Anker SOLIX C200X vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
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.
- Bigger battery: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 286 Wh vs 230 Wh.
- More AC output: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 600 W vs 300 W.
- Higher surge: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 1,200 W vs 600 W.
- More solar input: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 220 W vs 100 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 55 V vs 28 V.
- Lower brand-store price: about the same ($300 vs $299).
C200X and RIVER 3 Plus are the same size class: within 56 Wh of each other. RIVER 3 Plus takes the most solar at 220 W, so it refills fastest. RIVER 3 Plus is the cheapest at $299, 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
| Device | Anker SOLIX C200X | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 3.5 hours | 4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 5 hours | 6 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 2 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 3.5 hours | 4 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 |  EcoFlow |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 230 Wh fridge about 3.5 hours | 286 Wh fridge about 4 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 300 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 600 W motor start-ups | 1,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 100 W full in about 3.5 hours | 220 W full in about 2 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 11 to 55 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input XT60 | 1 input XT60i |
Weight lb | n/a not confirmed yet | 10.4 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | n/a not confirmed yet | 28 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $300 1.30 $/Wh | $299 1.05 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.30 lower is better value | $1.05 lower is better value |
| Buy | $300 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $299 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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