Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery HomePower 1000 v2
The C1000 Gen 2 costs $100 more and nearly double per lifetime kWh — $0.16 against $0.09 — and it's still the one to buy if you'll ever push past 1,500W or add a battery, because those are two doors the sealed Jackery keeps locked.
Written by Ian SchneiderUpdated
Solar & Off-Grid Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Anker
SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
3,203Power Score · Appliance Class
$529.99 · direct from Anker
down from $550 · 4% below usual
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
Jackery
HomePower 1000 v2
2,928Power Score · Appliance Class
$649.00 · direct from Jackery
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
Spec deltas
The C1000 Gen 2 is the only one of these two that can grow after you buy it, and the only one that clears a 1,500W space heater with headroom to spareA3. Those two facts cost $100, and whether they're worth it is the whole decision.
On the spec sheet the two split cleanly. The Anker takes raw capability — 2,000W continuous against 1,500W, 600W of solar input against 400W, 140W USB-C against 100W — and the Jackery takes value: $100 less, 6,000 rated cycles against 4,000, and $0.09 per lifetime kWh against $0.16. Same 1,024Wh, same 3,000W surge, same 10ms UPS switchover in the middle.
Neither is a mistake. The question is whether you're paying $100 for a ceiling and an expansion port you'll actually use, or for headroom you'll never touch — in which case the cheaper, quieter, longer-lived Jackery was the right box all along.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
That extra ceiling is the Anker's, but so is the noise that comes with using it. Reviewers' single most-common complaint is the fan: near-silent at light load, then clearly audible once fast charging or a big draw kicks inA2. The Jackery, rated 30dB against the Anker's 35dB at idle and never carrying the extra 500W of ceiling, simply doesn't have as far to spin up.
C1000 Gen 2 outputs 2,000W continuous against the HomePower 1000 v2's 1,500WAnker's fan is near-silent at low load around 35dB, then ramps under heavy outputA2
Why it mattersIf you actually run 1,500W-plus loads — space heater, hair dryer, microwave — size up to the Anker and accept the fan. If you don't, the Jackery gives you quieter operation with nothing given up.
rated cycles
The moment either owner needs more than they started with, the paths fork: the Anker adds a battery, the Jackery gets replaced with a whole second unit. The $100 premium is, in effect, an insurance policy against buying a $549 box twice.
C1000 Gen 2 costs $649 against the HomePower 1000 v2's $549C1000 Gen 2 is rated for 4,000 cycles against the HomePower 1000 v2's 6,000C1000 Gen 2 supports Anker expansion batteries; the Jackery is sealed
Why it mattersFixed needs — a spare CPAP rig, a static emergency kit — should bank the Jackery's better economics. Buyers who expect the setup to grow are buying the Anker's option, and it's a fair price for it.
solar input
AC charging tells the same story from field tests: the Anker's HyperFlash reaches full in roughly 49 minutesA1, and the Jackery's one hands-on test clocked a full wall recharge in about 50 minutesB2. On the wall they're a dead heat; in the sun the Anker's bigger input pulls ahead.
C1000 Gen 2 accepts 600W of solar against the HomePower 1000 v2's 400WBoth units hold 1,024Wh
Why it mattersAnyone refilling off one or two panels between trips gets back to full sooner with the Anker. Anyone charging mainly off the wall won't see a meaningful difference.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Growth Path
Selected because: Expandable vs sealed is the Anker's reason to exist and the crux of the matchup.
solar input
This is the one place the two units differ in kind, not degree. The Jackery is what you buy: 1,024Wh, sealed, done. The C1000 Gen 2 is a starting point — add an Anker expansion battery later and the base unit grows without a second full purchase.
For fixed needs that flexibility is worth nothing; you'd pay $100 for a door you never open. For a buyer whose trips are getting longer or who's eyeing partial-home backup, it's the entire reason to pick the pricier unit now instead of a second unit in two years.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Jackery wins cost-per-lifetime-kWh ($0.09 vs $0.16) — the honest counterweight.
cost / lifetime kWh
Cost per lifetime kWh isn't close: $0.09 for the Jackery against $0.16 for the Anker, a function of 6,000 rated cycles against 4,000 on top of the $100 lower price. Every recharge on the Anker delivers its energy at a little more cost.
Cost per warranty-year tilts the same way — $110 for the Jackery against $130 for the Anker on identical 5-year terms. If growth isn't in your plan, the Jackery is simply the cheaper box to own, and it isn't a close call.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: 47-point Anker edge (3,229 vs 3,182) summarizes its capability lead.
overall power score
47 points separate them — 3,229 for the Anker, 3,182 for the Jackery — and unlike the sticker gap, this one favors the pricier unit. The score rewards the Anker's higher output, bigger solar input, and stronger USB-C, all real.
But the composite says nothing about cost-to-own or longevity, where the ranking flips to the Jackery. Keep both numbers in view: the Anker is the more capable box, the Jackery the cheaper-per-kWh one, and they aren't measuring the same thing.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Shared 3,000W surge with different continuous ceilings, plus warranty and cycle-life cards.
rated cycles
Both units surge to an identical 3,000W, so both start the same compressor loads — but the Anker holds more of that surge as everyday output. Its 2,000W continuous rating covers two-thirds of its surge ceiling against half for the Jackery's 1,500W, so more of the Anker's peak is sustainable rather than a brief burst.
The rest tilts Jackery: 6,000 cycles against 4,000, and a warranty that costs less per year on the same 5-year term. The Anker's answer is capability; the Jackery's is endurance.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Strengths
- +Costs $119 less
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 4,000 charge cycles vs the HomePower 1000 v2's 6,000, so it wears out sooner.
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2
Strengths
- +Lighter by 1.5 lb
- +Rated for 6,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –Sealed capacity — the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 can add batteries to grow past 1,024Wh; this one can't.
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 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Neither unit
Neither unit covers this scenario's 2,100Wh: the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 comes up 1,230Wh short (about 41% covered), the HomePower 1000 v2 1,230Wh (41%). Treat this as partial cover — enough for the essentials in it, not the whole list.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Phone Charger 15W×6h · LED Lights 40W×8h · Box Fan 75W×14h · CPAP Machine 40W×16h
SCN-02 · 8 hours · needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Neither unit
Neither unit covers this scenario's 1,645Wh: the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 comes up 775Wh short (about 53% covered), the HomePower 1000 v2 775Wh (53%). Either gets you most of the way, so this is a scenario you plan around rather than one you should rule them out for.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Fridge 150W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40W×6h · Phone Charger 15W×3h
SCN-03 · 8 hours · needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption — the #1 medical use case
HomePower 1000 v2
Both idle through a CPAP night at 37% of usable capacity, so this one's decided by the two feet between the unit and your head. The Jackery sits at 30dB; the Anker starts at 35dB and climbs with load, though a CPAP alone won't push it far. Call it Jackery by a nose.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD CPAP Machine 40W×8h
SCN-04 · 8 hours · needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Neither unit
A remote workday needs about 910Wh, right at the edge — both land at 105% of usable capacity, so neither quite covers a full day without a top-up. If you're trickling solar back in while you work, the Anker's 600W input refills the buffer faster than the Jackery's 400W.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Laptop 60W×8h · External Monitor 30W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · Phone Charger 15W×2h
SCN-05 · 4 hours · needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Either unit
Both handle game day easily. Since capacity isn't the deciding factor, weight is: at 23.4 lbs the HomePower 1000 v2 is the one you'll be glad you brought. Fan noise under load is worth a listen too — it's audible in the lulls between songs.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Blender 400W×0.5h · LED TV (55") 80W×4h · Bluetooth Speaker 15W×4h · Phone Charger (×3) 45W×2h
SCN-06 · 24 hours · needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living — the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit covers this scenario's 4,685Wh: the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 comes up 3,815Wh short (about 19% covered), the HomePower 1000 v2 3,815Wh (19%). This is well outside what either unit is for; the right answer here is a larger station, not a choice between these two.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Mini-Fridge 150W×24h · Laptop 60W×4h · Phone Charger 15W×3h · LED Lights 40W×5h · Fan 75W×8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh × 0.85) ÷ 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 — both run this 205W load for roughly 4.2h. Pick on price, weight, or ports.
Modeled from the spec record — same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.¹
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0–58hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–11.6hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–0.9h¹ Runtime = (capacity × 0.85) ÷ 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 — see methodology.
Conclusion
July 18, 2026
Verdict: the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
The C1000 Gen 2 wins on capability and options: 2,000W continuous against 1,500W, 600W solar against 400W, 140W USB-C against 100W, and an expansion port the Jackery doesn't have at any price. The honest catch is that it's the pricier box to own — $649 against $549, $0.16 per lifetime kWh against $0.09, and 4,000 rated cycles against 6,000 — with a fan reviewers flag as its most common complaintA2. If your loads stay under 1,500W and your capacity needs are fixed, the Jackery is cheaper, quieter, and longer-lived, and you should take it. The Anker earns its $100 only if you'll use the output ceiling or the expansion path.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 18, 2026. The links below open Anker's and Jackery's current prices.
$529.99 · direct from Anker
down from $550 · 4% below usual
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
or check the HomePower 1000 v2 price$649.00 list
Written by Ian Schneider, Solar & Off-Grid Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 18, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): RV Living, Food Truck.
Full specifications
ᵈ Derived: price ÷ rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons →
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool →How these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it — no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews — see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ 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 →Class ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews — 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 5★. Here, SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 rates 4.9/5 (96th percentile of 24 Everyday-class units), and HomePower 1000 v2 rates 4.2/5 (52nd percentile of 24 Everyday-class units).
How the class ranking is computed →Test Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
The Anker's One Structural Card
The Jackery is sealed — what you buy is the ceiling. The C1000 Gen 2 adds Anker expansion batteries without replacing the base unit, the single growth path the Jackery can't offer at any price. Fixed needs never open that door; growing ones make it the reason to pay more.
Same 3,000W Surge, Different Continuous Ceiling
Both share a 3,000W surge, so both start the same heavy loads. The Anker's 2,000W continuous rating holds more of that peak as everyday output — two-thirds of the ceiling against half for the Jackery's 1,500W — so less of its surge is a burst you can't sustain.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here.
6,000 Cycles vs 4,000
The Jackery is rated for half again as many cycles as the Anker — 6,000 against 4,000 — which is why it costs less per lifetime kWh despite nearly identical capacity. This is the Anker's clearest structural loss, and worth saying plainly.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2.
Check SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 price →or check the HomePower 1000 v2 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy — 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
│ warranty ends · Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains — degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is cheaper to buy, but the HomePower 1000 v2 is cheaper to own. At $0.11/kWh over its lifetime vs $0.13/kWh, the HomePower 1000 v2's higher cycle life and capacity make each dollar go further over the years.
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 — 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) · 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Anker's parent-brand trust from consumer electronics carries into SOLIX, backed by InfiniPower cell tech and Gen 2 pricing that's among the best $/Wh in the category.
Worth knowing
Support has reportedly slipped from Anker's historically excellent standard toward more AI-driven responses, and returning a unit this heavy can mean hazmat-shipping hassle.
Jackery
Ecosystem
12-15+ models across Explorer (portable) and HomePower (home backup) series, plus SolarSaga panel ecosystem and innovative form factors
Support
US-based support but widely criticized. Reddit reports describe slow/dismissive responses, scripted AI agents, strict receipt requirements for warranty claims, and refurbished replacements for clearly defective units. Strongly recommended: buy from Costco or Amazon for return protection.
Community
Smallest community of the major brands — Reddit r/Jackery has ~2,000 members. YouTube presence is solid due to brand recognition.
App experience
Rated 2.3-3.3/5 iOS and Android — the weakest app experience of the major brands. Multiple confusing apps (Jackery app vs Jackery Home) and mandatory login even offline.
Unique strength
Jackery's retail footprint is the widest in the class — Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon — so a bad unit is often an in-person exchange rather than a claim.
Worth knowing
The app is the weakest of the majors, rated 2.3 to 3.3, and demands a login even offline. The HomePower line is also too new to have a proven support story.
Analyst note
Anker's expansion ecosystem and cell tech are the deeper engineering story; Jackery's retail reach is the better fallback when something goes wrong. Both support desks are trending toward scripted responses, so buying either through Costco or Amazon is the smart hedge.
Growth path
SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 1,024Wh.
Accepts up to 600W of solar. Suitable for a 1-2 panel setup.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
Expansion batteries are Anker-specific. You're investing in the Anker ecosystem.
HomePower 1000 v2
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 1,024Wh, with no expansion — so size it for your needs up front rather than planning to add capacity later.
Accepts up to 400W of solar. Suitable for a 1-2 panel setup.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
The HomePower 1000 v2 is sealed at 1,024Wh, which is fine if that covers you. The SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 starts at 1,024Wh and can grow beyond it with Anker expansion batteries — though at this size expansion means longer runtimes on the same loads, not a path to home backup. More hours, not more house.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
The C1000 Gen 2's headline in the field is speed. HyperFlash AC charging takes it from empty to full in roughly 49 minutesA1, a real step up from the original C1000, and its higher 2,000W output crosses a useful line — enough to run a 1,500W space heater with headroom left overA3. Reviewers widely call it the mid-size unit to beat in 2026A4.
The recurring complaint is the fan, and it's the most-cited knock on the unit: near-silent at light load around 35dB, then audibly ramping once fast charging or heavy output kicks inA2. It's a refined, fast box with one predictable noise.
“Fast HyperFlash charging — a full recharge in roughly 49 minutes, noticeably quicker than the original C1000's ~58-80 minutes.”
Sources
thepowerpick.com · macrumors.com · outdoorgearlab.com · technerdo.com · mensjournal.com · powerstationadvisor.com
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2
There's almost nothing to go on for the HomePower 1000 v2 yet — it's a June 2026 SKU, and the one hands-on account so far is a single vendor-hosted test rather than the accumulated reports the Anker already hasB2. Weigh it accordingly.
In that test the recharge numbers landed where Jackery advertises them: a full wall charge in about 50 minutesB2, and a solar refill in a bit over 3 hours off a pair of folding panelsB3. Fast and predictable in one summer's testing — but one test is a data point, not a track record, so on durability the honest guide is the 6,000-cycle rating rather than owner mileage.
“It held up to many charging and discharging cycles as we topped it up at Superchargers, adding drinks and taking out food along the way — locked in the tonneau of a black truck driving through 100+ degree heat for days.”
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 · 3 entries]
- The one hands-on account found reports fast, reliable recharge performance matching Jackery's advertised numbers on both AC and solar paths. [HomePower 1000 v2 · 2 entries]
- The unit handled sustained real-world thermal and load stress (100+ degree heat over multiple days, simultaneous high-draw appliances) without any reported failures in the only field test found. [HomePower 1000 v2 · 2 entries]
- A1
“Fast HyperFlash charging — a full recharge in roughly 49 minutes, noticeably quicker than the original C1000's ~58-80 minutes.”
thepowerpick.com / macrumors.com — Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A2
“Fan noise is the single most common complaint — 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.”
outdoorgearlab.com / technerdo.com — C1000 Gen 2 review · 2026 · [negative]
- A3
“The higher continuous output crosses a useful threshold over the original — enough to run a standard 1,500W space heater with headroom to spare.”
thepowerpick.com / mensjournal.com — C1000 Gen 2 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A4
“Reviewers describe it as a refined, powerful, fast-charging update to a popular 1kWh platform, widely rated the mid-size unit to beat in 2026.”
thepowerpick.com / powerstationadvisor.com — C1000 Gen 2 review · 2026 · [positive]
- B2
“Most charging will likely be done through a standard AC wall outlet where it can pull up to 1,600 watts (15 amps at 120V), recharging the unit in around 50 minutes.”
CleanTechnica — The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2, CleanTechnica Tested · 2026-07 · [positive]
- B3
“In the event of an outage or when you're just having fun without a grid connection, you can plug the HomePower H1000 V2 into a pair of Jackery's 200 watt folding solar panels to recharge the unit in just 3.3 hours.”
CleanTechnica — The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2, CleanTechnica Tested · 2026-07 · [positive]
Research compiled July 18, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if you…
- →Your loads regularly clear 1,500W — a full-size space heater, a microwave, a hair dryer — and you want 2,000W of continuous headroom instead of running at the redlineA3.
- →You expect to add capacity later. The expansion port is the one thing on this page the sealed Jackery can't offer, and it's the Anker's reason to cost $100 more.
Buy the HomePower 1000 v2 if you…
- →Your needs are fixed and you want the cheaper box to own: $100 less up front, $0.09 per lifetime kWh against $0.16, 6,000 cycles against 4,000.
- →You want quiet. At 30dB against 35dB idle, and without the Anker's extra ceiling to push the fan harder, the Jackery is the calmer unit in a room you occupy.
If neither fits
If your real job is a full camping weekend (about 2,100Wh) or an 8-hour whole-house blackout (about 1,645Wh), both fall short — each covers under half of what those need. Look at a 2kWh-plus unit, expandable or not, before deciding between these two.
The Bottom Line
The C1000 Gen 2 wins on capability — 2,000W of output, 600W of solar, the only expansion path here — and the Jackery wins on value, at $100 less and $0.09 against $0.16 per lifetime kWh across 6,000 cycles versus 4,000. Neither fact erases the other.
Buy the Anker if you'll grow into it or regularly push past 1,500W. Buy the Jackery if you already know what you need, because it's the cheaper, quieter, longer-lived way to get exactly that — and for most 1kWh buyers, that's the honest recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 worth $100 more than the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2?
Only if you'll use what the $100 buys: 500W more continuous output, 200W more solar input, 40W more USB-C, and an expansion port. If your loads stay under 1,500W and your capacity needs are fixed, the Jackery is the cheaper box to own by a real margin — $0.09 per lifetime kWh against $0.16.
Which charges faster?
The Anker, mostly on solar. A full wall recharge is roughly 49 minutes for the Anker against about 50 minutes in the Jackery's one hands-on test — effectively a tie. On solar the Anker's 600W input covers the same 1,024Wh in about 1.7 hours of strong sun against roughly 2.5 hours for the Jackery's 400W.
Which lasts longer?
The Jackery, on paper — 6,000 rated cycles against the Anker's 4,000. That's half again as many full charge-discharge cycles before the battery is rated to fade, and it's the main reason the Jackery costs less per lifetime kWh despite the two being so close on capacity.
Can either handle a home blackout or a camping weekend?
No. An 8-hour whole-house blackout needs about 1,645Wh and a camping weekend about 2,100Wh; both units carry 1,024Wh and cover under half of either. Both handle a CPAP night or a tailgate afternoon with room to spare, but neither is sized for multi-appliance or multi-day duty.
Which is quieter?
The Jackery, at 30dB idle against the Anker's 35dB — and the gap widens under load. The Anker's fan is reviewers' most common complaint, ramping up audibly during fast charging or heavy output, while the Jackery has less ceiling to push it there in the first place.
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Pick
$529.99
$529.99 · direct from Anker
down from $550 · 4% below usual
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2
$649.00
$649.00 · direct from Jackery
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.