Comparison ANKER SOLIX C300X DC vs ANKER SOLIX C300 DC

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	ANKER SOLIX C300X DC	ANKER SOLIX C300 DC
	from £157.18 up to £179.00 Compare prices 3	from £199.99 Expecting restock
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	Retractable lantern	Retractable lantern The SOLIX C300 DC model does not support charging from the mains.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	300 W	300 W
Peak power	600 W	600 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
Outputs
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	1 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	4 140 W	3 140 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Via USB-C
Input port XT60
Battery and charging time
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	288 W*h	288 W*h
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	192 min	192 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	142 min	192 min
Charging power (solar panel)	100 W	100 W
General
PSU	external	external
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Dimensions	124x120x200 mm	119x124x124 mm
Weight	2.8 kg	2.72 kg
Added to E-Catalog	october 2024	august 2024

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

ANKER SOLIX C300X DC and ANKER SOLIX C300 DC charging stations have similar features, such as a nominal power of 300 W and a peak power of 600 W, but differ in some key aspects. The C300X DC model offers 4 outputs, including a car cigarette lighter, whereas the C300 DC has 3 outputs and does not support charging from the grid, which may limit its usage. Both devices use LiFePO4 batteries, but the C300 DC has a larger capacity of 288 Wh. The charging time from a solar panel for both models is approximately 192 minutes. Users note that both stations are convenient to use thanks to the carry handle and built-in lighting, but the C300X DC may be preferred for those seeking more outputs and the ability to charge from the grid.

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Glossary

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

USB C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

From solar panels

The ability to charge the device from solar panels ensures the energy independence of a portable power plant. Models with this function can work completely autonomously and do not depend on outlets. Charging from the panels is implemented in the corresponding devices with portable solar panels and charging stations, which are structurally provided with specialized connectors for receiving power from stationary solar panels, and there is also a built-in MPPT charge controller (Maximum Power Point Tracking).

Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).