Anker SOLIX Power Stations: Which Model to Buy
Anker SOLIX covers both ends of our US catalog: small DC-only units (the 192 Wh C200 DC and 288 Wh C300X DC), a C300 bundle with a projector, and the 3,072 Wh F3000 with 2,400 W of solar input and expansion to 24,000 Wh. There is no mid-size Anker station in our US catalog.
Anker SOLIX covers both extremes of our US catalog: small DC-only units for camping and a 3 kWh station for whole-home backup. The F3000 is the headline product, with the highest solar input of any station we list. The small C-series units fill a gap other brands leave empty in our catalog, though their listings publish few specs.
We have not tested these units. Every figure comes from the Amazon listing, and we point out what Anker leaves out.
Which Anker SOLIX products do we cover?
Four listings: one large station, two DC-only units and one projector bundle. The table below updates automatically from our catalog.
Power stations
| Model | Capacity (Wh) | AC output (W) | Chemistry | Weight (kg) | Max solar input (W) | WilderWatt score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | — | — | 3.8 | — | 5 | ||
| 3,072 | 3,600 | LiFePO4 | 41.5 | 2,400 | 9 | ||
| 288 | 300 | LiFePO4 | — | — | 7 | ||
| 192 | — | LiFePO4 | — | — | 6 |
(affiliate link) · Data from the Amazon listing; offers may change.
What are Anker SOLIX’s strengths on paper?
Solar input and expansion at the top, small DC units at the bottom.
- 2,400 W of solar input on the F3000, the highest of any station in our catalog. With 2,400 W of panels at 75 percent real output, it refills 3,072 Wh in about 1.7 peak sun hours.
- Expansion to 24,000 Wh, second only to the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3.
- Small DC-only options: the C300X DC weighs 3.8 kg (8.4 lb), the lightest station with a published weight in our US catalog, and the C200 DC has 3 USB-C ports.
Where are the gaps?
Missing UPS and surge data on the F3000, and thin listings on the small units. The F3000 listing does not publish a UPS switchover time or surge rating, and it weighs 41.5 kg (91.5 lb). If you need a documented UPS, several EcoFlow and Jackery units declare one.
The C300X DC listing does not state chemistry, ports or solar input; the C200 DC does not publish weight or warranty. And our US catalog has no Anker station between 288 Wh and 3,072 Wh.
Which Anker SOLIX should I buy?
- Whole-home backup with solar: the F3000. Read our Anker SOLIX F3000 review, then compare it in DELTA 3 Ultra Plus vs F3000 and HomePower 3000 vs F3000.
- 12 V cooler and USB at camp: the C300X DC. See the best power stations for camping.
- Phones, tablet and laptop only: the C200 DC.
- Campsite movie nights: the C300 bundle with the NEBULA X1 projector, the only small AC unit we list.
What should I check before buying an Anker SOLIX?
For the F3000, UPS behavior and space; for the small units, their exact outputs. If you want the F3000 to protect a computer or medical device, confirm in the manual whether it offers a UPS or pass-through mode and how fast it switches, because the listing does not say.
For the C300X DC and C200 DC, check the product page for each port’s wattage before relying on them for a 12 V cooler or a laptop. Both are DC-only, so any 120 V plug is off the table. For the C300 bundle, remember you are also paying for a projector; if you do not need it, a larger station may serve you better.
How does Anker SOLIX compare with other brands?
The F3000 wins on solar and expansion; EcoFlow and Jackery win on UPS data and weight. At 3 kWh, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is 14.5 kg lighter and the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus declares a 10 ms UPS. See stations of 3,000 Wh and up, the lightweight stations page, and the EcoFlow and Jackery brand pages.
Frequently asked questions
Which Anker SOLIX power station is best for home backup?
The F3000: 3,072 Wh, 3,600 W, 2,400 W of solar input and expansion up to 24,000 Wh. Its listing does not state a UPS switchover time.
Does the Anker SOLIX C300X DC have AC outlets?
No. As its name says, it is a DC-only unit for 12 V and USB devices. It cannot power a standard 120 V plug.
What is the Anker SOLIX C300 NEBULA X1 bundle?
A 288 Wh LiFePO4 C300 station with 300 W AC output, sold together with a NEBULA X1 projector. It is the only small AC station in our US catalog.
Is the Anker SOLIX F3000 portable?
Only just. It weighs 41.5 kg (91.5 lb), so plan to keep it in one place or move it with help.
Based on official spec sheets, manuals and published owner feedback. We have not physically tested every model. How we review.