C200 DC
- everything you charge is USB
- you carry it all day: 4.2 lb
- you charge a laptop at up to 140W
C800X
- you already own one
- you plug in AC devices: five outlets
- a router or CPAP needs the UPS
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If anything you own has a wall plug, the C200 DC is the wrong box.
The Anker SOLIX C200 DC is a 192Wh LFP pack with three USB-C ports up to 140W, two USB-A ports and 100W of solar, at 4.2 lb, with no AC outlet and no 12V socket. The Anker SOLIX C800X stored 768Wh and delivered 1,200W from five AC outlets, with a 12V socket, a sub-20ms UPS and a 58-minute wall refill, at 23.15 lb; Anker US no longer sells it and points its C800 family to the C1000 Gen 2. One keeps phones, cameras and a laptop alive on a trail; the other kept a router, a fridge or a CPAP running.
Below: what separates them with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, seven modeled situations, a middle option with AC outlets, and what published tests found.
Different jobs. The C200 DC is a USB power pack with no AC outlet; the C800X was a 768Wh AC station with four times the battery, five outlets and a UPS, at more than five times the weight. Anker US sold out of the C200 DC on our October 31, 2026 check and no longer sells the C800X.
- you charge phones and laptops
- you carry it: 4.2 lb
- you top up from a 100W panel
- you run AC devices
- a router needs a UPS
- you keep a fridge going
The five differences that decide it
Both use LFP cells rated for 3,000+ cycles to 80% and the Anker app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and neither takes an extra battery. These five gaps decide it.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes. About 163Wh usable on the C200 DC, through USB only, and 653Wh on the C800X; MyChooz got 636Wh out of a C800X at 778W (EU unit).
Appliance for appliance, the C800X lasts 4.0 times as long as the C200 DC.
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What the current options cost today
Anker US listed the C200 DC as sold out on our October 31, 2026 check; the price engine shows the last price it read. Anker’s C800 family pages now redirect to the C1000 Gen 2. Prices move often.
The third option: the Anker SOLIX C300 at $429.99
Anker SOLIX C300: $429.99 today
The C200 DC’s sibling with AC outlets: 288Wh and 300W from three outlets with 600W SurgePad, two 140W and one 15W USB-C, a USB-A, a 12V car socket, a UPS under 10ms with 380W of pass-through and a built-in 330W charger that reaches 80% in 50 minutes, at 9.1 lb, with 5 years of warranty. It runs a router or a CPAP, which the C200 DC can’t, at well under half the C800X’s weight. It stops at 300W and takes 100W of solar. See the C300 at Anker.
Seven modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above: 85% of the rated capacity, no extra battery. Where the C200 DC has no matching outlet, we say so instead of drawing a bar.
Laptop top-ups on a trip
The C200 DC charges a laptop straight from its 140W USB-C port; the C800X holds four times as many charges through its 100W USB-C or the laptop’s AC adapter.
A weekend of phone charges
Both cover a family’s phones for a weekend; the C200 DC does it at 4.2 lb.
Wi-Fi router through an outage
Only the C800X, with a switchover under 20ms. The C200 DC has no AC outlet; a router runs on it only through a USB-C or 12V adapter cable you supply.
Full-size fridge through an outage
Only the C800X, for about 11 hours. The C200 DC has no AC outlet.
CPAP, one night
The C800X covers two nights. The C200 DC has no AC outlet and no 12V socket for a CPAP’s DC cord.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
The small battery fills sooner from a single 100W panel; the C800X takes up to 300W, 11 to 60V. The C200 DC’s input stops at 28V, so wire panels in parallel.
Carrying it
The C200 DC goes in a daypack. The C800X is a two-hand carry at 23.15 lb, per Anker’s datasheet.
Nine more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
C200 DC and C800X weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 4.2 lb for the C200 DC and 23.15 lb for the C800X. Dimensions: 3.94 × 4.33 × 7.28 in and 14.6 × 8.07 × 9.96 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
Anker SOLIX C200 DC and Anker SOLIX C800X full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
C200 DC
- C200 DC192Wh, 4.2 lb
- 140W USB-C to USB-C cable
- Safety instructions
- No wall chargeruse your own USB-C charger
- Solar and car cables sold separately
C800X
- C800X power station768Wh, 23.15 lb
- AC charging cable
- Car charging cable
- Solar charging cable
C200 DC contents from Anker US; C800X contents from Anker’s A1755 datasheet.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
C200 DC: only the 140W USB-C3 port recharges it; 18W minimum chargerC800X: MyChooz drew 881Wh from the wall for a full charge, about 89% efficiency (EU unit)
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
C200 DC
C800X
Practical consequence: the C200 DC has five USB ports and nothing else, so a device with a wall plug or a 12V cord won’t run on it. The C800X added five AC outlets and a 12V socket to two USB-C and two USB-A ports.
09 · NoiseNoise: C200 DC vs C800X
Anker publishes no rating for either. Reviewers measured the Anker SOLIX C800X at up to 54dB at 778W and found it quiet below 200W; no published test has measured the Anker SOLIX C200 DC.
The C800X figures come from non-US units.Every figure we found, with its source
No decibel figure published.
What reviewers heard: Below about 200W the fan was hidden by normal background sound (MyChooz); the last percent of each charge was the loudest, near 60dB (ITC.ua).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Charge the C800X at the default speed overnight.
Cold, heat and storage: C200 DC vs C800X
Same limits: the Anker SOLIX C200 DC and the Anker SOLIX C800X charge from 32°F to 104°F and run from −4°F to 104°F, per Anker. Neither has a water rating.
Figures from the C200 DC US user manual and Anker’s A1755 datasheet.- Charge either one indoors in winter: neither charges below 32°F.
- Use and store the C200 DC upright, per its US manual.
App, UPS and smart features
The Anker SOLIX C800X does more: it works as a UPS and has a built-in AC charger with a fast mode. The Anker SOLIX C200 DC uses the same Anker app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Neither takes an extra battery.Does it work as a UPS? The Anker SOLIX C800X switches in under 20ms per Anker’s datasheet. Anker’s comparison table lists no UPS on the Anker SOLIX C200 DC.
Does it have a fast charging mode? The Anker SOLIX C800X charges at 750W by default and 1,100W in UltraFast. The Anker SOLIX C200 DC recharges only through its 140W USB-C port, from your own charger.
How does the app connect? Both use the Anker app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. On the Anker SOLIX C200 DC, you switch the radios on with the IoT button.
Can you add a battery later? Neither the Anker SOLIX C200 DC nor the Anker SOLIX C800X takes an extra battery.
Warranty and support
The Anker SOLIX C800X carries 5 years per Anker’s datasheet. The Anker SOLIX C200 DC gets 3 years in its US page text and comparison table, though one spec block on the same page says 5.
Same cycle rating; keep proof of purchase for the C200 DC.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
Anker rates both at 3,000+ cycles to 80% capacity, about 8 years at one full cycle a day. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity, so read the rating as a ceiling.
- Keep the receipt for a C200 DC: its US page shows both 3 and 5 years.
- Buying a C800X from a remaining seller, check that it is new and that Anker’s warranty applies.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 2 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
C200 DC: no verifiable independent test foundC800X: ITC.ua (January 2025, EU unit), MyChooz (October 2026, EU unit)
Usable capacity
- C800XReviewer Self-discharge was negligible: under 1% lost over four days of standby. ITC.ua, Vladyslav Vasylenko, January 2025, EU unit
- C800XReviewer Discharging through a 778W heater, it delivered 636Wh of the rated 768Wh, about 83% system efficiency. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
Charging
- C800XReviewer In the default 750W mode, 5% to 100% took 1 h 55 min; the 58-minute claim needs UltraFast mode switched on. Ukrainian 230V unit, flag. ITC.ua, Vladyslav Vasylenko, January 2025, EU unit
- C800XReviewer A full 1% to 100% charge drew 881Wh from the wall, about 89% charging efficiency. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
Noise and heat
- C800XReviewer Charging noise ranged from about 30 to 50 decibels; it was inaudible from 3 to 5 meters away. ITC.ua, Vladyslav Vasylenko, January 2025, EU unit
- C800XReviewer The final percent of every charge was the slowest and the loudest, reaching about 60 decibels. ITC.ua, Vladyslav Vasylenko, January 2025, EU unit
- C800XReviewer Fan noise hit up to 54dB under the 778W load; unpleasant but without odd tones, much lower at light loads. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
- C800XReviewer Below about 200W the fan noise was minimal and hidden by normal background sound. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
UPS and output
Daily use and issues
- C800XReviewer Devices on the AC outlets drawing under 20W did not appear in the station or app statistics. ITC.ua, Vladyslav Vasylenko, January 2025, EU unit
- C800XReviewer Sturdy build, but the 3.1mm grille gaps and missing port covers leave it open to dust. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
- C800XReviewer The overload test tripped protection twice, after which the station worked normally again. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
- C800XReviewer The app is tidy: it sets charging power and an auto-off timer and sends an alert at 10% charge. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
- C800XReviewer No faults appeared over roughly two months of intermittent use. MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit
Practical limits before you buy
- The C200 DC has no AC outlet and no 12V socket. A router, a CPAP or a lamp on a wall plug won’t run on it.
- No wall charger comes with the C200 DC. Use your own USB-C charger, 140W for full speed.
- Anker US listed the C200 DC as sold out on October 31, 2026.
- Anker US no longer sells the C800X. Its page returns an error, and the C800 and C800 Plus pages redirect to the C1000 Gen 2.
- The C800X charges at 750W by default. The 58-minute refill needs UltraFast.
- The C200 DC’s solar input stops at 28V. Wire panels in parallel, not in series.
- Neither fits the 100Wh carry-on limit. Check with the airline before flying with either.
- C200 DC, per its US documentation: Total output is 200W; the two USB-A ports and the 15W USB-C share 20W, and the 100W and 140W USB-C ports together give 100W each.
- C200 DC, per its US documentation: Only the 140W USB-C3 port recharges it; you need your own USB-C wall charger, 18W minimum, 140W for full speed.
- C200 DC, per its US documentation: Solar input 11 to 28V, 8.2A, 100W max via XT60; not compatible with PS30, PS200 or PS400 panels; solar and car cables sold separately.
- C200 DC, per its US documentation: Must be used and stored upright; it powers off after 2 hours with outputs off and no load, adjustable in the app.
- C800X, per Anker’s A1755 datasheet (US and Canada): Default AC recharging is 750W (about 90 min); the 58-minute full charge needs the 1,100W Ultra Fast mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Anker C200 DC and the C800X?
The C200 DC is a 192Wh USB power pack: three USB-C ports up to 140W, two USB-A, 100W of solar, no AC outlet, 4.2 lb. The C800X was a 768Wh power station: 1,200W from five AC outlets, a 12V socket, an under-20ms UPS and 300W of solar, at 23.15 lb.
Is the C800X discontinued?
Anker US no longer sells it: its page returns an error, and the C800 and C800 Plus pages redirect to the C1000 Gen 2.
Can the C200 DC run a fridge or a CPAP?
No. It has no AC outlet and no 12V socket. The C800X ran a 60W-average fridge for about 11 hours and a 40W CPAP for two nights.
Can the C200 DC charge a laptop?
Yes, straight from its 140W USB-C port, about 2.7 times for a 60Wh laptop battery.
Is the C200 DC in stock?
Anker US listed it as sold out on our October 31, 2026 check.
Which has a UPS?
Only the C800X, with a switchover under 20ms per Anker’s datasheet.
How much do they weigh?
4.2 lb for the C200 DC and 23.15 lb for the C800X, per Anker.
What warranty do they have?
3 years for the C200 DC per Anker’s US page, which also shows 5 years in one spec block; 5 years for the C800X per its datasheet.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these units. C200 DC specs come from Anker US and its user manual. C800X specs come from Anker’s US page as archived on March 29, 2026 and Anker’s A1755 datasheet for the US and Canada, because Anker US no longer lists it. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: Anker US, C200 DC and its user manual (A1727), read on October 31, 2026; Anker US, C800X (archived March 29, 2026) and Anker’s A1755 datasheet, US and Canada, an Anker document hosted by a dealer.
- The C200 DC page states a 3-year warranty in its description and comparison table; one spec block on the same page says 5 years. We use 3 years. Where the C800X page (1,600W SurgePad) and its datasheet (1,920W surge) differ, we show both.
- Reviewer reports on the C800X: ITC.ua, Vladyslav Vasylenko, January 2025, EU unit, MyChooz, Alexander Moiseenko, October 2026, EU unit.
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).
A 4.2 lb, 192Wh USB pack against a 768Wh, 1,200W AC station. Anker US no longer sells the C800X.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 6:01 AM EST
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Originally published: November 1, 2026