Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Mid-size (500–1,500Wh) · spec-by-spec, winner marked per row

Verdict

On paper these two overlap almost completely. The differences that matter take some digging, so we did the digging.

In the Anker SOLIX C1000's corner: 2,400W output vs 1,500W, 600W solar input vs 400W and expandability to 2,112 Wh.

What the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 brings: better value at launch ($0.75/Wh vs $0.95/Wh).

Our take: the Anker SOLIX C1000 makes sense if you care about 2,400W output vs 1,500W and 600W solar input vs 400W, while the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins on better value at launch ($0.75/Wh vs $0.95/Wh).

Side-by-side specifications

✓ marks the better number in each row (Anker SOLIX C1000: 4 wins · Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: 6 wins — but weigh the rows that matter for your use, not the count).

Anker SOLIX C1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Battery capacity 1,056 Wh 1,070 Wh ✓
Battery chemistry LiFePO4 LiFePO4
Cycle life (to 80%) 3,000 4,000 ✓
AC output (continuous) 1,800 W ✓ 1,500 W
AC output (surge) 2,400 W 3,000 W ✓
240V output No No
Max solar input 600 W ✓ 400 W
Solar voltage window 11-60V 12-60V
Max USB-C power 100 W 100 W
AC recharge 0–80% 43 min ✓ 60 min
UPS switchover 20 ms 20 ms
Expandable to 2,112 Wh ✓ No
Weight 12.9 kg 10.8 kg ✓
Energy density 82 Wh/kg 99 Wh/kg ✓
Launch price $999 $799
Value (launch $/Wh) $0.95 $0.75 ✓

Dig deeper

Specifications from manufacturer documentation (Anker, Jackery). Launch prices shown; street prices change often — check current pricing before deciding on value.