Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station

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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Name: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station
Brand: Anker

The fastest-charging 1kWh station, with a 2,000W inverter

8.7/10

WattLab Score

How good it is for its size · method

1,024 WhCapacity
2,000 W / 3,000 WAC continuous / surge
49 minFastest full charge
24.9 lbWeight

Reference price*$699.99Anker SOLIX US store · Nov 11, 2026. Amazon price may differ.

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Overview

Anker's C1000 Gen 2 puts 1,024Wh of LiFePO4 and a 2,000W inverter (3,000W surge) into a 24.9 lb box. It refills from the wall in 49 minutes with UltraFast Charging, takes up to 600W of solar and switches to battery in 10 ms.

Ideal for

Home backup for a fridge, router, CPAP and small kitchen appliances, and anyone who wants a 1kWh station that recharges fast between outages or trips.

Skip it if

People who want to grow capacity later with add-on batteries.

Editor's ratings · 0–10

Score profile

Seven axes on fixed scales, so scores compare directly across every model on WattLab Review.

Capacity7.4
Power8.4
Charging10.0
Battery tech10.0
Portability3.5
Solar input7.8
Value6.9

Editor scores derived from verified specs. How we score

What's inside the 8.7 WattLab Score

Charging speed10.0
Battery technology10.0
Energy density (Wh/lb)7.9
Solar refill speed7.7
Value (Wh per $)6.9
Versatility (ports & features)10.0

How long will it run?

Estimated runtimes on a full charge for common devices.

Device	Typical load	Estimated runtime
Smartphone charge	15 Wh each	~58 charges
Wi-Fi router + modem	15 W	~58 hr
CPAP (no humidifier)	40 W	~22 hr
Laptop	60 W	~15 hr
12V camping fridge (avg)	35 W	~25 hr
32" LED TV	50 W	~17 hr
Full-size fridge (avg)	150 W	~5.8 hr
Coffee maker	1,000 W	~0.9 hr

Estimates use 85% of rated capacity to account for inverter losses. Real runtimes vary with temperature, battery age and how often appliances cycle.

Full specifications

Battery

Capacity	1,024 Wh
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4
Rated cycle life	4,000 cycles

Output

AC output (continuous)	2,000 W
Surge / peak	3,000 W
Power Lifting (resistive loads)	—
AC outlets (120V, pure sine)	5
USB-C ports	3
Max USB-C output	140 W
USB-A ports	1
12V car outlet	12V / 10A (120W)
DC5521 barrel ports	0

Charging

Max AC charging input	1,600 W
AC charge time (standard)	—
Fastest full charge	49 min
Max solar input	600 W
Solar input spec	XT60i: 11–28V at 8.2A or 29–60V at 14.5A, 600W max
Solar charge time	1.8 hr
Car charge time	—

Size & build

Weight	24.9 lb (11.3 kg)
Dimensions	15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 in
Rated noise	—
Charging temperature	32–104°F (0–40°C)
Discharge temperature	-4–104°F (-20–40°C)

Smart features & warranty

UPS switchover	≤10 ms
App control	Anker app + LCD display
Expandable battery	No
Warranty	5 years

Value

Reference price*	$699.99
Wh per dollar*	1.46 Wh/$

Other details

USB-C detail	2 × 140W + 1 × 15W (the 15W port shares 20W with the USB-A)
AC charging input	120V~ 12A, 1,200W standard; 1,600W UltraFast
Bypass mode	1,800W max
Modes	Standard and Time-of-Use (TOU)
Simultaneous charging	Grid and solar at the same time, solar first

Fast charging: 0–100% in 49 min with UltraFast Charging (1,600W, switched on in the Anker app). Anker notes it only reaches full speed when the battery is above 68°F.
Solar time: Anker's published solar recharge time at 600W.
Cycle life: 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity (Anker rating).
* Reference price from the manufacturer's US store on the date shown. Amazon's price may be different.
— means the manufacturer doesn't publish that figure. We never estimate missing specs.

Spec sources

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

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Our take

In the 1kWh class, the C1000 Gen 2 stands out for two numbers: 2,000W of continuous output and a 49-minute full recharge. The 2,000W inverter (3,000W surge) is more than most 1kWh rivals offer, enough for a microwave, a space heater, a coffee maker or a small power tool. Five AC outlets, three USB-C ports (two at 140W), one USB-A and a 120W car socket cover the rest.

UltraFast Charging pulls 1,600W from the wall and needs to be switched on in the Anker app. Anker says full speed only kicks in when the battery is above 68°F, and standard charging runs at 1,200W. Solar input is generous for the size: up to 600W through one XT60i port at 11–60V, which Anker says refills it in about 1.8 hours. It can charge from the grid and solar at once, using solar first.

As backup, it switches over in 10 ms, fast enough for most desktop PCs and networking gear. A Time-of-Use mode in the app can charge from the grid when power is cheap and run your devices from the battery when it's expensive. The LiFePO4 cells are rated for 4,000 cycles to 80%, and Anker gives it a 5-year warranty.

The trade-off is expansion. The original C1000 could add an extra battery; the Gen 2 can't, which Anker says kept it smaller and lighter. At 24.9 lb and about 15 × 8 × 10 inches, it's easy to stash in a closet or car trunk.

Pros

2,000W continuous / 3,000W surge, high for 1kWh
Full recharge in 49 min with UltraFast Charging
Up to 600W solar input
10 ms UPS switchover
Three USB-C ports, two at 140W
5-year warranty

Cons

Can't add an expansion battery, unlike the original C1000
UltraFast Charging needs the app and a battery above 68°F
Only one USB-A port
No DC5521 barrel ports

What owners and reviewers say

Independent tests

CleanTechnica published a hands-on test of the C1000 Gen 2. Anker's own store lists 218 owner reviews. We'll add Amazon buyer feedback themes once we can verify them.