Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Jackery Explorer 3000 v2
Technical comparison · Home backup
Anker SOLIX C1000 and Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 cover different scales within the same home backup category: one is sized for a room or office, the other for a whole house. The deciding difference is capacity — nearly three times higher on the Jackery — with continuous output following the same proportion.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 1.056 kWh | 3.072 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 3600 W |
| Peak output | 2400 W | 7200 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 946.02 €/kWh | 813.48 €/kWh |
| List price | 999 € | 2499 € |
| Weight | 12.9 kg | 27 kg |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes (×3) |
| 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 | 0.743 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 81.9 Wh/kg | 113.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.7 C | 1.17 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | 1481 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 2.112 kWh | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 1.3 kW | — |
| Maximum solar input | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | — |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | — |
| Noise level | — | 27 dB |
| Declared standards | — | UN 38.3, CE |
JouleSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Best value Flat-sized (3–8 kWh)
Best balance of technical score and price among the 3 sheets in the Home backup category (flat-sized tier): list price €1481, technical score 50/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 1800 W vs 3600 W → the Jackery runs several heavy appliances together, the Anker SOLIX C1000 is built for lighter loads.
- Maximum solar input: 600 W vs 1000 W → the Jackery recharges faster from solar panels.
- Warranty: 5 years vs 3 years → the Anker SOLIX C1000 carries a longer manufacturer coverage.
- Expandability: only the Anker SOLIX C1000 can add a capacity module later.
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX C1000 if…
Choose Anker SOLIX C1000 if a room or small office is enough — router, PC, a camping fridge — and you want a light unit (12.9 kg) you can carry with one hand, with the option to add a capacity module later. The trade-off is staying with lighter loads, not heavy appliances.
Choose Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 if…
Choose Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 if you need to run several home appliances together, including something like a small electric oven. The trade-off is a noticeably heavier unit (27 kg, more than double the Anker) and shorter warranty coverage.
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