For hikers and travelers who need a light LiFePO4 battery for phones, cameras and laptops, not a power station for appliances.
Amazon $129.98The Anker SOLIX C200 DC is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Anker SOLIX C200 DC leads on value, portability and solar input. The Anker SOLIX C300 wins on AC output, features and battery life. The Anker SOLIX C200 DC costs $200.01 less ($129.98 vs $329.99).
For campers and travelers who mainly charge laptops, phones and cameras and want a few AC outlets in a small, light unit.
Amazon $329.99Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Anker SOLIX C200 DC for value ($0.68 per rated Wh vs $1.15 per rated Wh), portability (101 Wh per kg (4.2 lb (1.9 kg)) vs 70 Wh per kg (9.1 lb (4.1 kg))) and solar input (100 W max solar input vs 100 W max solar input).
- Choose the Anker SOLIX C300 for AC output (300 W continuous AC vs No AC outlets (DC only)), features (UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app vs 140 W USB-C) and battery life (LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 3-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Anker SOLIX C200 DC | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.68 per rated Wh | 39 $1.15 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 81 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 3-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 0 No AC outlets (DC only) | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 93 0-100% on AC in 1 h 3 min |
| Portability 10% | 100 101 Wh per kg (4.2 lb (1.9 kg)) | 45 70 Wh per kg (9.1 lb (4.1 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 44 100 W max solar input | 23 100 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 20 140 W USB-C | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Anker SOLIX C200 DC
No independent test published yet.
Anker SOLIX C300
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 230 Wh | 80% | AC output test; load not stated in the review. Measured charging speed 274 Wh/hr. |
Specifications
| Anker SOLIX C200 DC | Anker SOLIX C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 192 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 230 Wh (80%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | None (DC only) | 300 W (600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 0 | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 3 (up to 140 W each) | 3 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 330 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 1 h 3 min (measured by OutdoorGearLab; Anker states 80% in 50 minutes) |
| Max solar input | 100 W | 100 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-28V | 11-28V |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 4.2 lb (1.9 kg) | 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 3.94 x 4.33 x 7.28 in | 6.46 x 6.34 x 9.45 in |
| App | - | Anker app |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-11 | 2024-09 |
