EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Quick take: The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 costs $150 less; the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 puts out more sustained power (2,000W); the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is quieter at 20 dB.
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $499 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (3,200) | 4.7★ (1,100) |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / Output Watts | 1,800W | 2,000W |
| Starting / Surge Watts | 3,600W | 3,000W |
| Battery Capacity | 1,024Wh | 1,024Wh |
| Expandable To | 5,000Wh | — |
| Noise | 30 dB | 20 dB |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit |
| Outlets | 6x 120V 20A AC, 2x 140W USB-C, 2x USB-A, 12V car | 5x 120V AC, 3x USB-C (2x 140W), 1x USB-A, 12V car |
| Fuel Tank | — | — |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs | 24.9 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year |
Pros & cons
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- ✓10ms UPS switchover actually keeps NAS/desktops alive - owners run them 24/7 on it
- ✓0-100% AC charge in ~56 minutes, fastest in class alongside Anker
- ✓6 AC outlets plus dual 140W USB-C - no fighting over ports
- ✓LiFePO4 rated ~4,000 cycles, fine to cycle daily for a decade
- ✓Frequent $599-649 street pricing makes it the value benchmark
- ✓Dual 500W solar input with high voltage tolerance for easy panel matching
- ✗Fan gets loud during fast charging - owners schedule slow charging overnight
- ✗1800W inverter is now behind Anker's 2000W at the same price
- ✗App requires cloud account; occasional firmware nags
- ✗Extra battery pricing makes expansion math unattractive versus buying bigger upfront
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