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Anker’s new power station can charge faster with two USB-C adapters at the same time


Anker’s new power station can charge faster with two USB-C adapters at the same time

The new Anker Solix C300 DC has a feature previously absent from the company’s portable power stations: Although it can only be charged via a solar panel or its bidirectional 140W USB-C ports, for the first time users can charge it via two of those USB-C ports simultaneously, increasing the charging speed up to 280W.

Inside the Solix C300 DC is a 90,000mAh, 288Wh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery that provides up to 300W of total power. Anker positions the power station as one of its smallest portable options, making it ideal for carrying to the beach or campsite, but at 6.18 pounds, you’ll definitely feel that weight when you have it hanging on your shoulder (with an optional strap) or in a backpack.

Weighing 2.8 kg, the Solix C300 DC is compact but not a lightweight charging solution to take with you.
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Devices can be charged using any of the power station’s seven different outlets, including two USB-A ports, four USB-C ports (one 15W port, one 100W port, and two 140W ports), and a 120W auxiliary outlet that’s compatible with the DC plugs of accessories like coolers.

A built-in display shows the power consumption of connected devices and the remaining charge of the Solix C300 DC. This information is also available through Anker’s mobile app when the power station is connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth. The top of the power station has a built-in LED pop-up light with three brightness levels, so it can also be used as a lantern or emergency flashlight.

The AC version of the Anker Solix C300 also has AC sockets and can be connected directly to a power outlet for charging.
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Anker has also announced an AC version of the power station, the Solix C300, and while the name is similar, there are some differences between the two. The AC version is heavier at nine pounds and offers up to 600W of power output—twice the power of the DC version. It has a 120W auxiliary outlet, a single USB-A port, and three USB-C ports (two of which offer 140W of power output). It also has three AC outlets (or two UK-style AC outlets), expanding the number of devices you can connect.

The pop-up LED lantern is gone—Anker has replaced it with an integrated carrying handle. And unlike the DC version, you can’t charge the AC version of the Solix C300 using two of its USB-C ports at once. Instead, it can plug directly into a wall outlet and offers similar charging speeds.

Both versions of the portable power station will be available from Amazon and Anker’s online store starting August 28. The Solix C300 DC costs $199.99 and the AC version costs $249.99. Those who pre-order either device through Anker’s website before August 27 will receive a discount that brings the price down to $149.99 for the DC version and $189.99 for the AC model.

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