Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: what it runs and for how long
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is a 1,024 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 2,000 W inverter (3,000 W surge). Compared with the Anker SOLIX C1000, it has 1,024 Wh of capacity instead of 1,056 Wh and 2,000 W of AC output instead of 1,800 W. It meets our requirements for keeping a fridge running in an outage, RVs and van life, plus 4 more uses.
What can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run, and for how long?
Combine loads in the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 runtime calculatorOn a full charge it runs a refrigerator for about 13 h and a chest freezer for about 27 h.
Who is the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 a good fit for?
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 meets every requirement for 7 of the 12 uses we filter for.
- ✓Keeping a fridge running in an outage
- ✓RVs
- ✓Van life
- ✓Camping
- ✓UPS use with computers and routers
- ✓Balcony solar and apartments
- ✓Starting a 120 V well or sump pump
- ✕Carrying a CPAP on trips (light enough to pack) · needs weight ≤ 20 lb; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 has 24.9 lb
- ✕Fast solar charging · needs solar input ≥ 800 W; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 has 600 W
- ✕Running a window AC for several hours · needs capacity ≥ 2,000 Wh; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 has 1,024 Wh
- ✕A LiFePO4 station under $500 · needs list price ≤ $500; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 has $599.99
Can you add batteries to the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?
No. Anker SOLIX's spec page lists the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 as not expandable, so its 1,024 Wh is the most it will ever hold.
Can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 work as a UPS?
Anker SOLIX lists a switchover time of 10 ms for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, inside the 20 ms gap that the ITI (CBEMA) reference says typical computer equipment should ride through.
How fast does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 recharge?
From a wall outlet it recharges in about 49 minutes in its fastest mode, per Anker SOLIX. From solar it needs about 2.3 hours of strong sun at its 600 W solar limit, with panels delivering 75% of their rating.
What are the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2's full specifications?
These figures come from Anker SOLIX's official US page, checked 2026-10-12. "Not published" marks specs Anker SOLIX doesn't publish.
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 4,000 cycles; Anker's spec does not state the capacity percentage. |
| AC output (continuous) | 2,000 W |
| AC surge | 3,000 W |
| AC outlets | 5 |
| Max USB-C output | 140 W |
| Max solar input | 600 W |
| Max AC charging input | 1,600 W 1,600 W in UltraFast mode; 1,200 W in normal mode. |
| AC charge time (fastest mode) | 49 min 49 minutes to 100% applies to UltraFast mode only. |
| Expandable | No Anker's FAQ says there is no expansion feature. |
| Max with extra batteries | Not published |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms |
| Weight | 24.9 lb |
| Dimensions | 15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 in |
| List price | $599.99 |
How does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 rank against other 1,000–1,999 Wh power stations?
Among the 17 current 1,000–1,999 Wh models, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is in the top third for AC output, AC charging speed, rated cycles, weight and UPS switchover.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Rank in band | vs band median | vs band leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 8th of 17 | level | -33% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 2nd of 17 | +11% | -9% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Surge | 3,000 W | 11th of 16 | -17% | -32% vs DJI Power 1000 |
| Solar input | 600 W | 6th of 15 | +20% | -40% vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus |
| AC charging | 1,600 W | 2nd of 16 | +13% | -9% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 5th of 16 | level | -33% vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 5th of 17 | -10% | +6% vs Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | 1st of 15 | level | level vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
| Wh per list $ | 1.71 | 8th of 16 | +3% | -27% vs BLUETTI Elite 100 mini |
Who should not buy the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?
Skip the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if any of these describe you; each comes from its published specs.
- You may want more battery later. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 isn't listed as expandable. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus (1,024 Wh) accepts extra batteries.
How long does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 last at different loads?
About 870 Wh reaches the AC outlets, so a steady 100 W load runs for about 8.7 h and a load at its full 2,000 W rating for about 26 minutes.
| Steady AC load | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| 25 W | 35 h |
| 50 W | 17 h |
| 100 W | 8.7 h |
| 200 W | 4.4 h |
| 300 W | 2.9 h |
| 500 W | 1.7 h |
| 750 W | 1.2 h |
| 1,000 W | 52 min |
| 1,500 W | 35 min |
| 2,000 W | 26 min |
What does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 cost per kWh over its rated life?
About $0.15 per kWh of storage at list price, if you use all 4,000 rated cycles. The median for 1,000–1,999 Wh models is $0.14 per kWh, so the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is more expensive over its rated life.
Rated life energy = 1,024 Wh × 4,000 cycles ≈ 4,096 kWh. List price $599.99 ÷ 4,096 kWh ≈ $0.15.
How many hours of sun does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 need to refill?
With panels delivering 75% of their rating (our calculator's default), the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 needs the hours of strong sun below. Its 600 W solar limit caps the charge rate, so panels beyond about 800 W add nothing in strong sun.
| Panels | Charge rate | Sun hours to refill |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W of panels | 75 W | 13.7 h |
| 200 W of panels | 150 W | 6.8 h |
| 400 W of panels | 300 W | 3.4 h |
| 800 W of panels | 600 W | 1.7 h |
What can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run at the same time?
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 can carry 7 of the 10 common pairs we check at once, with the runtimes below. It can't carry refrigerator + microwave oven, refrigerator + electric kettle and microwave oven + electric kettle: together they pass its running or start-up limit.
| Together | Runtime from full |
|---|---|
| refrigerator + wi-Fi router / modem | 10 h |
| refrigerator + chest freezer | 8.9 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier + wi-Fi router / modem | 11 h |
| TV + wi-Fi router / modem | 6.2 h |
| window air conditioner + refrigerator | 1.1 h |
| sump pump + refrigerator | 1.0 h |
| space heater + wi-Fi router / modem | 0.6 h |
Which Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 specs are unpublished or conditional?
Anker SOLIX publishes every spec we track for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2.
4 published figures come with conditions, shown under the spec table: AC charge time, AC charging, expandability and rated cycles.
How does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 compare with similar power stations?
By capacity, the nearest models from other brands are EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and EcoFlow DELTA 3.
How is the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 different from the Anker SOLIX C1000?
The Anker SOLIX C1000 is the closest Anker SOLIX model. Pick the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if you want ac output, surge, rated cycles and less weight; otherwise the Anker SOLIX C1000 gives you the opposite trade-off.
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Anker SOLIX C1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,056 Wh |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 1,800 W |
| Surge | 3,000 W | 2,400 W |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 28.4 lb |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Expandable | No | Yes |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | Not published |
Which models from other brands are closest in size?
How this page was made. Specs come from each manufacturer's official US spec page or manual, checked on the date shown; specs a manufacturer doesn't publish are marked "Not published". Runtimes are calculated (capacity × 85% inverter efficiency ÷ appliance draw), not measured. We haven't hands-on tested these units. Method and sources · Affiliate disclosure