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Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Choose the SOLIX C1000 for
output, solar, wall charging, expandability
Choose the Explorer 1000 v2 for
capacity, surge, weight, value, battery life
The differences that matter
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 stores 1% more energy (1,070 vs 1,056 Wh).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 can power 1,800W of devices at once vs 1,500W.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 handles bigger motor start-ups (3,000W vs 2,400W surge).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is lighter: 23.8 lb vs 28.4 lb.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 recharges faster from solar (600W vs 400W max input).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 charges faster from the wall (~58 vs ~60 min).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs less per Wh ($0.42 vs $0.43).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for more charge cycles (4,000 vs 3,000).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 2,112 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | SOLIX C1000 | Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 17.1 hrs | 17.3 hrs |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 22.4 hrs | 22.7 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 9.0 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 36 min | 36 min |
Full specs
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,056 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge / peak output | 2,400 W | 3,000 W |
| Weight | 28.4 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 400 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~58 min | ~60 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Expandable to | 2,112 Wh | Not expandable |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $449 | $449 |
| Price per Wh | $0.43 | $0.42 |