Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Technical comparison · Home backup
One station of about 1 kWh that expands to 2.1 kWh and one that is already 2 kWh: the choice is between starting small with a long warranty or buying capacity and peak headroom up front. Power and warranty figures are manufacturer-declared.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 1.056 kWh | 2.042 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2200 W |
| Peak output | 2400 W | 4400 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 946.02 €/kWh | 783.06 €/kWh |
| List price | 999 € | 1599 € |
| Weight | 12.9 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 33.5 × 26.4 × 29.2 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes (×2) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 4000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.518 €/kWh | 0.715 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 81.9 Wh/kg | 116.7 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.7 C | 1.08 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | 799 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 2.112 kWh | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 1.3 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | — | 52 min |
| Maximum solar input | 600 W | 400 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | — |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | — |
| Noise level | — | 30 dB |
The differences that matter
- 1.056 kWh, expandable to 2.112, vs 2.042 kWh not expandable → the Anker can reach the same capacity with an extra module; the Jackery has it from day one.
- Peak 2400 vs 4400 W → the Jackery declares more headroom for short-lived peaks.
- 1800 vs 2200 W continuous → the ceiling for loads running together is higher on the Jackery.
- Solar input 600 vs 400 W → the Anker takes more panels.
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX C1000 if…
you want to start with a 12.9 kg station and add a second module only if needed, with room for more solar panels and a five-year warranty. The trade-off is lower power: fewer appliances at once and less headroom for peaks.
Choose Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 if…
you want 2 kWh in a single 17.5 kg body and more headroom for appliances with high peaks, without planning add-on modules. You give up expansion, part of the solar input and two years of warranty.
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