Product Review · Power Stations · #6 Ranked
Anker SOLIX C300
Compact · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 86
288Wh LiFePO4; 300W/600W surge; 68min AC recharge. Satisfaction tops the breakdown at 92; Value is where it gives up the most ground at 80.
What you're getting
- 288 Wh LiFePO4 battery rated for 3,000 cycles
- 300 W continuous AC output, 600 W surge
- AC recharge in about 68 minutes
- 140 W USB-C port works for both input and output
- 8 total ports including AC, USB-C, USB-A and 12 V car outlet
- 5-year warranty from Anker SOLIX
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Anker SOLIX C300?
The SOLIX C300 is the compact station for a weekend away or a desk backup: 288 Wh, 300 W AC, and a 140 W USB-C port that charges a laptop at full speed. It edges out the EcoFlow RIVER 2 and Bluetti Elite 30 in its class on warranty and satisfaction.
Where it earns its score
- 288 Wh LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles.
- 140 W USB-C in and out. The best USB-C port in the class; charges a MacBook Pro at full speed.
- 68-minute AC recharge.
- Eight ports; 5-year warranty. Reliability 90, Satisfaction 92.
What to know first
- 300 W AC ceiling. No kettles, hair dryers or heaters.
- $329.99 list. Pricier than the RIVER 2's $239, cheaper than it looks after sales.
- Features 80. No X-Boost equivalent.
Our verdict
The SOLIX C300 scores 86, a Strong Buy and the top compact unit. Buy it for laptops, phones, lights and a CPAP; buy bigger for appliances.
EcoFlow DELTA 2
Questions buyers ask
Can the Anker SOLIX C300 run a laptop?
Yes. Its 140 W USB-C port charges even large laptops at full speed, and the AC outlet handles anything under 300 W.
How many phone charges is 288 Wh?
Roughly 15–20 charges of a modern smartphone, allowing for conversion losses.
C300 or EcoFlow RIVER 2?
The C300 has more capacity, a faster USB-C port and a higher score (86 vs 82); the RIVER 2 is cheaper and has X-Boost for short bursts up to 600 W.
Ready to check it out?
Anker SOLIX C300 · ViperScore 86 · Strong Buy · $329.99
How the other 13 power stations scored
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88Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
87Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
87EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
87Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator (+2x 200W Panels)
85Bluetti Elite 30 V2
85Anker SOLIX C800X
85Bluetti Elite 100 V2
85Bluetti AC180
82EcoFlow RIVER 2
79Jackery Explorer 300
75Goal Zero Yeti 700
74Goal Zero Yeti 1500 + Nomad 200 Solar Generator Kit
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