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Anker SOLIX C800 Review
768Wh of storage, 1,200W continuous output, LiFePO4 cells. Listed at $314 at Anker SOLIX.
The Anker SOLIX C800 is a portable 600 1,200wh unit holding 768Wh. At $0.41 per watt-hour it is priced below the median for the band, which makes it one of the cheaper ways to buy this much capacity. It uses LiFePO4 cells rated for 3,000 cycles, so it is built to be kept rather than replaced.
Manufacturer price at the time of writing. This link is not a paid placement.
Computed from this unit’s published specification, not from a manufacturer claim. Method and the full catalogue comparison are in our power station price index.
What the Anker SOLIX C800 will run, and for how long
Runtimes below are calculated from the 768Wh rated capacity, derated to 85% for AC loads and 92% for USB and 12V loads to cover inverter and conversion losses. They are arithmetic, not lab measurements, but they are the same arithmetic applied to every unit we track, so the comparison holds. Anything drawing more than the 1,200W continuous rating is left off the list because this unit cannot carry it, though the 1,600W surge rating covers brief startup spikes from motors and compressors.
| Load | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|
| Phone charge (12Wh) | 58 charges |
| Wi-Fi router (10W) | 65 hr |
| LED work light (10W) | 71 hr |
| CPAP, humidifier off (40W) | 16 hr 19 min |
| Laptop (60W) | 10 hr 53 min |
| 12V portable fridge (45W avg) | 14 hr 30 min |
| 55-inch TV (90W) | 7 hr 15 min |
Real figures land below these. A fridge cycles rather than drawing continuously, and cold weather costs a lithium pack usable capacity, so treat the table as the ceiling rather than the expectation.
Charging and power delivery
Maximum solar input is 1,200W. At 70% of that rating, which is what a fixed panel realistically delivers across a good day, a full charge from empty is roughly 55 min of usable sun.
Anker SOLIX C800 specifications
Manufacturer figures, gathered so you can read them against everything else we track rather than against the marketing page they came from.
| Capacity | 768Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,200W |
| Surge / peak | 1,600W |
| Cell chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000 cycles |
| Max solar input | 1,200W |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Price at Anker SOLIX | $314 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.41 |
How the Anker SOLIX C800 compares
The closest units we track from other manufacturers in the same band, matched on capacity rather than on price.
| Anker SOLIX C800 | BLUETTI AC70 | BLUETTI EB70S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 768Wh | 768Wh | 716Wh |
| Output | 1,200W | 1,000W | 800W |
| Cycle life | 3,000 cycles | 3,000 cycles | 2,500 cycles |
| Weight | — | 23 lb | 21 lb |
| Price | $314 | $359 | $429 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.41 | $0.47 | $0.60 |
Where the Anker SOLIX C800 sits in its band
We track 57 units in the portable 600 1,200wh band with both a price and a published capacity. They run from $179 to $3,449, and from 99Wh to 5,040Wh. On cost per watt-hour the Anker SOLIX C800 ranks 9 of 57, where 1 is the cheapest capacity in the band. That puts it in the cheapest third, which is the single strongest thing on its spec sheet. Ranking on cost per watt-hour deliberately ignores build quality, port selection and warranty, so read it as one input rather than as the answer.
Alternatives to the Anker SOLIX C800
Units we track in the same band that are close enough to be genuine substitutes, matched on capacity. Each links to its own review.
- BLUETTI AC70 review — 768Wh, 1,000W output, listed at $359, $0.47 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the Anker SOLIX C800.
- BLUETTI EB70S review — 716Wh, 800W output, listed at $429, $0.60 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the Anker SOLIX C800.
- BLUETTI PS72 review — 716Wh, 700W output, listed at $329, $0.46 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the Anker SOLIX C800.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) review — 716Wh, 800W output, listed at $259, $0.36 per watt-hour, cheaper capacity than the Anker SOLIX C800.
Who the Anker SOLIX C800 suits
It is a sensible buy for van and car camping, a long weekend off-grid, and covering a fridge plus lighting and devices through a day-long outage. It is the wrong tool for whole-home backup, and sustained use of a microwave or a kettle.
Anker SOLIX C800 questions
How long will the Anker SOLIX C800 run a fridge?
A full-size fridge averages about 50W once you account for the compressor cycling on and off. From 768Wh, derated to 85% for inverter losses, that is roughly 13 hr 3 min on a full charge. A 12V portable fridge draws less and will run considerably longer.
Can the Anker SOLIX C800 be charged by solar?
Yes. It accepts up to 1,200W of solar input. Panels rarely hit their rated figure in the field, so plan on about 70% of the panel rating across a clear day.
What warranty does the Anker SOLIX C800 carry?
Anker SOLIX covers it for 5 years, and rates the cells for 3,000 charge cycles. Cycle life and warranty are different promises, and the cycle figure is the one that tells you how long the pack stays useful.
Is the Anker SOLIX C800 worth it?
At $314 it works out at $0.41 per watt-hour. It costs less per watt-hour than the median unit in its band, which is the strongest argument in its favour. Read the comparison table above against the two closest rivals before deciding.
What is not published
Anker SOLIX does not state the weight for this model. We list figures rather than estimate them, so those rows stay empty until the manufacturer publishes them. If you need one of them to make the decision, ask Anker SOLIX directly and hold them to the answer.
How we assess these
Every figure on this page comes from the manufacturer, and every derived number, cost per watt-hour and estimated runtime, is calculated the same way for all 437 products we track. That is what makes the comparison meaningful: we are not scoring units against a private impression of them, we are putting published figures side by side and doing the arithmetic in public. Where a manufacturer stays quiet, we say so rather than filling the gap.