Compare › Head to head
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Choose the Explorer 1000 Plus for
capacity, surge, solar, expandability
The differences that matter
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus stores 23% more energy (1,264 vs 1,024 Wh).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus handles bigger motor start-ups (4,000W vs 3,000W surge).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is lighter: 24.9 lb vs 32 lb.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus recharges faster from solar (800W vs 600W max input).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 charges faster from the wall (~49 vs ~102 min).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 costs less per Wh ($0.49 vs $0.55).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 5,000 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 16.6 hrs | 20.5 hrs |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 21.8 hrs | 26.9 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 8.7 hrs | 10.7 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 35 min | 43 min |
Full specs
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,264 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge / peak output | 3,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 32 lb |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 800 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~49 min | ~102 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | 5,000 Wh |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $499 | $699 |
| Price per Wh | $0.49 | $0.55 |