Anker SOLIX C300 vs Jackery Explorer 240
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Anker SOLIX C300 costs $20 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C300 holds 20% more energy (288Wh vs 240Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX C300 has 200W more surge headroom (600W vs 400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 is 2.0 lb lighter (6.6 lb vs 8.6 lb).
- Anker SOLIX C300 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Anker SOLIX C300 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Jackery Explorer 240 in this matchup. It costs $20 more than the Anker SOLIX C300 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
Anker's smallest. 288Wh at $179 with three USB-C ports — aimed squarely at people charging modern devices, not running appliances.
Best for: Content creators and travelers with a bag full of USB-C gear.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output is device-only territory
- 100W solar input
A very old, very small unit still sold on price alone. The LiFePO4 Explorer 240 v2 beats it on cycles and charging for similar money.
Best for: Only if it’s markedly cheaper than the 240 v2.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 Li-ion cycles
- 200W output, no USB-C PD
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C300 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $199 |
| Capacity | 288 Wh | 240 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 200 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 8.6 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 65 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 5h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C300 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 7.8 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 6.1 hrs | 5.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |