Anker SOLIX C300 vs EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC
Specs come from each brand's Australian website and manuals. Each one shows where it came from and how it was measured. Prices are from 4 shops, checked 29 Sept 2026.
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What separates these two
- WeightThe EcoFlow states 2.3 kg (Unit only The station by itself, without cables, chargers or a bag.); the Anker states 4.1 kg (unit only), 1.8 times as heavy.This means the EcoFlow is lighter to carry.
Sources
Anker: manufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026
4.13 kg / 9.1 lb
EcoFlow: manufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026
2.26 kg
- Stated warrantyThe EcoFlow states 3 years; the Anker states 5 years, 2 years longer.This means the Anker's brand covers it for longer.
Sources
Anker: manufacturer page (www.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026
5 Years
EcoFlow: manufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026
3 years
Price and price per Wh aren't compared here yet. That needs a second shop selling each one for about the same price (within 10%), which shows the price is real. Today: price, Anker $399 and EcoFlow $459; price per Wh, Anker 138.5¢ and EcoFlow 159.4¢.
2 figures are about the same
- Capacity: Anker 288 Wh; EcoFlow 288 Wh (the same)
- Solar input: Anker up to 100 W; EcoFlow up to 110 W (less than 20% apart)
Can't be compared The two brands give this figure in different ways, or only one brand gives it. For example, one counts battery charges until 80% of the capacity is left and the other until 70%. Set side by side, the numbers would mislead, so both are shown and neither is put ahead.
- AC output, non-stopThe Anker states 300 W (Continuous output The power the station can supply non-stop. This is the figure that decides which appliances it can run, like a 1,000 W microwave.). The brand doesn't give this figure for the EcoFlow.This means the two can't be compared on this until both brands publish it.
Sources
Anker: manufacturer page (au.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026
Power devices with 300W (600W surge).
- 12 V car socketThe Anker states 10 A. The brand doesn't give this figure for the EcoFlow.This means the two can't be compared on this until both brands publish it.
Sources
Anker: manufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026
12V 10A
- UPS switchoverThe Anker states up to 10 ms (how it was tested not stated). The brand doesn't give this figure for the EcoFlow.This means the two can't be compared on this until both brands publish it.
Sources
Anker: manufacturer page (www.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026
<10ms
- AC surgeThe Anker states 600 W (how long it lasts not stated). The brand doesn't give this figure for the EcoFlow.This means the two can't be compared on this until both brands publish it.
Sources
Anker: manufacturer page (au.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026
Power devices with 300W (600W surge).
A difference is listed above only when both brands measure a figure the same way and the gap is at least: capacity: 10% or more; price: 10% or more; price per Wh: 10% or more; AC output, non-stop: 15% or more; weight: 8% or more; 12 V car socket: any difference; solar input: 20% or more; wall charging, empty to full: 20% or more; cycle life: 20% or more; stated warranty: any difference; UPS switchover: 5 ms or more; expansion batteries: one has it and the other doesn't; AC surge: 15% or more. Every comparison on this site uses the same gaps.
Fridge runtime
Not worked out for EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC: the brand doesn't give a capacity, or an outlet a fridge could plug into.
Charging paths
| Path | Anker SOLIX C300 | EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC |
|---|---|---|
| Wall (AC) | Charging input: up to 330 W (charging mode not stated) Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| Car charging | not stated | not stated |
| Solar | Maximum input: up to 100 W (11–28 V) Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 Voltage range: 11–28 V Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | Maximum input: up to 110 W (one input shared by solar and car charging (row "Solar/Car Input")) Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
| Expansion batteries Extra batteries made to plug into this station to add capacity. | not stated | not stated |
“Not stated” means the brand's website and manual don't give that figure (checked 29 Sept 2026).
All the specs side by side
| Figure | Anker SOLIX C300 | EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and battery | ||
| Capacity | 288 Wh (Nameplate capacity The capacity printed on the box, in watt-hours (Wh): what the battery holds when new. You get less out of it in use, because the station keeps some back to protect the battery and loses some turning it into 240 V or 12 V power., Usable capacity How much of the box capacity you can actually draw out. Most brands don't publish it, so the box figure is the only one that can be compared. not stated)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | 288 Wh (Nameplate capacity The capacity printed on the box, in watt-hours (Wh): what the battery holds when new. You get less out of it in use, because the station keeps some back to protect the battery and loses some turning it into 240 V or 12 V power., Usable capacity How much of the box capacity you can actually draw out. Most brands don't publish it, so the box figure is the only one that can be compared. not stated)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
| Battery type The type of cells inside the battery. Most power stations now use LiFePO4; NCM, short for nickel cobalt manganese, is the other type that turns up. | LiFePO4 Lithium iron phosphate, the battery type most power stations now use. Battery boxes sometimes call it "lithium".Sourcemanufacturer page (www.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | NCMSourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
| Ah at 12.8 V Capacity in amp-hours, the way a 12 V lithium battery box states it, so the two can be compared. Worked out from the Wh figure: Wh ÷ 12.8. | 22.5 Ah derived: 288 Wh nameplate ÷ 12.8 V = 22.5 Ah | 22.5 Ah derived: 288 Wh nameplate ÷ 12.8 V = 22.5 Ah |
| Price per Wh The price divided by the capacity on the box, in cents (¢) per watt-hour (Wh). Lower means more capacity for the money. | 138.5¢ derived: $399 (price today) ÷ 288 Wh nameplate = 138.5¢ per Wh | 159.4¢ derived: $459 (price today) ÷ 288 Wh nameplate = 159.4¢ per Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output The household-style power points on the station, for things you'd normally plug into a wall. The figure is the continuous rating in watts (W): the most the station can supply non-stop. | 300 W (Continuous output The power the station can supply non-stop. This is the figure that decides which appliances it can run, like a 1,000 W microwave., AC, taken as non-stop, because the brand lists a separate Surge A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that need a kick to start, like a fridge compressor or a power tool. It lasts from a fraction of a second to a few seconds. figure)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| Surge A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that need a kick to start, like a fridge compressor or a power tool. It lasts from a fraction of a second to a few seconds. | 600 W (surge, AC, how long it lasts not stated)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| 12 V car socket A cigarette-lighter style socket that runs 12 V gear, like a camping fridge, directly. Its rating is in amps (A): a 10 A socket supplies up to about 120 W. | 10 A (12 V)Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| UPS switchover UPS stands for uninterruptible power supply: with the station plugged in, it takes over when the mains power cuts out, so a device stays on. Switchover is how quickly, in milliseconds (ms); smaller is quicker. The brands don't say what load they tested with. | up to 10 ms (how it was tested not stated)Sourcemanufacturer page (www.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging Charging from a household power point. A fast-mode figure uses the brand's quickest charging setting, so it isn't compared with standard charging. | up to 330 W (charging mode not stated)Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| Solar input The most solar power the station can take in. Panels also have to fall inside the stated voltage range, or the station won't charge from them. | up to 100 W (11–28 V)Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | up to 110 W (one input shared by solar and car charging (row "Solar/Car Input"))Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
| Solar input The most solar power the station can take in. Panels also have to fall inside the stated voltage range, or the station won't charge from them. | 11–28 VSourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | not stated |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 4.1 kg (Unit only The station by itself, without cables, chargers or a bag.)Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | 2.3 kg (Unit only The station by itself, without cables, chargers or a bag.)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
| Size (as stated) | 164 × 161 × 240 mm (Unit only The station by itself, without cables, chargers or a bag.)Sourcemanufacturer document (cdn.shopify.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | 206 × 115 × 123 mm (Unit only The station by itself, without cables, chargers or a bag.)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
| Wh per kg Capacity for each kilogram carried. Higher means lighter for the capacity. | 70 Wh/kg derived: 288 Wh nameplate ÷ 4.1 kg (unit only) = 70 Wh per kg | 127 Wh/kg derived: 288 Wh nameplate ÷ 2.3 kg (unit only) = 127 Wh per kg |
| Warranty | ||
| Stated warranty The warranty the brand's own Australian store states. Some brands add years if the product is registered. | 5 years (the brand's Australian store)Sourcemanufacturer page (www.ankersolix.com) read 29 Sept 2026 | 3 years (the brand's Australian store)Sourcemanufacturer page (au.ecoflow.com) read 29 Sept 2026 |
Capacity is the nameplate figure in watt-hours (Wh), the one on the box. AC output is the power a station can supply non-stop, not a short burst. Weight is the station on its own. A figure measured another way is shown with a note saying how, and isn't compared with the others.
Where this pair sits
these twoother power stationsmiddle price per Wh
The same as a table
| Power station | Capacity | Price today | Price per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI AC2A | 205 Wh | $299 | 146.0¢ |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 | 245 Wh | $299 | 122.0¢ |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | $485 | 169.6¢ |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh | $399 | 138.5¢ |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | 288 Wh | $269 | 93.4¢ |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | $349 | 121.2¢ |
| EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC | 288 Wh | $459 | 159.4¢ |
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288 Wh | $699 | 242.7¢ |
| Jackery Explorer 300D | 288 Wh | $349 | 121.2¢ |
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max | 512 Wh | $599 | 117.0¢ |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Max | 572 Wh | $799 | 139.7¢ |
Price record
Anker SOLIX C300
Recorded 22 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2026, 3 retailers. Lowest in stock: $399 (Caravan RV Camping, 29 Sept); highest: $499 (Anker SOLIX, 22 Sept).
Every recorded change as a table
| Date | Retailer | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2026 | Anker SOLIX | $499 | in stock |
| 27 Sept 2026 | My Generator | $399 | |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Caravan RV Camping | $399 | |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Caravan RV Camping | $399 | in stock |
| 29 Sept 2026 | My Generator | $399 | in stock |
Solid shape: in stock at that price. Hollow shape: listed at that price. Dashed line: out of stock. Every price move across power stations: price log.
EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC
Every price
What each shop charges for the power station on its own, cheapest first. Kits (the power station sold with extras, like a solar panel) are on each product's page and don't count here.
Anker SOLIX C300
| Caravan RV CampingIn stock · checked 29 Sept 2026 | $399 | Check price |
| My GeneratorIn stock · checked 29 Sept 2026 | $399 | Check price |
| Anker SOLIXIn stock · checked 29 Sept 2026 | $499 | Check price |
1 kit with the SOLIX C300, on its page.
EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC
| EcoFlowIn stock · checked 29 Sept 2026 | $459 | Check price |
3 kits with the TRAIL Plus 300 DC, on its page.
What neither brand tells you
These figures would help answer the questions above, but neither brand gives them (checked 29 Sept 2026):
- Usable capacity How much of the box capacity you can actually draw out. Most brands don't publish it, so the box figure is the only one that can be compared.: how much of the Nameplate capacity The capacity printed on the box, in watt-hours (Wh): what the battery holds when new. You get less out of it in use, because the station keeps some back to protect the battery and loses some turning it into 240 V or 12 V power. you can actually use. The fridge runtime above uses test results for how much comes out of the socket instead.
- The Station's own draw Power the station uses itself while an outlet is switched on: its screen, its electronics and the circuit that makes 12 V or 240 V. Few brands publish it. Over 24 hours it can add up to as much as a small fridge uses. with the 12 V car socket A cigarette-lighter style socket that runs 12 V gear, like a camping fridge, directly. Its rating is in amps (A): a 10 A socket supplies up to about 120 W. on: the fridge runtime above uses a test of the station if one was found, otherwise a range of 1–12 W.
- How much of the capacity comes out of the 12 V car socket A cigarette-lighter style socket that runs 12 V gear, like a camping fridge, directly. Its rating is in amps (A): a 10 A socket supplies up to about 120 W.: the fridge runtime above uses a test of the station if one was found, otherwise a range of 75–92%.
- How long the Surge A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that need a kick to start, like a fridge compressor or a power tool. It lasts from a fraction of a second to a few seconds. lasts: without it, two Surge A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that need a kick to start, like a fridge compressor or a power tool. It lasts from a fraction of a second to a few seconds. figures can't be compared.
- Wall charging, empty to full.
- Cycle life How many full charges before the battery drops to a set share of its original capacity, usually 70% or 80%. 4,000 cycles to 80% is a higher bar than 4,000 cycles to 70%. The table's column counts cycles to 80% only..
- Expansion batteries Extra batteries made to plug into this station to add capacity..
Each product's own page: Anker SOLIX C300 · EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC.

