Brand comparison
Anker SOLIX vs Jackery: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. Anker SOLIX is optimised for the existing anker customer upgrading from power banks and chargers, while Jackery is optimised for the mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box. Decide which of those you are, and the brand question answers itself before you compare a single spec.
The existing Anker customer upgrading from power banks and chargers
- Best for
- Buyers who want a well-made, well-supported unit and will use the app.
- Not for
- Off-gridders who need the widest accessory ecosystem or the lowest cost per Wh.
- Models tracked
- 10
The mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box
- Best for
- A first power station that must be simple, safe and easy to live with.
- Not for
- Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
- Models tracked
- 12
Head to head on value
Average cost per watt-hour across each brand’s tracked range, and the winner in each capacity band. This is a value comparison only — it says nothing about support, app quality or build, which we cannot measure from a spec sheet.
| Measure | Anker SOLIX | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $1.00 | $0.74 |
| Models in dataset | 10 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 10 | 12 |
| Largest capacity available | 3.84 kWh | 5.04 kWh |
Band by band
The cheapest option each brand offers in each capacity band. Where a brand has nothing in a band, that band is itself a useful signal.
| Band | Anker SOLIX | Jackery | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | C300X $1.04/Wh | Explorer 300D $0.73/Wh | Jackery |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | C1000 $1.42/Wh | Explorer 1000 v2 $0.52/Wh | Jackery |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | S2000 $0.34/Wh | Explorer 2000 Plus $0.39/Wh | Anker SOLIX |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | F3000 $0.46/Wh | Explorer 5000 Plus $0.69/Wh | Anker SOLIX |
All Anker SOLIX models
Anker SOLIX profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 Anker SOLIX | 288 Wh | 300 W | 9.1 lb | $549 | $1.91 |
| C300X Anker SOLIX | 288 Wh | 300 W | — | $299.99 | $1.04 |
| C1000 Gen 2 Anker SOLIX | 1.02 kWh | 2 kW | 24.9 lb | $2,398 | $2.34 |
| C1000 Anker SOLIX | 1.06 kWh | 1.8 kW | 28.4 lb | $1,499 | $1.42 |
| S2000 Anker SOLIX | 2.01 kWh | 1.5 kW | 35.7 lb | $679 | $0.34 |
| C2000 Gen 2 Anker SOLIX | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 41.7 lb | $899.99 | $0.44 |
| F3000 Anker SOLIX | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 91.5 lb | $1,399.99 | $0.46 |
| F3000 2 Anker SOLIX | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 91.5 lb | $2,799.99 | $0.91 |
| F3800 Anker SOLIX | 3.84 kWh | 6 kW | 132.3 lb | $1,999.99 | $0.52 |
| F3800 Plus Anker SOLIX | 3.84 kWh | 6 kW | 72.8 lb | $2,399.99 | $0.62 |
All Jackery models
Jackery profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 100 Plus Jackery | 99 Wh | — | 2.1 lb | $149 | $1.51 |
| Explorer 240 v2 Jackery | 256 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $249 | $0.97 |
| Explorer 300 v2 Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.2 lb | $269 | $0.93 |
| Explorer 300D Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 5.5 lb | $209 | $0.73 |
| Explorer 600 v2 Jackery | 640 Wh | 500 W | 14.1 lb | $499 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery | 1.07 kWh | 1.5 kW | 23.8 lb | $559 | $0.52 |
| Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery | 1.26 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $619 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 1500 v2 Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $949 | $0.62 |
| Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 1.8 kW | 38.6 lb | $1,199 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 2000 v2 Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 2.2 kW | 39.5 lb | $999 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 3 kW | 61.5 lb | $799 | $0.39 |
| Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery | 5.04 kWh | 3.6 kW | 134.5 lb | $3,499 | $0.69 |
What each brand will not tell you
Anker SOLIX’s known weaknesses
- Newer to the category than the camping incumbents
- Smaller range than EcoFlow or BLUETTI, with fewer off-grid accessories
- Pricing is not the value play — the premium is for polish
- Less field-proven in hard off-grid use
Jackery’s known weaknesses
- Capacity per dollar is usually mid-pack; the brand premium is real
- Solar input ceilings are often below what rivals allow at the same capacity
- Expandability is limited on the non-Plus units
- Fewer pro features — buyers who want app control, schedules or deep telemetry often look elsewhere