Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
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Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Decision readout
Better station
Compare the sourced facts — a complete score is not available for both stations.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
65BatteryRank score · Balanced
What changes the decision
- Home backup: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus — stronger combined capacity and AC-output score
- Camping & RV: Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) — lighter and easier to carry
By the BatteryRank Engineering Team
01 · Score evidence
Score breakdown
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Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
Overall
65
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
31
POWER
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus +36
67
Battery-side usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
N/A
TRUST
Incomplete data
70
Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
N/A
CHARGING
Incomplete data
77
Wall and solar recharge speed.
87
LIVABILITY
Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) +73
14
Lightweight, portable, and quiet enough to live with.
Computed from sourced data with a published, price-independent formula. Scores are relative to each model's size class.
02 · Usable energy
Capacity truth
The watt-hours on the box aren't what reaches your devices. Same scale, both units.
Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
Rated (on the box)
288 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04The marketing number — total cell capacity.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Rated (on the box)
286 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04The marketing number — total cell capacity.
AC delivered (est.)
243 Wh. Show source
estimated sourceestimate = battery-side usable capacity × 85% inverter efficiencyWhat reaches an AC outlet — about 15% is lost turning battery power into household AC. How we estimate.
04 · Sourced hardware
Key specs, side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| AC-delivered capacity | — | 243 Whest.. Show sourceestimated sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Continuous power output | — | 600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Surge power output | — | 1,200 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Max solar input | 100 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 220 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | — | 60 min. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Weight | 2.8 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 4.72 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Rated cycle life | — | 3,000 cycles. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com ↗2026-07-04 |
Manufacturer figures unless marked verified or est. Tap or focus a figure to view its source. The better reading in each row is highlighted — lower wins for weight and recharge time.
Where these rank
- Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) #1 of 10 in Best for Camping
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus #2 of 10 in Best 300 Wh Stations · #3 Small / carry in Best Portable Power Stations
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Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Quick answers
- Is the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) better than the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus?
- Compare the sourced facts — a complete score is not available for both stations.
- Which is lighter, the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) or EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus?
- The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter), by 1.9 kg (2.8 kg versus 4.7 kg). Both weights are manufacturer figures for the bare unit; cables and a solar panel add to whatever you actually carry.
- Which model should I buy for my use case?
- On the sub-scores that describe each use case: the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus for home backup; the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) for camping & rv. They split, so the honest answer depends on which of those you are actually buying for.
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