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Anker · Mid-size power station
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
The fastest-charging 1 kWh station here (49 minutes from the wall), with 2,000 W output, 4,000 cycles and a 10 ms UPS, at under 25 lb.
- Capacity
- 1,024 Wh
- Output
- 2,000 W
- Weight
- 24.9 lb
- Solar in
- 600 W
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List price $599.99 at Anker’s US store (checked Oct 11, 2026). Amazon’s price may differ.
Strengths
- Lighter than most similar-size stations (24.9 lb)
- Fast wall charging: full in 49 minutes
- Long-life battery rated for 4,000 cycles
- 5 AC outlets
Weaknesses
- No notable weakness against similar-size stations
Strengths and weaknesses are calculated against current stations from half to double its capacity.
Good fit for
What can the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run?
Estimated time running one device on its own, at 85% usable capacity and with 10% power headroom. To combine devices, use the runtime calculator.
“Borderline” means the station’s rating is within 10% of what the device needs, so it depends on your exact appliance.
Full specifications
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Continuous AC output | 2,000 W |
| Surge / peak output | 3,000 W |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated charge cycles | 4,000 |
| Lifetime energy (capacity × cycles) | 4,096 kWh |
| Weight | 24.9 lb |
| Energy per pound | 41.1 Wh/lb |
| AC outlets | 5 |
| Max USB-C output | — |
| Max solar input | 600 W |
| Wall charge to 100% | 49 min |
| Expandable to | — |
| List price | $599.99 at Anker’s US store (checked Oct 11, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Anker product page |
Specs checked against the manufacturer on Oct 3, 2026. “—” means the maker doesn’t publish the figure. Brands measure cycle life to different end points (70% vs 80% remaining), so compare cycle counts loosely.
Head-to-head verdicts
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Questions
How long will the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run a refrigerator?
About 16.6 h for a typical full-size fridge (150 W running, roughly 35% compressor duty cycle). Newer energy-efficient fridges will run longer.
Can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run a microwave?
Yes. A 1,000 W microwave draws around 1,500 W from the outlet, within its 2,000 W continuous output. Ten minutes of use takes about 29% of the battery.
How long does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 take to charge?
About 49 minutes from a wall outlet (manufacturer figure). With solar at its 600 W maximum input, a full charge takes about 1.7 hours of full sun, or about 2.4 hours at typical real-world panel output.
What battery does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 use and how long will it last?
It uses LiFePO4 cells rated for 4,000 charge cycles, about 4,096 kWh of total delivered energy. LiFePO4 is the most durable common chemistry for power stations.
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