Anker SOLIX power stations compared: the current US range (2026)
Anker sells its power stations under the SOLIX name, and the US range now runs from small DC-only units to 5kWh home batteries, with Gen 2 models sold beside the originals. This page compares the main Anker SOLIX power stations we found on Anker's US store on November 9, 2026, with capacity, output, surge, weight, battery cycles, wall recharge time, solar input and expansion side by side, plus the F3800 Plus home battery for scale. Every figure is Anker's own; we haven't tested these units. We say where one model is a better buy than its sibling, and the size calculator below works out what you'd actually need for an outage.
By Tom Calder · Updated November 9, 2026 · 9 products, 5 of 9 price-tracked
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Photo: AmazonAnker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
A fast-charging 1kWh station with 2,000W output
as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Anker SOLIX C300
A small station from a big charger brand
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
A 2kWh station you can double later
Photo: AmazonAnker SOLIX F3800 Plus + Home Power Panel
Big output with solar and generator inputs for a long outage
as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.All 9 compared
| Power station | Capacity | AC output | Surge | Weight | Battery | Cycles | Wall recharge | Solar in | AC volts | Expands | Price |
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3,840 Wh · 6,000 W · 135.6 lb · LFP Big output with solar and generator inputs for a long outage | 3,840 Wh | 6,000 W | — | 135.6 lb | LFP | — | — | — | — | — | $3,599.99 at Amazon as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 3,840 Wh and 6,000 W at 120V and 240V, with up to 3,200 W of solar input and a gas-generator input through Anker's adapter, so it can keep going through a long outage. At 135.6 lb it's the heaviest here. This Amazon listing comes with Anker's Home Power Panel, for running chosen house circuits once an electrician installs it. Best for Big output with solar and generator inputs for a long outage Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you'll need to move it often. What it runs → | |||||||||||
1,024 Wh · 2,000 W · 3,000 W · 24.9 lb · LiFePO4 · 4,000 · 49 min full · 600 W · 120V · No A fast-charging 1kWh station with 2,000W output | 1,024 Wh | 2,000 W | 3,000 W | 24.9 lb | LiFePO4 | 4,000 | 49 min full | 600 W | 120V | No | $549.99 at Amazon as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 1,024Wh, 2,000W output and a full charge in 49 minutes at 24.9 lb, by Anker's figures: a strong all-rounder, though unlike the first C1000 it can't take an expansion battery. Best for A fast-charging 1kWh station with 2,000W output Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you may want more capacity later: the original C1000 takes a BP1000, or look at a 2kWh unit. What it runs → | |||||||||||
2,048 Wh · 2,400 W · 4,000 W · 41.7 lb · LiFePO4 · 4,000 · 88 min full · 800 W · 120V · To 4,096Wh A 2kWh station you can double later | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | 4,000 W | 41.7 lb | LiFePO4 | 4,000 | 88 min full | 800 W | 120V | To 4,096Wh | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 2,048Wh and 2,400W that grows to about 4kWh with one BP2000 (Gen 2) battery, with a TT-30 RV outlet and a 10ms UPS, by Anker's figures. Best for A 2kWh station you can double later Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you'll never add a battery: the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is a little lighter. What it runs → | |||||||||||
 1,056 Wh · 1,800 W · 2,400 W · 28.44 lb · LiFePO4 · 3,000 · 58 min full · 600 W · 120V · To 2,112Wh Higher output than most 1 kWh units | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 2,400 W | 28.44 lb | LiFePO4 | 3,000 | 58 min full | 600 W | 120V | To 2,112Wh | $499.99 at Amazon as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A 1 kWh station with 1,800 W of output, more than Jackery's 1000 v2, so it copes better with coffee makers, microwaves and tools. Best for Higher output than most 1 kWh units Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want the lightest 1 kWh unit. Read the full review →What it runs → | |||||||||||
288 Wh · 300 W · 600 W · 9.1 lb · LFP · 3,000 · 1.1 h full · 100 W · 120V A small station from a big charger brand | 288 Wh | 300 W | 600 W | 9.1 lb | LFP | 3,000 | 1.1 h full | 100 W | 120V | — | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 288Wh on LFP cells with 300W output, from Anker. For the electronics in an outage, not the appliances. Best for A small station from a big charger brand Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you need appliance power. What it runs → | |||||||||||
 2,010 Wh · 1,500 W · 3,000 W · 35.7 lb · LiFePO4 · 6,000 · 2.3 h full · 400 W · 120V · No A light 2kWh battery for long, low-power outages | 2,010 Wh | 1,500 W | 3,000 W | 35.7 lb | LiFePO4 | 6,000 | 2.3 h full | 400 W | 120V | No | $1,199 at Amazon as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 2,010Wh at 35.7 lb, rated by Anker for 6,000 cycles to 80%, but only 1,500W of output: storage first, power second. Best for A light 2kWh battery for long, low-power outages Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want to run a microwave or space heater: the C2000 Gen 2 gives 2,400W. What it runs → | |||||||||||
3,072 Wh · 3,600 W · 7,200 W · 91.5 lb · LiFePO4 · 4,000 · 2,400 W · 120V (240V paired) · To 24kWh 3kWh on wheels that can grow into home backup | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | 7,200 W | 91.5 lb | LiFePO4 | 4,000 | — | 2,400 W | 120V (240V paired) | To 24kWh | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 3,072Wh and 3,600W of 120V output, up to 2,400W of solar, and expandable to 24kWh, by Anker's figures; 240V only by pairing two units with Anker's hub. Best for 3kWh on wheels that can grow into home backup Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you'll move it often: a 2kWh unit at 40 lb is far easier. What it runs → | |||||||||||
1,536 Wh · 1,800 W · 2,400 W · 43.7 lb · LiFePO4 · 3,000 · 600 W · 120V An older 1.5kWh model still on sale | 1,536 Wh | 1,800 W | 2,400 W | 43.7 lb | LiFePO4 | 3,000 | — | 600 W | 120V | — | |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 1,536Wh and 1,800W, but 43.7 lb and a 1,000W wall input: newer 1.5-2kWh stations are lighter and faster to charge. Best for An older 1.5kWh model still on sale Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you're starting fresh: the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds the same at about 32 lb. What it runs → | |||||||||||
 288 Wh · 6.17 lb · LiFePO4 · 1.5 h full · 100 W · No AC USB-C and 12V devices, no wall-plug gear | 288 Wh | — | — | 6.17 lb | LiFePO4 | — | 1.5 h full | 100 W | No AC | — | $199.99 at Amazon as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched 288Wh in a 6.17 lb unit with USB-C and a 12V car outlet but no AC outlet: fine for phones, laptops and 12V gear, useless for anything with a wall plug. Best for USB-C and 12V devices, no wall-plug gear Good
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Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if anything you need to run has a wall plug: get the AC C300 instead. What it runs → | |||||||||||
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Before you buy
Decode the range.
The C models are Anker's compact line: C300 and C300 DC for small loads, C1000 and C1000 Gen 2 at about 1kWh, C2000 Gen 2 at 2kWh. The S2000 is built for storage and battery life (6,000 cycles to 80% by Anker's table) rather than output. The F1500 is an older, heavier 1.5kWh model; the F3000 is a 91.5 lb, 3kWh unit on wheels; the F3800 Plus is a 120V/240V home battery on our home backup page.
Size it on what you'd run.
Phones, a router and lights fit the 288Wh C300. A fridge through an outage wants the 1kWh class: the C1000 Gen 2 gives 2,000W with a 3,000W surge by Anker's figures. A day of essentials suits the C2000 Gen 2, which also has a TT-30 RV outlet. Long outages, or a home that will add solar, suit the F3000.
Expansion, model by model.
The original C1000 takes one expansion battery (2,112Wh total). The C2000 Gen 2 takes one BP2000 (Gen 2) to reach 4,096Wh. The F3000 expands to 24kWh with BP3000 batteries by Anker's page. The C1000 Gen 2 and S2000 can't expand. Our extra battery page lists what fits what.
Charging speed.
Anker's headline charge times use its fastest modes: the C1000 Gen 2's 49 minutes uses 1,600W UltraFast charging, the S2000 caps wall input at 1,150W (2.3 hours) until you turn on UltraFast in the app, and the C2000 Gen 2's 58 minutes needs AC and solar together (88 minutes on AC alone).
240V.
None of the C models or the S2000 gives 240V. The F3000 gives 240V only when two units are paired through Anker's Double Voltage Hub; for a single-box 240V unit (such as Anker's F3800 Plus or new S5000), see our home backup battery comparison.
What it will run, and for how long
Each figure runs that one thing on its own from the AC outlet, worked out with BLUETTI’s runtime formula: capacity × 90% usable × 85% inverter efficiency ÷ (the appliance’s average draw + about 10W the power station uses itself). A refrigerator or freezer is costed at its day-long average from Energy Star’s figures, not the compressor’s peak. Routers and phones last longer on the USB or DC ports, which skip the inverter. Treat every figure as an estimate and plan on the low end.
| Running just this | Average draw | Small (about 300Wh) | 1kWh class (1,024Wh) | 2kWh class (2,048Wh) |
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| Refrigeratorneeds a pure sine wave inverter: check the spec | 34–84W | may not start it (a compressor can need about 2,600W for a moment) | 8.5 to 18 hours | 17 to 36 hours |
| Freezer (chest or upright)needs a pure sine wave inverter: check the spec | 23–71W | may not start it (a compressor can need about 2,600W for a moment) | 9.5 to 24 hours | 19 to 47 hours |
| CPAP (blower only: humidifier and heated tube off)needs a pure sine wave inverter: check the spec | 4–20W | 7.5 to 16 hours | 26 to 56 hours | 2 to 4 days |
| CPAP with heated humidifier (and heated tube)needs a pure sine wave inverter: check the spec | 21–67W | 3 to 7 hours | 10 to 25 hours | 20 to 51 hours |
| Gas furnace blower (1/3 to 1/2 HP) | 450–600W | may not start it (a compressor can need about 1,800W for a moment) | about 1.5 hours | 2.5 to 3.5 hours |
| Modem and Wi-Fi router | 10–18W | 8 to 11 hours | 28 to 39 hours | 2 to 3 days |
| Laptop (plugged in, in use) | 30–70W | 3 to 5.5 hours | 10 to 20 hours | 20 to 39 hours |
| LED light bulb (60W equivalent, each) | 7.5–10W | 11 to 13 hours | 39 to 45 hours | about 3 days |
| TV (32 to 65-inch LED) | 30–128W | 1.5 to 5.5 hours | 5.5 to 20 hours | 11 to 39 hours |
| Home oxygen concentratorneeds a pure sine wave inverter: check the spec | 275–325W | 0.5 to 1 hour | about 2.5 hours | 4.5 to 5.5 hours |
Method: BLUETTI — Elite 200 V2 (runtime formula: DoD 90%, η 85%, self-consumption about 10W) · BLUETTI — Elite 100 V2 (self-consumption about 10W) · EcoFlow — test runtime before an emergency (0.80–0.90 for AC; DC ports for routers and phones). Appliance figures from Energy Star’s product data, Champion’s and DTE Energy’s wattage charts and the device makers’ manuals; the runtime pages show the workings for each appliance.
What size do you need? Work it out
Tick what you would keep running and for how long. It uses typical figures for each appliance, allows for what the power station uses itself and leaves 10% of the battery unused, and shows a cautious figure for older or larger appliances alongside.
You need about 1,597Wh of battery (up to 2,136Wh if your appliances are older or larger), and 898W of output if everything runs at once.
as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.as of Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 AM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.We verify every product's specifications against at least two independent sources, re-check its US price and stock on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and cross-check safety-relevant claims against official guidance. Every review is labeled Researched or Used and reviewed by us: where we've bought a product, or been sent it free, and used it ourselves, its review says which; where we haven't, our verdict is a considered spec-and-evidence comparison, not a hands-on test. When two products are close, commission can decide which one we pick. A clearly better product always wins. Read our full methodology →
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Common questions
Which Anker SOLIX power station should I buy?
For most homes, the C1000 Gen 2: 1,024Wh, 2,000W output and a 3,000W surge at 24.9 lb, with a full wall charge in 49 minutes in UltraFast mode, by Anker's figures. If you want to add capacity later, the C2000 Gen 2, which doubles to 4,096Wh with one BP2000 (Gen 2).
C1000 or C1000 Gen 2?
The Gen 2 gives more output (2,000W against 1,800W), charges faster and weighs less (24.9 lb against 28.44 lb), with slightly less capacity (1,024Wh against 1,056Wh). The original C1000 takes an expansion battery; Anker's FAQ says the Gen 2 doesn't. Buy the Gen 2 unless expansion matters.
What is the Anker SOLIX C300 DC?
A 288Wh, 6.17 lb power station with USB-C and a 12V car outlet but no AC outlet. It's for phones, laptops and 12V devices; for anything with a wall plug, get the AC C300.
Can an Anker SOLIX power station run 240V appliances?
Not the C models or the S2000. The F3000 gives 240V only when two are paired with Anker's Double Voltage Hub. The F3800 Plus, on our home backup page, has 120V/240V output.
Can an Anker power station run a refrigerator?
From the 1kWh class up, if the output and surge cover your fridge's running draw and start-up. The calculator on this page and our fridge guide do the sums.