Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 ranks first because it pairs a low price with the specs most buyers check first. Anker lists 1,024Wh of LiFePO4 capacity, 2,000W continuous output with a 3,000W peak, and a full recharge from the wall in 49 minutes at 1,600W once UltraFast Charging is switched on in the app. Solar input tops out at 600W, enough for a full recharge in 1.8 hours, and the unit switches to battery in under 10 ms when the grid drops, which suits CPAP machines and routers. At $529.99 on sale it costs about $0.52 per Wh, and at 24.9 lb it is lighter than the EcoFlow DELTA 3 (27.6 lb) and Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (32 lbs). The trade-offs: it cannot take an extra battery, the fast charge slows when the cells are below 68°F, and the warranty term is not shown on the product page. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Most households and campers who want 1kWh at a low price

Price

$529.99 on the Anker SOLIX US store (sale; regular $699.99).

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $529.99 Saved $170.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 1,024Wh capacity, 2,000W continuous output and 3,000W peak
• 100% recharge in 49 minutes at 1,600W with UltraFast Charging enabled in the Anker app
• 600W (60V max) solar input, full recharge in 1.8 hours
• Under 10 ms UPS switchover and a Time-of-Use mode in the app
• 10 output ports, including a 140W USB-C port

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $529.99 works out to about $0.52 per Wh, the second lowest on this list
• Strength: 24.9 lb net weight is the lightest of the 1kWh-class units here
• Strength: 2,000W continuous output is more than the EcoFlow DELTA 3 (1,800W) and Bluetti AC180 (1,800W)
• Weakness: Capacity cannot be expanded; Anker points buyers who need expansion to the older C1000
• Weakness: The 49-minute recharge needs UltraFast Charging turned on and a battery above 68°F
• Weakness: The product page does not state the warranty length

Key facts

• Price: $529.99 (regular $699.99)
• Capacity: 1,024Wh
• AC output: 2,000W (3,000W peak)
• AC recharge: 49 min at 1,600W
• Solar input: 600W max
• Weight: 24.9 lb
• Cycle life: 80% after 4,000 cycles

Where it ranks

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is No. 1 in our Best Portable Power Stations verdict.