Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Car camping and weekend trips, where the station has to come out of the trunk.
- Charging phones, lights, and a laptop.
Who it's not for
- High-draw appliances such as a kettle or microwave.
- Backing up a whole house.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 100 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
- The battery cannot take an add-on pack.
Similar size
Under 500 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 600 W | 8.2 | $299.00 | $1.05 / Wh |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 7.8 | $429.99 | $1.49 / Wh |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.2 | $289.99 | $1.01 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.1 | $279.00 | $0.97 / Wh |
Score
7.8 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
7.8
288 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
7.3
300 W
WeightWeight 20%
9.3
9.1 lb · 4.13 kg
List priceWeight 20%
7.0
$1.49 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 230 Wh | 80% |
Runtime estimates
About how long Anker SOLIX C300 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 24.5 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 16.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 3.8 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | Can't run this. |
Technology
Brand tech names and safety claims from the official pages we checked.
Brand tech
SurgePad
Capabilities
Overload boostMPPT solarApp control
Tech details checked November 3, 2026. Brand technology page
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3000 |
| Battery test | 230 Wh · 80% of rated |
| Continuous output | 300 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 600 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 3, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | Yes, about 10 ms |
| Solar input | 100 W |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 9.1 lb · 4.13 kg |
| Noise | 25 dB · Anker SOLIX |
| List price | $429.99 on October 2026 |
Similar models
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
288 Wh · 600 W$289.99
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
288 Wh · 300 W$279.00
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
286 Wh · 600 W$299.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: DJI Power 500, with more capacity and more output.
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Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
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Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy