Head to head
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
EcoFlow · Power Station
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
~$649
1,800 W / 3,600 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 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 lists about $150 lower; the 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 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$649 | ~$499 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 2,000 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 3,600 W | 3,000 W |
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Expandable to | 5,000 Wh | — |
| 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 |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- +10ms UPS switchover; owners run routers, 3D printers and workstations 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
- −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