How Long Will the Anker SOLIX C300 Run a Projector?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Briefly
Only briefly: about 59 minutes. The Anker SOLIX C300 stores 288Wh, and a projector averages about 250W. That covers about 33% of a typical 3-hour day.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 288Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 245Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 300W |
| Surge rating | 600W |
| Projector running watts | 250W |
| Startup watts | 250W |
| Average draw | 250W |
| Estimated runtime | 59 minutes |
| Energy per day of typical use | 750Wh |
288Wh × 0.85 = 245Wh usable ÷ 250W average = 1 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your projector and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Anker SOLIX C300 accepts up to 100W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 375Wh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours).
Solar can’t fully keep up. A projector uses about 750Wh a day at 3 hours of use, more than the Anker SOLIX C300’s best-case solar harvest. Solar will stretch the runtime but not sustain it.
Tips
- Lamp projectors draw 200–300W; LED and laser models are often under 150W.
- The Anker SOLIX C300 uses LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, rated for thousands of cycles, so running it down daily won’t wear it out quickly.
Other power stations running a projector
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 3 | 245Wh | 300W | 50 minutes | Briefly |
| EcoFlow River 2 | 256Wh | 300W | 52 minutes | Briefly |
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | 256Wh | 300W | 52 minutes | Briefly |
| Bluetti EB3A | 268Wh | 600W | 55 minutes | Briefly |
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 59 minutes | Briefly |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500X | 505Wh | 300W | 1.7 hours | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 1.7 hours | Yes |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 1.7 hours | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Anker SOLIX C300 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 100W of solar input it refills in about 3.8 hours of strong sun. A single 200W panel is enough to max out its solar input.