Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs Anker SOLIX C300
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 $120 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is 0.3 lb lighter (8.27 lb vs 8.6 lb).
We'd skip the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus in this matchup. It costs $120 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.
A device charger, not a power station. At 8.27 lb and 288Wh it's for phones, laptops and a CPAP — nothing with a heating element or compressor.
Best for: CPAP users and travelers who need days of small-device power in a bag.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output rules out almost every appliance
- 288Wh is a single laptop-day of capacity
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
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $179 |
| Capacity | 288 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 8.27 lb | 8.6 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 7.8 hrs | 7.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 6.1 hrs | 6.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |