Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station vs BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right power station for your needs.

Anker

$230

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$229

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Spec Winner

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

Wins on 4 of 6 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecAnker SOLIX C300 Portable Power StationBLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station
Capacity288 Wh268 Wh
AC output300 W600 W
Surge600 W1200 W
BatteryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life3000 cycles2500 cycles
Solar input100 W200 W
AC recharge1.1 hr1.5 hr
Weight9.1 lb10.1 lb
UPS/EPSPass-through; verify critical loadsUPS/EPS; verify device tolerance
Ports8 outputs9 outputs
ExpandableNoNo
Price$230$229
Rating8.2/108.4/10
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Pros & Cons

Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station

Pros

  • 288Wh LiFePO4 pack gives a little more capacity than RIVER 2 and EB3A
  • 300W AC output plus strong USB-C makes it a tidy laptop, phone, router, and travel station
  • Anker's battery ecosystem and warranty posture are reassuring in the small premium tier

Cons

  • 100W solar input is only adequate for light-duty camping recovery
  • Not enough inverter for kitchen appliances, power tools, or refrigerator startup loads
  • Premium small-station price can overlap discounted 500Wh models

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

Pros

  • 600W AC output is unusually strong for a sub-300Wh station
  • 200W solar input gives it better refill potential than many small competitors
  • LiFePO4 chemistry and roughly 2500+ cycle rating fit long-term emergency storage better than older NMC small packs

Cons

  • 268Wh capacity still limits real runtime once inverter loss and reserve are counted
  • 10.1 lb body is heavier than the smallest EcoFlow and Jackery options
  • High-output loads drain the pack quickly, even when the inverter can technically handle them

Our Verdicts

Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station

The SOLIX C300 is the polished small pick for USB-C-heavy users. Buy it for portable electronics and modest CPAP planning, not for household appliance backup.

BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

The EB3A is the small-station value pick when output matters more than minimum weight. It can handle short high-watt bursts better than many compact stations, but it is still a small battery.

Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station

$230

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BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station

$229

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