Anker SOLIX power stations
18 stations on sale today. We line them up by what they run and compare them against every rival.
About Anker SOLIX
The charging company, scaled up
Anker made its name in power bricks and cables and carried that into its SOLIX stations: a big-brand support network and a 5-year warranty across most of the range.
Roots
Anker started as the charging company, building the power bricks and cables it is best known for.
SOLIX
Launched its power-station sub-brand with what it calls InfiniPower construction: a unibody, drop-proof design with constant temperature monitoring.
Home backup
The F3800 brought native 240V output, so it can run heavy appliances or charge an EV without adapters.
Today
The range spans carry-along C-series units to the F-series and E10 home systems.
How Anker compares
The typical Anker station on sale today against the 5 other brands we cover: medians across each brand’s current range, from our catalogue.
Price per watt-hour
Best of 6 brands$0.55vs $0.59 typical
$100 buys about 181 Wh of Anker battery
Typical elsewhere: 171 Wh
Outage switchover
5th of 6 brands20 msvs 15 ms typical
Grid power20 ms gapAnker battery
The gap your devices see when the power drops. A blink takes about 100 ms.
Takes extra batteries
4th of 6 brands58% of modelsvs 62% of models typical
15 of Anker’s 26 stations on sale can add a battery later (the lighter block), instead of being replaced.
Rated cycle life
Best of 6 brands4,000 cyclesvs 4,000 cycles typical
About 11.0 years of charging every day before the battery fades to ~80%, on the maker’s rating. The grey mark is the typical 11.0 years elsewhere.
Battery per pound
3rd of 6 brands38 Wh/lbvs 33 Wh/lb typical
What a 25 lb Anker station typically holds: about 16 hours of a full-size fridge.
Our picks
The best Anker SOLIX for…
Best overall is our editor’s pick. The other cards are the top of a shortlist built by one simple rule.
2,010 Wh · 1,500 W · $729.99
2 kWh, a 10 ms switchover and a 10,000-cycle rating, the highest in our catalogue, in a 36 lb body. The catch: 1,500 W of output and no add-on battery.
47 Wh/lb · 6.17 lb
288 Wh of USB-C and DC power in 6 lb, for phones, laptops and cameras. It has no AC outlets, so check what you need to plug in.
The Anker SOLIX range, smallest to largest
Which Anker SOLIX is your size?
18 stations on sale, from 192 Wh to 6,144 Wh. The bar is battery size on one scale; the line under each name is what that size runs.
Carry it
Under 1 kWh · light enough to carry
SOLIX C200 DCWi-Fi router and modem for about 8 hours200 W output · 4.2 lb192 Wh$150Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX C300Wi-Fi router and modem for about 12 hours300 W output · 9.1 lb288 Wh$430Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX C300XWi-Fi router and modem for about 12 hours300 W output · 9 lb288 Wh$300Check if it’s on saleat Anker- SOLIX C300 DCWi-Fi router and modem for about 12 hours300 W output · 6.17 lb288 Wh$350Check if it’s on saleat Anker
535 PowerHouseWi-Fi router and modem for about 22 hours500 W output · 16.7 lb512 Wh$300Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX C800 PlusA full-size fridge for about 13 hours1,200 W output · 24 lb768 Wh$649Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX C800XA full-size fridge for about 13 hours1,200 W output · 24 lb768 Wh$450Check if it’s on saleat Anker
Ride out an outage
1–3 kWh · sized for outages and weekends away
SOLIX C1000X Gen 2A full-size fridge for about 18 hours2,000 W output · 24.9 lb1,024 Wh$700Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX C1000 Gen 2A full-size fridge for about 18 hours2,000 W output · 24.9 lb1,024 Wh$550Check if it’s on saleat Anker- SOLIX C1000A full-size fridge for about 18 hours1,800 W output · 28.4 lb1,056 Wh$470Check if it’s on saleat Anker
- SOLIX S2000A full-size fridge for about 35 hours1,500 W output · 35.7 lb2,009.6 Wh$730Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX C2000 Gen 2A full-size fridge for about 35 hours2,400 W output · 41.7 lb2,048 Wh$1,000Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX F2600A full-size fridge for about 44 hours2,400 W output · 70.5 lb2,560 Wh$2,000Check if it’s on saleat Anker
Back up the house
3 kWh and up · built to stay put and expand
SOLIX F3000A full-size fridge for about 2 days3,600 W output · 91.5 lb3,072 Wh$1,700Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX F3800A full-size fridge for about 3 days6,000 W output · 132.3 lb3,840 Wh$2,200Check if it’s on saleat Anker- SOLIX F3800 PLUSA full-size fridge for about 3 days6,000 W output · 132.3 lb3,840 Wh$2,600Check if it’s on saleat Anker
- SOLIX S5000A full-size fridge for about 4 days4,500 W output · 97 lb5,024 Wh$2,500Check if it’s on saleat Anker
SOLIX E10+8 configurationsA full-size fridge for about 4 days7,680 W output · 190.6 lb6,144 Wh$4,299Check if it’s on saleat Anker
Run times are planning estimates: a current full-size fridge at 150 W running a third of the time, a CPAP with its humidifier at 62 W for 8 hours, 85% of the battery reaching the outlet. A fridge is only counted when the station can start its compressor.
Full spec tableEvery model side by side, with retired units and Anker SOLIX’s solar panelsShowHide
2,000 Wh and up · smallest first
- 2,009.6 Wh$7301,500 W400 W
- 2,048 Wh$1,0002,400 W800 W
- 2,560 Wh$2,0002,400 W1,000 W
- 3,072 Wh$1,7003,600 W2,400 W
- 3,840 Wh$2,2006,000 W2,400 W
- 3,840 Wh$2,6006,000 W3,200 W
- 5,024 Wh$2,5004,500 W3,000 W
- 6,144 Wh$4,2997,680 W9,000 W
- 12,288 Wh$6,2997,680 W9,000 W
- 18,432 Wh$8,2997,680 W9,000 W
- 24,576 Wh$10,2997,680 W9,000 W
- 24,576 Wh$14,09815,200 W18,000 W
- 30,720 Wh$12,2997,680 W9,000 W
- 36,864 Wh$18,09815,200 W18,000 W
- 49,152 Wh$22,09815,200 W18,000 W
- 61,440 Wh$26,09815,200 W18,000 W
No longer sold
2,048 Wh—2,400 W1,000 W
| Model | Capacity | Output | Solar in | Price | Where to buy | Compare |
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| SOLIX S200035.7 lb · LFP · 10,000 cycles | 2,009.6 Wh | 1,500 W | 400 W | $730$0.36/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX C2000 Gen 241.7 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | 800 W | $1,000$0.49/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX F260070.5 lb · LFP · 3,000 cycles | 2,560 Wh | 2,400 W | 1,000 W | $2,000$0.78/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX F300091.5 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | 2,400 W | $1,700$0.55/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX F3800132.3 lb · LFP · 3,000 cycles | 3,840 Wh | 6,000 W | 2,400 W | $2,200$0.57/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX F3800 PLUS132.3 lb · LFP · 3,000 cycles | 3,840 Wh | 6,000 W | 3,200 W | $2,600$0.68/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX S500097 lb · LFP · 6,000 cycles | 5,024 Wh | 4,500 W | 3,000 W | $2,500$0.50/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX E10190.6 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 6,144 Wh | 7,680 W | 9,000 W | $4,299$0.70/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX E10 + 2*B6000320.6 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 12,288 Wh | 7,680 W | 9,000 W | $6,299$0.51/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX E10 + 3*B6000450.6 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 18,432 Wh | 7,680 W | 9,000 W | $8,299$0.45/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX E10 + 4*B6000580.6 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 24,576 Wh | 7,680 W | 9,000 W | $10,299$0.42/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| 2*SOLIX E10 + 4*B6000 + Power Dock641.2 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 24,576 Wh | 15,200 W | 18,000 W | $14,098$0.57/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| SOLIX E10 + 5*B6000710.6 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 30,720 Wh | 7,680 W | 9,000 W | $12,299$0.40/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| 2*SOLIX E10 + 6*B6000 + Power Dock901.2 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 36,864 Wh | 15,200 W | 18,000 W | $18,098$0.49/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| 2*SOLIX E10 + 8*B6000 + Power Dock1161.2 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 49,152 Wh | 15,200 W | 18,000 W | $22,098$0.45/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| 2*SOLIX E10 + 10*B6000 + Power Dock1421.2 lb · LFP · 4,000 cycles | 61,440 Wh | 15,200 W | 18,000 W | $26,098$0.42/Wh | Check if it’s on saleat Anker | |
| No longer sold | ||||||
 SOLIX F200067.2 lb · LFP · 3,000 cycles | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | 1,000 W | — | ||
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Not sure which Anker series you want?
Picking the right series narrows the list far faster than comparing models one by one — it decides portability, expandability and how long the thing lasts before you ever look at a spec sheet.
SOLIX C192 Wh – 2 kWhvsSOLIX F2.6–3.8 kWhSOLIX C is the line you carry. SOLIX F is the line you install and forget.15 modelsCompare series SOLIX C192 Wh – 2 kWhvsSOLIX S2 kWhSOLIX C is ten ways to carry power. SOLIX S is one bet on lasting — and it holds the longest-lived cells in our entire catalog.11 modelsCompare series SOLIX E106.1–61.4 kWhvs
BLUETTI EP9.9–39.7 kWhAnker sells one system that scales further and carries its energy lighter. BLUETTI sells two under one name — and the better one really is better, if you know to ask for it.23 modelsCompare series SOLIX F2.6–3.8 kWhvs
Jackery HomePower1–3.6 kWhTwo home-backup lines aimed at the same job — one built around solar and expansion, the other around lasting.10 modelsCompare series Browse all series comparisons — every series-vs-series matchup we've written.
Competitive Landscape: The Big Four
| Brand | Relative Strength (The "Pro") | Consideration (The "Con") |
|---|---|---|
 | Relative strengthSpeed & Tech: Fastest charging (X-Stream) and best-in-class app ecosystem. | ConsiderationComplexity: The modular ecosystem can be overwhelming for casual users. |
 | Relative strengthSimplicity & Durability: Their "Explorer" series is famous for plug-and-play ease and rugged build quality. | ConsiderationCharging Speed: Generally slower AC recharge times compared to EcoFlow's X-Stream. |
 | Relative strengthValue & Stability: Often leads the market in "Price per Watt-Hour" and offers highly stable LFP builds. | ConsiderationThe App: While functional, the Bluetti app is often cited as less intuitive than EcoFlow’s. |
| Relative strengthBuild Quality & Efficiency: Incredible industrial design and highly efficient inverters for long-term home backup. | ConsiderationFan Noise: Cooling fans are noticeable during fast charging or heavy loads, and top-tier units like the F3800 run heavier than modular rivals. |
Honest Considerations Before You Buy
No power station is perfect. Here are the trade-offs worth knowing about — each with the context that keeps it in perspective.
Fan Noise Under Load
The cooling fans on units like the C1000 and F3800 are noticeable during HyperFlash fast-charging or when you're running heavy loads.
Good to know
It's the trade-off for rapid recharge speeds and high sustained output — at idle or light loads the units stay quiet. Charge at standard speed overnight if near-silent operation matters to you.
A Maturing App Experience
The Anker app is genuinely useful for monitoring and port control, though some owners report occasional Bluetooth or Wi-Fi reconnection quirks.
Good to know
Anker ships frequent firmware updates that have steadily improved stability — keeping your unit up to date resolves most connectivity reports.
A Fast-Moving Lineup
Anker iterates quickly. Many models now have "Gen 2" or "Plus" successors, so a given SKU may be refreshed within a year or two.
Good to know
For long-term setups, start with an expansion-ready model (F2000, F2600, or F3800) so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit.
Priced at a Premium
Anker rarely wins on pure price-per-watt-hour — value-focused brands often carry a lower sticker price.
Good to know
You're paying for the category-leading 5-year full-device warranty, build quality, and a large support network — a fair premium if long-term reliability is your priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Anker Solix batteries actually last?
While Anker Solix power stations are rated for 3,000+ cycles (roughly 10 years of daily use), our hands-on testing shows that the LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry remains incredibly stable even after heavy discharge. It is important to note that "3,000 cycles" doesn't mean the unit dies; it means the battery will still hold approximately 80% of its original capacity. Compared to standard Lithium-ion units (which often degrade after 500 cycles), the Solix series offers significantly better long-term ROI.
Can I charge my Anker power station and run appliances simultaneously?
Yes. Anker Solix units support pass-through charging. However, based on our technical analysis, we recommend using this feature for low-to-medium draw devices. While the internal circuitry handles the bypass efficiently, running high-wattage appliances (like a space heater) while charging at max AC input can generate excess heat, which may trigger the cooling fans and slightly reduce overall efficiency.
Is HyperFlash technology safe for the battery's health?
HyperFlash is one of the fastest AC recharge methods we've tested, capable of reaching an 80% charge in under an hour. While rapid charging in older battery types often led to overheating, Anker’s InfiniPower™ system utilizes bi-directional inverters and smart temperature monitoring to mitigate cell degradation. It is a game-changer for emergency prep, though for maximum battery longevity, we suggest using standard charging speeds when you aren't in a rush.
How does Anker’s 5-year warranty compare to other brands?
Anker’s 5-year full-device warranty is currently the gold standard in the portable power industry. Most competitors offer 2 or 3 years. In our experience dealing with their customer support, the "full-device" coverage is key—it covers the electronics and BMS (Battery Management System), not just the battery cells, providing a much higher level of consumer protection.
What can an Anker Solix power station actually run during an outage?
Choosing the right model depends on your "Must-Haves." A full-sized refrigerator is rated around 360W, but its compressor only runs in cycles — averaging roughly 100–120W over a full day — so an Anker Solix F2000 (767) at 2048Wh realistically keeps one running for about 15–20 hours. For devices that draw power continuously, use this formula: Capacity (Wh) × 0.85 / Continuous Wattage = Total Hours. (The 0.85 accounts for natural energy loss during DC-to-AC conversion.) For example, a steady 100W load runs for roughly 2048 × 0.85 / 100 ≈ 17 hours. Even a compact unit like the 521 (256Wh) can run a CPAP for 1–2 nights with the heated humidifier switched off.
Can I expand the capacity of my Anker Solix later?
Expansion depends on the model. The Solix F2000 and F3800 are designed for scalability, allowing you to plug in expansion batteries to double or even triple your watt-hours. However, smaller "7-series" and "5-series" units are standalone. If you anticipate your power needs growing, we highly recommend starting with an expansion-ready model to avoid having to buy an entirely new unit later.
How does Anker Solix perform in extreme weather conditions?
Anker’s LiFePO4 batteries are safer and more stable than NCM batteries, but they are still sensitive to temperature. In our field tests, we’ve found that the unit's discharge efficiency remains high down to -4°F (-20°C), but charging will typically be throttled or disabled if the battery temperature is below freezing to prevent cell damage. If using for winter camping, keep the unit inside your insulated tent or vehicle.
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