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Anker SOLIX C200X vs EcoFlow RIVER mini

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 mini are the same size class: within 20 Wh of each other. C200X and RIVER mini take the most solar at 100 W, so they refill fastest. C200X is the cheapest at $300. 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 mini
Fridge (60 W)3.5 hours3 hours
CPAP (40 W)5 hours4.5 hours
Starlink (100 W)2 hours2 hours
Laptop (60 W)3.5 hours3 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 mini
EcoFlow
Battery
Wh, size
230 Wh
fridge about 3.5 hours
210 Wh
fridge about 3 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
100 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 39 V
1 panel, or 2 in parallel
Solar inputs
count
1 input
XT60
1 input
DC input
Weight
lb
n/a
not confirmed yet
6.3 lb
one hand
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
n/a
not confirmed yet
33 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$300
1.30 $/Wh
$399
1.90 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$1.30
lower is better value
$1.90
lower is better value
Buy$300 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026
$399 · 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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$399 at the EcoFlow store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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