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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station with 100W Solar Panel

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8.9Bench Rating · 4 sources

4.7(1,645 ratings)

$700

Price and rating captured from Amazon on September 28, 2026.

$700 at Amazon(paid link)

Capacity

Not listed

Continuous output

Not listed

Surge output

Not listed

Specs are read from the manufacturer's own Amazon listing text. Anything the listing does not state is left blank rather than estimated.

Bench Verdict

8.9 / 10

Strong pick for home backup

Amazon owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,645 ratings. The most-watched hands-on video review is positive. Reddit owners are positive and expert coverage is positive. Together that earns a Bench Rating of 8.9 out of 10.

Watch out for

  • – Capacity not listed by the seller
  • – Continuous output not listed
  • – Surge output not listed

PowerStationBench verdict · updated September 28, 2026

Hands-on video

The most-watched review of this unit

Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station: Small But Mighty!

Footprint Hero with Alex Beale · 387K views

Chosen automatically as the most-watched review of this exact unit with at least 5K views. We do not pay for or commission any video.

Bench Rating

8.9 out of 10

A single score blended from every independent read-out we could find. Amazon carries the most weight, a hands-on video review next. Sources we could not find are left out and the rest are reweighted, so nothing is invented.

Amazon customers

9.445% of score

Hands-on video review

8.525% of score

Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station: Small But Mighty!

Expert review

8.515% of score

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station ...

At just 24.9 lb, it's one of the more portable units we've tested while still maintaining a hefty power output capability of 2,000 watts. It's ...Read more

Reddit owners

8.515% of score

C1000 Gen 2 will save me $400 a year!

Right now it passes power through for all the different windows except the peak window, where it uses the battery. Basically between 4:00pm-9: ...Read more

From the listing

What the seller says

  • 49 Min UltraFast Recharging: Fully recharge at 1,600W with our upgraded HyperFlash technology. Simply enable it in the Anker app.
  • 2,000W Output via 10 Ports: With 2,000W output, 3,000W peak, and 1,024Wh capacity—you can power up to 10 devices at once.
  • Compact and Portable: Easily carry, store, and move it around. C1000 Gen 2 is 14% smaller and 11% lighter than similar models.
  • 1.8 Hr Solar Recharging: Go fully off-grid with sustainable power. Plug in 600W (60V max) of solar and recharge fully in just 1.8 hours.
  • Lightweight and Foldable: PS100 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel is now 10% lighter than the previous version and over 30% lighter than typical 100W panels. At just 7 lb including the stand, it's easier than ever to carry and set up.
  • IP68 Waterproof Design: Built to last with a reinforced aluminium frame and impact-resistant design. IP68-rated to handle rain, mud, dust, and beyond.
  • What's in the box: Package 1 includes the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station, AC charging cable, quick start guide, and the safety and warranty card. Package 2 includes PS100 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel, 2× 8.2 ft (2.5 m) solar charging cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m) XT60i solar charging cable, quick start guide, and safety card.
  • Package 1 and 2 will be dispatched separately. If you receive one item before the others, please scan the QR code on the package to check the delivery status of the remaining items.

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