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Portable Power Station River 3 Plus vs SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station

Ravvy scores Portable Power Station River 3 Plus at 89.21 and SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station at 89.41. SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station takes the overall pick, best for weekend campers, drone pilots, and remote workers needing high-speed laptop charging.

EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station River 3 Plus, 286Wh 760W RIVER 3 Plus Power Station
89.2

$259

A top-tier choice for those needing reliable backup for electronics and light gear, though you will pay a premium for the fast charging and UPS features.

Ravvy pick

Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station, 288Wh Solar Generator for Camping
89.4

$330

Buy the C300 if you prioritize rapid recharging and USB-C efficiency over raw AC wattage, accepting that it won't run high-heat appliances.

How they score

FactorPortable Power Station River 3 PlusSOLIX C300 Portable Power Station
Technology94–
Portability9694.2
Versatility84.5–
Build Quality89–
Charging Speed9896.5
Noise Level–98
Build Longevity–91
Output Versatility–82

Portable Power Station River 3 Plus

What owners praise

  • Ultra-fast 60-minute full AC recharge
  • Professional grade <10ms UPS switchover
  • GaN technology improves efficiency for low-draw devices
  • Highly portable at only 10.4 lbs
  • Expandable capacity via stackable extra batteries

What to know first

  • Limited base capacity for heating appliances
  • Price per watt-hour is higher than larger bulkier units
  • Fan noise can increase during high-speed X-Stream charging

Skip it if heavy appliance users or long-term off-grid living

SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station

What owners praise

  • Dual 140W USB-C PD 3.1 ports for fast laptop charging
  • Ultra-fast 50-minute recharge to 80 percent
  • Long-lasting LiFePO4 battery with 3,000+ cycle rating
  • Extremely quiet operation at only 25 decibels
  • Compact vertical design saves space in packed vehicles

What to know first

  • Shoulder strap is sold separately
  • 300W AC limit prevents use of most kitchen appliances
  • Not compatible with all Anker solar panel models

Skip it if home backup for kitchen appliances or powering heavy-duty power tools

Specs side by side

SpecPortable Power Station River 3 PlusSOLIX C300 Portable Power Station
UPC842783143549194644200732
ASINB0DCCB657JB0D62GMQ3F
GTIN842783143549194644200732
BrandEF ECOFLOWAnker
ColorBlackDark Gray
Voltage120230 volts
Model NameEF-RV-H02-1Anker SOLIX C300
Item Weight3.5 kg4.13 kg
ManufacturerECOFLOWAnker
Model NumberEF-RV-H02-1A1722
Power SourceSolar PoweredBattery Powered, Solar Powered
Battery Weight2.5 kg1710 g

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