Head to head
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Similar runtimes. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs less (Anker SOLIX price from Oct 13).
| Explorer 1000 v2 | C1000 Gen 2 | Ahead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,024 Wh | About even |
| Output | 1,500 W | 2,000 W | C1000 Gen 2 |
| Surge, per maker | 3,000 W | 3,000 W | Tie |
| Weight | 23.8 lb | 24.9 lb | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Solar input | 400 W | 600 W | C1000 Gen 2 |
| Solar refill, our math | 3.6 h | 2.3 h | C1000 Gen 2 (faster) |
| Runs down to | 14°F | −4°F | C1000 Gen 2 |
| Charges from | 32°F | 32°F | Tie |
| Maker price | $499 | $599.99 (Oct 13) | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Price per Wh | $0.47 | $0.59 | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Runtime | Explorer 1000 v2 | C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 W load | 9.1 h | 8.7 h |
| Average US fridge, 70.4 W | 12.9 h | 12.4 h |
| CPAP with humidifier, 22 W (nights) | 5.2 | 4.9 |
Explorer 1000 v2: $499 is the black version. Dune White: $589, sold out on Oct 19. C1000 Gen 2: Price from Oct 13, 2026. On Oct 19 Anker’s US store showed it as available to order but showed no price.
Full numbers: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 · Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 · all seven.
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