Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs BLUETTI AC180
Verdict
Buy the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if you want a lighter, faster-charging unit: 11.3 kg, 2,000 W continuous and a 49-minute AC charge in UltraFast mode. Buy the BLUETTI AC180 if you want more capacity for the money: 1,152 Wh at about $0.43 per Wh against $0.49 on Oct 11, 2026 reference prices.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
From $499.99Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,152 Wh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles (better) | 3,500 cycles |
| Continuous output | 2,000 W (better) | 1,800 W |
| Surge output | 3,000 W (better) | 2,700 W |
| Weight | 11.3 kg (better) | 16.4 kg |
| Energy density | 90.6 Wh/kg (better) | 70.2 Wh/kg |
| Max solar input | 600 W (better) | 500 W |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | 49 min (better) | 1 h 18 min |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms (better) | 20 ms |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Outlets | 5 AC · 3 USB-C · 1 USB-A · 1 car | 4 AC · 1 USB-C · 4 USB-A · 1 car |
Which one should you buy?
Pick the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if you move the unit around, want to refill fast before a storm, or run larger loads: it is 5.1 kg lighter, charges in 49 minutes and is rated at 2,000 W. Pick the BLUETTI AC180 if you want the most capacity and the lowest price per Wh, or you have many USB-A devices. We do not name one winner because the better choice depends on weight and speed against capacity per dollar. Read the C1000 Gen 2 review and the AC180 review.
How do the specs differ?
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | BLUETTI AC180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh LFP | 1,152 Wh LFP |
| Continuous / surge output | 2,000 W / 3,000 W | 1,800 W / 2,700 W (BLUETTI’s stated Surge Power) |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight | 11.3 kg | 16.4 kg |
| AC charge, 0 to 100% | 49 min (UltraFast) | 78 min (Turbo) |
| Solar input | 600 W | 500 W |
| Switchover | 10 ms or less | 20 ms or less |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Ports | 5 AC, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, 1 car | 4 AC, 1 USB-C, 4 USB-A, 1 car |
| US price, Oct 11, 2026 | $499.99 | $499 |
| US price per Wh | about $0.49 | about $0.43 |
Price per Wh
Both stations cost about $500 on Oct 11, 2026, so the AC180 gives you 128 Wh more for about the same money. Those are dated manufacturer prices, not live ones. Anker’s $499.99 was a promotion against a regular $599.99, which would be about $0.59 per Wh, so the gap would widen if the sale ends.
What to watch out for
The 49-minute figure needs UltraFast mode, set up in the Anker app. The AC180 is a 2023 design and weighs more, but gives you four USB-A ports against one. Spec details here are for the US models; both brands’ 230 V versions differ, for example in outlet count. To connect either to a house you need a transfer switch installed by a qualified electrician. See the Anker SOLIX and BLUETTI hubs, the budget list and the runtime calculator.
FAQ
Which charges faster?
The C1000 Gen 2, at 49 minutes in UltraFast mode against 78 minutes for the AC180's Turbo mode. Both figures are the manufacturers' ratings.
Is the AC180's 2,700 W surge comparable to Anker's 3,000 W?
Not directly. 2,700 W is BLUETTI's stated Surge Power for the AC180, so treat both as manufacturers' figures rather than matched tests.
Sources
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 specifications (US store) (ankersolix.com)
- BLUETTI AC180 specifications (US store) (bluettipower.com)
- BLUETTI AC180 user manual (cdn.shopify.com)