Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs DJI Power 1000
DJI has replaced the Power 1000 with the Power 1000 V2, so the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the only one here you can buy new. The two share a battery. The DJI kept the bigger surge and the quieter fan. The Anker is lighter and has more sockets.
Full profiles: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 β Β· DJI Power 1000 β
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Written by Ian SchneiderUpdated
Solar & Off-Grid Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Take the cases off and these two are the same battery. Each holds 1,024Wh of LFP, a lithium chemistry that tolerates thousands of charges, and each is rated for 4,000 cycles. The difference is that only one is still made. DJI has replaced the Power 1000 with the Power 1000 V2, and this page shows the original no price.
So the useful question is what each box does with that battery. The Anker is the one I'd rather carry. It weighs almost four pounds less and has five AC outlets to the DJI's two, plus a 12V car socket the DJI never had. It also takes 600W of solar straight into its own charge controller, the circuit that turns panel voltage into battery charge. The DJI needs a separate DJI adapter before a panel can talk to it.
The DJI's strengths were real, and anyone who owns one should know them. Its inverter, the part that makes household AC, surges to 4,400W against the Anker's 3,000W, which helps a stubborn compressor start. Testers found it nearly silent under normal loadsB1. The Anker's fans ramp up audibly when it charges fast or works hardA2.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
With the batteries level, the choice moves to everything bolted around them. With the DJI retired, it is also a choice between a box you can buy new and one you can only find as leftover stock.
Both units: 1,024Wh capacity, 4,000-cycle LFP, 5-year warrantyLifetime energy identical: 4,096 kWh each (1,024Wh Γ 4,000 cycles)DJI has superseded the Power 1000 with the Power 1000 V2
Why it mattersIf you're buying new, the battery gives you no reason to hunt down an old DJI.
The Anker's quickest moment is also its loudest. Reviewers clock a full wall recharge in about 49 minutesA1, and that is when the fans ramp upA2. The DJI took about 70 minutes and its fan barely made a soundB3.
Each maker publishes its own noise rating, measured its own wayThe Anker's fans ramp up audibly during fast charging or heavy outputA2The DJI stays nearly silent under normal loads, a soft whoosh past 1,500WB1
Why it mattersIf the box will share a bedroom, read the reviews before the spec sheet. If quiet is why you wanted a DJI, look at the V2 on its own page.
continuous output
That instant is where the DJI's reserve shows. One test ran it at 2,400W, above its continuous rating, for 20 minutes with no shutdownB2. The Anker still surges to 3,000W, so check the startup draw of your heaviest motor against that figure before assuming it trips.
DJI: 4,400W surge on a 2,200W inverter, 2Γ its ratingAnker: 3,000W surge on 2,000W, 1.5ΓFridge and AC compressors spike 2-3Γ their rated draw at startup
Why it mattersAn owner with a hard-starting well pump has a reason to keep the DJI. A new buyer with the same pump should read its label first.
solar input
At the cabin I'd take the smaller number with nothing in between. One more DJI-only part is one more thing to buy, pack, and find under the truck seat when the clouds finally clear.
DJI lists 800W of solar input vs the Anker's 600WThe DJI has no built-in solar charge controller; panels connect through a separate proprietary DJI adapterThe Anker's 600W input takes panels directly
Why it mattersFor a solar setup bought new, the Anker works with ordinary panels on the day it arrives.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Identical lifetime energy; the DJI is retired, so only the Anker carries a price.
The lifetime table reads the same down both columns. Each is rated to deliver 4,096 kWh, and at one cycle a day either lasts about eleven years. Only the Anker carries a price now, at $0.13 per lifetime kilowatt-hour. If I already owned a Power 1000, I'd keep it. Trading it for the Anker would hand me back the same battery in a lighter box.
Growth Path
Selected because: Only the live unit offers a growth path a new buyer can use; the Power 1000's expansion record is disputed, so it stays out of the argument.
solar input
The Anker takes Anker expansion batteries. If 1,024Wh stops being enough, you add a pack to the unit you own. That is the only growth path on this page a new buyer can count on. Our record of the Power 1000's expansion support is disputed, and with the unit retired I wouldn't plan around finding parts for it.
One caution on the Anker side. Expansion is a good backstop and an expensive way to buy a lot of capacity. If you already know you need several kilowatt-hours, start with a bigger station. Anker's expansion range is also smaller than EcoFlow's.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Surge ratio favours the DJI, UPS switchover leans Anker, warranty is a tie.
Three cards fire here. The surge card goes to the DJI, with twice its continuous rating in reserve. The UPS card leans Anker. Switchover is the gap between the wall power dropping and the battery taking over, and the Anker is rated at 10ms or less to the DJI's 20ms or less. The fussiest desktop power supplies sit near the slower line. The warranty card is a tie at five years, with the DJI's term depending on buying from DJI's own store.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: Almost four pounds and three extra AC outlets are the everyday difference.
weight
Neither needs wheels. The Anker is 24.9 lb and the DJI 28.7. That's the gap between lifting it off a tailgate with one hand and planting your feet first. The Anker also has five AC outlets to the DJI's two, so a lamp, a fridge and a laptop can all plug in without a power strip.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Cross-brand: incumbent Anker vs 2024 entrant DJI with a proprietary streak.
Anker is the incumbent. Its SOLIX range runs from compact C-series boxes to F-series flagships, and its support was long known for no-fuss replacements. Recent reports are less kind. They describe AI support agents giving generic answers, and firmware updates have removed features without warning.
DJI came to power stations in 2024 with its drone engineering and its habit of using its own connectors. The SDC ports fast-charge DJI batteries, and solar needs a DJI adapter. There's no dedicated power-station community yet. The app rating covers every DJI product, drones included, and the on-device screen is reported to be the more reliable control. If a retailer still lists a Power 1000, ask which revision is in the box.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Strengths
- +Lighter by 3.8 lb
Trade-offs
- βNo major technical downsides compared to rival.
DJI Power 1000
Strengths
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βNo major technical downsides compared to rival.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 Β· 2 nights Β· needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Neither unit
A 2,100Wh weekend needs more than twice what either box holds, so both fall short by the same amount. Add an expansion battery to the Anker or start in the 2kWh class.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Phone Charger 15WΓ6h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ8h Β· Box Fan 75WΓ14h Β· CPAP Machine 40WΓ16h
SCN-02 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Neither unit
The full basket runs both batteries flat a little past halfway, at the same moment, because the batteries match. Cut it to the fridge, a router and phones and either goes much further.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Fridge 150WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40WΓ6h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h
SCN-03 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption β the #1 medical use case
Either unit
A 320Wh night uses well under half of either battery, so both pass with room for a second night. Each maker rates its own noise its own way, so the spec sheet can't say which is quieter at the bedside. For a new purchase, the Anker is the one on sale.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β CPAP Machine 40WΓ8h
SCN-04 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Neither unit
Both come up about 5% short of a 910Wh workday. Drop one device or finish a little early and either gets you there.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Laptop 60WΓ8h Β· External Monitor 30WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ2h
SCN-05 Β· 4 hours Β· needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Either unit
670Wh of party fits in either with room to spare. The Anker is almost four pounds lighter for the walk from the parking spot.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Blender 400WΓ0.5h Β· LED TV (55") 80WΓ4h Β· Bluetooth Speaker 15WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger (Γ3) 45WΓ2h
SCN-06 Β· 24 hours Β· needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living β the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
A 4,685Wh day is more than five times either battery. Neither belongs in this van as the main supply. That is a job for a much larger station.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Mini-Fridge 150WΓ24h Β· Laptop 60WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ5h Β· Fan 75WΓ8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh Γ 0.85) Γ· LOAD
None of the scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
Dead heat β both run this 205W load for roughly 4.2h. Pick on price, weight, or ports.
Planning for more than this? Describe your whole setup and get it sizedΒ β
Modeled from the spec record β same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.ΒΉ
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0β58hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β11.6hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β0.9hΒΉ Runtime = (capacity Γ 0.85) Γ· appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads β see methodology.
Conclusion
October 25, 2026
Verdict: the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Buy the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. DJI has superseded the Power 1000 with the Power 1000 V2, so the Anker is the only live unit on this page. Inside, the two match: 1,024Wh, rated for 4,000 cycles, five years of cover on each, the DJI's when bought from DJI's own store. The Anker weighs 24.9 lb to 28.7, has five AC outlets to two, and is rated to switch to battery in 10ms or less to the DJI's 20ms. The original DJI kept a 4,400W surge to the Anker's 3,000W, and testers found it nearly silent under normal loadsB1. If those are what draw you to DJI, look at the Power 1000 V2 rather than leftover stock.
Today the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is $499.99, $30 under its typical $529.99. The verdict weighs typical prices, not today's. Prices checked 28 days ago.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of October 25, 2026. The links below open Anker's current price.
$499.99 Β· direct from Anker
down from $530 Β· 6% below usual
Last checked 28 days ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
Written by Ian Schneider, Solar & Off-Grid Tester Β· Station Arena Test Desk Β· Updated October 25, 2026
Black Friday Β· 26 days out
Price to beat:SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 $450
The lowest we have recorded. A Black Friday price above it is a sale this unit has already had.
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Full specifications
α΅ Derived: price Γ· rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons β
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool βHow these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it β no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews β see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity Γ 0.85 inverter efficiency) Γ· device wattage. Solar recharge estimates assume panels deliver 70% of rated output. Cold weather, battery age, and stacked loads reduce real-world results.
Power Score
Computed from 14 published spec dimensions, weighted per use-case bench. Higher is better; a unit must meet a bench's minimum threshold to be rated.
See the full weight table and data sourcing on our methodology page βClass ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews β no buyer opinions feed it. We score every station on size-independent quality (value, output, portability, endurance, ports, warranty, and more), then percentile-rank it against the other units in its capacity class, so a class-leading compact unit and a class-leading whole-home unit can both earn 5β . Here, SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 rates 4.9/5 (96th percentile of 27 Everyday-class units), and Power 1000 rates 4.3/5 (58th percentile of 27 Everyday-class units).
How the class ranking is computed βTest Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
Surge headroom goes to the DJI
The Power 1000 surges to 4,400W, twice its 2,200W continuous rating. The Anker reaches 3,000W on a 2,000W inverter. Compressors and pumps pull hardest in the first instant of starting. For an owner with a stubborn old fridge, that reserve is the best reason to keep the DJI.
Switchover rated at 10ms against 20ms
Both list a UPS mode, where the battery takes over when the wall power drops. The Anker is rated at 10ms or less and the DJI at 20ms or less. Both figures are the makers' own ratings. Routers ride through either. A desktop with unsaved work is safer behind the quicker one.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here. The Power 1000's figure is a maximum rather than a guarantee β it depends on buying from DJI's own store, which is where the full five years is advertised.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2.
Check SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 price βOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy β true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
β warranty ends Β· Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains β degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The Power 1000 is no longer sold, so there is no price to work its cost per kWh from, and this comparison doesn't quote one. On what you can actually buy today, the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 works out at $0.13/kWh over its rated life. If you already own the Power 1000, the hardware comparison still holds: each delivers about 4,096 kWh over its rated life. One thing to know reading the table: both carry the same 4,000-cycle rating, so the lifetime rows are sticker price and capacity in disguise β the wear horizon is identical and decides nothing here.
Brand trust
Anker
Ecosystem
7-8 SOLIX portable power stations across C-series (compact) and F-series (flagship), plus the X1 home energy system
Support
US-based support. Historically known for incredible no-hassle replacements, but recent reports describe AI-driven support agents giving generic responses and complex return logistics for heavy units (hazmat shipping). The Anker brand reputation is still strong, but SOLIX-specific support quality is trending down.
Community
Moderate β active Reddit (r/Anker, r/AnkerSOLIXCommunity) and growing. Benefits from Anker's massive consumer electronics brand awareness.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS (~1,100 ratings) Β· 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Parent brand trust from Anker's consumer electronics dominance. InfiniPower technology for long cycle life. Strong $/Wh value in the mid-size and larger units β the S2000, F2600 and C1000 are among the better buys per watt-hour in the catalog.
Worth knowing
Anker's support was long known for no-fuss replacements. Recent reports describe generic AI-agent replies and awkward returns for heavy units, and firmware updates have removed features without warning. The brand is strong. The service is softer than its old reputation.
DJI
Ecosystem
New entrant (2024) β five power station models to date: Power 500, Power 1000 (since superseded by the V2 but still sold), Power 1000 V2, Power 1000 Mini, Power 2000. Buying a "Power 1000" listing? Check which revision it actually ships.
Support
Leveraging DJI's established global support and repair center network from the drone business. Generally positive reputation inherited from drone operations, but limited power-station-specific track record.
Community
No dedicated power station community yet. Discussions happen within r/dji (~250K members, mostly drone users). Very small power-specific presence on Facebook and forums.
App experience
Rated 3.5/5 iOS and Android (DJI Home app ratings reflect entire DJI ecosystem including drones/cameras, not power-station-specific). Users report the on-device screen is more reliable than the app.
Unique strength
Runs quiet β 23-30dB published on most of the range (manufacturer best-case figures), at the quiet end of the category; our record carries no figure for the Power 1000 V2. Fast wall charging, quickest on the Power 1000 V2 at ~56 min β that figure is the V2's, not the whole line's. 700+ battery patents from drone R&D. SDC ports for ultra-fast DJI drone charging. Premium industrial design and build quality. LFP batteries rated for 4,000+ cycles.
Worth knowing
DJI has built power stations since 2024 and favours its own parts. Solar needs a DJI adapter, and the SDC ports only fast-charge DJI gear. The app rating covers the whole DJI catalogue, drones included, and owners report the on-device screen is the more reliable control.
Analyst note
Anker is the incumbent with a deep SOLIX range and service drifting down from great. DJI is the newcomer with drone-derived engineering, 700-plus battery patents and a liking for its own connectors. With the Power 1000 retired, the live DJI to weigh against the Anker is the V2.
Growth path
SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 1,024Wh.
Accepts up to 600W of solar. Suitable for a 1-2 panel setup.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are Anker-specific. You're investing in the Anker ecosystem.
Power 1000
EXPANDABLESupports DJI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 1,024Wh.
Accepts up to 800W of solar. Suitable for a 1-2 panel setup.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are DJI-specific. You're investing in the DJI ecosystem.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output β see methodology
Analyst note
Growth only counts if you can still buy in, and the Power 1000 is no longer sold (DJI points owners to the Power 1000 V2). That leaves the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: it starts at 1,024Wh and takes Anker expansion batteries, so the ceiling moves if your needs do. The Power 1000's expandability still matters if you already own one, but it isn't a reason to pick it over the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews β every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Reviewers call the Gen 2 a refined, fast-charging update to a popular 1kWh platform, and many rate it the mid-size unit to beat in 2026A4. The gains are speed and muscle. A full wall recharge takes about 49 minutesA1, and it runs a 1,500W space heater with headroom leftA3. The common complaint is the fans. They are near silent at light loads and loud during fast charging or heavy outputA2.
βFast HyperFlash charging β a full recharge in roughly 49 minutes, noticeably quicker than the original C1000's ~58-80 minutes.β
Sources
thepowerpick.com Β· macrumors.com Β· outdoorgearlab.com Β· technerdo.com Β· mensjournal.com Β· powerstationadvisor.com
DJI Power 1000
Reviews of the Power 1000 agree on quiet. Testers found it nearly silent under normal loads, with a soft whoosh past 1,500W rather than a high-pitched whirB1. One run held 2,400W, above its rating, for 20 minutes without a shutdownB2. Even full-speed wall charging left the fan barely audibleB3. A week of camping on a compressor fridge, phones, laptops and lights is on record, and drone pilots like it for charging DJI batteries alongside everything elseB4.
βWhisper-quiet operation β one of the quietest power stations in its class, nearly silent under normal loads; sound only becomes noticeable past 1,500W, and even then it's a soft whoosh rather than the high-pitched whirring you'd get from BLUETTI or EcoFlow.β
Sources
thesolarlab.com Β· trailandkale.com Β· offgridbenchmark.com Β· superfashion.us Β· dronexl.co
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Fast charging and higher output over the original are the standout gains; fan noise under load or fast charging is the top complaint. [SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Β· 3 entries]
- Standout quiet operation (quieter than EcoFlow/BLUETTI), robust real-world output above its rating, and appeal to drone pilots and campers are the consistent themes. [Power 1000 Β· 3 entries]
- A1
βFast HyperFlash charging β a full recharge in roughly 49 minutes, noticeably quicker than the original C1000's ~58-80 minutes.β
thepowerpick.com / macrumors.com β Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A2
βFan noise is the single most common complaint β nearly silent at low load (about 35 dB under 200W), but the fans ramp up audibly during fast charging or heavy output, reaching around 55 dB at 1,000W-plus.β
outdoorgearlab.com / technerdo.com β C1000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [negative]
- A3
βThe higher continuous output crosses a useful threshold over the original β enough to run a standard 1,500W space heater with headroom to spare.β
thepowerpick.com / mensjournal.com β C1000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A4
βReviewers describe it as a refined, powerful, fast-charging update to a popular 1kWh platform, widely rated the mid-size unit to beat in 2026.β
thepowerpick.com / powerstationadvisor.com β C1000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B1
βWhisper-quiet operation β one of the quietest power stations in its class, nearly silent under normal loads; sound only becomes noticeable past 1,500W, and even then it's a soft whoosh rather than the high-pitched whirring you'd get from BLUETTI or EcoFlow.β
thesolarlab.com / trailandkale.com β DJI Power 1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B2
βTested at 2,400W β slightly above its 2,200W output rating β for 20 minutes and handled it without loud noise or automatic shut-offs.β
offgridbenchmark.com / superfashion.us β DJI Power 1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B3
βAC charging takes about 70 minutes from 0% to 100% (about 50 minutes to 80%), and during full-speed charging the fan barely makes a sound.β
thesolarlab.com β DJI Power 1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B4
βOver a week-long camping trip it powered a 45W compressor fridge, phones, laptops, and LED lights; it's also a favorite of drone pilots for fast-charging DJI batteries while running other devices.β
offgridbenchmark.com / dronexl.co β DJI Power 1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
Research compiled October 25, 2026.
What Owners Actually Report
Drawn from 145 comments on independent review channels β not from retailer reviews, which skew to the first week of ownership. Each line is our summary of one commenter's claim, linked to the original. We record what they said, including where it contradicts the spec sheet.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
22 claims from 14 comments Β· 18 from owners Β· 6 with figures
- Price & value
- 4 Β· 0% negative
- Runtime
- 3 Β· 15% negative
- UPS switchover
- 2 Β· 0% negative
- Inverter & surge
- 1 Β· 0% negative
- Solar input
- 1 Β· 0% negative
What owners complain about
Gen 2 loses the gen 1's ability to add an expansion battery.
Expandability23 agreedsource β
Same app failure as his other brands: paired devices go missing on later launches.
App & firmwareowner2 agreedsource β
Can only pull 100W from the C1000 Gen 2's 12V ports and cannot confirm how XT60i sensing works.
Otherownersource β
What owners praise
Two units keep his gas furnace, three fridge/freezers and network alive for 5+ hours.
Runtimemeasuredowner15 agreedsource β
Anker 1000 gen 2's edge is a 2000W inverter, also at 25 pounds.
Inverter & surgemeasuredowner8 agreedsource β
Got the C1000 gen 2 on sale for $379 plus a $219 200W panel.
Price & valuemeasuredowner6 agreedsource β
DJI Power 1000
200 claims from 131 comments Β· 98 from owners Β· 31 with figures
- Price & value
- 33 Β· 11% negative
- Charging
- 22 Β· 20% negative
- Solar input
- 28 Β· 52% negative
- App & firmware
- 27 Β· 79% negative
- Other
- 20 Β· 53% negative
What owners complain about
Bought and tested it: 140W is out of the USB-C port's league.
Chargingmeasuredowner9 agreedsource β
The 400W MPPT modules run hot and throttle solar watts until he added copper heatsinks.
Build qualitymeasuredowner5 agreedsource β
Says the inverter draws about 50W, which DJI never mentions but which decides real autonomy.
Idle drainmeasuredowner1 agreedsource β
What owners praise
Ordered one on Amazon for under $400 in a November deal.
Price & valuemeasuredowner11 agreedsource β
SDC ports charge Mavic 3 batteries about 50% faster than the 120V fast charger; USB-C rated 140W.
Chargingmeasuredowner5 agreedsource β
Confirms DJI's quietness claim while charging is not exaggerated.
Noiseowner38 agreedsource β
Claims are weighted by how specific they are, whether the commenter owns the unit, and how many readers agreed. Comments that mention a product under a rival's review count for more, because the commenter had no reason to be there. This is what buyers report, not our test results β for measurements we ran ourselves, see the methodology.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if youβ¦
- βAnyone buying new: DJI has replaced the Power 1000, and this is the live unit on the page.
- βDesk backup: it's rated to switch to battery in 10ms or less, quick enough on paper for most desktops and routers.
- βSolar campers who'd rather skip the adapter: 600W of panel input goes straight into its own charge controller.
- βPeople who might need more later: it takes Anker expansion batteries.
Buy the Power 1000 if youβ¦
- βOwners with a hard-starting pump or an old fridge: the 4,400W surge is twice the inverter's rating, and that reserve is worth keeping.
- βOwners who run it beside a bed or a microphone: testers found it nearly silent under normal loadsB1.
- βDJI drone pilots who already have one: the SDC ports fast-charge flight batteries while the rest of the kit runsB4.
If neither fits
If your list looks like our weekend camping basket at 2,100Wh, or a full 8-hour blackout at 1,645Wh, neither box holds enough. Look at the 2kWh class, or put an expansion battery in the cart with the Anker from the start.
The Bottom Line
Same battery, two boxes, and only one still on sale. The Anker is lighter, has more outlets, is rated to switch to battery faster, and takes ordinary panels without an adapter. The DJI kept the bigger surge and the quieter reputationB1.
If you're buying today, the C1000 Gen 2 is the one to get. If DJI's quiet running is the draw, compare the Anker with the Power 1000 V2 instead of chasing old stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Which is quieter, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 or the DJI Power 1000?
Reviewers point to the DJI. Testers describe the Power 1000 as nearly silent under normal loads, with only a soft whoosh past 1,500W, while the Anker's fans ramp up audibly during fast charging or heavy output. The spec-sheet figures, 23 dBA and 35 dBA, are each maker's own rating measured its own way, so on their own they don't settle it.
Can either one run a refrigerator during a blackout?
Starting one is no problem for either. Compressors spike to two or three times their rated draw, and both units have high surge ceilings: 3,000W on the Anker and 4,400W on the DJI. Runtime is the limit. Our full 8-hour blackout basket needs 1,645Wh, more than either 1,024Wh unit can deliver, so both cover about half of it. Trim the load to the fridge, a router and phones and either gets much further into the night.
Which charges faster from the wall?
The Anker. Reviewers clock a full recharge in about 49 minutes, against roughly 70 minutes for the DJI. The trade-off is noise: the Anker's fans get loud while it charges fast, while the DJI's full-speed charge stays barely audible. Both are fast enough to top up over a lunch break.
Does the DJI Power 1000 work with standard solar panels?
Not directly. It has no built-in solar charge controller, so its 800W solar input runs through a separate proprietary DJI adapter you buy and carry. The Anker's 600W input takes panels straight in. With identical 1,024Wh batteries, that makes the Anker the simpler solar setup despite the smaller number.
Is the DJI Power 1000 being replaced by a newer model?
Yes. DJI has replaced the Power 1000 with the Power 1000 V2, and the original has left DJI's range, though some retailers may still have stock. The V2 is a different unit with different specs, so if you're buying a DJI, confirm which version the retailer actually ships before you order.
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