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Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus delivers more usable capacity than the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 (about 1,678 Wh vs 1,600 Wh). The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus has the stronger inverter (3,000 W vs 2,400 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 24 h on the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and 25.2 h on the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus.

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

Where they differ

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Specs side by side

SpecAnker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
Rated capacity2,048 Wh[source]Specs 'Cell Capacity 51.2V / 40000mAh / 2,048Wh'. Model A1783; not the same product as the S2000 or F2000.2,043 Wh[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity 45.6Ah/44.8V DC (2042.8 Wh)'. The official page now steers buyers to the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 ('Get the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 — better performance, in stock now') and no new standalone unit is offered.
Usable capacity (measured)1,600 Wh[source]Notebookcheck drew 'a good 1,600 Wh' at a ~200 W continuous load (just under 79%), and about 1,850 Wh at 1,800 W. That was the European 230 V version; The Solar Lab (US unit) reported ~89% efficiency but no Wh figure.1,678 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab (US): 'The 2000 Plus delivered 1,678 Watt-hours (Wh) in our AC power output tests' (83% of rated). nextpit.de measured 1,892 Wh on an EU 230 V unit. Lower value used.
AC continuous output2,400 W[source]'AC Output (NEMA 5-20R) 120V~ 20A Max, 60Hz, 2400W Max'.3,000 W[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Total Output 3000W Max, 6000W surge peak'. The '6000W' headline elsewhere on the page refers to surge or two units in parallel.
AC surge output4,000 W[source]Specs 'Peak Power 4000W'.6,000 W[source]
240 V outputNo[source]All AC outputs are 120 V: 'AC Output (NEMA 5-20R) 120V~ 20A Max, 60Hz' and 'AC Output (TT-30R) 120V~ 20A Max, 60Hz'.No[source]As a single unit, all outlets are 120 V: 'AC Output (4x) 120V~ 60Hz, 20A Max; (1x) 120V~ 60Hz, 25A Max'. The page advertises '120/240V expandable voltage' only 'in parallel connection'. Jackery FAQ: 'For the Explorer 2000 Plus ... 240V output is available only when two identical units are connected in parallel.' (https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52357394604955-Do-your-power-stations-support-240V-output).
Battery chemistryLiFePO4[source]Specs 'Battery Type LFP'.LiFePO4[source]Tech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'.
Cycle life4,000 cycles to 80% capacity[source]Spec table 'Cycle Life 4000 Cycles'; comparison table '4,000 Cycles to 80% Capacity'. The page's structured spec data conflicts with '3000+ Cycles'.4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Tech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'.
AC charging1,800 W[source]US spec 'AC Input 120V~ 15A Max, 1800W Max, 12A (Continuous)'; 100% in 88 min on AC alone. AC + solar together reach 2,600 W (100% in 58 min). The EU version charges at up to 2,300 W.Not publishedNo wattage stated officially. Tech Specs give only 'Charge Mode AC Input 120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max' and 'AC Adapter 2 Hours'. OutdoorGearLab measured an AC charge rate of 1,290 Wh/h (95 min full).
Max solar input800 W[source]'PV /XT-60i Input 11-60V⎓17A Max, 800W'.1,400 W[source]Tech Specs: 'DC Input (2x) DC 8mm Ports ... 17.5-60V (Working Voltage) 12A Max, Double to 24A/1400W Max'.
ExpandableYes[source]'Up to 4kWh Expandable Capacity' with one BP2000 (Gen 2) expansion battery.Yes[source]Manual: 'This product can support up to 5 battery packs'. Battery Pack 2000 Plus (2042.8 Wh) is still sold on the US store ($799).
UPS / EPS switchover10 ms[source]Specs 'UPS 10 ms'.20 ms[source]Product page: 'With a 20ms EPS'. Manual: 'switch to battery mode within 20ms. Since this is a non-professional UPS function, it does not support 0ms switching.'
Weight41.7 lb[source]Comparison table '41.7 lb (18.9 kg)'; spec table 'Net Weight 18.9 kg'. Structured spec data says '41 lb'.61.5 lb[source]Tech Specs: '61.5 lbs (27.9 kg)'.
Warranty5 years[source]From the page's structured spec data ('Warranty: 5 Years'); the visible page only says 'Hassle-Free Warranty' and '10 Year Lifespan'.5 years[source]Tech Specs (new unit): 'Warranty 3+2 Years'; FAQ: 'We provide 3+2 year warranty for Explorer 2000 Plus, excluding refurbished products ... Refurbished products come with a 6-month warranty.' The page's buy box currently says '6 Months Warranty ONLY at Jackery.com' because only refurbished kits are offered.
List price$1,199.99[source]Regular price $1,199.99; sale price $999.99 ('Saved $200.00') seen 2026-10-18. Page notes orders ship starting October 20.Not publishedNo new standalone unit is sold on jackery.com (seen 2026-10-18). The official page offers only bundles: 'Explorer 2000 Plus + SolarSaga 100W mini x 2' $1,429 (compare-at $2,599) and refurbished 6 kWh kits from $2,399. A refurbished standalone unit is $1,999 at /products/jackery-explorer-2000-plus-portable-power-station-refurbished.
Usable capacity used for runtimes1,600 Wh1,678 Wh

Runtime on one charge

ApplianceAnker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
Refrigerator24 h25.2 h
Chest freezer2.7 days2.8 days
CPAP (no humidifier)35.6 h37.3 h
CPAP with heated humidifier17.8 h18.6 h
Sump pump (1/3 hp)2.5 h2.6 h
Sump pump (1/2 hp)1.7 h1.8 h
Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp)2.9 h3.1 h
Window AC (5,000 BTU)4.6 h4.8 h
Microwave1.8 h1.9 h
Coffee maker1.3 h1.4 h
Laptop charger26.7 h28 h
Phone charger3.3 days3.5 days
Wi-Fi router / modem4.4 days4.7 days
TV (LED, 32-55 inch)23.5 h24.7 h
LED light bulb (each)7.4 days7.8 days
Space heater1.1 h1.1 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min)4.6 h4.8 h
Starlink (Standard kit)18.2 h19.1 h
Desktop PC + monitor17.8 h18.6 h
Electric blanket (queen)6.2 h6.5 h
Box fan (20 inch)19.3 h20.2 h
Dehumidifier (35-50 pint)3.3 h3.4 h
Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU)1.3 h1.4 h
Electric kettle1.1 h1.1 h
Portable induction cooktop (single burner)0.9 h0.9 h
Air fryer1.1 h1.1 h
Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft)2.7 days2.8 days
Garage door opener2.2 h2.3 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.