Jackery Explorer 300 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C300
Two small power stations, number by number. We compare each brand's current model in this size; 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: about the same (288 Wh vs 288 Wh).
- More AC output: about the same (300 W vs 300 W).
- Higher surge: about the same (600 W vs 600 W).
- More solar input: about the same (100 W vs 100 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (28 V vs 28 V).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 300 v2, 8.2 lb vs 9.1 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery Explorer 300 v2, $279 vs $430.
Explorer 300 v2 and C300 are the same size class: within 0 Wh of each other. Explorer 300 v2 is the lightest at 8.2 lb. Explorer 300 v2 and C300 take the most solar at 100 W, so they refill fastest. Explorer 300 v2 is the cheapest at $279.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Starlink (50 W) | 5 hours | 5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 4 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 |  Jackery |  Anker SOLIX |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 288 Wh fridge about 4 hours | 288 Wh fridge about 4 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 4 hours | 100 W full in about 4 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 16 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 11 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input DC8020 | 1 input XT60 |
Weight lb | 8.2 lb one hand | 9.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 35 Wh/lb higher is denser | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $279 0.97 $/Wh | $430 1.49 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.97 lower is better value | $1.49 lower is better value |
| Buy | $279 · Details Brand store, Oct 27, 2026 | $430 · Details Brand store, Oct 27, 2026 |
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