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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 by Anker SOLIX
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Anker SOLIX

A 1,024 Wh LiFePO4 station rated for 2,000 W that the maker says recharges in 49 minutes.

9.2/10

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 costs $499.99 in Anker SOLIX's own US store, checked on October 6, 2026.

Where to buy in

Price in the maker's own store, checked October 6, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.

What you get

The SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 holds 1,024 Wh. It is rated for 2,000 W continuous with a 3,000 W peak. The maker lists a 49 minute wall recharge with a 10 ms UPS and 600 W solar input.

  • 100% recharge in 49 min
  • 2000W / 3000W peak
  • <10ms UPS
  • Expandable with 1,056Wh extra battery
  • Up to 10 devices

Pros and cons of the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Pros

  • The maker lists 0 to 100 percent from the wall in 49 minutes.
  • The 2,000 W rating gives more headroom than the 1,500 W units of the same size.
  • An extra 1,056 Wh battery roughly doubles the stored energy per the maker.

Cons

  • The port list is summed up as up to 10 devices without a count per type.
  • The pack is rated for 4,000 cycles where three units on this list are rated for 6,000.

Specs

Capacity
1,024 Wh
AC output
2,000 W
Battery
LiFePO4
Cycle lifemaker's rating
4000 cycles to 80%
Solar input
600 W
UPS switchover
10 ms
Surge
3,000 W
Wall charge timemaker's claim
49 min (0-100%)
Expandable
Yes

Why it scores 9.2

9.2/10

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Emergency features

  • LiFePO4 battery
  • Capacity of 1,000 Wh or more
  • AC output of 1,500 W or more
  • Solar input of 400 W or more
  • UPS switchover of 30 ms or less
  • Rated for 3,000 cycles or more

Tester picks

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