Anker SOLIX C1000 vs BLUETTI Elite 400
Technical comparison · Home backup
The choice is how much energy you carry: just over 1 kWh in a 12.9 kg unit, or 3.84 kWh on wheels. Chemistry and warranty are the same, so it comes down to portability against runtime (manufacturer-declared figures).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 1.056 kWh | 3.84 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2600 W |
| Peak output | 2400 W | 5200 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 946.02 €/kWh | 520.57 €/kWh |
| List price | 999 € | 1999 € |
| Weight | 12.9 kg | 39 kg |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes (×2) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1825 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 3000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 80 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 5 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.518 €/kWh | 0.285 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 81.9 Wh/kg | 98.5 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.7 C | 0.68 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | 1699 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth of discharge | — | 95 % |
| Expandable | Yes | — |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 2.112 kWh | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 1.3 kW | 2.3 kW |
| 0–80% charge time | — | 88 min |
| Maximum solar input | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 15 ms |
| Ingress protection | — | IP20 |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Wheels and handle | — | Yes |
| App required for setup | — | No |
The differences that matter
- 1.056 kWh → 3.84 kWh: at the same load, the second lasts more than three times as long.
- 12.9 kg → 39 kg: the first is carried by hand, the second is rolled.
- 1800 W → 2600 W continuous: a 2000 W appliance is beyond the first one's limit, not the second's.
- 600 W → 1000 W solar input: the second accepts more panels.
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX C1000 if…
you want storage you can carry by hand, from one room to another or out to the garden. It can grow to 2.112 kWh with extra modules. The trade-off: 1.056 kWh runs down quickly under loads near 1800 W, and solar charging stops at 600 W.
Choose BLUETTI Elite 400 if…
you need to cover a long outage or run several appliances at once: 3.84 kWh, up to 2600 W continuous and solar input up to 1000 W. The trade-off: 39 kg, which rolls on wheels but is not something to lift alone.
Where to buy
Paid link: the price for you does not change.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The purchase links are the same as on the two product pages and don't influence the verdict. The product pages have the complete data.