Very cool!! I gotta say, I’m super jealous. I was so ready to preorder today. But they delayed the launch to August 28th. Btw, congrats on being first! Plus you did some great tests.
I def was waiting all morning for the reviews to drop. I thought you would have one too. I bought a River 2 but I will return for one of these. Multiple USB-C is a must in 2024.
@@deogood4060 I have an Anker 522 which is 299Wh and 300 watts. The c300 is so much better. Integrated AC, don't need an external power brick. Plus this C300 has XT60 as well. Plus 140w PD input. It's a dream really!!
@@vivalacarlo dude. I’m excited and will be ordering BOTH!! The AC version?! I can input 140w via PD input. That’s crazy. That means I can run a 100w load indefinitely, since I have sooooo many power banks.
Okay I gotta say it, I'm only few minutes in the video and this is first ever video I saw from this channel, and the quality of videos in terms of thorough in-depth assessment is amazing. And I really appreciate this, immediately earned a subscription from me!!
great product! finally someone is thinking about the user case. Never understood the point of having AC outlet in 300Wh and less power station, MAX output is less then 600W so you can never connect anything powerful to it and 80% time I see people use the AC outlet to charge laptops with AC-DC charger, so it goes from DC-AC-DC and losses 20% from the inverter. Loss the inverter and socket, save 20% the weight and size and still charge the exact same things, phone/drones/laptops/speakers. I will buy one as soon as it comes out.
@@deplorablechump8758No the inductive load to spin up the fan would exceed the rating. Most 1800w power stations would also struggle with that type of load.
@markmonroe7330 yeah I think a great accessory cable for this would be a PD140W USB-C to XT60. I've seen these on Amazon but they typically have a 5A limit which is not all that helpful for what you're thinking of.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors I keep thinking that at some point there will be a way to adapt these high watt - 100-140w - ports to a useful 12v. I think the challenge is that these ports do that wattage at higher voltage around 20-28v and lower amps - 5a. The wires I am sure are smaller and supporting that watt elect at 12v would need heavier gauge wires. It’s just kind of crazy to me to have these really nice units with a lot of capacity basically being fancy phone and iPad chargers.
Really nice review, demonstration and presentation. Thanks for putting this together! I am interested in the C300 model given that I already have a C1000. Nice to see how these models perform!
Better depends on the criteria you are using to measure "better". I cancelled my AC/DC order and ordered a DC when I saw how comparatively tiny the DC was. I love it! All my small stuff can charge off USB-C or 12V. If I'm bringing large items that only take AC, I'll bring my EcoFlow Delta 2 Max to run them.
Either one would be good for how things are for me, planning on getting a 12 volt refrigerator soon as we have blackouts from storms a lot here and need to keep some of my meds chilled at all times. The quick charging is a plus as some places I tend to get power when I am out have limited day time hours and don't have solar yet.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! I ordered the DC version last night. As part of the promo through Amazon, they throw in the Anker strap for free! And who doesn't like free?! Can't wait to take this thing camping next month!
Thank you for the indepth review... and the spreadsheet I can utilize to bounce between my C1000 and this C300. I work from home, in a backyard shed/home office, and use the C1000 as a UPS to power my work setup (as well as backhaul router and an LED lamp) during outages. Been considering the C300 to keep up at the house as a UPS for the modem and primary router. This helped make up my mind to do so.
Good review. Would love to see efficiency percentage as well meaning to measure both input AH AND output AH. I also wonder if it was possible to charge these units via the 12V car output (the one in the unit) into solar XT60 input.
FYI on the C300 DC you can charge through all three inputs simultaneously to achieve the 280w charge rate. This means both USB inputs as well as the XT60. The XT60 will accept 100w input from a USB source with a USB-PD to XT60 cable.
Thanks for the review! The "ac" version is on my list now as a potential. I like the 3 regular AC 120v outlets. BTW, do you have a "part 2" video coming yet? Seems like you didn't do your usual full set of tests on the "ac" unit plus show using the app. Thanks again.
*Solix C300 (with AC ports):* *How fast does the AC outlet charge the SOLIX C300 from 0-100%?* -According to the Anker Reddit, the C300 supports a 360W AC input, enabling a full recharge in 1.2 hours. *What will the price of the SOLIX C300 be?* -Via Anker Reddit, the SOLIX C300 will be priced at $189.99 on release. Standard price $249. *My Thoughts:* There are a few deciding factors between the SOLIX C300 ($189.99 on release) and the AllPowers R600 ($200 with amazon discount) . Both are strong contenders, but the C300 could take the lead among 300Wh power stations due to its extra ports, higher wattage USB-C ports (2 x 140W), and the warm light bar. While the AllPowers R600 offers wireless charging and can recharge from 0-100% in 1 hour, I would trade those features for the warm light bar and dual 140W USB-C ports on the C300. The C300 DC version ($149.99 on release) would have been an option for me if it had at least one AC outlet. I like the pop up lantern design! I understand how the inverter would add more weight, so they cut it from the DC version to conserve weight. Better suited for people with portable electric coolers that rely solely on a DC connection, such as the Litheli Backpack Cooler, or for those who primarily charge devices via USB-C.
The ac one will charge much faster than the non ac one and you get a much bigger and bulky cable but more durable and can charge a much higher watt and costs cheaper
@@jordanlong4214so with 100 watt solar will be time to recharge like : 0,0167x173 minutes x 100 watt of solar Power = 288.91 Wh. So 2 hours and 57 minutes.
Yes please could that be done. My wife has a CPAP machine and we are looking at power cuts here in the UK this winter. So any thoughts would be very helpful. Literally a life saver.
I have a AirSense 11 and while it uses DC power, , it does require an AC adapter (unless you buy a special DC cable for it, which I've not done). But on either the C300 or the 300DC (with the adapter cable), you should be able to get a 1 full night of CPAP operation - keeping in mind that could be somewhat variable depending on ambient temps (assuming you're using the heating option) and also that this estimate is based on my experience with the AirSense 11 specifically.
Love the size of this unit. But fast charging when you have quick stop at gas station or restaurant can be costly. 140w charger is $80 & 2 of it will be the same price of this unit.
So both versions have bidirectional 140w ports, correct? With the dc version having 2 bidirectional ports, could you use them as psuedo expansion batteries off each other constantly? If so, I could see that being a good entry into a versatile plug n play emergency power system. It wouldn't be as cost efficient large-scale as other expandable options, especially diy builds, but much more convenient for some
I have charged and discharged many batteries . It usually takes a good 4 or so charge discharge cycles from new to reach full capacity . Seems odd at 85% from dc side . In good quality packs that should be the ac side and closer to 90% on the dc side as it’s not going through a powered inverter. To break in brand new batteries i never fast speed the first 4 or so cycles .
Having used the same 2 testers for literally dozens of power stations, this is actually an above average (slightly) capacity number. I also do find it curious that my DC numbers are almost always lower than my AC numbers...but given the consistency I've observed, I'm inclined to believe it's a common BMS configuration that is limiting DC discharge capacity, OR it could be that the style of DC tester I'm using is just providing lower numbers than one might expect. In any case, I'm more interested in the relative capacity performance across multiple power stations as an indicator of how a particular unit compares to the averages.
Do these work as an UPS in case of power outage? Like being connected 24/7 and then start running when needed? Thanks in advance for you answer, great video!
I wondered about that as well. But I can say it seems to be made from pretty high quality silicon and so should be pretty resilient and probably also fairly easy to replace if it ever became necessary.
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsI hear you, makes sense. I also wonder how resilient it is to dirt and grim, as it's a sort of pliable material. Being that many, will use it for a quick camping trip, or something like that
C'mon Anker...... you finally have bi-directional USB ports and you make them 140 as well !!! But then you make the ones on the AC model output only? I love running a power USB Cable from one power bank to another to keep it topped off. As soon as I saw this was output only I crossed it off my list.
LFP battery...?? i bought both and cannot see anywhere that they are LFP. i have an email chain running with support as i type this ...im being told "rest assured it is LiFePO4" but nothing on electrical name plate says li-Ion or LFP any thoughts?
Great video and very helpful! Thank you! I didn't see the link to the Anker charging device you showed in the video. Will you share that link, please? Thanks again.
Hello, thank you for the video, at 5 mins mark, your testers draw exactly 120ws but the Ac on the right is showing 136ws of output and dc on the left is showing 132ws output, that is because of the efficiency of the controllers inside these stations right? Or is it also about the efficiency of your testers as well? Thank you.
For AC UPS mode on the C300: if the battery depletes completely in a prolonged outage, do the AC output ports start working again as soon as AC input power returns? Or, as the manual suggests, do you have to manually press a button to re-enable the AC output, making it basically useless as an unattended UPS? Thanks!
Can you please give us this answear, because you definetly have manual for these new products. Does the AC power invertor on Anker SOLIX C300 output have "really" a pure sine wave or modified wave?
Love the review you did. Quick question, thinking about buying the c300, my fridge runs at 350w when compressor is on. I know it goes up to 600w surge. If I plug my fridge in, will this be able to handle the 350w intermittently or will it just shut the power station off? How does it handle more strenuous loads that could be over that 300w range?
I have a question. Will the DC version power a laptop running about 21 watts for up to 8 hours or more on the cigarette lighter input ? The reason is, I occiasionally work away, remotely away from any power sources, so need extra power to possibly last all day, then go on to the Laptops own battery for the last couple of hours if needed. At the moment I am using a Jackery 240, but want something lighter and less bulky to carry. Also, as someone else has also asked is it possible to do a quick review on both AC and DC using a CPAP machine (Sleep Apneoa), as winter is coming and power cuts may be possible, so it could literally be a life saver for my wife in a power cut lasting a while.
Sorry - just noticed the CPAP question. I have a AirSense 11 and while it uses DC power, , it does require an AC adapter (unless you buy a special DC cable for it, which I've not done). But on either the C300 or the 300DC (with the adapter cable), you should be able to get a 1 full night of CPAP operation - keeping in mind that could be somewhat variable depending on ambient temps (assuming you're using the heating option) and also that this estimate is based on my experience with the AirSense 11 specifically.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Excellent, my wife doesn't use the heating option, but does have a DC outlet that fits a cigarette charger. It is just that she may have to go battery if there is a power cut when I am away, with the Jackery at the minute. Again, thanks for the reply. 2 things solved as it will run my laptop as well for an extended period of time. I will order one this week.
Interested in the c300. However i see the type c port support over 100 watt only. Does that mean i cant use it to charge my phone? Only via outlet The c300dc has one for 15 watt type c Im not sure if the c300 port has an integrated sensor that push the amount watt to mu phone 45 w limit
Will work just fine . The phone will control how many watts it allows in to charge the phone . If your phone allows 45w then that is what the phone allow to charge .
Ughhh so cool ! I literally just bought a C1000 and now I’m jealous lol. I’m an Anker fanboy. I have a bunch of different power banks from them, and I’m really hoping they do a refreshed Powerhouse 90 with app connectivity and better stats.
@@JinsTechh yeah the c1000 is better but exactly u hit it right on the nail ! The portability is amazing ! I’m an Anker fan boy and I have or have had majority of their power bags I really enjoy my prime 250 power bank but that power can go really quickly so I have something that’s portable like the c300 is very nice
I think this one would be perfect for either of these units: amzn.to/3X4w3kZ I bought this panel about 2 years ago and it is a great little panel for this kind of application.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Glad this came up because I don't have a lot of means - but I could afford The C300 and the ELECAENTA panel within a couple of paychecks! Thanks!
You're technically correct, obviously. But I used the term 'Lithium-ion' in the way that I did because the marketing practice seems to be use 'lithium-ion' as a synonym for L-NMC...whereas I never see LFP/LiFePO4 chemistry referred to in marketing specs as 'lithium-ion'...they always seem to differentiate LFP by using that specific designation. I liken this to using the term 'solar generator'...yeah...it's technically not a generator...but rather than keep trying to push a stone uphill, I'd rather try to equip people to better understand the marketing they're most likely going to encounter. But...point taken.
@Past_Reflection the 300W is a total output rating, not per port. That said with a gaming laptop, it's very unlikely to pull more than about 150W total continuous.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors gotcha thanks. unfortunately I've got a slightly older laptop with a 3070Ti gpu , the power brick that came with it is rated at 240 watts.
@@Past_Reflection Usually the power brick is a bit overrated, so maybe 200ish watts max draw on your laptop, if that helps. Also, GPU and CPU loads tend to be spiky, and the average power draw will be less unless you are doing an extremely maxed-out, hardcore, GPU-grinding game session.
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Can anybody recommend the C300 for outdoor DJing?? I'm looking to play music at parks for personal enjoyment for perhaps 2 to 5hrs? I would only have my MSI laptop and a digital controller plugged in and powered as my speaker has its own power supply. I'm completely new into Power Stations and would appreciate some perspective if possible - thanks!
Possibly perfect. To be sure, use something like a Kill-A-Watt meter to determine the average power draw of your DJ equipment then you can calculate the run time [ (240 Wh) / (Average power draw in watts) = hours runtime ]. If in doubt, you may want something larger.
It's up to your wants. I have an EcoFlow Delta 2 and I just ordered a C300 DC. I'll put the C300 DC next to my Starlink Mini, which may be away from camp to have a good sky view, and run everything else in camp off my EcoFlow Delta 2 and EcoFlow alternator charger.
@ciceronebezerra probably not. Delta Airlines, for example, let's you take only up to 160Wh batteries on-board...so that well below the 288Wh capacity of these units.
well...not with these particular units. But you can charge a Telsa or any other EV for that matter with 120V output, provided it supports at least 1800W...But at that rate (Level 1 charging) you'll only get about 4 miles of charge per hour...and do much more than that, you'd need 240V split-phase output that can do at least 30A (7200W) or more...AND you''d want a TON of capacity (in Watt-hours (Wh)). So for most people, using a power station to charge an EV is definitely an 'edge' use-case with very limited actual usefulness.
I am a “professional product UA-cam video watcher” for atleast 14 years, this is one of the most detailed videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you!
Very cool!! I gotta say, I’m super jealous. I was so ready to preorder today. But they delayed the launch to August 28th. Btw, congrats on being first! Plus you did some great tests.
I def was waiting all morning for the reviews to drop. I thought you would have one too. I bought a River 2 but I will return for one of these. Multiple USB-C is a must in 2024.
@@deogood4060 I have an Anker 522 which is 299Wh and 300 watts. The c300 is so much better. Integrated AC, don't need an external power brick. Plus this C300 has XT60 as well. Plus 140w PD input. It's a dream really!!
I just got tthe ugreen 48k from your review but the c300dc might replace that already haha
@@vivalacarlo The two are very similar. I’ll love to see the Ugreen capacity. Josh already proved it will output 300 watts total.
@@vivalacarlo dude. I’m excited and will be ordering BOTH!! The AC version?! I can input 140w via PD input. That’s crazy. That means I can run a 100w load indefinitely, since I have sooooo many power banks.
Okay I gotta say it, I'm only few minutes in the video and this is first ever video I saw from this channel, and the quality of videos in terms of thorough in-depth assessment is amazing. And I really appreciate this, immediately earned a subscription from me!!
great product! finally someone is thinking about the user case. Never understood the point of having AC outlet in 300Wh and less power station, MAX output is less then 600W so you can never connect anything powerful to it and 80% time I see people use the AC outlet to charge laptops with AC-DC charger, so it goes from DC-AC-DC and losses 20% from the inverter. Loss the inverter and socket, save 20% the weight and size and still charge the exact same things, phone/drones/laptops/speakers. I will buy one as soon as it comes out.
You can run small kettles at 500w, and even some small heaters. Not for long with the small capacity though.
@@veganpottertheveganCan it be used to power the gas furnace?
@deplorablechump8758 depends... mostly everyone running a modern gas furnace doesn't need much wattage but some definitely need more than 500w
@@deplorablechump8758No the inductive load to spin up the fan would exceed the rating. Most 1800w power stations would also struggle with that type of load.
Got a couple of these for road trips. Worth the money when camping out.
Excellent presentation. Thank you. Really wish they had better 12v output options - 5521 or XT60 at 10-15a - versus the crappy cig outlet.
@markmonroe7330 yeah I think a great accessory cable for this would be a PD140W USB-C to XT60. I've seen these on Amazon but they typically have a 5A limit which is not all that helpful for what you're thinking of.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors I keep thinking that at some point there will be a way to adapt these high watt - 100-140w - ports to a useful 12v. I think the challenge is that these ports do that wattage at higher voltage around 20-28v and lower amps - 5a. The wires I am sure are smaller and supporting that watt elect at 12v would need heavier gauge wires. It’s just kind of crazy to me to have these really nice units with a lot of capacity basically being fancy phone and iPad chargers.
The Anker 300 DC is going to be a game changer for e-bike enthusiasts who want to get into bike camping.
Waooo This a great product, i am already deep into the Anker world, C300 Dc is my next buy
What else do you have?
Really nice review, demonstration and presentation. Thanks for putting this together! I am interested in the C300 model given that I already have a C1000. Nice to see how these models perform!
The AC/DC is a better buy. They are on sale for $149.99 and $189.99 right now.
Better depends on the criteria you are using to measure "better". I cancelled my AC/DC order and ordered a DC when I saw how comparatively tiny the DC was. I love it! All my small stuff can charge off USB-C or 12V. If I'm bringing large items that only take AC, I'll bring my EcoFlow Delta 2 Max to run them.
Either one would be good for how things are for me, planning on getting a 12 volt refrigerator soon as we have blackouts from storms a lot here and need to keep some of my meds chilled at all times. The quick charging is a plus as some places I tend to get power when I am out have limited day time hours and don't have solar yet.
What a great video….i purchased the AC version, have not received it yet.
This a gift to my buddy in Ecuador, but now I want one for me.…thank you
Great video! Thanks for sharing! I ordered the DC version last night. As part of the promo through Amazon, they throw in the Anker strap for free! And who doesn't like free?! Can't wait to take this thing camping next month!
Thank you for the indepth review... and the spreadsheet I can utilize to bounce between my C1000 and this C300. I work from home, in a backyard shed/home office, and use the C1000 as a UPS to power my work setup (as well as backhaul router and an LED lamp) during outages. Been considering the C300 to keep up at the house as a UPS for the modem and primary router. This helped make up my mind to do so.
Good review. Would love to see efficiency percentage as well meaning to measure both input AH AND output AH.
I also wonder if it was possible to charge these units via the 12V car output (the one in the unit) into solar XT60 input.
Charged my unit with car 12v using the XT60, can charge up to 100w!
So much power for being such small units. Awesome stuff, and enjoyed the watch!
FYI on the C300 DC you can charge through all three inputs simultaneously to achieve the 280w charge rate. This means both USB inputs as well as the XT60. The XT60 will accept 100w input from a USB source with a USB-PD to XT60 cable.
Thanks for the review!
The "ac" version is on my list now as a potential. I like the 3 regular AC 120v outlets.
BTW, do you have a "part 2" video coming yet? Seems like you didn't do your usual full set of tests on the "ac" unit plus show using the app.
Thanks again.
I noted that at 6:30 in the video, the DC unit was only showing 8A, as opposed to 10A.
*Solix C300 (with AC ports):*
*How fast does the AC outlet charge the SOLIX C300 from 0-100%?*
-According to the Anker Reddit, the C300 supports a 360W AC input, enabling a full recharge in 1.2 hours.
*What will the price of the SOLIX C300 be?*
-Via Anker Reddit, the SOLIX C300 will be priced at $189.99 on release. Standard price $249.
*My Thoughts:*
There are a few deciding factors between the SOLIX C300 ($189.99 on release) and the AllPowers R600 ($200 with amazon discount) .
Both are strong contenders, but the C300 could take the lead among 300Wh power stations due to its extra ports, higher wattage USB-C ports (2 x 140W), and the warm light bar.
While the AllPowers R600 offers wireless charging and can recharge from 0-100% in 1 hour, I would trade those features for the warm light bar and dual 140W USB-C ports on the C300.
The C300 DC version ($149.99 on release) would have been an option for me if it had at least one AC outlet. I like the pop up lantern design! I understand how the inverter would add more weight, so they cut it from the DC version to conserve weight. Better suited for people with portable electric coolers that rely solely on a DC connection, such as the Litheli Backpack Cooler, or for those who primarily charge devices via USB-C.
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But wouldn't the c300 also be able to give power to dc cooler as well. Or only for c300 dc?
@@raulacosta6020 Yes that’s the best part! The C300 will have DC as well. That version is for me as I will be powering a projector on the go as well.
The ac one will charge much faster than the non ac one and you get a much bigger and bulky cable but more durable and can charge a much higher watt and costs cheaper
@@jordanlong4214so with 100 watt solar will be time to recharge like : 0,0167x173 minutes x 100 watt of solar Power = 288.91 Wh. So 2 hours and 57 minutes.
I might have to get one of those dc units. Thx for the great review
One of the best review i have ever seen 😊 nice work :)
What about testing the AC unit for solar?
They advertise the DC charging off a car charger as well
In the second DC at least on the video you only have the one at 8 amps. Not sure how much that would change things but wanted to mention.
I just got my AC version and I thought that was small so I’m surprised how tiny the DC version must be
Excellent video thanks, have you done a video outlining best duration for CPAP machine in this class?
Yes please could that be done. My wife has a CPAP machine and we are looking at power cuts here in the UK this winter. So any thoughts would be very helpful. Literally a life saver.
I have a AirSense 11 and while it uses DC power, , it does require an AC adapter (unless you buy a special DC cable for it, which I've not done). But on either the C300 or the 300DC (with the adapter cable), you should be able to get a 1 full night of CPAP operation - keeping in mind that could be somewhat variable depending on ambient temps (assuming you're using the heating option) and also that this estimate is based on my experience with the AirSense 11 specifically.
Great review. I don’t see the google spreadsheet attached in the video description.
Love the size of this unit. But fast charging when you have quick stop at gas station or restaurant can be costly. 140w charger is $80 & 2 of it will be the same price of this unit.
So both versions have bidirectional 140w ports, correct? With the dc version having 2 bidirectional ports, could you use them as psuedo expansion batteries off each other constantly? If so, I could see that being a good entry into a versatile plug n play emergency power system. It wouldn't be as cost efficient large-scale as other expandable options, especially diy builds, but much more convenient for some
Great review and testing, well done!
How for the surge work??
I have charged and discharged many batteries . It usually takes a good 4 or so charge discharge cycles from new to reach full capacity . Seems odd at 85% from dc side . In good quality packs that should be the ac side and closer to 90% on the dc side as it’s not going through a powered inverter.
To break in brand new batteries i never fast speed the first 4 or so cycles .
Having used the same 2 testers for literally dozens of power stations, this is actually an above average (slightly) capacity number. I also do find it curious that my DC numbers are almost always lower than my AC numbers...but given the consistency I've observed, I'm inclined to believe it's a common BMS configuration that is limiting DC discharge capacity, OR it could be that the style of DC tester I'm using is just providing lower numbers than one might expect. In any case, I'm more interested in the relative capacity performance across multiple power stations as an indicator of how a particular unit compares to the averages.
Do these work as an UPS in case of power outage? Like being connected 24/7 and then start running when needed? Thanks in advance for you answer, great video!
Great review. Any AC capacity numbers? Max AC Load?
What about a jump starter? Couldn't a jumpstarter allow a diyer to get more options to use it as a power supply for things on wheels.
what solar panel are you using? link?
What the link for the fridge?
Really seems like a missed opportunity to not share the 140w USB C ports on the non-DC version. I just don't understand
What's the name of the cable you use to connect the refrigerator?
the usb c out seems more efficient interestingly
Can you use it to keep a fridge running and keep solar panels charging it at the same time
yes.
Could these be charged with a 12 v lifepo car battery?
can you use a, ac inverter on the dc... to for example charge my laptop?
Can you power a CPAP machine using the car outlet or it can only be used for charging the battery?
SOLIX for life
Wow great video... Which one would you recommend for running a starlink mini??? Thank you!
Hey. On the bottom it's says is li-ilon not lifepo. So how it is ?
i wonder how much testing went into that pop up light. It just looks like the thing is going to break with heavy use. But i dunno
I wondered about that as well. But I can say it seems to be made from pretty high quality silicon and so should be pretty resilient and probably also fairly easy to replace if it ever became necessary.
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsI hear you, makes sense. I also wonder how resilient it is to dirt and grim, as it's a sort of pliable material. Being that many, will use it for a quick camping trip, or something like that
@@scotth9984 The Anker 548 has exactly the same light. I think after more than a year of “testing” there shouldn't be too many problems.
My 548bdoes great
C'mon Anker...... you finally have bi-directional USB ports and you make them 140 as well !!! But then you make the ones on the AC model output only? I love running a power USB Cable from one power bank to another to keep it topped off. As soon as I saw this was output only I crossed it off my list.
You can do what you're talking about with the AC version... Output 140w on one port and input 140w on the other
Picked them both up for $50 and $60 off today
Why both?
I wanted to do my own review
LFP battery...?? i bought both and cannot see anywhere that they are LFP. i have an email chain running with support as i type this ...im being told "rest assured it is LiFePO4" but nothing on electrical name plate says li-Ion or LFP any thoughts?
Great video and very helpful! Thank you! I didn't see the link to the Anker charging device you showed in the video. Will you share that link, please? Thanks again.
This is the one that I bought and showed in the video: amzn.to/3Bwl1Ol
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsthanks so much!! Keep up the great work. Appreciation do.
Hi, Can I connect an ac inverter to the C300 DC?
Hello, thank you for the video, at 5 mins mark, your testers draw exactly 120ws but the Ac on the right is showing 136ws of output and dc on the left is showing 132ws output, that is because of the efficiency of the controllers inside these stations right? Or is it also about the efficiency of your testers as well? Thank you.
For AC UPS mode on the C300: if the battery depletes completely in a prolonged outage, do the AC output ports start working again as soon as AC input power returns? Or, as the manual suggests, do you have to manually press a button to re-enable the AC output, making it basically useless as an unattended UPS? Thanks!
@kanadamike yeah like MOST power stations, you do have to manually turn the AC back on once it gets shut-down.
Solar charging on the smaller unit is only 60 W
Can you please give us this answear, because you definetly have manual for these new products. Does the AC power invertor on Anker SOLIX C300 output have "really" a pure sine wave or modified wave?
Took a while to get a confirmation, but yes, the C300 uses a pure sine-wave inverter.
Can you charge with solar and discharge (powering a portable refrigerator) at the same time to extend your battery run time?
@@Donterryvan yep!
Love the review you did. Quick question, thinking about buying the c300, my fridge runs at 350w when compressor is on. I know it goes up to 600w surge. If I plug my fridge in, will this be able to handle the 350w intermittently or will it just shut the power station off? How does it handle more strenuous loads that could be over that 300w range?
@@Pickle_Pal I think that's probably cutting a little close. I'd recommend the next size up.
Do you know if a car inverter on the DC version would drain the battery any more?
As a rough rule of thumb, assume good quality DC/AC conversion will waste about 10-15% or the energy.
I have a question. Will the DC version power a laptop running about 21 watts for up to 8 hours or more on the cigarette lighter input ? The reason is, I occiasionally work away, remotely away from any power sources, so need extra power to possibly last all day, then go on to the Laptops own battery for the last couple of hours if needed.
At the moment I am using a Jackery 240, but want something lighter and less bulky to carry.
Also, as someone else has also asked is it possible to do a quick review on both AC and DC using a CPAP machine (Sleep Apneoa), as winter is coming and power cuts may be possible, so it could literally be a life saver for my wife in a power cut lasting a while.
Yeah, based on the numbers you've provided, I'd estimate about 11 hours of runtime on a full charge for the C300DC.
Sorry - just noticed the CPAP question. I have a AirSense 11 and while it uses DC power, , it does require an AC adapter (unless you buy a special DC cable for it, which I've not done). But on either the C300 or the 300DC (with the adapter cable), you should be able to get a 1 full night of CPAP operation - keeping in mind that could be somewhat variable depending on ambient temps (assuming you're using the heating option) and also that this estimate is based on my experience with the AirSense 11 specifically.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Excellent, my wife doesn't use the heating option, but does have a DC outlet that fits a cigarette charger. It is just that she may have to go battery if there is a power cut when I am away, with the Jackery at the minute. Again, thanks for the reply. 2 things solved as it will run my laptop as well for an extended period of time. I will order one this week.
Would I need the ac version ?
im considering picking up the ac version only because it can be charged with ac otherwise I really don't need the ac outlets on them
Is it pass thru charging capable?
@@silverolden yes, both units will enable power output while being charged
That should just become an absolute standard.
Is the C300 (non-DC) compatible with the Solix PS100 solar panel? The solar panel says 28.5V so I'm confused.
yes.
Interested in the c300.
However i see the type c port support over 100 watt only. Does that mean i cant use it to charge my phone? Only via outlet
The c300dc has one for 15 watt type c
Im not sure if the c300 port has an integrated sensor that push the amount watt to mu phone 45 w limit
Will work just fine . The phone will control how many watts it allows in to charge the phone . If your phone allows 45w then that is what the phone allow to charge .
Ughhh so cool ! I literally just bought a C1000 and now I’m jealous lol. I’m an Anker fanboy. I have a bunch of different power banks from them, and I’m really
hoping they do a refreshed Powerhouse 90 with app connectivity and better stats.
I can relate.
Isn't the c1000 better? Why would you be jealous about the weaker product? Portability?
@@JinsTechh yeah the c1000 is better but exactly u hit it right on the nail ! The portability is amazing ! I’m an Anker fan boy and I have or have had majority of their power bags I really enjoy my prime 250 power bank but that power can go really quickly so I have something that’s portable like the c300 is very nice
I'm an EcoFlow fanboy, but I love the portability of the C300 DC. Just ordered one.
Can we use 12V (car socket) to boost the dead battery car?
Yeah it should trickle-charge a car batter with the right cable from the 12V socket. Just don't try and use it to jump-start...not nearly enough CCA.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors if anker includes jump-start function, this power station is perfect.
Hi
Can you tell me if there is any difference between the anker solix2000 and the anker solix 2000 767 solar generators
It's the same product , they changed the name 767 is also F2000. But they have a slightly bigger which is the F2600 just FYI
Can you please link a solar panel that will work with these?
I think this one would be perfect for either of these units: amzn.to/3X4w3kZ I bought this panel about 2 years ago and it is a great little panel for this kind of application.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Glad this came up because I don't have a lot of means - but I could afford The C300 and the ELECAENTA panel within a couple of paychecks! Thanks!
I bought a solar panel Ecoflow 45W.
How many cycles?
Please keep it straight. All lithium batteries are lithium ion. Differences include chemistry, e.g. LFP, NMC, and form, e.g. cylinder, pouch.
You're technically correct, obviously. But I used the term 'Lithium-ion' in the way that I did because the marketing practice seems to be use 'lithium-ion' as a synonym for L-NMC...whereas I never see LFP/LiFePO4 chemistry referred to in marketing specs as 'lithium-ion'...they always seem to differentiate LFP by using that specific designation. I liken this to using the term 'solar generator'...yeah...it's technically not a generator...but rather than keep trying to push a stone uphill, I'd rather try to equip people to better understand the marketing they're most likely going to encounter. But...point taken.
is each AC outlet on the AC version 300 watts output? Would I be able to plug up a gaming laptop to it for a bit?
@Past_Reflection the 300W is a total output rating, not per port. That said with a gaming laptop, it's very unlikely to pull more than about 150W total continuous.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors gotcha thanks. unfortunately I've got a slightly older laptop with a 3070Ti gpu , the power brick that came with it is rated at 240 watts.
@@Past_Reflection Usually the power brick is a bit overrated, so maybe 200ish watts max draw on your laptop, if that helps. Also, GPU and CPU loads tend to be spiky, and the average power draw will be less unless you are doing an extremely maxed-out, hardcore, GPU-grinding game session.
Where is the link to the spreadsheet?
Doh!! I'd forgotten to add the link...fixed now. Thanks! Here's the link for you: bit.ly/44udlVQ
Anker ToS:
If you want full functionality (wireless connectivity, which is needed for firmware updates).
Per section 17, any disputes are "governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China". If a dispute arises, it will be done "in accordance with the rules of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court". "The language of the arbitration shall be Chinese." and "The place of arbitration shall be Shenzhen, China."
In section 18. They can update the ToS at any time and the ToS "shall be deemed effective upon the sending by us of an email". They can put whatever [insert unimaginable terms here] they want and you have preemptively agreed to them.
Is this legal?
u know some1 is big smart when they call it thermal mass lol.
Can anybody recommend the C300 for outdoor DJing?? I'm looking to play music at parks for personal enjoyment for perhaps 2 to 5hrs? I would only have my MSI laptop and a digital controller plugged in and powered as my speaker has its own power supply. I'm completely new into Power Stations and would appreciate some perspective if possible - thanks!
Possibly perfect. To be sure, use something like a Kill-A-Watt meter to determine the average power draw of your DJ equipment then you can calculate the run time [ (240 Wh) / (Average power draw in watts) = hours runtime ]. If in doubt, you may want something larger.
Is it worth it to buy the c300 if I already have a c800?
It's up to your wants. I have an EcoFlow Delta 2 and I just ordered a C300 DC. I'll put the C300 DC next to my Starlink Mini, which may be away from camp to have a good sky view, and run everything else in camp off my EcoFlow Delta 2 and EcoFlow alternator charger.
When can we pre order this?
Looks like Aug 28th. Sigh... Seems they've moved the date on me! :P
No UPS mode? The ecoflow river 3 has less capacity but it has a 20 ms ups switchover time
I have a hard decision to make
I wanted the EF due to app compatibility with my other EF equipment, but the Anker has more USB-C options, which is why I ordered the Anker.
@@jameshoiby i found out that the anker has an even better 10 second ups. So I brought it and man i dont regret it
does anyone know how to buy US version from europe？😊
good in black africa no frigde for baby milk cooling
can we airline travel with these?
@ciceronebezerra probably not. Delta Airlines, for example, let's you take only up to 160Wh batteries on-board...so that well below the 288Wh capacity of these units.
Not a chance , i checked in the past for flights i have taken
I'm not knowledgeable about these ports but is it possible to charge a tesla car or electric car with these things?
well...not with these particular units. But you can charge a Telsa or any other EV for that matter with 120V output, provided it supports at least 1800W...But at that rate (Level 1 charging) you'll only get about 4 miles of charge per hour...and do much more than that, you'd need 240V split-phase output that can do at least 30A (7200W) or more...AND you''d want a TON of capacity (in Watt-hours (Wh)). So for most people, using a power station to charge an EV is definitely an 'edge' use-case with very limited actual usefulness.
400 bucks who has that kind of money these days let me know??
You could make that over a weekend if you really wanted too.