Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Anker SOLIX F3000

Last updated: October 20, 2026

The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 rates 4.2 among large portable power stations; the Anker SOLIX F3000 rates 3.8 among home backup ones. The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 costs $499 less ($899.98 vs $1,398.98).

Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Anker SOLIX F3000

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.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different size classes (large and home backup), 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 weightAnker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Anker SOLIX F3000
Overall rating4.2/53.8/5
Value 25%79 $0.44 per rated Wh76 $0.46 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%84 88% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)73 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%54 2,400 W continuous AC37 3,600 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%80 0-100% on AC in 1 h 28 min50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used)
Portability 10%100 108 Wh per kg (41.7 lb (18.9 kg))53 74 Wh per kg (91.5 lb (41.5 kg))
Solar input 5%28 800 W max solar input74 2,400 W max solar input
Features 5%80 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C35 UPS (20 ms)

Independent capacity tests

Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
CNET1,812 Wh88.5%480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 74.02%; recharge 1 h 28 min; ran a test fridge about 27.4 h

Anker SOLIX F3000

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
CNET2,646 Wh86.1%480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 74.62%; recharge 2 h 20 min

Specifications

Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2Anker SOLIX F3000
Battery
Rated capacity2,048 Wh3,072 Wh
Tested usable capacity1,812 Wh (88%)2,646 Wh (86%)
ChemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life4,000 to 80%4,000
ExpandableYes, up to 4,000 Wh-
Output
AC output2,400 W (4,000 W surge)3,600 W (7,200 W surge)
Boost mode (resistive loads)-4,860 W
AC outlets6 total5 total
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)54
RV 30A outlet (TT-30R)11
USB-C ports3 (up to 140 W each)-
USB-A ports1-
12 V car outletYes-
UPS / pass-throughYes (10 ms switchover)Yes (20 ms switchover)
Charging
AC charging1,800 W-
Full AC charge time1 h 28 min (100% in 88 min on AC; 58 min with AC + solar at 2600W (manufacturer))-
Max solar input800 W2,400 W
Solar input voltage11-60VHV input 1600W + LV input 800W
Car charging800 W-
Build
Weight41.7 lb (18.9 kg)91.5 lb (41.5 kg)
Dimensions18.1 x 9.8 x 10.1 in-
Warranty-5 years