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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Ranked #2 of 9 in Best 1000Wh Portable Power Stations (700–1,500 Wh) for 2026. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#2

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Best for: The fastest wall recharge in the 1 kWh class

6.7/10

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)

Score breakdown

Battery capacity 25%
Continuous AC output 20%
Max solar input 15%
Weight 15%
Max AC charging power 10%
Rated cycle life 10%
Surge / peak output 5%
Battery capacity1024 Wh
Continuous AC output2000 W
Max solar input600 W
Weight11.3 kg
Max AC charging power1600 W
Rated cycle life4000 cycles
Surge / peak output3000 W
ChemistryLFP
Cycle ratingAt least 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles
AC output2,000 W (3,000 W peak)
AC input1,200 W standard; 1,600 W UltraFast (app)
Solar input600 W, 60 V max
UPSUnder 10 ms
Ports10
USB-CUp to 140 W
Weight24.9 lb
ExpansionNot expandable (Anker FAQ)
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