Anker SOLIX C1000 vs DJI Power 1000 V2

Last updated: October 22, 2026

The DJI Power 1000 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.5 to 4.3. The DJI Power 1000 V2 leads on AC output, solar input and battery life. The Anker SOLIX C1000 wins on portability. The DJI Power 1000 V2 costs $30 less ($469.99 vs $499.99).

Anker SOLIX C1000 vs DJI Power 1000 V2

Prices were last checked October 22, 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 weightDJI Power 1000 V2Anker SOLIX C1000
Overall rating4.5/54.3/5
Value 25%85 $0.46 per rated Wh84 $0.47 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%72 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)68 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%100 2,600 W continuous AC82 1,800 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%97 0-100% on AC in 56 min96 0-100% on AC in 58 min
Portability 10%49 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 kg))67 82 Wh per kg (28.4 lb (12.9 kg))
Solar input 5%100 1,800 W max solar input49 600 W max solar input
Features 5%100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

DJI Power 1000 V2

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
OutdoorGearLab880 Wh86%Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured charging rate 1,041 Wh/hr.

Anker SOLIX C1000

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
OutdoorGearLab897 Wh85%Full discharge through the AC outlets.

Specifications

DJI Power 1000 V2Anker SOLIX C1000
Battery
Rated capacity1,024 Wh1,056 Wh
Tested usable capacity880 Wh (86%)897 Wh (85%)
ChemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life4,000 to 80%3,000 to 80%
ExpandableYesYes, up to 2,112 Wh
Output
AC output2,600 W (4,400 W surge)1,800 W (2,400 W surge)
AC outlets4 total6 total
120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R)25
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)21
AC waveform-Pure sine wave
USB-C ports2 (up to 140 W each)2 (up to 100 W each)
USB-A ports22
12 V car outletNoYes
DC5521 ports00
UPS / pass-throughYes (10 ms switchover)Yes (20 ms switchover)
Charging
AC charging1,800 W1,300 W
Full AC charge time56 min (0-80% in 37 min (manufacturer); OutdoorGearLab measured 1,041 Wh/hr, about 59 min to full)58 min (with UltraFast enabled in the app (manufacturer); OutdoorGearLab measured 65 min UltraFast and 88 min standard)
Max solar input1,800 W600 W
Solar input voltage-11-60V
Car charging100 W120 W
Build
Weight31.3 lb (14.2 kg)28.4 lb (12.9 kg)
Dimensions17.6 x 8.9 x 9.1 in14.8 x 8.07 x 10.5 in
AppWi-Fi + BluetoothAnker app
Warranty5 years5 years

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