Anker SOLIX C1000 or Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2?
Two stations of the same size. Here is what really separates the Anker SOLIX C1000 and the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, with the brands’ own numbers.
In short
- Anker SOLIX C1000 has more battery (+3%).
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is more powerful: better for devices that pull a lot.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is lighter (1.6 kg less).
Side by side
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1,056 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Max power | 1,800 W | 2,000 W |
| Weight | 12.9 kg | 11.3 kg |
| Switch-over time | ≤ 20 ms | ≤ 10 ms |
| Max solar | 600 W | 600 W |
How long each one runs your devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | ≈ 16 h | ≈ 16 h |
| Chest freezer | ≈ 18 h | ≈ 17 h |
| Internet router | ≈ 45 h | ≈ 44 h |
| Gas boiler | ≈ 0.8 days | ≈ 0.8 days |
| CPAP machine | ≈ 5.1 nights | ≈ 4.9 nights |
| Laptop | ≈ 13 h | ≈ 12 h |
| TV | ≈ 10 h | ≈ 9.7 h |
| LED lamp | ≈ 50 h | ≈ 48 h |
| Phone | ≈ 60 charges | ≈ 58 charges |
Brand numbers, not our own tests. Runtime = Wh × 0.85 ÷ (device watts + 10 W).