Jackery Explorer 300 vs Anker SOLIX C300
Same bench, same derating, same five axes. Our pick: Anker SOLIX C300 (WattScore 80 vs 74) — but the right answer depends on which spec you're buying for. The table settles it.
Jackery
Explorer 300
budget entry point, light duty
Under $300 · NMC
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 293 Wh ◂ | 288 Wh |
| AC output | 300 W | 300 W |
| Surge | 500 W | 600 W ◂ |
| Weight | 7.1 lb ◂ | 9.3 lb |
| Solar input | 100 W | 100 W |
| AC outlets | 2 | 3 ◂ |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 3 ◂ |
| Chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Fast charge to 80% | — | 50 min |
Modeled runtime, reference loads
Full-Size Refrigerator · 150W
Modern 18–22 cu ft units average 100–200W while the compressor runs, cycling roughly a third of each hour. The 1,000W+ startup surge is what disqualifies small stations — capacity is rarely the first problem.
CPAP Machine (no humidifier) · 40W
A bare CPAP draws 30–60W. Turning on the heated humidifier roughly triples draw to ~90–150W — budget for it if you use one. Use the DC adapter where available; it skips inverter losses and buys ~20% more runtime.
The verdict
Buy the Anker SOLIX C300 if you want the better all-rounder — it takes the WattScore 80 to 74 on our bench, and it's the stronger pick for USB-C heavy travel kit.
The Jackery Explorer 300 still makes sense if its strengths line up with your use case — it's positioned as budget entry point, light duty, and per-row wins in the table above show exactly where it pulls ahead. Cross-check both against your actual loads with the runtime calculator before deciding.