Anker SOLIX C1000 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: Which to Buy

The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 and the Anker SOLIX C1000 are evenly matched, rated 4.4 and 4.3. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on solar input, tested capacity and portability. The Anker SOLIX C1000 wins on features.

Higher rated

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

#2 in Mid-size4.4Full review

A light, quiet 1kWh LiFePO4 station with best-in-class solar input, well suited to van builds, camping and CPAP use.

Amazon $499 BLUETTI $499

$499

Anker SOLIX C1000

#6 in Mid-size4.3Full review

For campers and home users who want a fast-charging 1 kWh LiFePO4 station with the option to add a second battery, at a lower price than the Gen 2.

Amazon $499.99

$499.99

Prices were last checked October 21, 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 BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 for solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 600 W max solar input), tested capacity (87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)) and portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 82 Wh per kg (28.4 lb (12.9 kg))).
Choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 for features (UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, 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	BLUETTI Elite 100 V2	Anker SOLIX C1000
Overall rating	4.4/5	4.3/5
Value 25%	82 $0.49 per rated Wh	84 $0.47 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)	68 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%	85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles	91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%	82 1,800 W continuous AC	82 1,800 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min	96 0-100% on AC in 58 min
Portability 10%	80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg))	67 82 Wh per kg (28.4 lb (12.9 kg))
Solar input 5%	97 1,000 W max solar input	49 600 W max solar input
Features 5%	75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app	100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

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 standard charging rate 512 Wh/hr (about 2 hr from empty) without turbo mode.