Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Car camping and weekend trips, where the station has to come out of the trunk.
- A refrigerator during an outage.
Who it's not for
- Backing up a whole house.
- Growing the battery later with add-on packs.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 600 W.
Cons
- OutdoorGearLab lists 1,800 W AC. The brand lists 2,000 W continuous.
Similar size
1,000–1,999 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 2,000 W | 8.8 | $699.99 | $0.68 / Wh |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | 8.9 | $489.00 | $0.48 / Wh |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1,024 Wh | 2,200 W | 8.8 | $699.00 | $0.68 / Wh |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 2,600 W | 8.9 | $699.00 | $0.68 / Wh |
Score
8.8 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
8.8
1,024 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
8.9
2,000 W
WeightWeight 20%
8.5
24.9 lb · 11.29 kg
List priceWeight 20%
9.1
$0.68 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 890 Wh | 87% | |
| CHIP | 839 Wh | 82% | Taken from the 230 V outlet. |
Runtime estimates
About how long Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 87 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 58 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 21.8 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 14.5 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 13.4 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4000 |
| Battery test | 890 Wh · 87% of rated |
| Continuous output | 2,000 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 3,000 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 6, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | Yes, about 10 ms |
| Solar input | 600 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | 11–60V (XT60i; 600W max) |
| AC input | 1,600 W |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 24.9 lb · 11.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 in |
| Noise | 20 dB · Anker SOLIX |
| List price | $699.99 on October 2026 |
Similar models
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
1,024 Wh · 1,800 W$489.00
DJI Power 1000
1,024 Wh · 2,200 W$699.00
DJI Power 1000 V2
1,024 Wh · 2,600 W$699.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: Jackery Explorer 300, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: Pecron E1500LFP V3, with more capacity and more output.
- Hiking or packing light: BLUETTI Elite 10, at 3.97 lb · 1.8 kg.
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Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
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Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy