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Anker SOLIX · Large (1,500 to 3,499 Wh)

Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2

A large unit, 2,048 Wh, 2,400 W (4,000 surge), 41.7 lb, $1,000 ($0.49 per Wh). It clears 3 of the six jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops) and not home backup, camping, van life.

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Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2$1,000 at Anker SOLIX
Capacity2,048Wh
AC output2,400W
Surge4,000W
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycles4,000 to 80%
Weight41.7lb
Max solar in800W
Price / Wh$0.49

Should you buy it?

Buy it for: a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night); a day in an RV (a 12 V fridge, lights, TV, coffee maker, phones and a laptop for a day); a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges).

Not for: a day of home backup (too little capacity: needs 2,323 Wh and 1,351 W at start-up); two nights of camping (too little capacity: needs 2,066 Wh and 157 W at start-up); a working day in a van (too little capacity: needs 2,295 Wh and 244 W at start-up).

At $0.49 per watt-hour compare its cost with the charging speed and carry weight you need. It stores 49.1 Wh per pound. 18 other current units share its size class; the nearest four by capacity are compared below.

12 in
Top and front, to scale: 18.1 × 9.8 × 10.1 in

What it runs, and for how long

Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table.

Runtime on 2,048 Wh
DeviceDraw WHoursCan it start it?
CPAP machine (no heated humidifier) (without humidifier)4538.7yes
CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) (with heated humidifier)5332.8yes
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw, compressor cycling)4142.2yes
Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) (charger rating, continuous)4043.5yes
Wi-Fi router2472.5yes
Starlink Standard kit (dish + router)8819.9yes
TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD8919.6yes
Camp LED light set (4 chainable lights) (one bulb)6276.3yes

At a glance

3.9 / 5

Seven criteria, 1 to 5
CriterionScoreWhy
Fit for the job4.0Clears 3 of the 6 jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops); starts 16 of the 16 devices in the table
Value per watt-hour3.7$0.49 per Wh, 9th lowest of 19 large units
Portability3.941.7 lb, 3rd lightest of 19 large units
Recharge speed3.7800 W of solar input, about 2.6 hours of full sun to refill; 1,800 W from the wall
Chemistry and cycle life4.4LiFePO4, rated 4,000 cycles to 80%
Expandability4.0Grows to 4,096 Wh with extra batteries; 10 ms UPS switchover
Owner-reported reliability3.7Fan noise, app, firmware, failures and warranty handling across 3 reviews

Full spec sheet

Battery
Capacity2,048 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycle life4,000 to 80%
Expandableyes, to 4,096 Wh
Output
Continuous AC output2,400 W
Surge (peak) output4,000 W
AC outlets5
USB-C ports / highest output3 / 140 W
USB-A ports1
12 V outputs1
Wireless charging padno
UPS / EPS switchover10 ms
Charging
Max AC input1,800 W
Wall recharge time1.5 h
Max solar input800 W
Stated solar recharge time3 h at maximum input
App controlyes
Physical
Weight41.7 lb (18.9 kg)
Dimensions18.1 x 9.8 x 10.1 in (459 x 250 x 257 mm)
Wh per lb49.1
Release year–
Warranty5 years
Price
List price–
Store price$1,000
Price per Wh$0.49

Before using the battery's cycle rating to judge value, read what LiFePO4 versus NMC means for lifespan and weight.

The solar-input wattage alone does not establish panel compatibility. Check how to match panel watts, voltage and connectors, then confirm the limits in this unit's manual.

Alternatives at this size

Listed smallest to largest by capacity; this unit is among them.

This unit and the four nearest by capacity, any brand
UnitOverall scoreWhOutput W (surge)lbSolar in WChemistryCyclesPrice $$ / WhStore
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 23.92,0482,400 W (4,000 surge)41.7800LiFePO44,000 to 80%$1,000$0.49See it at Anker SOLIX
BLUETTI AC200L3.92,0482,400 W (3,600 surge)62.41,200LiFePO43,000 to 80%$847$0.41See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon
DJI Power 20003.72,0483,000 W48.51,800LiFePO44,000 to 80%$1,299$0.63See it at DJICheck price on Amazon
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max3.82,0482,400 W44.8500LiFePO4–$899$0.44See it at EcoFlow
OUPES Mega 24.12,0482,500 W (5,400 surge)48.52,100LiFePO43,500 to 80%$699$0.34See it at OUPES

See it at Anker SOLIXEvery current Anker SOLIX unitDoes it hold enough for your devices?

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