Drawing · 14.8 × 8.1 × 10.5 in · 28.4 lb
- Capacity
- 1,056 Wh
- Output
- 1,800 W (2,400 surge)
- Weight
- 28.4 lb
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Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
One size apart: Anker's SOLIX C1000 against Jackery's larger Explorer 1500 v2, for buyers deciding whether the extra battery is worth it. The C1000 is the cheaper energy, 19% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 3.6 lb lighter and takes 600 W of solar against 400 W. The Explorer 1500 v2 holds 480 Wh more, gives 200 W more continuous output and switches over in 10 ms against 20 ms: buy it for that, and the C1000 for the money.
Drawing · 13 × 8.7 × 9.5 in · 32 lb
$849 $949 at Jackery
- Capacity
- 1,536 Wh
- Output
- 2,000 W (4,000 surge)
- Weight
- 32 lb
Capacity
1,056 Wh
1,536 Wh
AC output
1,800 W
2,000 W
Surge
2,400 W
4,000 W
Solar input
600 W
400 W
Weight
28.4 lb
32 lb
Anker SOLIX
Anker SOLIX C1000
- Capacity
- 1,056 Wh
- AC output
- 1,800 W
- Surge
- 2,400 W
- Solar input
- 600 W
- Weight
- 28.4 lb
Buy it if you want the most stored energy per dollar ($0.45 against $0.55 per Wh).
Jackery
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
$849 $949 at Jackery
- Capacity
- 1,536 Wh
- AC output
- 2,000 W
- Surge
- 4,000 W
- Solar input
- 400 W
- Weight
- 32 lb
Buy it if you need more continuous output (2,000 W continuous and 4,000 W surge, against 1,800 W and 2,400 W).
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Figure by figure
Compare the differences that matter for your devices; Anker SOLIX C1000 leads on 6, Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 on 3, and the rest are equal or not comparable.
| Figure | C1000 | Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,056 Wh | 1,536 Wh |
| Output (surge) | 1,800 W (2,400 surge) | 2,000 W (4,000 surge) |
| Weight | 28.4 lb | 32 lb |
| Price | $469.99 | $849 |
| Price per Wh | $0.45 | $0.55 |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 to 80% | 6,000 to 70% |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 400 W |
| Max AC input | 1,300 W | – |
| Wall recharge | 58 min to full | 53 min to 80% |
| Expandable | yes, to 2,112 Wh | no |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| AC outlets | 6 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 8.07 x 10.5 in | 13 x 8.7 x 9.5 in |
Cycle counts are highlighted only when both makers rate them to the same remaining capacity. A full recharge is not ranked against a charge to 80%. Missing figures never count as an advantage. These are manufacturer ratings; matching endpoints do not prove identical test conditions.
Rated cycles: C1000, 3,000 to 80%; Explorer 1500 v2, 6,000 to 70%.
How the comparison is worked out
| Figure | C1000 | Explorer 1500 v2 | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Output (surge) | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Weight | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Price | C1000 price source · checked Oct 5, 2026 | Explorer 1500 v2 price source · checked Oct 11, 2026 | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Price per Wh | C1000 price source · checked Oct 5, 2026 | Explorer 1500 v2 price source · checked Oct 11, 2026 | Price ÷ rated Wh; calculated, not measured |
| Chemistry | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Rated cycles | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | Stated cycles and remaining-capacity percentage; conditions may differ |
| Max solar input | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Max AC input | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Wall recharge | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | Keep the full or 80% charge endpoint |
| Expandable | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| UPS switchover | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| AC outlets | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| USB-C ports | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Warranty | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Dimensions | C1000 spec sheet | Explorer 1500 v2 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
Estimated AC energy = rated Wh × 0.85. Runtime = estimated AC energy ÷ load W, with no reserve. Capacity and weight differences use the displayed figures; price per Wh uses each model's own price and the day it was checked. The device draws are in the watt-hour calculator.
- Capacity: Explorer 1500 v2 minus C1000 = 480 Wh (45.5% of the C1000 figure).
- Carry weight: Explorer 1500 v2 minus C1000 = 3.56 lb (12.5% of the C1000 figure).
- Price per Wh: Explorer 1500 v2 minus C1000 = 0.11 USD/Wh (24.2% of the C1000 figure).
Will it run your gear?
Check whether each unit has enough battery and output for the devices you want to run.
| Use | Needs | C1000 | Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| a day of home backup (a full-size refrigerator, a router, phones and lights for a day) | 2,323 Wh, 161 W running, 1,351 W startup | no: too little capacity | no: too little capacity |
| a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night) | 599 Wh, 53 W running, 104 W startup | yes | yes |
| two nights of camping (camp lights, phones, a laptop and a fan for two nights) | 2,066 Wh, 157 W running, 157 W startup | no: too little capacity | no: too little capacity |
| a day in an RV (a day of RV lights, TV, phones and a laptop) | 648 Wh, 156 W running, 156 W startup | yes | yes |
| a working day in a van (a working day of laptop, Starlink, lights and a fan) | 1,674 Wh, 189 W running, 189 W startup | no: too little capacity | no: too little capacity |
| a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges) | 396 Wh, 60 W running, 60 W startup | yes | yes |
Runtime by device
Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table; "Start" says whether the output and surge ratings cover the startup figure we use for each device (the refrigerator, 1,300 W startup allowance, from a larger 27 cu ft Whirlpool's tech sheet), so a "yes" there means likely, not certain, to start yours.
| Device | Draw W | C1000 h | Start | Explorer 1500 v2 h | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) | 53 | 16.9 | yes | 24.6 | yes |
| Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw) | 41 | 21.7 | yes | 31.6 | yes |
| Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) | 40 | 22.4 | yes | 32.6 | yes |
| Wi-Fi router | 24 | 37.4 | yes | 54.4 | yes |
| Starlink Mini (router built in) | 33 | 27.6 | yes | 40.2 | yes |
| TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD | 89 | 10.1 | yes | 14.7 | yes |
| Space heater, 1500 W | 1,500 | 0.6 | yes | 0.9 | yes |
Buy the C1000 if…
- you want the most stored energy per dollar ($0.45 against $0.55 per Wh)
- the $379.01 difference matters more than the specs
- you carry it more than you run it (28.4 lb against 32 lb)
- you need a higher solar input ceiling (600 W against 400 W); actual recharge depends on the panels
- you may want to add a battery later
Buy the Explorer 1500 v2 if…
- you need more continuous output (2,000 W continuous and 4,000 W surge, against 1,800 W and 2,400 W)
- it will sit between the wall and a refrigerator or router (maker-stated 10 ms switchover; 20 ms for the other)
- you want the extra capacity (1,536 Wh against 1,056 Wh)
More models from both brands: Anker SOLIX and Jackery. Every model we list: all 116 in one table. Your own devices: the watt-hour calculator.
Questions buyers ask
Which is better for power outages, the C1000 or the Explorer 1500 v2?
Anker SOLIX C1000 states a 20 ms switchover, so it can sit between the wall and a fridge or router and take over when the power cuts, once the device is in an outlet the manual gives the backup to and any AC timeout is off (for a CPAP or a computer, check that device rides through the switch); Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 states 10 ms. Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds more (1,536 against 1,056). Check your appliance's startup watts against the surge figures in the table.
Which is cheaper per watt-hour?
C1000 at $0.45 per Wh against $0.55. This compares purchase price with rated capacity, not lifetime delivered energy.
Can either run a window air conditioner?
Only if the air conditioner's running watts stay under the AC output (1,800 W on the C1000, 2,000 W on the Explorer 1500 v2) and its start fits the surge figures in the table: read both on the air conditioner's label or in its manual, and test it before you rely on it. For the hours, multiply the rated Wh by 0.85 for inverter losses and divide by the running watts. A unit whose label says 500 W, for example, would run about 1.8 hours on the C1000 and about 2.6 hours on the Explorer 1500 v2 on a full charge, if its compressor ran without a break.