Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
- weight
2.8 kg. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04
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We review Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) as a ultraportable / carry model. Use output, delivered capacity and startup limits to check your appliances. It has no sourced AC-output figure. Its data coverage is not yet sufficient for a comparable score.
Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) specs at a glance
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- How much does the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) weigh?
2.8 kg (6.2 lb), manufacturer-claimed, without accessories.
Source and date. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04- What are the dimensions of the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)?
99 × 109 × 185 mm (3.9 × 4.3 × 7.3 in), length × width × height, manufacturer-claimed.
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claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04- How much solar input can the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) accept?
100 W maximum solar input, manufacturer-claimed. Actual harvest depends on panel compatibility, sun, orientation, temperature, and conversion losses.
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Our verdict on the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
Read the DC in the name as a warning label, not a variant code. This unit has no inverter and no wall sockets of any kind, so nothing with a household plug will ever work with it — that single fact disqualifies it for most people who arrive here searching for a power station. What it actually is: a 288 Wh LiFePO4 pack built around 2 bidirectional 140 W USB-C ports totalling 280 W, weighing 2.8 kg. Judged as an oversized laptop bank rather than a power station, it is a coherent product.
- Everything you need to run charges over USB-CTwo 140 W ports handle a 16-inch laptop at full speed while a second device pulls from the other, and 280 W of simultaneous USB-C is more than most units three times this size offer.
- You want one battery that recharges from the same brick as your laptopThere is no proprietary charger to lose: it refills over USB-C PD, needing only 18 W to begin, so a single cable covers both directions and the 2.8 kg travel weight stays honest.
- Pack volume matters more than floor spaceThe 99 x 109 x 185 mm footprint is a narrow tower, not a slab, so it stands in a door pocket or a pannier where a wider 288 Wh unit would not fit.
- You expect to plug in anything with a household plugThere are 0 AC outlets and no inverter to feed them. This is not a small AC budget you might squeeze under, the way a 300 W unit is — the capability is absent entirely. The RIVER 3 supplies 300 W of pure sine wave AC through 2 sockets.
- You are preparing for an outage that has to cover appliancesA 288 Wh pack with no AC output contributes nothing to a fridge, a pump or a heater. It keeps phones and laptops alive for days, which is a real job, but it is not backup power. The DELTA 3 Max holds 2,048 Wh behind a 2,400 W inverter.
The trade-off to weigh: Removing the inverter is what buys the low mass and the narrow tower shape, and Anker made that trade deliberately. But it also removes the safety margin of being wrong about your own needs. Every other unit in our catalog lets an owner discover a use case later; this one cannot grow into anything, because the missing part is not the battery.
What our data can’t tell you: Anker publishes no cycle rating we can source for this model, so the usual LiFePO4 longevity argument rests on chemistry alone here rather than on a number. Surge capability and UPS behaviour are equally unsourced, though both are close to meaningless without an inverter. Note also that its 4.1 Trustpilot score sits against an F grade from the BBB.
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Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
Capacity truth
The watt-hour number on the box isn't what reaches your devices. Rated on the label vs what actually leaves an outlet.
288 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04The marketing number — total cell capacity.
Who it fits
Mechanical matches against this model's own sourced specs — never invented sentiment, never a guess on a spec we don't have.
2.8 kg with 100 W solar input → carry-in, solar-rechargeable
How it scores
Four buyer pillars over seven sub-scores — computed from sourced data with a published formula, price-independent by design.
Power
50% dataBattery-side usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
Usable watt-hours and how far you can grow it with add-on batteries, versus its size class.
Continuous and surge wattage, outlet count, and USB-C fast-charging.
Trust
Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
Owner ratings, brand reputation, recall record, and warranty backing.
Rated cycle life, warranty length, cell chemistry, and weather sealing.
Charging
Wall and solar recharge speed.
Wall recharge speed, solar input, and multi-source charging.
Livability
62% dataLightweight, portable, and quiet enough to live with.
Weight, footprint, handle, and wheels, versus its size class.
Fan noise under load — quieter is better for bedrooms and CPAP use.
How this score is computed
We score the hardware using sourced specifications and independently attributed measurements. Seven sub-scores form a 0–100 composite, grouped into four buyer pillars. The score is price-independent: a sale changes what you pay, while this analysis evaluates the station's capabilities within its size class.
| Pillar | Built from |
|---|---|
| Power | Capacity & expansion + Output & versatility |
| Trust | Trust & reliability + Durability & longevity |
| Charging | Charging & solar |
| Livability | Portability + Quiet / livability |
Scores are cohort-relative — each model is ranked against others in its size class. Missing inputs renormalize out rather than scoring zero. Incomplete evidence can leave a sub-score unavailable; it does not establish that a model performs well. Any figure resting on a documented estimate is tagged est. Read our scoring and evidence methodology.
Full specifications
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified (FCC/UL/DOE/lab). Tap or focus a figure to view its source.
Capacity & battery
- Battery-side usable capacity
288 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04- Battery chemistry
LiFePO4. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04- Rated capacity
288 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04
Energy available from the battery before output-conversion losses. AC-delivered capacity is shown separately in Capacity Truth.
The type of battery cell. LiFePO4 (LFP) cells last far more cycles and are more thermally stable than older lithium-ion (NMC) cells.
The battery's nameplate energy capacity — the headline number on the box. Battery-side usable and AC-delivered capacity are shown separately.
Power output
- USB-A ports
1 ports. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04- USB-C ports
2 ports. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04- USB-C max output
140 W. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04
How many USB-A ports are built in, for charging older phones, lights, and accessories.
How many USB-C ports are built in — check the per-port wattage below if you need fast charging for a laptop.
The fastest a single USB-C port can charge a device — relevant for laptops and fast-charging phones.
Charging & solar
- Max solar input
100 W. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04
The most solar panel wattage the unit can accept — undersized panels just mean slower charging, not damage, but oversizing this is wasted money.
Size & portability
- Weight
2.8 kg. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04
How much the unit weighs on its own, without accessories — relevant for portability and carrying it up stairs during an outage.
What reviewers & owners report
Named outlets and marketplaces, each rating credited where it was published.
Brand reputation: Unusual DC-ONLY unit (no AC inverter) - a niche for USB-C/solar users, competes with power banks. 288Wh, dual 140W USB-C. High-intent long-tail ("C300 DC vs C300"). Brand-level Anker SOLIX signals apply.
What else to consider instead of the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
Same or adjacent size class, ordered by the price-independent composite. Every alternative is better than the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) at something and worse at something else, so each row states both halves — each one arithmetic on two sourced readings, with a dimension skipped rather than guessed when either side is missing a figure.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300score 71 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Goal Zero Yeti 300 takes 100% more rated solar input (200 W vs 100 W) for off-grid recharging.
- What you give up
- The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) is 55% lighter (2.8 kg vs 6.2 kg).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plusscore 65 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus takes 120% more rated solar input (220 W vs 100 W) for off-grid recharging.
- What you give up
- The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) is 41% lighter (2.8 kg vs 4.72 kg).
- Bluetti Elite 30 V2score 63 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Bluetti Elite 30 V2 takes 100% more rated solar input (200 W vs 100 W) for off-grid recharging.
- What you give up
- The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) is 35% lighter (2.8 kg vs 4.3 kg).
- Anker SOLIX C300score 62 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Anker SOLIX C300 carries 5 years of warranty against 3.
- What you give up
- The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) is 32% lighter (2.8 kg vs 4.1 kg).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3score 55 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The EcoFlow RIVER 3 carries 5 years of warranty against 3.
- What you give up
- The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) is 21% lighter (2.8 kg vs 3.54 kg).
Quick answers
Each answer restates a sourced figure from elsewhere on this page — nothing new, nothing guessed.
- How many milliamp-hours (mAh) is the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)?
- Its manufacturer-claimed capacity is 288 Wh. A mAh conversion also needs the battery's nominal voltage: mAh = Wh × 1,000 ÷ V. Our record has no sourced nominal battery voltage, so we leave the mAh figure unspecified. USB output voltage is not a substitute for battery voltage. Compare watt-hours across power stations. Use the mAh to Wh converter.