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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Choose the Explorer 1000 v2 for
capacity, weight, value, expandability
The differences that matter
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 stores 4% more energy (1,070 vs 1,024 Wh).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 can power 2,000W of devices at once vs 1,500W.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is lighter: 23.8 lb vs 24.9 lb.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 recharges faster from solar (600W vs 400W max input).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 charges faster from the wall (~49 vs ~60 min).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs less per Wh ($0.42 vs $0.49).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 1,070 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 16.6 hrs | 17.3 hrs |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 21.8 hrs | 22.7 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 8.7 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 35 min | 36 min |
Full specs
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 2,000 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge / peak output | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 400 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~49 min | ~60 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | Not expandable |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $499 | $449 |
| Price per Wh | $0.49 | $0.42 |