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Anker SOLIX C300
288 Wh and 300 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It has the third-longest rated cycle life of the 13 stations in the under 300 Wh class.
- 288 Whcapacity
- 300 WAC output
- 100 Wsolar input
- 9.1 lbweight
- 3,000rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from Anker SOLIX's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The C300 in brief
Anker asks for panels with an 11 V to 28 V output on the C300's XT60 input, and that window is narrower than it sounds. Checked at 14 F, when open-circuit voltage rises, even Anker's own 100W bifacial panel (25.9 V open-circuit) falls outside it, along with the PS200, the PS400 and the 440W Rigid. What does fit is a single panel such as the EcoFlow 100W Rigid or the Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime, and a full solar refill of 288 Wh takes 3.8 hours. Otherwise the C300 is a straightforward 300 W station with a 600 W surge rating, LFP cells rated for 3,000 cycles to 80 percent, a 5-year warranty and a 140 W USB-C port. A wall plug refills it in 0.9 hours.
How long the C300 runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. About 245 Wh is usable and AC stops at 300 W, so a laptop at 96 W gets 2.5 h to 7 h, while an 875 W furnace blower is past its limit.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 300 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the C300
Its XT60 port takes 11 to 28 V, up to 8.2 A and 100 W. A panel's voltage rises in the cold, so the marks below show each one at 14 F, and a pass here keeps 10% of headroom under the maximum.
- Anker SOLIX PS100 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel100 W, 25.9 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel200 W, 57.6 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel400 W, 57.6 V open circuit Outside the window
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel (400W, earlier model)400 W, 57.6 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- Anker SOLIX 440W Rigid Solar Panel440 W, 39.16 V open circuit Outside the window
- Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime100 W, 22.7 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an Anderson to XT60 adapter.
- Jackery SolarSaga 200200 W, 22 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC8020 to XT60 adapter. The station holds current to 8.2 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel100 W, 20.3 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel100 W, 20.3 V open circuit Inside the window
- EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel110 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow 160W Portable Solar Panel160 W, 21.4 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8.2 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8.2 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel160 W, 21.3 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8.2 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 160W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel160 W, 21.3 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8.2 A, so some output goes unused.
"Inside the window" compares printed numbers. It is not a maker's approval. Anker SOLIX's stated position on other brands' panels: recommended to use Anker solar panels and PV connectors Check any panel or layout, or read how the voltage window works.
Who the C300 suits
A fit for laptops, a router and camp lights, with a rating down to -4 F that suits a cold garage or cabin. Not for a sump pump or microwave, which both draw well over 300 W. For more output in the same class, the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 gives 600 W and takes 200 W of solar at 9.48 lb. The Jackery Explorer 300 v2 weighs 8.16 lb against 9.1 lb here and is rated 4,000 cycles to 70 percent, though its warranty is 3 years.
Full C300 specifications
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 245 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 to 80% capacity |
| AC output | 300 W |
| AC surge | 600 W |
| 240 V | no |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 3, up to 140 W |
| USB-A ports | 1 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 330 W |
| Weight | 9.1 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 32 |
| Size | 6.46 x 6.34 x 9.45 in |
| Operating temperature | -4 to 104 F |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Extra batteries | no |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Choosing within the Anker SOLIX C series 1
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar input | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 9.1 lb |
| C300X | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 9.1 lb |
| C800 | 768 Wh | 1,200 W | 300 W | 23.1 lb |
| C800 Plus | 768 Wh | 1,200 W | 300 W | 24.03 lb |
| C800X | 768 Wh | 1,200 W | 300 W | 24.03 lb |
| C1000 | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 600 W | 28.44 lb |
| C1000X | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 600 W | 28.44 lb |
Closest alternatives by capacity
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 8.27 lb, port USB-C
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 8.16 lb, port DC8020
- Anker SOLIX C300X288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 9.1 lb, port XT60
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 600 W, solar 200 W, weight 9.48 lb, port XT60
- BLUETTI Elite 30 mini288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 7.28 lb, port XT60
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus286 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 600 W, solar 220 W, weight 10.36 lb, port XT60i
FAQ
Can the Anker SOLIX C300 run a refrigerator?
A 104 W refrigerator is inside its 300 W output and runs 2.7 h to 7 h. The fridge's 1305 W startup draw is above the 600 W surge rating.
Which solar panels fit the Anker SOLIX C300?
The input window is 11 V to 28 V at up to 8.2 A. At the 14 F cold check, the Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime, the SolarSaga 200 and the EcoFlow 100W Rigid stay inside it, one panel at a time, each with an adapter or cable to XT60. Anker's PS100, PS200, PS400 and 440W Rigid panels do not.
How fast does it charge?
0.9 hours from a wall outlet at 330 W, and 3.8 hours from solar at the full 100 W input.
What temperatures can the C300 work in?
Anker lists -4 F to 104 F.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is Anker SOLIX's own unless a note says otherwise.
2 documents
- Anker SOLIX support (C300 user guide), manual, read October 31, 2026
- Anker SOLIX US store, spec page, read October 31, 2026