Head to head
Bluetti AC180 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti AC180
~$449
1,800 W / 2,700 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Anker · Power Station
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
~$499
2,000 W / 3,000 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe Bluetti AC180 lists about $50 lower; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 puts out more sustained power (2,000 W).
| Spec | Bluetti AC180 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$449 | ~$499 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 2,000 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,700 W | 3,000 W |
| Battery capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | — | 20 dB |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~6.5 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit |
| Outlets | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 100W USB-C, 4x USB-A, 12V car, wireless pad | 5x 120V AC, 3x USB-C (2x 140W), 1x USB-A, 12V car |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs | 24.9 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Bluetti AC180
- +Most capacity per dollar in the 1kWh class, frequently $399-449
- +Power Lifting runs 2,700W resistive loads like space heaters
- +0-80% AC recharge in ~45 minutes
- +Wireless charging pad and 4 USB-A ports - family-friendly port mix
- +3,500+ cycle LiFePO4 with 5-year warranty
- −Fan runs early and often, even during wall charging in Silent mode
- −No expansion battery support
- −35.3 lbs, heavy for its class
- −12V car port limited to 10A regulated
- −Single USB-C port feels dated in 2026
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