We’ve shared deals on Anker’s portable power stations several times before, but when it comes to combining the power you need with the portability that lets you take it anywhere you want, the Anker SOLIX C300 might just take the cake. Anker’s somehow found a way to fit 300 watts and 90,000mAh of on-demand power delivered through 7 output ports into this amazingly small 6-pound device, and Amazon’s found a way to drop the price on this awesome indoor/outdoor accessory to just $150 for a limited time.
The SOLIX C300 is so compact and lightweight that you can easily fit it into a backpack for an outdoor excursion, or even attach it to the outside of your gear with a carabiner. It’s powerful enough to charge a 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro to 80% in just 75 minutes, and it can be recharged and ready for more in just an hour when both USB-C charging ports are plugged into an AC outlet, or 1.8 hours when one USB-C port is plugged in. The bright built-in pop-out light at the top of the unit and the easy-carry handle make the SOLIX C300 resemble a ultra-high-tech camping lantern, and that’s just one of its great many uses.
7-in-1 Super Charger
There are 7 powerful output ports on the SOLIX C300, and they can all be put to use at the same time to keep several of your devices juiced up and ready to go. The two 140W USB-C ports, the same ones you use to recharge the SOLIX C300, are also fast-charge output ports. There’s also a 100W USB-C port, a 15W USB-C, two 12W USB-A ports, and a 120W car socket. You can monitor all 7 ports, control the SOLIX C300’s lights, and more with the Anker Smart App on your smartphone.
Recharging the SOLIX C300 is almost as versatile as using it. The two USB-C input ports can be used together for rapid recharging, or by just 1 port. (Wall charger is not included.) You can also purchase a solar panel and compatible cord to recharge the SOLIX C300 via the solar input port at the front of the unit, or purchase a cable to use with your car’s electrical socket.
Mighty Mite
When you consider how amazingly compact the SOLIX C300 is — just 4.9 x 4.7 x 7.9 inches and a hair over 6 pounds — you realize that it can go literally anywhere. Camping trips are an obvious use, but at that size the SOLIX C300 could even earn a spot in your bag for a daylong hike just as a safety measure. Tailgate parties and backyard gatherings benefit from the presence of a portable power bank, and it’s wise to have one handy in case of power outages.
Amazon’s taken $50 off (-25%) the price of the Anker SOLIX C300 for a limited time, making it one of the best $150 charging devices we’ve seen yet, and definitely the most portable. The LiFePO4 battery comes with a 3-year guarantee, and with normal use the SOLIX C300 should have a run of many years as your go-to source for portable power.