Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
N/ABatteryRank score
$189.99as of 2026-07-11
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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.
Better buy today
No price tie-breaker today — choose based on fit and the sourced details.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
69BatteryRank score
$259as of 2026-07-11
Good priceWhat changes the decision
- Home backup: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus — more usable capacity and AC output
- Camping & RV: Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) — lighter and easier to carry
01 · Score evidence
Score breakdown
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Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
Overall
69
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
43
POWER
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus +27
70
Usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
N/A
TRUST
Incomplete data
73
Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
N/A
CHARGING
Incomplete data
88
Wall and solar recharge speed.
87
LIVABILITY
Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) +77
10
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
The marketing number — total cell capacity.
Usable (at the outlet, est.)245 Wh
What reaches an AC outlet — about 15% is lost turning battery power into household AC. How we estimate.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Rated (on the box)286 Wh
The marketing number — total cell capacity.
Usable (at the outlet, est.)243 Wh
What reaches an AC outlet — about 15% is lost turning battery power into household AC. How we estimate.
03 · Sourced hardware
Key specs, side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Usable capacity | 288 Wh | 286 Wh |
| Continuous power output | — | 600 W |
| Surge power output | — | 1,200 W |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 220 W |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | — | 60 min |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 4.72 kg |
| Rated cycle life | — | 3,000 cycles |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified (FCC/UL/DOE/lab). Hover any figure for its source. The better reading in each row is highlighted — lower wins for weight and recharge time.
04 · Tracked street price
Price & fair-price verdict
Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)
$189.99as of 2026-07-11High price
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
$259as of 2026-07-11Good price
Each verdict compares today's price against that model's own tracked history — never MSRP theater.
Where these rank
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus #2 Small / carry in Best Portable Power Stations · #2 of 10 in Best Power Stations Under $500