SOLIX C300 vs RIVER 2

Anker

SOLIX C300

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EcoFlow

RIVER 2

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300W

Running power

300W

288 Wh

Battery

256 Wh

9 lbs

Weight

7.7 lbs

At a Glance

This comparison targets buyers shopping for a compact, sub-300W portable power station for light loads like phones, laptops, lights, and small appliances. The RIVER 2 edges ahead on device coverage, powering 17 out of 53 tested devices versus 15 for the SOLIX C300.

EcoFlow's unit also delivers a 600W surge rating, double the C300's 300W surge, which helps it start momentarily demanding loads the Anker simply cannot handle. Solar recharge favors the RIVER 2 as well: a 110W max input fills its 256 Wh battery in roughly 3.3 hours, while the C300's 100W input needs about 4.1 hours to top off 288 Wh.

The tradeoff is switchover speed. Anker's 10 ms UPS response is three times faster than EcoFlow's 30 ms, a meaningful difference if you plan to use the station as a mini home backup for sensitive electronics.

Overall Winner

RIVER 2

Powers 17 of 53 tested devices vs 15 for SOLIX C300

Home backup: Tie RV / mobile: Tie Solar: RIVER 2

Choose SOLIX C300 if...

+ You prefer this brand ecosystem and support channel

Choose RIVER 2 if...

+ Portability matters for your setup
+ You want broader device compatibility

Spec Snapshot

Absolute values shown. Bars are scaled within this comparison for readability.

Each metric is independent. Bar lengths are not comparable across different compare pages.

Capacity

Higher is better | Scale max: 288 Wh | SOLIX C300 leads

SOLIX C300 288 Wh

RIVER 2 256 Wh

SOLIX C300: +32 Wh (+12.5%).

Running Power

Higher is better | Scale max: 300 W | Tie

SOLIX C300 300 W

RIVER 2 300 W

Delta: Tie (0%).

Surge Power

Higher is better | Scale max: 600 W | RIVER 2 leads

SOLIX C300 300 W

RIVER 2 600 W

RIVER 2: +300 W (+100.0%).

Weight

Lower is better | Scale best: 7.7 lbs | RIVER 2 leads

SOLIX C300 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)

RIVER 2 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

RIVER 2: -1.3 lbs (14.6% lighter).

Battery Life

Higher is better | Scale max: 3,000 cycles | Tie

SOLIX C300 3,000 cycles

RIVER 2 3,000 cycles

Delta: Tie (0%).

Where Compatibility Actually Differs

Out of 53 devices tested, 2 show a different result between these two stations.

Same result: 96%

Both can run: 15 · Differences: 4% (2/53) · Neither can run: 36

Only RIVER 2 can run 2

Full-Size Freezer (15-17 Cu. Ft.) SOLIX C300: Needs soft-start

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French Door Refrigerator SOLIX C300: Needs soft-start

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Neither can run · 36 devices

These devices exceed both stations on running power and surge.

Sump Pump (1/2 HP)

Electric Clothes Dryer

Dishwasher

Washing Machine

Desktop PC (Gaming/Workstation)

EV Charger (Level 1, 120V)

Central AC (3-Ton)

Dehumidifier (70 Pint)

Gas Furnace Fan (Blower)

Portable AC (12,000 BTU)

Space Heater (1,500W)

Window AC (8,000 BTU)

Electric Water Heater (50 Gal)

Well Pump (1 HP)

2-Slice Bread Toaster

Coffee Maker

Digital Air Fryer

Electric Skillet

Electric Stove (Single Burner)

Electric Water Kettle

Instant Pot (6 Qt)

Microwave Oven (1000W)

Rice Cooker

Toaster Oven

Electric Wheelchair Charger

Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Portable Ice Maker (Countertop)

RV Rooftop AC (13,500 BTU)

Professional Hair Dryer

Circular Saw (Corded)

Corded Drill / Hammer Drill

Electric Chainsaw (14-inch)

Pancake Air Compressor (6-Gallon)

Shop Vac (Wet/Dry, 5-6 HP Peak)

Laptop

Laser Printer

Full Specs Comparison

Spec	SOLIX C300	RIVER 2
Capacity	288 Wh ✓	256 Wh
Running Power	300 W	300 W
Surge Power	300 W	600 W ✓
Weight	9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)	7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) ✓
Energy Density	70.2 Wh/kg	73.1 Wh/kg ✓
Portability Tier	ultralight	ultralight
Chemistry	LFP	LFP
Cycle Life	3,000	3,000
Expandable	No	No
UPS	Yes (10 ms)	Yes (30 ms)
AC Voltage	120V	120V

Solar Charging

Best-case charging profile using compatible solar panels.

SOLIX C300

Max solar input 100 W

Connector XT60

Full charge time ~4.1h

Compatible panels 6/20

MPPT: 11-28V

RIVER 2

Faster

Max solar input 110 W

Connector XT60

Full charge time ~3.3h

Compatible panels 12/20

MPPT: 11-30V

Charge speed comparison

~4.1h

~3.3h

Longer bar = faster charge (inverted scale)

Device Compatibility

All tested devices grouped by category. Click a category to expand.

SOLIX C300RIVER 2

Emergency(2)

0/2

1/2

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Full-Size Freezer (15-17 Cu. Ft.)	Soft Start	1.3h	Safe	1.1h
Sump Pump (1/2 HP)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Entertainment(2)

1/2

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Desktop PC (Gaming/Workstation)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Television	Safe	1.2h	Safe	1.1h

EV & Transportation(2)

1/2

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
E-Bike Battery Charger	Safe	1h	Safe	0.9h
EV Charger (Level 1, 120V)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Heating & Cooling(7)

1/7

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Box Fan (20-inch)	Safe	2.4h	Safe	2.2h
Central AC (3-Ton)	Voltage Fail	N/A	Voltage Fail	N/A
Dehumidifier (70 Pint)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Gas Furnace Fan (Blower)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Portable AC (12,000 BTU)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Space Heater (1,500W)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Window AC (8,000 BTU)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Home Infrastructure(3)

1/3

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal)	Voltage Fail	N/A	Voltage Fail	N/A
Garage Door Opener (Residential)	Tight	1.1h	Safe	1h
Well Pump (1 HP)	Voltage Fail	N/A	Voltage Fail	N/A

Kitchen Appliances(11)

1/11

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
2-Slice Bread Toaster	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Coffee Maker	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Digital Air Fryer	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Electric Skillet	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Electric Stove (Single Burner)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Electric Water Kettle	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Instant Pot (6 Qt)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Microwave Oven (1000W)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Rice Cooker	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Slow Cooker	Tight	0.7h	Tight	0.6h
Toaster Oven	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Large Appliances(4)

0/4

1/4

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Dishwasher	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Electric Clothes Dryer	Voltage Fail	N/A	Voltage Fail	N/A
French Door Refrigerator	Soft Start	1h	Safe	0.9h
Washing Machine	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Medical(4)

2/4

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
CPAP Machine	Safe	3.6h	Safe	3.2h
Electric Wheelchair Charger	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Medical Nebulizer Machine	Safe	1.8h	Safe	1.6h
Portable Oxygen Concentrator	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Outdoor & RV(6)

4/6

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Pellet Grill	Tight	2.1h	Safe	1.9h
Portable Electric Cooler	Safe	3.4h	Safe	3h
Portable Fan	Safe	3.3h	Safe	2.9h
Portable Ice Maker (Countertop)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Portable Projector	Safe	1h	Safe	0.9h
RV Rooftop AC (13,500 BTU)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Personal Care(2)

1/2

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Electric Blanket	Safe	1.1h	Safe	1h
Professional Hair Dryer	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Power Tools(5)

0/5

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Circular Saw (Corded)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Corded Drill / Hammer Drill	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Electric Chainsaw (14-inch)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Pancake Air Compressor (6-Gallon)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Shop Vac (Wet/Dry, 5-6 HP Peak)	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A

Work from Home(5)

3/5

Device	SOLIX C300	Runtime	RIVER 2	Runtime
Laptop	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Laser Printer	Fail	N/A	Fail	N/A
Monitor (27-inch LCD)	Safe	3.7h	Safe	3.3h
Starlink System	Safe	2h	Safe	1.8h
WiFi Router	Safe	2.7h	Safe	2.4h

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The Bottom Line

Pick the SOLIX C300 if fast UPS switchover matters most, since its 10 ms response better protects sensitive gear during outages, and its slightly larger 288 Wh battery adds a small capacity cushion. Go with the RIVER 2 if broader device compatibility, stronger surge handling at 600W, and faster solar charging are higher priorities. With a score of 33 to 28 and two extra devices powered in testing, the RIVER 2 is the stronger overall pick for most portable and light backup needs.

SOLIX C300 vs RIVER 2 FAQ

Q Which is better for home backup, SOLIX C300 or RIVER 2?

RIVER 2 is the stronger overall choice in this matchup based on weighted compatibility across 53 tested devices.

Q Which has longer runtime, SOLIX C300 or RIVER 2?

SOLIX C300 has higher battery capacity (288 Wh), which generally supports longer runtime on the same load.

Q Which charges faster with solar panels?

RIVER 2 has the faster best-case solar recharge profile in our panel compatibility test set.

Q Which is more portable, SOLIX C300 or RIVER 2?

RIVER 2 is lighter at 7.7 lbs vs 9 lbs. RIVER 2 is rated ultralight for portability.

Q How many devices can each power station run?

RIVER 2 powers 17 of 53 tested devices, compared to 15 for SOLIX C300.