Big portable power stations are great if you’re trying to recreate your home while out camping or overlanding, but many people aren’t looking for an extra 30 pounds to lug around and just want to charge their phones or tablets…and maybe get some light.  The Anker SOLIX C300 DC abandons the AC inverter component of many power stations and instead provides a really high end compact DC solution.  It can not only charge a lot of things, but also has a really great multistage light that can replace packing along a lantern for your tent.  At $170 USD, it is fairly affordable, too, but is it worth buying? You can get my full thoughts in the video review below, or check out my review notes in this article.

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Thanks to SOIX for sending me a review sample. As always, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Features

• Price = $169.99
• 288Wh battery storage | LFP Cells
• 90,000 mAh
• 300W output (via DC outputs)
• rated for 4000 charge cycles to 70% (More than ten years of daily full recharge cycles) 
• 3 Stage Pop-up LED light works lantern style as it can be hung by handle
• Charging is done via USB-C (up to 280W fast charge by using two 140W PD 3.1 inputs)
• Can charge via car input (cigarette lighter)
• Can charge via solar up to 100W (32V) input via XT60
• No IP Rating
• About 6 lbs / 2.8kg |
• 200 x 124 x 120mm mm
• Carry Strap
• Screen is small, but clear and bright
• 3 year warranty
• Bluetooth / WiFi app control and monitoring

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Ports

• 7 total ports!
• 2x USB-C 140W
• 1x USB-C 100W
• 1x USB-C 15W
• 2x USB-A ports 12W
• 1 x Car Charger/cigarette lighter 120W
• No wireless pad
• No AC
• AC version available (+$60, a bit bigger and heavier) *Prices in the comparison below shown in Canadian dollars. US prices are about $70 cheaper.

Tests

• Many of my typical tests are on the AC side of things
• Seems to be able to charge my phone and cameras with minimal hit to the battery (18x, according to SOLIX)
• Put out full 60W to laptop to charge
• You have to use higher powered cables to achieve full 140W charging time.

Things I Like

• Tons of DC ports – more focused (Jackery Explorer 300 by companion has just 1 USB-C 60W and two USB-A ports)
• Pop up dome light is bright enough to be useful to light up a tent.
• Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
• Very small, light, and portable
• USB-C ports are delivering at the highest current standard
• Price is very affordable

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Things I Don’t Like

• No iP rating
• Would have liked to see an AC adapter brick included

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Conclusion

The Anker SOLIX C300 DC is a great idea, as it focuses on what a lot of people need rather than trying to do everything.  That allows it be smaller, lighter, cheaper, and much versatile than competing units that also have an AC inverter, and if you want that, you can get the C300 with inverter for just $60 more.  Great value here in Canada at $239 – more than $120 cheaper than the Jackery Explorer 300, which is also 1 pound heavier, requires an external charging brick, and has just one USB-C port rated at only 60W. US price of $170 is a great value as well.

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