Anker SOLIX C300 DC
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Identifier: Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station (model A1726). | Lineup note: The DC-only variant — 288 Wh, 300 W combined DC output, no AC outlets. Do not confuse with the Anker SOLIX C300 (AC version) — heavier, with AC outlets, UPS, different ports and warranty. This dossier is the DC model only.
All prices and spec claims dated 2026-09-20.
Lineup & lineage (2023–2026)
Launched 2024 as Anker's DC-focused camping power station: a 288 Wh LFP "power bank station" for USB/car-camping loads, deliberately omitting the AC inverter to save weight and cost. Current through 2026.
Overview
A 2.8 kg, 288 Wh / 90,000 mAh LFP power station with 300 W of combined DC output and no AC outlets: two 140 W bidirectional USB-C ports, one 100 W USB-C, one 15 W USB-C, two USB-A, and a 120 W car socket. 100 W XT60 solar input, app connection, and a pop-out light. Designed for camping where the loads are all USB/DC.
Complete specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 288 Wh / 90,000 mAh, LiFePO4 |
| Output | 300 W combined DC; no AC outlets |
| USB-C | 2× 140 W bidirectional; 1× 100 W; 1× 15 W |
| USB-A | 2× |
| Car socket | 120 W |
| Solar input | 100 W via XT60 |
| Recharge | USB-C PD (see trap), car, solar; wall charger not included |
| Weight | 2.8 kg / 6.17 lb |
| Dimensions | 124 × 200 × 120 mm class |
| App | Anker app connection |
| Light | Pop-out light bar (3 levels + SOS) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Prices (2026-09-20)
- List/MSRP evidence: $249.99.
- Deal evidence: $149.99 (June 2026).
- EU pre-order evidence: ~€169 + strap.
Box contents / warranty / support & parts
- C300 DC unit, USB-C cable (quality criticized — see below), XT60 solar cable, user manual. No wall charger included.
- 3-year warranty.
Community verdict
Reviewers call it a camping game-changer for USB-native kits: ~30% smaller than comparable stations, dual 140 W USB-C charges a laptop in under an hour, LFP longevity, and the pop-out light is genuinely handy (Emerald Lawn & Turf review; HubPages: "designed for camping… noticeably lighter and smaller than its AC-capable sibling"). Complaints: the included USB-C cable is poor quality, only specific USB-C ports (C2/C3) accept the initial charge (confusing), and the hard plastic shell feels cheap to some.
Durability & warranty-claim reality
Too new for long-term data (2024 launch). The 3-year warranty and LFP chemistry are the durability story. Watch items: the USB-C input ports (only C2/C3 charge the unit — a support-ticket generator) and the pop-out light mechanism.
Year-by-year history
- 2024: C300 DC launches (A1726) alongside the AC C300.
- 2025: Established as the DC-camping pick; deal pricing under $150 observed.
- 2026: Current as of 2026-09-20; Gulf News (Aug 2026) reviews it as a compact camping station.
Closest existing catalog rivals
- specs/anker-solix-c1000.md — Anker's bigger AC station; the C300 DC's edge is weight and USB-C power.
- specs/anker-737-power-bank.md — Anker's large power bank; the C300 DC adds capacity and the car socket.
- specs/goal-zero-yeti-200x.md — small-station alternative with AC; heavier per Wh.
Care
Buy a proper 100–140 W PD charger (none included); keep the XT60 port capped; charge monthly in storage.
Buying traps
- AC vs DC trap: the C300 DC has no AC outlets — if you need to plug in a wall-style plug, you want the (heavier, different) C300 AC.
- PD-only recharge: per owner reports, it charges from USB-C only with a Power Delivery charger — a plain 5V charger won't work (XT60/car excepted).
- Only USB-C2/C3 ports recharge the unit — not C1; the manual is unclear and owners get confused.
- No wall charger in the box; the included cable is low quality — budget for both.
Additional community voices
- A 2026 owner review: "Great balance between capacity, portability, and features" for off-grid camping.
- German/EU owners praise the price-performance vs the older Anker 548 and the passthrough charging.
Spec gap-fill
Exact per-port simultaneous-output limits — partially UNVERIFIED; confirm on Anker's product page. All core specs verified.
Images
- images/anker-solix-c300-dc-1.jpg — PRIMARY studio 3/4: front panel, display, pop-out light ring (DC-only, no AC)
- images/anker-solix-c300-dc-2.jpg — studio angle: front panel + side vent + fabric strap
- images/anker-solix-c300-dc-3.jpg — pop-out light bar extended, glowing
- images/anker-solix-c300-dc-4.jpg — rear/side studio, carry strap
- images/anker-solix-c300-dc-5.jpg — unit beside retail box (real photo)
- images/anker-solix-c300-dc-6.jpg — front-panel close real photo
All six verified 2026-09-20 (exact model A1726, DC-only). Manifest: images/IMAGES-lighting-r3.md.
Research footer
Researched 2026-09-20. Sources: Amazon.ae listing (A1726 specs), Emerald Lawn & Turf (review), HubPages/Walter Shillington (review), shopabunda (owner reviews), Gulf News via auzz.news (Aug 2026 review). AC/DC distinction explicitly bannered.
Sources
- Emerald Lawn & Turf review — retrieval date not recorded