Head to head · Updated Sep 27, 2026

Jackery Explorer 300 vs Anker SOLIX C300

Two 300 W, 290 Wh LiFePO4 stations. The Jackery is Amazon's best seller and costs $70 less; the Anker adds a UPS, faster charging and powerful USB-C.

Jackery

Jackery Explorer 300

4.6 (11,269)4.6

Capacity: 292 Wh
Output: 300 W
Weight: 7.5 lb
Recharge: 4 h

$259.00~~$289.00~~−10%Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

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Anker

Anker SOLIX C300

4.6 (1,913)4.9

Capacity: 288 Wh
Output: 300 W
Weight: 9.1 lb
Recharge: 80% in 50 min

$329.99Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

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Quick verdict

Which one should you buy?

Simple camping power: Jackery 300. Desk UPS and laptops: Anker C300.

Choose the Jackery Explorer 300 if…

You want the proven best seller for less money ($259 vs $330), and 4,000 cycles (to 70%) with a 7.5 lb body.

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Choose the Anker SOLIX C300 if…

You charge laptops over USB-C (two 140 W ports), want a 10 ms UPS, a third AC outlet, 80% in 50 minutes and a whisper-quiet 25 dB fan.

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Editor scores

How they stack up

Jackery Explorer 300
Anker SOLIX C300

Key differences

By the numbers

Jackery Explorer 300 costs less: $259.00 vs $329.99 ($71 difference, Amazon prices as of Sep 27, 2026)
Jackery Explorer 300 stores more energy: 292 Wh vs 288 Wh
Jackery Explorer 300 is lighter: 7.5 lb vs 9.1 lb
Jackery Explorer 300 is rated for more charge cycles: 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 cycles
Jackery Explorer 300 costs less per watt-hour: $0.89 vs $1.15

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Full specs

Spec by spec

Spec	Jackery Explorer 300	Anker SOLIX C300
Battery
Capacity	292 Wh	288 Wh
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Rated cycles	4,000 cycles	3,000 cycles
Output
AC output (continuous)	300 W	300 W
Surge / peak	600 W	600 W
AC outlets	2	3
Fastest USB-C port	100 W	140 W
Charging
Max AC charging input	—	330 W
Full charge from the wall	240 min	—
Charging speed (claimed)	About 4 h from the wall; 80% in 2.8 h on a 100 W panel	0–80% in 50 min from the wall
Max solar input	100 W	100 W
UPS switchover	—	10 ms
Size & build
Weight	7.5 lb	9.1 lb
Dimensions	9.06 × 6.02 × 7.83 in	6.46 × 6.34 × 9.45 in
Noise (claimed)	—	25 dB
Other
Warranty	2 years	5 years
Editor scores (0–10)
Capacity	3	3
Output	2	2
Charging	3	7
Solar input	2	2
Portability	8	7
Battery life	7	8
Value	7	6
Overall editor score	4.6	4.9

“Best” marks the stronger value in each row. A dash means the value isn’t published. Jackery Explorer 300 wins 3 spec rows, Anker SOLIX C300 wins 3. Scores follow our rating rules.

Pros & cons

What owners and specs say

Jackery Explorer 300

#1 best seller, 11,000+ ratings
LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles
100 W USB-C
Light at 7.5 lb

About 4 h to recharge from the wall
300 W output
No UPS mode

Anker SOLIX C300

Two 140 W two-way USB-C ports
25 dB quiet
10 ms UPS
5-year warranty

Only 300 W AC
100 W max solar
Pricier than the Elite 30 V2

Frequently asked questions

Which recharges faster?

The Anker: 80% in 50 minutes vs about four hours for the Jackery from the wall.

Can either run a CPAP?

Both can run a CPAP without heat for about one night; with the heated humidifier on, expect only 2–3 hours.

Which has the better warranty?

Anker lists 5 years; the Jackery listing shows 2 years.

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