Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) vs Goal Zero Yeti 300

Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)

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Decision readout

Better station

Compare the sourced facts — a complete score is not available for both stations.

Goal Zero Yeti 300

71BatteryRank score · Excellent

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What changes the decision

Home backup: Goal Zero Yeti 300 — stronger combined capacity and AC-output score
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

Goal Zero Yeti 300

POWER

Goal Zero Yeti 300 +36

Battery-side usable capacity and how much you can run at once.

N/A

TRUST

Incomplete data

Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.

N/A

CHARGING

Incomplete data

Wall and solar recharge speed.

LIVABILITY

Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) +83

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

claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04

The marketing number — total cell capacity.

Goal Zero Yeti 300

Rated (on the box)

296.96 Wh

claimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com ↗2026-07-27

The marketing number — total cell capacity.

AC delivered (est.)

252 Wh

estimated sourceestimate = battery-side usable capacity × 85% inverter efficiency

What 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

Key sourced specifications for Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) and Goal Zero Yeti 300
Spec	Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter)	Goal Zero Yeti 300
AC-delivered capacity	—	252 Whest.. Show source estimated sourcehelp.goalzero.com ↗2026-07-27
Continuous power output	—	350 W. Show source claimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗
Surge power output	—	600 W. Show source claimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com ↗
Max solar input	100 W. Show source claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗	200 W. Show source claimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com ↗
Weight	2.8 kg. Show source claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗	6.2 kg. Show source claimed sourcegoalzero.com ↗
Rated cycle life	—	4,000 cycles. Show source claimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com ↗

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
Goal Zero Yeti 300 #1 Small / carry in Best Portable Power Stations · #1 of 10 in Best 300 Wh Stations

Quick answers

Is the Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) better than the Goal Zero Yeti 300?: 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 Goal Zero Yeti 300?: The Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter), by 3.4 kg (2.8 kg versus 6.2 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 Goal Zero Yeti 300 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.

Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) vs Goal Zero Yeti 300