Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus

The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus delivers more usable capacity than the Anker SOLIX C1000 (about 1,024 Wh vs 897 Wh). The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has the stronger inverter (2,000 W vs 1,800 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 13.5 h on the Anker SOLIX C1000 and 15.4 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus.

Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.

Where they differ

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: more usable capacity (1,024 Wh vs 897 Wh, Anker SOLIX C1000).
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: higher continuous AC output (2,000 W vs 1,800 W, Anker SOLIX C1000).
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: higher surge rating (4,000 W vs 2,400 W, Anker SOLIX C1000).
Anker SOLIX C1000: lighter (28.44 lb vs 32 lb, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
Anker SOLIX C1000: lower list price (599.99 USD vs 699 USD, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
Anker SOLIX C1000: lower price per usable Wh ($0.67 vs $0.68, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus), the fairest value measure across sizes.
Anker SOLIX C1000: faster AC charging (1,300 W vs 1,200 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: more solar input (800 W vs 600 W, Anker SOLIX C1000).

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Specs side by side

Spec	Anker SOLIX C1000	Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
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.	1,264 Wh^[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity 30.4Ah/41.6V DC (1264.64 Wh)'.
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.	1,024 Wh^[source]nextpit: 'When discharging, we finally drew 1,024 Wh from the power station' (EU 230 V unit; page now redirects, read via Wayback snapshot 2025-03-20). Other EU/UK tests: Trusted Reviews 1,052 Wh at 1 kW load (UK unit); ComputerBase 1,068 Wh at 500 W and 1,100 Wh at 1,400 W (EU unit). No US 120 V discharge test found. Lowest value used.
AC continuous output	1,800 W^[source]'AC Continuous Output: 1800W Pure Sine Wave'.	2,000 W^[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'.
AC surge output	2,400 W^[source]'AC Surge Output: 2400W' (SurgePad, for heat-generating devices).	4,000 W^[source]
240 V output	No^[source]Official spec data 'AC Output Voltage: 120V'; no 240 V output.	No^[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Output (3x) 120V~ 60Hz, 16.67A'. Jackery's FAQ on 240 V output names only the Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Pro Max (single unit) and the 2000 Plus / 3600 Plus (two units in parallel).
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4^[source]'LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)'.	LiFePO4^[source]Tech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'.
Cycle life	3,000 cycles to 80% capacity^[source]'Battery Life Cycles: 3,000 (80% Capacity)'.	4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity^[source]Tech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'.
AC charging	1,300 W^[source]'AC Input Recharge: 1,300W Max'; full charge in 58 min (UltraFast).	1,200 W^[source]Product-page FAQ: 'It will take 1.5hrs to be fully charge by AC charger(1200W).' Tech Specs give no wattage, only 'Charge Mode AC Input 100V-120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max' and 'AC Adapter 1.7 Hours' (conflicts with the FAQ's 1.5 h).
Max solar input	600 W^[source]'600W Max, 11-60V MPPT'.	800 W^[source]Tech Specs: 'DC Input (2x) DC 8mm Ports: 12V-60V (Working Voltage) 11A Max, Double to 22A/800W Max'.
Expandable	Yes^[source]'Increase the capacity of C1000 with an extra 1,056Wh' via the BP1000 expansion battery (1 max).	Yes^[source]'Expand power up to 5 kWh. Add up to 3 battery packs.' However, the same page says 'The Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued.'
UPS / EPS switchover	20 ms^[source]Tech Specs 'UPS Switch Time: <20ms'.	20 ms^[source]Official user manual (EPS section): 'the EPS can automatically switch to battery mode within 20ms. Since this is a non-professional UPS function, it does not support 0ms switching.' Not stated on the product page.
Weight	28.44 lb^[source]'Net Weight: 28.44 lb / 12.9 kg'.	32 lb^[source]Tech Specs: '32 lbs (14.5 kg)'; manual says 'About 32 lbs/14.5 kg'. The same page's marketing block says 'Lightweight (24lb)', which conflicts with the spec table.
Warranty	5 years^[source]'Warranty: 5-Year Warranty'.	5 years^[source]Tech Specs: 'Warranty 3+2 Years'. 3-year standard plus a free 2-year extension auto-activated for jackery.com orders ('5-Year Warranty on Jackery.com (3 + 2 years FREE)').
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.	$699^[source]Standalone 'Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station' compare-at price $699.00; sale price $619.00 ('$80 OFF') seen 2026-10-18. Store JSON shows the variant available, though the page's option selector also renders a 'Sold Out' label.
Usable capacity used for runtimes	897 Wh	1,024 Wh

Runtime on one charge

Appliance	Average draw	Anker SOLIX C1000	Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Refrigerator	67 W	13.5 h	15.4 h
Chest freezer	25 W	36.5 h	41.7 h
CPAP (no humidifier)	45 W	19.9 h	22.8 h
CPAP with heated humidifier	90 W	10 h	11.4 h
Sump pump (1/3 hp)	650 W	1.4 h	1.6 h
Sump pump (1/2 hp)	925 W	1 h	1.1 h
Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp)	550 W	1.6 h	1.9 h
Window AC (5,000 BTU)	347 W	2.6 h	3 h
Microwave	900 W	1 h	1.1 h
Coffee maker	1200 W	0.7 h	0.9 h
Laptop charger	60 W	15 h	17.1 h
Phone charger	20 W	44.9 h	2.1 days
Wi-Fi router / modem	15 W	2.5 days	2.8 days
TV (LED, 32-55 inch)	68 W	13.2 h	15.1 h
LED light bulb (each)	9 W	4.2 days	4.7 days
Space heater	1500 W	0.6 h	0.7 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min)	350 W	2.6 h	2.9 h
Starlink (Standard kit)	88 W	10.2 h	11.6 h
Desktop PC + monitor	90 W	10 h	11.4 h
Electric blanket (queen)	260 W	3.5 h	3.9 h
Box fan (20 inch)	83 W	10.8 h	12.3 h
Dehumidifier (35-50 pint)	487 W	1.8 h	2.1 h
Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU)	1210 W	0.7 h	0.8 h
Electric kettle	1500 W	0.6 h	0.7 h
Portable induction cooktop (single burner)	1800 W	0.5 h	0.6 h
Air fryer	1500 W	0.6 h	0.7 h
Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft)	25 W	35.9 h	41 h
Garage door opener	720 W	1.2 h	1.4 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.