Anker SOLIX C1000 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 2000
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 $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 holds 94% more energy (2048Wh vs 1056Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 has 1200W more surge headroom (3600W vs 2400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 is 26.6 lb lighter (28.44 lb vs 55 lb).
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
UGREEN's 2kWh option covers full-day home backup at a competitive price, though it isn't expandable like the majors' modular systems.
Best for: Buyers who want a self-contained 2kWh backup without building a modular system.
Where it falls short:
- 55 lb
- Not expandable
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | UGREEN PowerRoam 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1299 |
| Capacity | 1056 Wh | 2048 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2400 W |
| Surge output | 2400 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.44 lb | 55 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 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.0 hrs | 29.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.5 hrs | 55.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.2 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.4 hrs | 43.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.2 hrs |