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Anker SOLIX C1000

Anker SOLIX C1000

#2 of 20 in medium · #3 of 56 overall · all Anker SOLIX models
4.0

1kWh unit that recharges in under an hour; six AC outlets; expandable to 2kWh.

1,056 Whcapacity
1,800 Wcontinuous output
LiFePO43,000 cycles
28.4 lbweight
$549street price, being verified
Runs a 500 W load about 1.8 h$520 per kWh of capacityFull AC recharge in about 0.9 hUPS switchover 20 msExpands to 2,112 Wh

Ratings

Includes independent measurements from ComputerBase, Outdoor Life.

Value25% of the score
4.0
Power output15% of the score
3.0
Battery longevity15% of the score
4.5
Recharge speed15% of the score
4.0
Portability10% of the score
2.0
Features10% of the score
4.5
Tested capacity10% of the score
3.5

Each rating places this unit among the others on a 0.5–5 scale, within its size class for the measures that scale with size and across the whole catalog for the rest. Weighted together they give the overall 4.0. Formula and weights.

Specifications

Capacity
1,056 Wh
Max expanded
2,112 Wh
AC output
1,800 W continuous
Surge
2,400 W
Chemistry
LiFePO4
Cycle rating
3,000
Weight
28.4 lb
AC recharge
1,300 W
Solar input
600 W
UPS switchover
20 ms
AC outlets
6
USB-C PD max
100 W
240V output
No
App
Yes
Price per kWh
$520
Released
2023

Independent measurements

MetricValueSource
Usable capacity at a trickle load (shown, not scored)
~34W grow-light load; 650 Wh delivered of 1056 rated
62 %Outdoor Life
2025-05
Usable capacity, % of rated
~380W dehumidifier load; 950 Wh delivered of 1056 rated
90 %Outdoor Life
2025-05
AC recharge time
Reported as 1.4 h wall recharge; charger/start state not detailed
84 minOutdoor Life
2025-05
Usable capacity, % of rated
500W constant AC load measured with inline meter; 993 Wh delivered of 1056 rated
94 %ComputerBase
2023-12
Usable capacity, % of rated
2000W constant AC load; 954 Wh delivered of 1056 rated
90.3 %ComputerBase
2023-12
AC recharge time
1300W HyperFlash mode to 100%; 1204 Wh drawn from wall in fast mode (1147 Wh slow); at 600W input full took ~115 min
55 minComputerBase
2023-12
Noise
Front, 30 cm, 500W continuous discharge (42.6 at side); 65.5 front / 67.5 side at 2000W; 51 / 59 while fast charging
41.9 dBAComputerBase
2023-12
Sustained output
2000W constant load run through a full discharge (~954 Wh) above the 1800W rating; overload trip at 2500W; thermal shutdown at 58 C near empty
2000 WComputerBase
2023-12

How it compares with its neighbors

#ModelWhAC WChem.CycleslbAC in WSolar W$/kWhScore
1Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 21,0241,800LiFePO43,00028.41,3006004684.0
2Anker SOLIX C10001,0561,800LiFePO43,00028.41,3006005204.0
3Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,0701,500LiFePO44,00023.81,0004005133.9
4Bluetti Elite 100 V21,0241,800LiFePO44,00025.41,2005005853.8
5DJI Power 1000 V21,0242,600LiFePO44,00028.71,2005006343.7

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