Anker SOLIX C800 vs Bluetti EB3A
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
Bluetti EB3A costs $360 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C800 holds 187% more energy (768Wh vs 268Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX C800 has 400W more surge headroom (1600W vs 1200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti EB3A is 14.8 lb lighter (10.1 lb vs 24.9 lb).
- Anker SOLIX C800 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 2,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
The C1000's smaller sibling. Same fast-charging DNA at a lower price, but the 768Wh capacity puts it firmly in weekend-trip territory.
Best for: Campers and van-lifers powering electronics, lights and a mini fridge — not home backup.
Where it falls short:
- 300W solar input is low — slow to top off off-grid
- 1600W surge rules out most motor-driven appliances
The budget veteran. 268Wh at $239 with a 30-minute recharge — still one of the fastest-charging small units you can buy.
Best for: Budget campers who value fast top-ups between trips.
Where it falls short:
- 2500 cycles is the lowest here
- 268Wh empties fast under real load
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C800 | Bluetti EB3A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $239 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 268 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 1200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 2,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 10.1 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 30 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Bluetti EB3A |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 3.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 7.2 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 2.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 5.7 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |