Home Power Facts Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 delivers more usable capacity than the Anker SOLIX C1000 (about 910 Wh vs 897 Wh). The Anker SOLIX C1000 has the stronger inverter (1,800 W vs 1,500 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 13.5 h on the Anker SOLIX C1000 and 13.7 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: more usable capacity (910 Wh vs 897 Wh, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- Anker SOLIX C1000: higher continuous AC output (1,800 W vs 1,500 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: higher surge rating (3,000 W vs 2,400 W, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lighter (23.8 lb vs 28.44 lb, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lower list price (589 USD vs 599.99 USD, Anker SOLIX C1000).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lower price per usable Wh ($0.65 vs $0.67, Anker SOLIX C1000), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- Anker SOLIX C1000: more solar input (600 W vs 400 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 1,070 Wh[source]30.4Ah/35.2V DC (1070 Wh). The official page also promotes the newer HomePower 1000 v2 ('Looking for a Newer, More Affordable Option?'), a different model. |
| 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. | 910 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 910 Wh out of 1,070 Wh (85%). nextpit.de measured 902 Wh; thesolarlab.com measured 87.5% efficiency at a 1,479 W load. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]'AC Continuous Output: 1800W Pure Sine Wave'. | 1,500 W[source]'1500W Rated, 3000W Surge peak'. |
| AC surge output | 2,400 W[source]'AC Surge Output: 2400W' (SurgePad, for heat-generating devices). | 3,000 W[source]In an independent test (thesolarlab.com) the unit held about 2,200 W for a couple of seconds before shutting off; the 3000 W figure is the official spec. |
| 240 V output | No[source]Official spec data 'AC Output Voltage: 120V'; no 240 V output. | No[source]AC Output: '(3x) 120V ~ 60Hz'; no 240V/split-phase 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)'. | 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source] |
| AC charging | 1,300 W[source]'AC Input Recharge: 1,300W Max'; full charge in 58 min (UltraFast). | Not publishedOfficial spec gives AC charge input as 100-120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max with no wattage; it advertises 'Emergency Super Charge 0-100% in 1 Hour' and 1.58 h standard AC charge time. |
| Max solar input | 600 W[source]'600W Max, 11-60V MPPT'. | 400 W[source](2x) DC8020 ports, 'Double to 21A/400W Max'. |
| Expandable | Yes[source]'Increase the capacity of C1000 with an extra 1,056Wh' via the BP1000 expansion battery (1 max). | Not publishedOfficial spec table does not state expandability. An independent review (thesolarlab.com) says the battery is not expandable. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms[source]Tech Specs 'UPS Switch Time: <20ms'. | 20 ms[source]'Switch power in under 20 milliseconds'. |
| Weight | 28.44 lb[source]'Net Weight: 28.44 lb / 12.9 kg'. | 23.8 lb[source]'Around 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)'. OutdoorGearLab weighed it at 24.4 lb. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source]'Warranty: 5-Year Warranty'. | 5 years[source]3-year standard + 2 extra years, only when bought from jackery.com, Jackery-branded third-party stores or authorized dealers. |
| 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. | $589[source]Standalone unit listed at $589.00 (shown sold out); page header showed $519.00 sale price ($70 off). Seen 2026-10-18. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 897 Wh | 910 Wh |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 13.5 h | 13.7 h |
| Chest freezer | 36.5 h | 37 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 19.9 h | 20.2 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 10 h | 10.1 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.4 h | 1.4 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 | 2.6 h |
| Microwave | 1 h | 1 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Laptop charger | 15 h | 15.2 h |
| Phone charger | 44.9 h | 45.5 h |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.5 days | 2.5 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 13.2 h | 13.4 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.2 days | 4.2 days |
| Space heater | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.6 h | 2.6 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 10.2 h | 10.3 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 10 h | 10.1 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 10.8 h | 11 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 1.8 h | 1.9 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 | No |
| Air fryer | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 35.9 h | 36.4 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.