Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Review: 49-Minute Full Charge
Verdict
4.3/5
The C1000 Gen 2 suits buyers who want a quick-charging 1 kWh station with strong output: 2,000 W continuous, 3,000 W surge and a 49-minute full AC charge. The main limitation is that the fastest charge needs Anker's UltraFast mode, and the unit is not expandable.
Best for: Quick top-ups before a storm; Powering several devices at once; Work-from-home backup
Skip if: You want to add battery capacity later; You need more than 600 W of solar input
From $499.99Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
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Key specs
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 2,000 W |
| Surge output | 3,000 W |
| Weight | 11.3 kg |
| Energy density | 90.6 Wh/kg |
| Max solar input | 600 W |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | 49 min |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms |
| Expandable | No |
| Outlets | 5 AC · 3 USB-C · 1 USB-A · 1 car |
Who is it for?
The C1000 Gen 2 is for people who want 1 kWh of backup that refills fast and can run bigger loads. A 2,000 W continuous rating is the highest among the 1 kWh stations we track, and a 49-minute charge helps when time before an outage is short.
Battery and output
The pack is 1,024 Wh of LFP, rated by Anker for 4,000 cycles (to 80%). Output is 2,000 W continuous with a 3,000 W surge. Switchover is listed at 10 ms. It weighs 11.3 kg, about 91 Wh per kg.
Charging and solar
Anker’s UltraFast mode takes the pack from 0 to 100% in 49 minutes, the quickest among the 1 kWh stations we track and enabled through the app. Solar input is up to 600 W. There is no expansion battery.
Ports
Five AC outlets, three USB-C (one 15 W and two 140 W ports), one USB-A and one car outlet.
How it compares
The US reference price on Oct 11, 2026 was $499.99 (a promotional price that day; regular price $599.99), about $0.49 per Wh. On the same date the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 was about $0.47 per Wh and lighter at 10.8 kg but charged in 95 minutes, and the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus was about $0.70 per Wh with 1,000 W of solar and expandability. See the power station list and the runtime calculator.
What to watch out for
Prices are a dated snapshot of the Anker US store and promotions end. The specifications here are for the US model; Anker’s 230 V versions differ, for example in outlet count. Connecting to house wiring requires a transfer switch installed by a qualified electrician. This review is based on published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Pros
- 49-minute AC charge in UltraFast mode
- 2,000 W continuous and 3,000 W surge
- Five AC outlets and three USB-C ports
- 11.3 kg for 1,024 Wh
Cons
- The 49-minute figure is for UltraFast mode, enabled in the app
- Not expandable
- 600 W solar input is below the DELTA 3 Plus
FAQ
How fast does the C1000 Gen 2 charge?
Anker lists 49 minutes from 0 to 100% in UltraFast mode, which is set up in the Anker app.
What is its switchover time?
Anker lists 10 ms, so it can serve as a UPS for equipment that tolerates a brief transfer.
Sources
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 specifications (US store) (ankersolix.com)
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 product page (UK store, weight 11.29 kg, LFP) (ankersolix.com)
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