Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs PECRON F1000LFP

Last updated: October 23, 2026

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.2. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 leads on tested capacity, AC output and charging speed. The PECRON F1000LFP wins on value. The PECRON F1000LFP costs $130.99 less ($399 vs $529.99).

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs PECRON F1000LFP

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.

Which should you buy?

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 weightAnker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2PECRON F1000LFP
Overall rating4.4/54.2/5
Value 25%78 $0.52 per rated Wh91 $0.42 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%70 85% of rated capacity delivered (3 tests)45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%88 2,000 W continuous AC70 1,500 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%100 0-100% on AC in 49 min92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min
Portability 10%83 91 Wh per kg (24.9 lb (11.3 kg))79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg))
Solar input 5%51 600 W max solar input56 600 W max solar input
Features 5%75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
OutdoorGearLab890 Wh87%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.
Notebookcheck850 Wh83%EU 230V version, continuous ~250W load until shutdown at 1%; output was lower with fluctuating loads.

PECRON F1000LFP

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
The Solar Lab-80%Measured while running the inverter at its full 1,500W rating; reviewed unit was listed as 1,004Wh. Measured AC recharge about 58 minutes.

Specifications

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2PECRON F1000LFP
Battery
Rated capacity1,024 Wh960 Wh
Tested usable capacity874 Wh (85%)768 Wh (80%)
ChemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life4,000 to 80%3,500 to 80%
ExpandableNoNo
Output
AC output2,000 W (3,000 W surge)1,500 W (3,000 W surge)
AC outlets5 total4 total
120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R)44
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)1-
AC waveform-Pure sine wave
USB-C ports3 (up to 140 W each)2 (up to 100 W each)
USB-A ports12
12 V car outletYesYes
DC5521 ports-1
UPS / pass-throughYes (10 ms switchover)Yes (20 ms switchover)
Charging
AC charging1,600 W1,000 W
Full AC charge time49 min (49 min with UltraFast (1,600W) enabled in the app; 1,200W standard)1 h 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours)
Max solar input600 W600 W
Solar input voltage60V max11-60V, 14A (XT60)
Car charging-120 W
Build
Weight24.9 lb (11.3 kg)23.9 lb (10.8 kg)
Dimensions15.12 x 8.19 x 9.61 in15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in
AppAnker appPECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
Warranty5 years5 years
Released2025-092026-02

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