Home Power Facts Anker SOLIX C1000 vs BLUETTI AC180
The BLUETTI AC180 delivers more usable capacity than the Anker SOLIX C1000 (about 950 Wh vs 897 Wh). A typical refrigerator runs about 13.5 h on the Anker SOLIX C1000 and 14.2 h on the BLUETTI AC180.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
- BLUETTI AC180: more usable capacity (950 Wh vs 897 Wh, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- BLUETTI AC180: higher surge rating (2,700 W vs 2,400 W, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- Anker SOLIX C1000: lighter (28.44 lb vs 35.3 lb, BLUETTI AC180).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower list price (499 USD vs 599.99 USD, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower price per usable Wh ($0.53 vs $0.67, Anker SOLIX C1000), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- BLUETTI AC180: faster AC charging (1,440 W vs 1,300 W, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- Anker SOLIX C1000: more solar input (600 W vs 500 W, BLUETTI AC180).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,056 Wh[source]Tech Specs 'Capacity: 1056Wh'. This is the original C1000 (A1761), not the C1000X (separate page, /products/a1761111) or the C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh). The US page shows the unit as 'Sold Out' on 2026-10-18. | 1,152 Wh[source]AC180 is 1,152 Wh; the AC180P (1,440 Wh) on the same page is a different variant. OutdoorGearLab notes BLUETTI has released the Elite 100 v2 as the AC180's successor. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | 897 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab (US unit, AC output) measured 897 Wh, about 85% of rated. ComputerBase (EU 230 V unit) measured 993 Wh at 500 W and 954 Wh at 2,000 W; the lower figure is used. | 950 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 950 Wh at 80% load (82%). StorageReview measured 1,030 Wh at a 350 W load; the lower figure is used. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]'AC Continuous Output: 1800W Pure Sine Wave'. | 1,800 W[source]4 x 120V/15A, 1800W in total. |
| AC surge output | 2,400 W[source]'AC Surge Output: 2400W' (SurgePad, for heat-generating devices). | 2,700 W[source]Spec table 'Surge Power: 2700W'; the manual also says it 'can handle a surge of 2700W'. The same 2,700 W figure is used for Power Lifting Mode, which only applies to resistive heating loads. |
| 240 V output | No[source]Official spec data 'AC Output Voltage: 120V'; no 240 V output. | No[source]AC outlets: '4 x 120V/15A' ('4x120V(1800W Total)'); no 240V output listed. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source]'LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)'. | LiFePO4[source] |
| Cycle life | 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity[source]'Battery Life Cycles: 3,000 (80% Capacity)'. | 3,500+ cycles to 80% original capacity[source] |
| AC charging | 1,300 W[source]'AC Input Recharge: 1,300W Max'; full charge in 58 min (UltraFast). | 1,440 W[source]Turbo mode 1440 W (enabled in the app); standard mode 1000 W max. |
| Max solar input | 600 W[source]'600W Max, 11-60V MPPT'. | 500 W[source]500W Max., VOC 12-60VDC, 10A. |
| Expandable | Yes[source]'Increase the capacity of C1000 with an extra 1,056Wh' via the BP1000 expansion battery (1 max). | No[source]Official FAQ: 'the AC180 doesn't support capacity expansion with B80, B230, or B300 batteries'; they can only charge it through Power Bank Mode. The page description's 'up to 4,224Wh' wording refers to that charging, not true expansion. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms[source]Tech Specs 'UPS Switch Time: <20ms'. | 20 ms[source]Official user manual: 'Switching time 20ms'; Grid Enhancement mode must be off for UPS use. The product page does not state it. |
| Weight | 28.44 lb[source]'Net Weight: 28.44 lb / 12.9 kg'. | 35.3 lb[source]Spec table: 'About 16kg / 35.27lbs'. Official figures conflict: the same page's description says 37 lb / 17 kg and the user manual says 36.16 lb / 16.4 kg. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source]'Warranty: 5-Year Warranty'. | 5 years[source] |
| List price | $599.99[source]Seen 2026-10-18: unit 'Sold Out', so the page shows no price; the store's product data lists the standalone variant at $599.99 with no compare-at price. No sale price shown. | $499[source]$499.00 for the standalone unit, no discount shown, out of stock (restock late November), seen 2026-10-18. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 897 Wh | 950 Wh |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C1000 | BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 13.5 h | 14.2 h |
| Chest freezer | 36.5 h | 38.6 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 19.9 h | 21.1 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 10 h | 10.6 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.4 h | 1.5 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1 h | 1 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.6 h | 1.7 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 2.6 h | 2.7 h |
| Microwave | 1 h | 1.1 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Laptop charger | 15 h | 15.8 h |
| Phone charger | 44.9 h | 47.5 h |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.5 days | 2.6 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 13.2 h | 14 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.2 days | 4.4 days |
| Space heater | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.6 h | 2.7 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 10.2 h | 10.8 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 10 h | 10.6 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.5 h | 3.7 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 10.8 h | 11.4 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 1.8 h | 2 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.5 h | 0.5 h |
| Air fryer | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 35.9 h | 38 h |
| Garage door opener | 1.2 h | 1.3 h |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.