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Anker SOLIX C200X vs EcoFlow RIVER 2

Two small power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.

Quick answer

C200X and RIVER 2 are the same size class: within 13 Wh of each other. RIVER 2 takes the most solar at 110 W, so it refills fastest. RIVER 2 is the cheapest at $219, and it also leads on solar input. We do not have a confirmed weight for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.

How long they run common devices

DeviceAnker SOLIX C200XEcoFlow RIVER 2
Fridge (60 W)3.5 hours3.5 hours
CPAP (40 W)5 hours5 hours
Starlink (100 W)2 hours2 hours
Laptop (60 W)3.5 hours3.5 hours

On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.

Every spec side by side

Spec
Anker SOLIX C200X
Anker SOLIX
EcoFlow RIVER 2
EcoFlow
Battery
Wh, size
230 Wh
fridge about 3.5 hours
243 Wh
fridge about 3.5 hours
AC output
W, continuous
300 W
CPAP, laptops, lights, phones
300 W
CPAP, laptops, lights, phones
Surge
W, a second or two
600 W
motor start-ups
600 W
motor start-ups
Solar input
W, max
100 W
full in about 3.5 hours
110 W
full in about 3 hours
Solar voltage range
V, panels must fit
11 to 28 V
1 panel, or 2 in parallel
11 to 30 V
1 panel, or 2 in parallel
Solar inputs
count
1 input
XT60
1 input
Solar input
Weight
lb
n/a
not confirmed yet
7.7 lb
one hand
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
n/a
not confirmed yet
32 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$300
1.30 $/Wh
$219
0.90 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$1.30
lower is better value
$0.90
lower is better value
Buy$300 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026
$219 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026

Which solar panels work with each

Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.

Where to buy

Out of stock at the Anker SOLIX store when we checked
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$219 at the EcoFlow store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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