REVIEW – My wife is very creative and eco-conscious. Some time ago, she launched her own business, making eco-friendly candles, diffusers, Room Sprays, and more from all-natural products. Sh usually sets up at Fairs and other pop-up events, and on most occasions, the Host provides no power, or power is provided for an extra cost. The perfect fit would be a capable power station that can keep her Point of Sale equipment running, along with lighting, and charging accessories. Enter the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 power station.
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Price: $379 on Anker website | $349 on Amazon
Where to buy: Anker website, Amazon
What is it?
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is a compact, mid‑size portable power station designed for home backup, camping, and mobile work setups.
What’s included?
- 1 x Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station
- 1 x AC Charging Cable
- 1 x Car Charging Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Safety and Warranty Card
Tech specs
- Battery type: LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
- Battery capacity: 1,024 Wh
- AC output power: 2,000 W continuous, 3,000 W surge (peak)
- AC outlets: 5 × 120 V AC, up to 2,000 W total
- USB-C ports: 3 total – 1 × up to 15 W, 2 × up to 140 W (PD)
- USB-A ports: 1 × 12 W (5 V ⎓ 2.4 A)
- Car (12 V) output: 12 V ⎓ 10 A, 120 W max
- Number of total output ports: 10
- AC input (standard charging): up to 1,200 W
- AC input (UltraFast / HyperFlash mode): up to 1,600 W, about 49 minutes 0–100% under ideal conditions
- Solar input: up to 600 W, 11–28 V ⎓ 8.2 A or 29–60 V ⎓ 14.5 A via XT60i
- UPS function: ~10 ms transfer time
- Battery life rating: 4,000+ cycles to 80% capacity
- Noise level: as low as 20 dB at light loads
- Operating (discharging) temperature: to
- Charging temperature: to
- Dimensions: 15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 in (approx. 38.4 × 20.8 × 24.4 cm)
- Weight: 24.9 lb. (about 11.3 kg)
Design and features
- Ultra-Efficient power for longer runtime: standby power consumption is just 9W, 37.5% lower than the industry average.
- 800 W alternator charging via expansion port, 58 Mins to 100%.
- Six recharging modes (AC, solar, alternator, generator, hybrid, car port) + hybrid AC + solar up to 2,600 W
- 2,400 W rated, 4,000 W peak output — can handle nearly all standard appliances
- Long-life LiFePO₄ battery rated for 4,000 cycles (~10-year life)
- Compact size and light weight (41.7 lb. / ~18.9 kg)
- Expandable to 4 kWh if users want more capacity
- TT-30 port for RV / home backup flexibility
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 portable power station features a compact, rectangular design measuring 15.12 × 8.19 × 9.61 inches and weighing approximately 24.9 lbs. Its design also features an integrated LCD screen for real-time status monitoring, 10 output ports including five AC outlets, one USB-A port and three SB-C ports, and a car socket, plus input options like AC, XT60i solar (up to 600W), and car charging ports. There is also a main power button, an AC output button, a reset hole, and an overload protection switch.
Performance
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 portable power station offers great power and performance. The 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that is capable of delivering up to 2,000W continuous output is enough to provide adequate power across all of the 10 versatile ports. The five AC outlets, dual 140W USB-C, USB-A, and a 120W car port, provide all the power we need for our use cases. However, I can positively say that this power station can likely power from refrigerators to medical devices like CPAP machines. Charging via AC is exceptionally fast, and there is also the option to charge with 600W solar (XT60i, 11-60V), which, while slower, ensures continuous power. Anker has stated that if used as a UPS, its 10ms UPS switchover ensures seamless backup for critical loads during outages. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 portable power station offers nearly silent operation, and specifications indicate that it will retain 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles for a 10-year lifespan. The intuitive LCD screen and app control are nice enhancements that make the power station easy to use. My only gripe is that, much like many other power stations, a built-in LED light would be perfect in case of darkness, due to something like a power outage.
Overall, the build quality is amazing, and I expect it to provide our business with power for years to come.
Onboard LED Screen Info:
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Final thoughts
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 power station is versatile and a perfect fit for my wife’s business, which is mobile as she has pop-up events at various locations. It has adequate ports, the battery lasts for days, and it is well-built enough to withstand the constant movement and handling. Well done.
What I like about the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 power station
- It is well built
- It has adequate AC and USB ports
- It is relatively lightweight
- It has a great battery capacity and recharges quickly
What needs to be improved?
- A built-in light would be a nice feature
Price: $379 on Anker website | $349 on Amazon
Where to buy: Anker website, Amazon
Source: Anker provided a free sample for this review. Anker did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.
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