Anker SOLIX C800 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 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
Anker SOLIX C800 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 holds 39% more energy (1070Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has 1400W more surge headroom (3000W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 1.1 lb lighter (23.8 lb vs 24.9 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 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 C1000's smaller sibling. Same fast-charging DNA at a lower price, but the 768Wh capacity puts it firmly in weekend-trip territory.
Best for: Campers and van-lifers powering electronics, lights and a mini fridge — not home backup.
Where it falls short:
- 300W solar input is low — slow to top off off-grid
- 1600W surge rules out most motor-driven appliances
The lightest 1kWh unit here at 23.8 lb, with a 3000W surge that punches above the Anker and EcoFlow units it competes with.
Best for: Campers who want 1kWh but care about carrying weight and need surge headroom.
Where it falls short:
- Only 3 AC outlets
- Not expandable — what you buy is what you get
- 400W solar input trails the Anker C1000's 600W
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C800 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $799 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1070 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 1500 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 42m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 15.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 28.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 11.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 22.7 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |