Anker SOLIX C800 vs Jackery Explorer 600 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 600 v2 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX C800 holds 20% more energy (768Wh vs 640Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX C800 has 600W more surge headroom (1600W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is 8.8 lb lighter (16.1 lb vs 24.9 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 600 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
An awkward middle child: too small for appliances, heavier and pricier than the device-charging tier. Buy it only on discount.
Best for: Campers who want more than a power bank but won't run appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output blocks most appliances
- $399 sits uncomfortably close to 1kWh units on sale
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C800 | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $399 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 640 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1200 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 24.9 lb | 16.1 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 58 min | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX C800 | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 17.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 6.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 13.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |