Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Two of the mid-size power stations (700–1,500 wh) in our best 1000wh portable power stations (700–1,500 wh) for 2026 comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: The fastest wall recharge in the 1 kWh class
Check price at AmazonBest for: Light for 1 kWh, with a fast AC recharge
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 1024 Wh | 1070 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 2000 W | 1500 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | 600 W | 400 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 11.3 kg | 10.8 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | 1600 W | Not listed | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | 4000 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 3000 W | 3000 W | 5% |
| Chemistry | LFP | LiFePO4 | info |
| Cycle rating | At least 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | info |
| AC output | 2,000 W (3,000 W peak) | 3 outlets, 1,500 W rated (3,000 W surge peak) | info |
| AC input | 1,200 W standard; 1,600 W UltraFast (app) | Not listed | info |
| Solar input | 600 W, 60 V max | 2 × DC8020, 400 W max combined | info |
| UPS | Under 10 ms | Not listed | info |
| Ports | 10 | Not listed | info |
| USB-C | Up to 140 W | 100 W + 30 W | info |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | Around 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | info |
| Expansion | Not expandable (Anker FAQ) | Not listed | info |
| Capacity | Not listed | 30.4 Ah / 35.2 V (1,070 Wh) | info |
| AC charge time | Not listed | 1.58 hours (Jackery figure) | info |
| VoltPick score | 6.7/10 | 5.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Better published figure on: Continuous AC output, Max solar input.
What we like
- 1,600 W UltraFast recharge (49 min to 100%, Anker figure)
- 10 ms UPS
- 4,000-cycle rating to 80%
- AC + solar charging together
Watch out for
- Not expandable
- UltraFast mode needs the battery above 20 °C (68 °F)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Weight.
What we like
- Lightest 1 kWh-plus unit here (about 10.8 kg)
- 3,000 W surge
Watch out for
- Jackery doesn't list AC input watts
- 400 W solar max
Verdict
Similar weight and capacity. Anker has more output (2,000 W), 600 W solar and a faster published recharge; Jackery has slightly more capacity (1,070 Wh).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: Anker SOLIX: C1000 Gen 2 specs
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: Jackery: Explorer 1000 v2 specs