Comparison ANKER SOLIX C300X vs ANKER 522 PowerHouse

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	ANKER SOLIX C300X	ANKER 522 PowerHouse
	from $229.99 up to $269.99 Compare prices 2	from $199.99 up to $269.00 Compare prices 2
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	Flashlight	1 USB A port, 2 USB C ports. Car cigarette lighter. LiFePo4 battery. Backlight.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	300 W	300 W
Peak power	600 W	600 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	2	1
USB A	1 5В/2.4А 12 W	1 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	3 3 A, 5 A 140 W	2 2.25 A, 3 A 60 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Via USB-C
Input port XT60
Battery and charging time
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	288 W*h	320 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	68 min	210 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	194 min	210 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	142 min	210 min
Charging time (socket + USB C PD) ≈		150 min
Charging power (socket)	330 W	100 W
Charging power (solar panel)	100 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth and WiFi
PSU	external	external
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +40 °C	0 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions	164x161x240 mm	216x212x144 mm
Weight	4 kg	3.9 kg
Added to E-Catalog	october 2024	july 2024

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

ANKER SOLIX C300X and ANKER 522 PowerHouse offer similar specifications but have some key differences. Both devices have a rated power of 300 W and a peak power of 600 W with a sine wave output. However, the SOLIX C300X offers more outputs: 2 sockets at 230 V and 3 at 100-120 V, while the 522 PowerHouse has 1 socket at 230 V and 2 at 100-120 V. In terms of charging, the SOLIX C300X charges faster from the outlet (68 minutes) compared to the 522 PowerHouse (210 minutes), but the latter can charge via USB-C. Both devices use LiFePO4 batteries with up to 3000 charge cycles. Users note that the SOLIX C300X is more versatile due to the greater number of outputs, while the 522 PowerHouse stands out for its compactness and additional USB ports.

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Glossary

UPS function

Charging stations with UPS function switch consumers to backup power from their own battery, acting as an uninterruptible power supply. In comparison with full-fledged UPSs, switching does not occur instantly, but with a certain delay (about 10-30 ms). To use this function correctly, you must first study the instructions for the charging station, which often describes the correct procedure for connecting the intended consumer devices.

Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

Via USB-C

The ability to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station via the USB type C connector. This port itself is small in size and has a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. However, in charging stations it does not always work as an input interface.

Input port XT60

Power connector with two round connectors, used to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station. For the most part, the input port of the XT60 is for charging the device from solar panels using the appropriate cable.

Battery capacity

Nominal battery capacity, in fact - the amount of energy that is supposed to be stored. The larger it is, the longer the battery life of the charging station will be, all other things being equal. On the other hand, this parameter also affects the dimensions, weight and price of the battery, despite the fact that an energy-intensive battery is not always required. By the indicator of capacity in watt-hours, you can compare batteries with each other.

Charging time (socket) ≈

Time to charge the portable power station from a fully discharged state to 100% charge when using the power adapter from a household outlet. This refers to the original battery and standard charger.

Charging time (solar panel) ≈

Time spent on a full charge when using the original panel in bright sunlight. In cloudy weather, the charging time of the device from the solar panel can be strikingly different downwards.

Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).