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Anker SOLIX C300 vs Jackery Explorer 300 (2026)

By Mike E. · Updated October 10, 2026 · Capacity and watts from Amazon listing titles checked October 8, 2026

The short answer

More capacity? Jackery Explorer 300

More AC watts? Tied

Anker SOLIX C300 is 288Wh and 300W. Jackery Explorer 300 is 292Wh and 300W.

Choose this if

Pick the Anker SOLIX C300 if

  • You want 288Wh and 300W.
See current price on Amazon

Choose this if

Pick the Jackery Explorer 300 if

  • You want 292Wh and 300W.
See current price on Amazon

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Key specs

Anker SOLIX C300Jackery Explorer 300
Capacity288Wh292Wh
Rated AC300W300W
WeightAbout 8.2 lbAbout 7.9 lb
Warranty5 years3 years, +2 on Jackery.com

Capacity and AC watts from Amazon listing titles checked October 8, 2026. Weight and warranty from maker pages where checked; otherwise not stated.

What it can run

LoadAnker SOLIX C300Jackery Explorer 300
Phone charges✓ YESAbout 15Wh each.✓ YESAbout 15Wh each.
Laptop, 60W✓ YESAbout 3.7 hours.✓ YESAbout 3.7 hours.
Camp lights, 10W✓ YESAbout 22.0 hours.✓ YESAbout 22.3 hours.
Portable fan, 30W✓ YESAbout 7.3 hours.✓ YESAbout 7.4 hours.
CPAP, 40W✓ YESAbout 5.5 hours.✓ YESAbout 5.6 hours.
12V cooler, 45W average✓ YESAbout 4.9 hours.✓ YESAbout 5.0 hours.
Fridge, 80W average✓ YESAbout 2.8 hours.✓ YESAbout 2.8 hours.
Coffee maker, 1000WNO1000W is over 300W.NO1000W is over 300W.
12V blanket, 50W✓ YESAbout 4.4 hours.✓ YESAbout 4.5 hours.

Hours = capacity × 0.85 × 0.90 ÷ load. Estimates, not a test.

Skip it if

Skip the Anker SOLIX C300

Skip it if 288Wh or 300W is not enough.

Skip the Jackery Explorer 300

Skip it if 292Wh or 300W is not enough.

By Mike E. · Last checked October 10, 2026 · Based on listing titles and maker pages where checked. Not tested hands-on.

Questions about this pair

Can it run a heater?

Short burst only. A 750W heater will not heat a tent or a room overnight. Use a 12V blanket for overnight.

Which one runs longer?

The unit with more watt-hours. The chart above uses the same loads on both so you can see the gap.

Can it run a heater overnight?

No. A 750W heater is a short burst. Use a 12V blanket for overnight in a tent.

Are these the same class?

They are close enough to compare. Check the capacity row. A gap over about 25% means one is a size step up.

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