Anker SOLIX C1000
#5 in Mid-sizeFull 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
4.3/5
A light, quiet 1kWh LiFePO4 station with best-in-class solar input, well suited to van builds, camping and CPAP use.
- 1,024 WhCapacity
- 1,800 WAC output
- 25 lbWeight
- LiFePO4Battery
- $0.49Price / Wh
Check price at Amazon$499Check price at BLUETTI$499
Price checked October 20, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 1000W solar input, unusually high for a 1kWh unit
- Measured 87% usable AC energy (890Wh) in OutdoorGearLab testing
- 25 lb, 30 dB quiet mode and sub-10 ms UPS
- 140W USB-C plus a second 100W USB-C
Cons
- Default AC charging is slow (512 Wh/hr measured); the 45-minute figure needs turbo mode
- Four AC outlets
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Independent capacity tests
Usable energy delivered from a full charge through the AC outlets, as measured by independent reviewers. Inverter losses mean no station delivers its full rated capacity.
| 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. |
Specifications
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% |
| Output | |
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | |
| AC charging | 1,200 W |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max |
| Build | |
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Released | 2025-07 |
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