BLUETTI AC180 vs Anker SOLIX C1000: which is better for a power outage?
By PreparedStates editors · Checked October 22, 2026 · Researched from the makers' specs, not hands-on tested
These two 1 kWh stations rate their continuous AC output the same, 1,800 W, so the choice comes down to weight, outlets and extras. BLUETTI lists the larger battery at 1,152 Wh and a wireless charging pad. Anker lists a lighter case, six AC outlets, up to 600 W of solar input and Wi-Fi app control. Written from maker documents, not from testing.
Choose the BLUETTI AC180 if you want the larger 1,152 Wh battery, a wireless charging pad and the 3,500-cycle rating, and can live with the weight.
$499.00 at BLUETTI · checked Oct 22, 2026See price at BLUETTI →Choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 if you want the lighter case, six AC outlets, up to 600 W of solar input and Wi-Fi app control.
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Specs side by side
Specs as each maker states them.
The key differences at a glance
BLUETTI lists 1,152 Wh and Anker lists 1,056 Wh, both LiFePO4, and both rate continuous AC output at 1,800 W. Anker lists six AC outlets against four on the AC180, up to 600 W of solar against 500 W, and a lighter case at 28.44 lb. BLUETTI's own material gives the AC180 as 35.27, 36.16 and 37 lb in different places. Both carry a 5-year warranty. Our power station comparison puts the pair in context.
Output and the extra headroom modes
Past the 1,800 W rating, Anker's FAQ says SurgePad switches on when the total load goes over it, up to the listed 2,400 W surge output, and that it is not for precision instruments or devices with voltage protection or a strict voltage requirement. On the AC180, Power Lifting is disabled by default and, per the manual, handles pure resistive loads up to 2,700 W with the rated output unchanged at 1,800 W. Its manual says the mode is unavailable while charging from an AC source, and its FAQ, describing the mode, says not to use the unit to run an air conditioner or washing machine. The AC180 adds a 15 W wireless charging pad; both list a 100 W USB-C port.
Charging and solar
BLUETTI says Turbo charging draws up to 1,440 W and reaches 80% in 45 minutes. Its manual says the AC180 charges in Standard mode by default, up to 1,000 W, with Turbo switched on in the BLUETTI app, and its FAQ estimates 1.7 hours for a Standard charge. Anker's page claims a full charge in under an hour, with 80% reached in 43 minutes, from a 1,300 W maximum AC input, and Anker's Amazon listing adds that the 43-minute figure needs UltraFast turned on in the Anker app, no load and 68 to 122°F. Solar input is up to 600 W for Anker and 500 W for BLUETTI. Anker also says AC and DC inputs cannot charge at the same time, and that AC takes priority.
Weight, size, app and noise
The Anker is 14.8 by 8.07 by 10.5 in; the Amazon listing gives its weight as 27.6 lb, but Anker's own page says 28.44 lb. The AC180 is 13.39 by 9.72 by 12.48 in, and the Amazon listing gives 37.4 lb. Anker's app connects by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; BLUETTI's by Bluetooth. BLUETTI's FAQ quotes 45 dB in its silent charging mode, and Anker's spec table lists no noise level.
Battery life, expansion and fine print
BLUETTI rates the AC180 at 3,500 or more cycles to 80% of original capacity, and Anker rates the C1000 at 3,000 cycles to 80%, so the end points match. Anker's page lists capacity up to 2,112 Wh with an expansion battery. Anker lists a UPS switch time under 20 ms and BLUETTI 20 ms or less; BLUETTI's manual says to test the function before use to avoid risk of data loss. Its manual also marks the AC180 indoors only.
Which to choose
Choose the BLUETTI AC180 if you want the larger battery, a wireless charging pad and the higher cycle rating, and can live with the extra weight. Choose the Anker C1000 if you want the lighter case, six outlets, more solar headroom, Wi-Fi app control and an expansion option. The Anker review covers the C1000 in more detail.
Choose the BLUETTI AC180 if you want the larger 1,152 Wh battery, a wireless charging pad and the 3,500-cycle rating, and can live with the weight.
Choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 if you want the lighter case, six AC outlets, up to 600 W of solar input and Wi-Fi app control.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the BLUETTI AC180 or the Anker C1000?
The Anker, by the makers' figures: 28.44 lb on Anker's page, against 35.27 lb in BLUETTI's spec list, 36.16 lb in its manual and 37 lb in its page text. BLUETTI's pages disagree with each other, so check the weight on the listing you buy.
Can the BLUETTI AC180 be expanded with extra batteries?
BLUETTI's own pages disagree. Its FAQ says the AC180 doesn't support capacity expansion with B80, B230 or B300 batteries, though they can charge it through Power Bank Mode. The same page's Capacity Grows As Needed section and the Amazon listing call them expansion batteries. Confirm with BLUETTI before planning around it.
Does the AC180 lose output in hot weather?
BLUETTI's spec list gives discharging from -4°F to 104°F, limited to 1,500 W between 86°F and 104°F, and charging from 32°F to 104°F. Anker's spec table gives the same ranges and lists no output limit.
Can the AC180 be used outdoors?
BLUETTI's page describes it as designed for both indoor and outdoor scenarios, but its FAQ says it is not waterproof and its manual says to use it indoors only and not outdoors. Follow the manual and keep it dry.