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Anker · SOLIX

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

2,000W real output and a 49-minute recharge — but no longer expandable.

$799.00

Overall score 7.1/10

Pros

  • + 2,000W continuous with a genuine 3,000W surge is the strongest real output at 1kWh here
  • + 49 minutes to full is the fastest recharge of any station in this list
  • + Five AC outlets and two 140W USB-C ports
  • + Routinely discounted to around half its list price

Cons

  • Gen 2 deliberately removed battery expansion — if you want the add-on pack you need the Gen 1 C1000 or C1000X instead, which is easy to get wrong when both are listed
  • Only 12W from the single USB-A port
  • 600W solar is good but well behind the EcoFlow's 1,000W

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review: what the specs say

2,000W real output and a 49-minute recharge — but no longer expandable. At $799, Anker's 2025 model sits in the middle of the range — the portable Power Stations we compare run from $249 to $4,799. It scores 7.1/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.

Its strongest showing is Recharge Speed at 9.5/10 — how quickly it refills from mains power. The weakest is Expandability at 1.0/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.

Worth knowing before you buy: gen 2 deliberately removed battery expansion — if you want the add-on pack you need the Gen 1 C1000 or C1000X instead, which is easy to get wrong when both are listed; and only 12W from the single USB-A port. Every specification on this page comes from Anker's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.

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Full Specifications

Capacity1024 Wh
AC Output2000 W
Surge Output3000
Battery ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycle Life4,000 cycles to 80% capacity
AC Outlets5
Other Ports2x USB-C 140W, 1x USB-C 15W, 1x USB-A 12W, 1x 12V/10A car socket
Max Solar Input600
AC Recharge Time49
Weight24.9 lbs
ExpandableNo — Anker removed expansion on Gen 2 to save weight. The Gen 1 C1000 and C1000X do support the BP1000 add-on battery
UPS SwitchoverYes — under 10ms
App ControlYes
Connectivity5x AC outlets, 2x USB-C 140W, 1x USB-C 15W, 1x USB-A, 1x 12V car socket
MaterialPlastic with integrated handles
Warranty24 months

Compare Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 With

Cheaper Alternative

DJI Power 1000 V2 — $699.00

Premium Alternative

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus — $899.00

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