Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
#1 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 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 3.1. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads on battery life, value and features. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 costs $370 less ($529.99 vs $899.99).
Generac GB1000
#38 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a Generac-backed 1 kWh station that can run 1,600W appliances and parallel with a second unit; LiFePO4 rivals offer more cycles and faster charging for the money.
ecobee (Generac) $899.99$899.99
Prices were last checked October 20, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty), value ($0.52 per rated Wh vs $0.83 per rated Wh) and features (UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app vs no UPS, expansion or app).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Generac GB1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $0.52 per rated Wh | 36 $0.83 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 70 85% of rated capacity delivered (3 tests) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 23 Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 88 2,000 W continuous AC | 74 1,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 100 0-100% on AC in 49 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 83 91 Wh per kg (24.9 lb (11.3 kg)) | 68 83 Wh per kg (29 lb (13.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 51 600 W max solar input | 33 468 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 0 no UPS, expansion or 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. |
Generac GB1000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Generac GB1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,086 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 874 Wh (85%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Li-ion NMC |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 800 to 80% (0.5C charge, 1C discharge at 25 C) |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,000 W (3,000 W surge) | 1,600 W (3,200 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 5 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 1 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 3 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 65 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | No |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,600 W | 450 W |
| Full AC charge time | 49 min (49 min with UltraFast (1,600W) enabled in the app; 1,200W standard) | - |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 468 W |
| Solar input voltage | 60V max | 10-28V, 30A max (shared DC/solar input) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) | 29 lb (13.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.12 x 8.19 x 9.61 in | 14.1 x 10.2 x 12.0 in |
| App | Anker app | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |