Anker SOLIX C1000 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
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
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 holds 3% more energy (1056Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 has 100W more surge headroom (2500W vs 2400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 is 1.9 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 28.44 lb).
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
A well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $799 |
| Capacity | 1056 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 1200 W |
| Surge output | 2400 W | 2500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.44 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C1000 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.0 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.5 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.2 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.4 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |