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Anker SOLIX · Mid-size
Anker SOLIX C1000 Specs, Price & Buyer Notes
1.06 kWh of storage, 1.8 kW of continuous AC output, listed at $599.99. That works out to $0.57 per watt-hour and 37.2 watt-hours per pound. Spec figures below are taken from Anker SOLIX’s own product page; WattPicks editors are deep-use experience reviewers, not a pretend third-party lab for every SKU.
1.06 kWh1.8 kW AC28.4 lbLiFePO43,000 cycles
from owners, collected by Anker SOLIX
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What this unit is for
Anker applying consumer-electronics discipline to energy: the pitch is that buying a power station should feel like buying a good laptop charger.
Best suited to: Buyers who want a well-made, well-supported unit and will use the app. Less suited to: Off-gridders who need the widest accessory ecosystem or the lowest cost per Wh.
Fridge for a day, camping for a weekend.
Where to buy
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Safety: lithium power stations store a lot of energy. Follow Anker SOLIX’s charge, ventilation, and storage instructions. WattPicks does not certify electrical installs.
Specifications
8 of 19 tracked specs are published by Anker SOLIX for this model. Missing specs stay “—” and are excluded from rankings rather than estimated. List price is commercial data in a separate table below ($599.99); it is not one of the 19 tracked keys.
| Rated Wh (nameplate) | 1.06 kWh |
|---|---|
| AC output (continuous) | 1.8 kW |
| AC surge | — |
| Power lifting / boost | — |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 |
| Weight | 28.4 lb |
| AC recharge to full | — |
| Max solar input | 600 W |
| AC outlets | — |
| USB-C ports | — |
| USB-A ports | — |
| 12V car port | — |
| UPS switchover | — |
| Warranty | 60 months |
| Max expandable capacity | 2.11 kWh |
| Noise level | — |
| Ingress protection | — |
| Operating temp (low) | — |
| List price | $599.99 |
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Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from Anker SOLIX’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: ankersolix.com.
Vendor wording for each figure (8)
capacityWh: “1,056Wh and up to 600W solar input.”acOutputW: “1800W Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power”chemistry: “LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)”cycleLife: “3,000 (80% Capacity)”weight: “28.44 lb / 12.9 kg”solarInputW: “600W Max, 11-60V MPPT”warrantyMonths: “5-Year Warranty”maxExpandableWh: “Up to Max. 2112Wh Capacity with Expansion Battery (Coming soon.)”
Anker SOLIX C1000 specs FAQ
What are the Anker SOLIX C1000 specs?
1.06 kWh capacity; 1.8 kW continuous AC; 28.4 lb; LiFePO4; listed at $599.99. 8 of 19 tracked specs are published by Anker SOLIX on the product page we read. List price is shown separately ($599.99).
How long does the Anker SOLIX C1000 last?
The vendor rates it for 3,000 cycles with LiFePO4 chemistry. Runtime on a given day is capacity divided by load (with inverter losses) — see our guide on how long a power station lasts.
Can the Anker SOLIX C1000 charge from solar?
Yes — Anker SOLIX publishes a maximum solar input of 600 W. Ideal fill time is roughly capacity ÷ that input; real sun takes longer. See how long to charge with solar.
Is the Anker SOLIX C1000 good value?
At the published list price it works out to $0.57 per watt-hour. Compare that figure on our cost-per-watt-hour ranking rather than price alone.
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What owners say
All owner voices →4.88from 304 owner ratings
Rating only — no review text published
Anker SOLIX publishes an aggregate score of 4.88 from 304 owners, but does not expose the individual review text on its product page. We show the score and say so, rather than presenting a rating as if it came with testimony.
Where it ranks
Specs table →Position among all 120 power stations we track, in each dimension this unit publishes the inputs for.
| Dimension | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Best value (cost per watt-hour) | #20 of 51 | $0.57 |
| Most portable (Wh per pound) | #24 of 50 | 37.2 Wh/lb |
| Most inverter headroom | #16 of 51 | 170 W/100Wh |
| Highest solar input | #24 of 40 | 600 W |
| Most expandable | #16 of 18 | 2.11 kWh |
| Longest service life | #28 of 42 | 3168 kWh |
| Most output per dollar | #11 of 51 | 3.00 W/$ |
| Longest warranty | #37 of 51 | 60 mo |
Who buys this brand, and why
All models →Who it is for
- People who already own Anker chargers, cables or power banks
- Design-conscious buyers
- Home-office and apartment dwellers rather than off-gridders
- First-time energy buyers who want a familiar brand and app
What they will pay extra for
- Design and build quality
- Fast, quiet charging
- A polished app and firmware support
- Buying from a brand with a consumer-grade returns process
Honest drawbacks
- 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
Fits these buying scenarios
All use cases →Short Home Outages
Keeping the fridge, Wi-Fi and phones alive for hours
Mobile Work & Creators
Remote work, film and photo production away from wall power
RV & Van Life
Living and working from a vehicle, on solar and alternator charging
Elsewhere in the Anker SOLIX range
All Anker SOLIX models →
Closest rivals by capacity
Other brands’ models nearest in capacity — the units a buyer is most likely to be comparing against this one.
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