie
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
100.0
Lion Energy Safari
100.0
ConnectivityBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
75.0
Lion Energy Safari
50.0
PriceBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
87.5
Lion Energy Safari
71.1
BatteryLion Energy Safari wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
50.3
Lion Energy Safari
81.6
PhysicalBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
82.3
Lion Energy Safari
58.1
Advanced FeaturesBigBlue CellPowa 2500 wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
66.7
Lion Energy Safari
0.0
WarrantyLion Energy Safari wins
BigBlue CellPowa 2500
51.0
Lion Energy Safari
100.0
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | BigBlue CellPowa 2500 | Lion Energy Safari |
|---|---|---|
Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 120 | 800 |
| Charger Type | AC wall charger (1200W), solar (XT60, 1200W), 12V car charging (240W, 2x 12V barrel inputs) | AC wall + solar (MPPT) + DC/car |
| Fast Charging | Yes | No |
| Max Solar Input | 1200 | 600 |
| Max Solar Panels | 6 | 6 |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Solar Connector Type | XT60 female | Anderson / proprietary |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | 12-65V / 22.5A (max 25A), 1200W max; 3 PV inputs, daisy-chain 2 panels per input (max 6 panels) | 24V panels (brand recommends 100W 24V panel) |
AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 20.8A max | — |
| Ac Power Continuous | 2500 | 3000 |
| Ac Power Surge | 5000 | 6000 |
| Ac Wave Quality | Pure Sine Wave | Pure Sine Wave |
Connectivity | ||
| App Control | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Price | ||
| Base Price | 994.99 | 1399.00 |
| Bundle Price | $994.99 | — |
| Cost Per Wh | 0.54 | 0.8679 |
| Price Description | — | Lion Safari | 1612Wh, 3000W, LiFePO4 |
Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 1843 | 1612 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 3500 | 3500 |
| Expandable Capacity | No | Yes |
| Extra Battery Capacity | — | 2688 |
| Max Extra Batteries | 0 | 1 |
Product Info | ||
| Brand | BigBlue | Lion Energy |
| Model Name | CellPowa 2500 | Lion Safari |
| Product Url | https://bigblue-tech.com/products/bigblue-cellpowa-2500-portable-power-station?variant=42870322233515 | https://lionenergy.com/products/lion-safari |
DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | 2x USB-A 18W, 2x USB-C 45W PD, 2x USB-C 100W PD, 2x DC barrel 12V/5A (5.5x2.1mm), 1x car socket 12V/10A | USB-A 2x (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A QC), USB-C 2x (60W PD, QC 3.0), 12V socket 15A, NEMA TT-30 30A RV port |
Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 28.4 x 27.4 x 32.5 cm | 50.8 x 33.8 x 33.8 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 73.9 | 28.1 |
| Noise Level | 50 | — |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 45°C (charging), -15°C to 45°C (discharging) | not specified |
| Portable | Yes | True |
| Weight | 25 kg · 55 lbs | 57.3 kg · 126.3 lbs |
Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | No |
| Ups Functionality | Yes | False |
| Ups Switch Time | 10 | — |
Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5 |