Anker SOLIX C300 DC
A 6 lb battery with three high‑power USB‑C ports and a camp light. No AC outlets, so it is for phones, laptops, cameras and 12 V gear only.
- Continuous AC output
- 300W
- AC recharge time
- 90min
- Max solar input
- 100W
- Weight
- 6.2lb
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The C300 DC is a giant power bank more than a classic power station. It packs 288 Wh of LiFePO4 into a 6.2 lb block and delivers 300 W across seven outputs: two 140 W USB‑C, one 100 W USB‑C, one 15 W USB‑C, two USB‑A and a 12 V car socket. A built‑in three‑mode LED light makes it handy at camp.
It recharges through its USB‑C ports (up to 140 W each) or from a solar panel up to 100 W. There is no AC outlet and no AC charger, so it cannot run anything with a wall plug. That makes it a great companion for laptops, cameras, drones and 12 V coolers, but not for home backup.
Pros
- Very light and compact (6.2 lb)
- Three high‑power USB‑C ports
- Built‑in camp light
- Low price
Cons
- No AC outlets at all
- No AC charger; recharges via USB‑C
- Solar input limited to 100 W
Who it’s for
- Photographers, drone pilots and remote workers
- Car camping with a 12 V cooler
- Hiking trips where every pound counts
Technical specifications
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (to 80%) | — |
| Continuous AC output | 300 WUSB and 12 V only, no AC outlets |
| Surge power | — |
| AC recharge time | 1 h 30 minapprox., via two 140 W USB‑C inputs |
| Max solar input | 100 W |
| Weight | 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) |
| Total outputs | 7 |
| UPS switchover | — |
| Expandable | No |
| App control | Bluetooth |
| Noise | — |
| Dimensions | 4.9 × 7.9 × 4.7 in |
Performance profile
Scores are calculated from the published specs on a 0–10 scale, so every model is measured the same way.
How long will it run?
This station has no AC outlets: it powers devices through USB‑C, USB‑A and its 12 V car socket only. It is ideal for phones, laptops, cameras, lights and 12 V coolers, but it cannot run anything that plugs into a wall socket.
What reviewers and owners say
The Gadgeteer liked its many ports, capacity, output and companion app, but wished it had an AC charging option and noted that some USB‑C devices did not charge reliably. On Amazon it averages 4.5 out of 5 across more than 1,700 ratings.
Most praised
- Portability
- USB‑C power
- Camp light
Most common complaints
- No AC
- USB‑C only charging
Sources: The Gadgeteer · Amazon
Anker SOLIX C300 DC
A 6 lb battery with three high‑power USB‑C ports and a camp light. No AC outlets, so it is for phones, laptops, cameras and 12 V gear only.