Anker SOLIX C800 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 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 $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 100% more energy (1536Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 2400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker SOLIX C800 is 12.6 lb lighter (24.9 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Anker SOLIX C800
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
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
2000W output and 4000W surge at $999 makes this one of the better value picks for actual home backup, not just camping.
Best for: First-time home-backup buyers who need real surge on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 1536Wh means about a day of fridge-plus-devices
- Not expandable
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $999 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |