Anker SOLIX C300
62BatteryRank score · Balanced
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Anker SOLIX C300 vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Decision readout
Better station
Anker SOLIX C300 leads by 8 points overall.
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
54BatteryRank score · Balanced
What changes the decision
- Home backup: Anker SOLIX C300 — more AC-delivered capacity
- Camping & RV: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus — lighter and easier to carry
By the BatteryRank Engineering Team
Our buying analysis
Which connections will you actually use on a short trip?
A small station often spends more time charging a laptop, camera or phone than running a household appliance. We would list those cables first. A socket that matches your gear directly is more useful than a higher score for a feature your kit never uses.
The trade-off we would make
The AC-equipped C300 and the Explorer 300 Plus are compact AC-and-USB choices. Compare the available USB power profiles and outlet mix before choosing by battery capacity alone. In either case, an appliance that exceeds the continuous inverter limit is a poor match even if the pack contains enough energy for a short run.
Before you choose
This page compares the C300 with AC outlets and the Explorer 300 Plus. The C300 DC and the original Explorer 300 are different products. Check the model label, then use the runtime examples for your load and leave room for another charge if the trip runs long.
Follow the evidence in the specification table below, or read our Anker SOLIX C300 review and Jackery Explorer 300 Plus review.
Where to buy
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Anker SOLIX C300
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Check the model names: this comparison uses the Anker SOLIX C300 with AC outlets and the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus. The C300 DC and the original Explorer 300 are different models; their specifications should not be substituted into this comparison.
01 · Score evidence
Score breakdown
62
Anker SOLIX C300
Overall
54
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
51
POWER
Anker SOLIX C300 +10
41
Battery-side usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
77
TRUST
Anker SOLIX C300 +1
76
Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
N/A
CHARGING
Incomplete data
25
Wall and solar recharge speed.
58
LIVABILITY
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus +13
71
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
Rated (on the box)
288 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04The marketing number — total cell capacity.
AC deliveredmeasured
269 Wh. Show source
verified source~269 Wh usable via USB at 60W (Trusted Reviews)2026-07-04~269 Wh usable via USB at 60W (Trusted Reviews) · 7% below the label
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Rated (on the box)
288 Wh. Show source
claimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04The marketing number — total cell capacity.
AC deliveredmeasured
253 Wh. Show source
verified source253Wh discharged at 50W load (Trusted Reviews) vs 288Wh rated2026-07-04253Wh discharged at 50W load (Trusted Reviews) vs 288Wh rated · 12% below the label
03 · Same assumptions
Same-device runtime
| Device | Anker SOLIX C300 | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Assumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP (humidifier off) | about 3.7 nights | about 3.5 nights | 9 W · |
| CPAP (heated humidifier on) | about 0.6 nights | about 0.6 nights | 56 W · |
| Refrigerator (full-size) | about 4.3 hours | about 4.0 hours | 180 W × 35% duty cycle · |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | about 15 hours | about 14 hours | 18 W · |
| Laptop (65W charger) | about 8.3 hours | about 7.8 hours | 65 W × 50% duty cycle · |
| Phone (one full charge) | about 13 full charges | about 12 full charges | 20 W · |
One device at a time; estimates use each station's usable AC energy. Build your own load →
04 · Sourced hardware
Key specs, side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C300 | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| AC-delivered capacity | 269 Whverified. Show sourceverified source~269 Wh usable via USB at 60W (Trusted Reviews)2026-07-04 | 253 Whverified. Show sourceverified source253Wh discharged at 50W load (Trusted Reviews) vs 288Wh rated2026-07-04 |
| Continuous power output | 300 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 300 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Surge power output | 600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Max solar input | 100 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 100 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | — | 120 min. Show sourceclaimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Weight | 4.1 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 3.75 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000 cycles. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com ↗2026-07-04 | 3,000 cycles. Show sourceclaimed sourcejackery.com ↗2026-07-04 |
Only show differences
- AC-delivered capacity269 Wh253 Wh
- AC charge time (0–100%)—120 min
- Weight4.1 kg3.75 kg
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 #4 of 8 in Quietest Power Stations · #4 of 10 in Best 300 Wh Stations
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus #7 of 10 in Best 300 Wh Stations
Quick answers
- Is the Anker SOLIX C300 better than the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus?
- Anker SOLIX C300 leads by 8 points overall.
- Which has more usable capacity, the Anker SOLIX C300 or Jackery Explorer 300 Plus?
- The Anker SOLIX C300, by 16 Wh — 269 Wh versus 253 Wh, a 6% advantage. At a 60 W load that is roughly 0.3 extra hours before the battery is empty. Both figures are independently measured AC-delivered energy — the watt-hours that actually reach your devices, which is always less than the number on the box.
- Which has more AC output, the Anker SOLIX C300 or Jackery Explorer 300 Plus?
- Neither — both are rated 300 W continuous, so any load one can run, the other can too. Surge headroom follows the same order: 600 W against 600 W, and surge is what decides whether a compressor or pump actually starts.
- How does runtime compare between the Anker SOLIX C300 and Jackery Explorer 300 Plus?
- On the same sourced load — a refrigerator (full-size) — the Anker SOLIX C300 runs longer: 4.3 hours against 4. These are planning estimates from each model's AC-delivered capacity, not stopwatch tests; real duty cycle and temperature move them.
- Which is lighter, the Anker SOLIX C300 or Jackery Explorer 300 Plus?
- The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, by 0.3 kg (3.8 kg versus 4.1 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 Anker SOLIX C300 for home backup; the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus for camping & rv. They split, so the honest answer depends on which of those you are actually buying for.
Keep deciding
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