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 Jackery Explorer 300 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.
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
57BatteryRank score
$128.99as of 2026-07-11
Great priceWhat changes the decision
- Home backup: Jackery Explorer 300 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
57
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
43
POWER
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus +5
48
Usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
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TRUST
Incomplete data
77
Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
N/A
CHARGING
Incomplete data
28
Wall and solar recharge speed.
87
LIVABILITY
Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) +17
70
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.
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Rated (on the box)288 Wh
The marketing number — total cell capacity.
Usable (at the outlet)measured253 Wh
253Wh discharged at 50W load (Trusted Reviews) vs 288Wh rated · 12% below the label
03 · Sourced hardware
Key specs, side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C300 DC DC-only (no AC inverter) | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Usable capacity | 288 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Continuous power output | — | 300 W |
| Surge power output | — | 600 W |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 100 W |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | — | 120 min |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.75 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
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
$128.99as of 2026-07-11Great price
Each verdict compares today's price against that model's own tracked history — never MSRP theater.
Where these rank
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus #10 of 10 in Best Power Stations Under $500