Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

What 2,000 W runs that 1,500 W cannot

Continuous output decides which appliances run at all. Anker rates the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 at 2,000 W and Jackery rates the Explorer 1000 v2 at 1,500 W, so an appliance that draws more than 1,500 W, up to 2,000 W, runs on the Anker only. By the site's runtime formula, a full charge on the Anker runs:

• a family-size microwave (1,100 W cooking power, 1,600 W draw) for 31 minutes
• a 6 qt air fryer (1,725 W) for 29 minutes
• an 1,800 W induction cooktop or a 15 A circular saw for 28 minutes
• a 1,875 W hair dryer for 27 minutes

Loads at or under 1,500 W run on both, and the Jackery's 1,070 Wh runs them slightly longer. A 1,500 W space heater on high runs 35 minutes on the Jackery and 33 on the Anker. A compact microwave that draws 1,050 W runs 49 minutes on the Jackery and 47 on the Anker.

Both list a 3,000 W peak, which covers the 2,645 W start-up draw of a 1/2 HP sump pump. Anker's user guide also lists a SurgePad feature for up to 2,400 W of AC output. The site's tool checks loads against the 2,000 W continuous rating, not SurgePad.

Charging, solar and the app

Anker rates the C1000 Gen 2 at 49 minutes to full from a wall outlet in UltraFast Charging mode, at 1,600 W of AC input. Jackery rates the Explorer 1000 v2 at 1 hour in Emergency Super Charge mode, and its spec tab lists 1.58 hours on the AC adapter.

Solar input is the most panel power a station accepts at once, so it sets how fast panels can refill it:

• Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: 600 W, at up to 60 V.
• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: 400 W, with a working range of 16 to 60 V.

If you plan to recharge from panels at a campsite or through a long outage, the Anker accepts more panel power at once. Both charge from 32 °F. The Jackery charges up to 113 °F and the Anker up to 104 °F.

You need each maker's app to turn on its fast wall charging mode. Jackery says its app controls the station, and Anker says its app can monitor, control and schedule power.

Ports, battery life and expansion

The Anker has more outlets, which matters when you plug in several devices at once:

• AC outlets: 5 on the Anker, 3 on the Jackery.
• USB-C: 3 on the Anker, the fastest rated 140 W. 2 on the Jackery, rated 100 W and 30 W.
• USB-A: 1 on each. Jackery rates its port at 18 W.
• 12 V car socket: both makers rate it at 10 A, and Anker states 120 W.

Both use lithium iron phosphate cells, which Jackery lists as LiFePO4 and Anker as LFP. Anker states at least 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles. Jackery states 70% or more after 4,000 cycles.

Neither model takes an expansion battery, so 1,070 Wh and 1,024 Wh are the most they hold. If you may need more later, the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 expands to 4,096 Wh, and the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 1,536 Wh.

Warranty, returns and where you buy

Both makers give 5 years on these two models, but the conditions differ.

• Jackery: the Explorer 1000 v2 product page states 3 years plus 2. The extra 2 years are automatic on jackery.com orders. If you buy from another seller, register the unit with Jackery (free) to get them. Jackery's service policy page lists shorter terms for some series, so check the warranty term on the listing before you buy.
• Anker SOLIX: Anker's warranty table lists 60 months (5 years) on its current AC power stations, and its registration page says registering activates the 5-year protection. Register the unit whichever store you buy from.

At each brand's own store you have 30 days to return the unit: from receiving the order at Jackery, and from delivery at Anker, which asks for the original packing. US phone support: Jackery at 1-888-502-2236 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm PT) and Anker at +1 (800) 988-5541 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm PT).

Both brands also sell these two models refurbished, with a 6-month warranty instead of 5 years. See refurbished power stations for both programs.

Which to choose for home backup or camping

For home backup, the Anker's specs fit better: 2,000 W, 5 outlets and a switchover under 10 ms (within 20 ms on the Jackery), the time a plugged-in station takes to move your devices to battery when the power cuts out. On a full charge:

• 21 cu ft top-freezer refrigerator: 15 hours on the Jackery, 14 on the Anker
• ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP on AC: 12 hours on either
• 80,000 BTU gas furnace blower: 2.1 hours on either

A furnace blower is hard-wired, so it needs a transfer switch or power inlet installed by a licensed electrician. Never back-feed a house through an outlet. For a CPAP, check with your doctor or equipment supplier about running it on battery power.

For camping, the Jackery weighs 23.8 lb against 24.9 lb, measures 12.87 × 8.82 × 9.72 in against 15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 in, and discharges up to 113 °F against 104 °F. The Anker discharges down to -4 °F against 14 °F. 12 V loads skip the inverter: a Dometic CFX3 35 fridge runs 3.1 days on the Jackery and 3.0 days on the Anker, and a Starlink Mini runs 22 hours and 21 hours. For an RV with more than 400 W of roof panels, the Anker accepts up to 600 W.

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