Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Technical comparison · Home backup
This is a choice between two home power stations of very different capacity: 2048 Wh on Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 against 1070 Wh on Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. The difference that matters most in practice is the continuous output that follows, 2400 W against 1500 W.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 2.048 kWh | 1.07 kWh |
| Continuous output | 2400 W | 1500 W |
| Peak output | 4000 W | 3000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 732.42 €/kWh | 746.73 €/kWh |
| List price | 1499.99 € | 799 € |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 10.8 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 32.7 × 22.4 × 24.7 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 | 4000 cicli | 4000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | — | 70 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.401 €/kWh | 0.682 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 108.4 Wh/kg | 99.1 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.17 C | 1.4 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | 474 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 4 kWh | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 140 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 2.3 kW | — |
| Maximum solar input | — | 400 W |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Standby consumption | 9 W | — |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Noise level | — | 22 dB |
The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 2400 W (SOLIX C2000 Gen 2) vs 1500 W (Explorer 1000 v2) → room for heavier appliances
- Warranty: 5 years vs 3 years
- Peak output: 4000 W vs 3000 W
- Weight: 18.9 kg vs 10.8 kg → Explorer 1000 v2 stays easier to carry
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 if…
SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 suits anyone who needs more stored energy and more continuous output, with room for appliances above the 1500 W ceiling of Explorer 1000 v2, and it expands up to 4 kWh. Its backup power switches with no perceptible gap (UPS). The trade-off is a nearly double weight, 18.9 kg against 10.8 kg.
Choose Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if…
Explorer 1000 v2 suits anyone looking for a lighter, more compact unit, and accepts a brief gap while switching to battery (EPS). The trade-off is staying under 1500 W continuous and a shorter warranty, 3 years instead of 5.
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