Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
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
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 costs $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 holds 313% more energy (1056Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 has 1800W more surge headroom (2400W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is 20.7 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 28.44 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
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's LiFePO4 entry point. A pocket-station rival to the EcoFlow River 2, trading a little output for Jackery's 4,000-cycle rating.
Best for: Weekend campers charging small devices on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output and one AC outlet
- 256Wh empties quickly under load
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $199 |
| Capacity | 1056 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 2400 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.44 lb | 7.7 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.0 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 28.5 hrs | 6.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.2 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 22.4 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |