Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Anker SOLIX C1000 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra holds 45% more energy (1536Wh vs 1056Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has 1200W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is 1.9 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 28.44 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Anker SOLIX C1000
The default recommendation for most people. It clears the 1kWh bar, recharges in under an hour, and undercuts almost everything with comparable specs.
Best for: First-time buyers who want one unit for camping and short outages without overpaying.
Where it falls short:
- 2400W surge won't start a sump pump or well pump
- Only 1056Wh — a fridge-plus-devices outage tops out around a day
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
The portability record-holder: 1536Wh at 26.5 lb, lighter than most 1kWh units. You pay $200 over the 1500 v2 for that weight saving.
Best for: Van lifers and overlanders where every pound is negotiated.
Where it falls short:
- 1800W output is lower than the cheaper 1500 v2's 2000W
- $1199 is a premium for weight alone
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 1056 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 2400 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.44 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 15m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.0 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.5 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.2 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.4 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |