Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
#3 in Mid-sizeFull review
A compact, fast-charging 1kWh LiFePO4 station with more inverter headroom than most rivals, for home backup and camping where expansion is not needed.
Amazon $569.99 Anker $529.99$529.99
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 rates 4.4 among mid-size portable power stations; the Anker SOLIX F1500 rates 3.5 among large ones. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 costs $70 less ($529.99 vs $599.99).
Anker SOLIX F1500
#28 in LargeFull review
For campers and RV owners who want a lot of LiFePO4 capacity for the money and can live with slower charging and extra weight.
Amazon $599.99 Anker SOLIX $599.99$599.99
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (mid-size and large), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Anker SOLIX F1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $0.52 per rated Wh | 86 $0.39 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 70 85% of rated capacity delivered (3 tests) | 14 73% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 88 2,000 W continuous AC | 21 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 100 0-100% on AC in 49 min | 68 0-100% on AC in 1 h 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 83 91 Wh per kg (24.9 lb (11.3 kg)) | 59 78 Wh per kg (43.7 lb (19.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 51 600 W max solar input | 28 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 890 Wh | 87% | Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured charging rate 1,097 Wh/hr. |
| The Solar Lab | - | 86% | Efficiency test; load not specified in the review. |
| Notebookcheck | 850 Wh | 83% | EU 230V version, continuous ~250W load until shutdown at 1%; output was lower with fluctuating loads. |
Anker SOLIX F1500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 73% | 1,585W load ran 42 minutes against a theoretical 58; high load lowers efficiency. Measured AC recharge about 1 h 50 min. |
Specifications
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Anker SOLIX F1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,536 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 874 Wh (85%) | 1,121 Wh (73%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,000 W (3,000 W surge) | 1,800 W (2,400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 5 total | 6 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | 3 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 1 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 3 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,600 W | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 49 min (49 min with UltraFast (1,600W) enabled in the app; 1,200W standard) | 1 h 50 min (measured by The Solar Lab at 1,000W; Anker does not publish a full AC charge time) |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 60V max | 11-60V |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) | 43.7 lb (19.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.12 x 8.19 x 9.61 in | 18.2 x 11.3 x 9.3 in |
| App | Anker app | Anker app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2023-11 |