MoneyMarrowTech

26 de octubre de 2024

Reliable Power Station for Outdoor Adventures and Emergencies.

The Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station has proven to be an incredibly useful addition to my outdoor gear, providing dependable power for camping, travel, and emergency situations. Anker did an excellent job creating a high-capacity power station that’s versatile and easy to use.Pros:High Capacity: With a 288Wh (90,000mAh) battery, this power station easily powers multiple devices for extended periods. I’ve used it to charge my phone, camera, and even a mini cooler on camping trips with no issues.LiFePO4 Battery for Longevity: The LiFePO4 battery chemistry is a major plus, as it offers greater longevity and safety compared to standard lithium-ion batteries. It’s reassuring to know it’s built for long-term reliability.300W Output for Various Devices: The 300W output is versatile enough to power small appliances and charge multiple devices simultaneously. It’s great for laptops, phones, lights, and other essential gear while traveling or in emergencies.Solar Generator Capability: Although I purchased the power station without a wall charger, it works well with compatible solar panels (sold separately), making it perfect for off-grid power solutions. Just set it up in the sun, and it charges smoothly.Compact and Portable: Considering the capacity, it’s surprisingly compact and easy to transport. The handle makes it convenient to carry around, whether I’m on the road or setting up camp.Cons:No Wall Charger Included: I would have preferred if it came with a wall charger, as charging from the wall could be quicker for initial setup. That said, it’s compatible with various chargers if you have one available.Slightly Slower Solar Charging: While solar charging is a great option, it does take time, especially on cloudy days. It’s best to plan accordingly if you rely on solar power alone.Final Verdict:Overall, the Anker SOLIX C300 is an excellent portable power station for anyone needing reliable power on the go. Whether you're camping, traveling, or preparing for emergencies, this unit offers long-lasting power in a compact, easy-to-use design. The solar generator capability and high-capacity LiFePO4 battery make it an outstanding investment for outdoor enthusiasts and preparedness-minded individuals alike. Highly recommended!Ver más

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Meagan

9 de julio de 2026

Great little pack

Went back and forth on this and the jackery and decided to go with this setup. Made sure to read the reviews about initial charge and bought a 140W plug. Worked great! Solar charged from 60% in under 2 hours. It works great for regular charging on small items. Allows me to be completely off grid when camping.Ver más

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sktaka18322

Great balance between capacity, portability, and features.

There are so many that just purchase without reading - Anker does not hide the fact that it does not come with 'accessories' - I prefer this, helps to keep the cost down (hopefully) reduces waste, and I already have so many of all the cables I need for this for all manners of charging/discharging. Sure, you might need to spend some more money to buy the necessary cables - say $50 for cables and a charger. Well, if Anker includes it for you, I guarantee the price would be more than the $50 over what you paid. Buy as needed.The Li-ion-32 marking on the bottom is a Japanese Recycling indicator. LiFePo4 is still part of the Li-Ion family. 3 = Iron, 2 = phosphore. Anker even has a Solix Support page indicating as such. The cells are LiFePo4 as marketed. Seems this was enough of an issue that Anker redesigned the label as mine states LiFePo4 and no mention of Li-Ion-32.I have not tested the capacity yet, just the initial charge. I received the battery at 30% charge according to the screen, and it consumed roughly 118Wh to charge, so I'll be sure to update this review as time goes on as I will run multiple battery tests on the unit. There will be a loss due to voltage conversion from the 19.2V cells down to 12V DC, and I will account for this.The build quality is excellent, just about as premium as you could get with plastic. The heft is of course due to the cells, but it does feel solid yet lightweight enough to carry. The buttons are very tactile, and the connectors do not feel cheap. The carry strap is a nice quality and I have no complaints there either. The light is very bright, and very white (cool white, I do prefer a warm light) and I like how I can have different light patterns from it. I do wish the 12v socket cover had a tether, I know I'm going to lose it, but it's great that the socket has a separate on/off button. The Bluetooth/wifi feature seems nice. I haven't and won't use the wifi aspect, but Bluetooth updated the unit just fine and controlled the features without problem from my iOS device. I do wish the power station had some security for the Bluetooth aspect to prevent others' from connecting if it happens to be on. Having high-power USB-C out is a big win for me as my laptop can consume it all and then some.A feature I'm glad to see is supported like a standard Solar Charge Controller, DC power-in (solar or DC power-in) and power out to my usb-c laptop, starlink mini, and 12v cooler, all working simultaneously, like how a UPS would work. The power drawn with all 3 devices running was greater than input capacity (100w in) so the battery did continue to drain, just much slower. When I reduced the load the battery did charge with the remaining available power that the starlink and cooler did not consume; fluctuating between 25w and 90w, meaning avaible power to charge the solix was between 75w and 10w.I will state that the marketing of 90,000mAh is so misleading and the standard should be just simply providing a Wh rating - if you consider each cell at 3.2v in this power station, then sure, 90,000mAh is feasible; however, the configuration of the battery cells makes this closer to 15,000mAh (as labeled). Given the rating is 19.2v, it's certainly at least 6S (6 cells in series), which means the capacity (mAh listed) does not increase with cells in series. Without taking it apart yet, my guess is 6S6P 3.2v LiFePo4 rated at 2500mAh cells. I don't plan to disassemble this for a while as I do not want to have any pushback if I need to make a warranty claim.With time I will update the post with performance details and disassembly if/when that happens. I paid $150 in Aug '25, and for $150, it's a great value with the features it has. I do recommend this for anyone looking for a lot of portable power for larger devices, compromising portability and capacity. It's a good balance for my needs.

CRAB

12 de mayo de 2025

Great power station

I bough this power station after days of research. We are doing a large trip this year across North West US and recently bought an iceless 12 dual zone fridge. While i wont have a lot of time that we wont have power available for cooler, at trail heads and when parked for hikes, i decided i needed to get one of these to keep running.I got this one when it was on sale for $179 and it was so worth it at that price. Even the normal price prob worth it for heavy overlanders/off grid people.The thing is well made, looks clean, very easy to use, and looks solid and durable.I've done some testing with the cooler and this thing is able to run the cooler for 13 hours on Fridge/Freezer max mode, and then on eco mode, it'll run for 23 hours and 40 minutes.I like that you can charge it via dual 140w usbc ports and solar (have not tested solar). I plugged a 100w charger and also just for fun, i plugged in a standard USB phone charger and it combined for about 110w charging.This allows passthrough as well so you can charge and use same time.The top light feature is pretty useful as well. It is able to angle the top as you are raising it, to direct the light away from your eyes. It has 3 levels of brightness and is pretty good. The material is diffused, so even at peak brightness, it wont really blind you.The App was really easy to set up and connect. It allows you to see how many watts are being used, charged, what ports are connected, and how long it will take to drain or charge.The main drawback of the App that is a huge miss, that i hope comes as an update, would be a graph that is viewable to show power stats.Over all, i highly recommend this product at the sale price, and probably even at the regular price.Ver más

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Ms. Edmonds

4 de mayo de 2026

Former Military Gadget Lady Likes

The one thing I want to describe this station is WOW. I mean, well made, fit's my needs, powerful, love love love the light it's bright but not in your face bright not eye squinting bright, it's a beautiful machine. I can't wait to take it with me overseas, I didn't need the prong plugs just usb a and usb c. Most of my devices including all my rechargeables are usb a and usb c. like fans, smaller power banks, phones, flashlights, ipads, apple watch, small lights, tiny puck lights and so much more of my little gadgets i use. I will be getting a second one with the solar panel if it goes on sale. The size is just wonderful; I think for the money it's spot on. very portable.Ver más

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Steven

18 de mayo de 2026

Great Portable Power Option

I’ve been using this mostly for camping and keeping electronics charged during storms, and it’s been really handy. It’s compact enough to carry around easily but still has enough power for phones, lights, fans, and smaller gear. The battery life has been solid, and I like how quiet it runs compared to bigger power stations. My only complaint is it would’ve been nice if a wall charger was included instead of buying one separately. Other than that, it’s a dependable little unit that’s easy to keep ready for trips or emergencies.Ver más

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