Rank #3 in Best Portable Power Station 2026: 10 Ranked by Capacity and Output
Anker SOLIX C200 DC, 192Wh, 200W, USB and DC Only (No Mains Socket)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Anker SOLIX C200 DC takes third place in our portable power station ranking, and it is the specialist of the group: 192Wh of capacity and 200W of output, but DC and USB only, with no mains socket at all. Leaving out the AC inverter is the whole point. It makes the C200 lighter, at 1.9 kg, and cheaper than a mains station of similar size, so for keeping phones, tablets, cameras and even a laptop going on the move it is ideal. If you need to plug in anything with a three-pin plug, this is not the one; one of the mains stations above it is. It holds a strong 4.6-star average with 82 per cent at five.
Its specification table carries the same catalogue nonsense as its siblings, and then some. It lists the voltage as "9 Volts" and the output current as "1 Amps", which multiply to nine watts on a device rated for two hundred, so both figures are stray values rather than anything real. It repeats Anker's junk fields, "Is Electric: No" and an "Antenna Location" of "Camping, Residential, Commercial", and calls the power source "Solar Powered" when solar is only an optional input. The useful facts, 192Wh and 200W over DC and USB, are what to buy on. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 944 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity | 192 Wh |
|---|---|
| Output | 200 W, DC and USB only (no mains socket) |
| Ports | 7 (DC/USB) |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Voltage (as listed) | 9 Volts|a stray value; 9V x 1A is 9W, not 200W |
| Output current (as listed) | 1 Amps|does not match a 200W device |
| Power source (as listed) | Solar Powered|solar is only an input; it is a battery |
| Catalogue oddities (as listed) | "Is Electric: No", "Antenna Location: Camping…" |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Model number | A1727 |
| ASIN | B0D62P85ZR |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchasechunky little power pack
“lots of power in such a small package, perfect for charging phones etc multiple times.”
Verified purchaseInsanely good charging
“Had it for over a year and it still works perfectly! I've run my Mac off it all of a work day a couple times while video editing on the move!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Portable Power Station 2026: 10 Ranked by Capacity and Output.
Rank #1
Anker SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station, 288Wh LiFePO4, 300W, 7 Ports
£189.00
Rank #2
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Power Station, 1024Wh, 2000W, 9 Ports, UPS
£599.00
Rank #4
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 1070Wh LiFePO4, 1500W (3000W Surge)
£499.00
Rank #5
Jackery Explorer 240 v2, 256Wh, 300W, 3.5kg Lightweight
£189.00
Questions people ask
Does the Anker SOLIX C200 DC have a normal plug socket?
No, and that is deliberate. It is DC and USB only, with no mains (three-pin) socket, because it leaves out the AC inverter to stay light and cheap. It charges phones, tablets, cameras and USB-C laptops, but cannot run anything with a household plug.
How much can it store?
192 watt-hours. That is enough for many phone charges or a laptop through a working day, which reviewers report doing, but it is a top-up device rather than a home backup. For mains backup, look at the C300 or C1000 higher in the ranking.
Why does the spec sheet say 9 volts and 1 amp?
Those are stray catalogue values: nine volts at one amp is nine watts, and the device is rated at 200W, so neither figure describes it. Like the "Is Electric: No" field, they are form entries filled in wrongly, not real limits.
How heavy is it?
1.9 kg, the lightest station in this ranking, which is the payoff for having no mains inverter. It is a genuine grab-and-go for a day out or a commute.
Can I charge it from solar?
Yes, solar is a supported input, though no panel is included and mains or car charging is the usual method. The "Solar Powered" label overstates it; solar is optional, not the only source.
Who is it for?
Anyone who only needs to keep USB and DC devices running away from a socket, and wants the lightest, cheapest way to do it. Anyone who needs to power a mains appliance should choose a station with an AC socket instead.
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