Head to head
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Bluetti Elite 100 V2
Anker · Power Station
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
~$499
2,000 W / 3,000 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
~$499
1,800 W / 2,700 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 puts out more sustained power (2,000 W); the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is quieter at 20 dB.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$499 | ~$499 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 2,000 W | 1,800 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 3,000 W | 2,700 W |
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 20 dB | 30 dB |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit; portable fridge (50W): ~14 hrs per maker (noise: 30 dB at 600W) |
| Outlets | 5x 120V AC, 3x USB-C (2x 140W), 1x USB-A, 12V car | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 140W USB-C, 1x 100W USB-C, 2x 15W USB-A, 12V/10A car, 2x 12V/8A DC5521 |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
- +2000W continuous - most powerful 1kWh-class inverter available
- +24.9 lbs, lightest-per-watt in its class
- +20dB near-silent operation at light loads, confirmed by reviewers
- +Full AC recharge in 49 minutes at 1,600W input
- +Dual 140W USB-C ports fast-charge laptops without the inverter
- +10ms UPS switchover added in Gen 2
- −No expansion battery support - BP1000 from Gen 1 is incompatible
- −Single USB-A port capped at a feeble 12W
- −Fan audible during max-rate charging despite quiet reputation
- −600W solar input ceiling is modest for off-grid use
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
- +Four 20A AC outlets, no power strip for the basics
- +Up to 1,000W solar input, full charge in about 70 minutes of strong sun
- +10ms UPS switchover
- +140W USB-C charges laptops at full speed
- −2,700W is Bluetti's Lifting Power figure, not a published surge rating
- −Expansion batteries work only in Power Bank Mode with an extra cable
- −Bluetooth plus Wi-Fi app required for full control
- −No 30A outlet, so no transfer-switch feed