Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX C1000 vs DJI Power 2000
The DJI Power 2000 holds about twice the battery of the Anker SOLIX C1000 and finishes the loads a single kilowatt-hour can't. The Anker costs far less, weighs far less, and is still the cheaper one to own per kilowatt-hour.
Full profiles: Anker SOLIX C1000 β Β· DJI Power 2000 β
Written by Ian SchneiderUpdated
Solar & Off-Grid Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Picture a January storm with the power out by dinner. A fridge, a few lights and the router want about 1,645Wh to get through eight hours. The DJI Power 2000 finishes that with a little left over. The Anker SOLIX C1000 runs out a bit past halfway.
The DJI holds about twice the battery, so it finishes the loads that sit between one kilowatt-hour and two. A full remote workday is the close call. The Anker misses it by 12Wh, about one small charger's worth, once the page's flat conversion allowance comes off.
The Anker's case is money and weight. It costs $850 less, weighs about twenty pounds less, and has more AC outlets. Over its rated life it is also the cheaper one per kilowatt-hour. If your loads never climb past a CPAP and a laptop, the second kilowatt-hour is weight you carry and never spend.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
cost / lifetime kWh
The Anker still comes out ahead on that measure. The DJI's premium buys capacity rather than cheaper energy, and capacity is what finishes the blackout and the workday.
SOLIX C1000 costs $449; Power 2000 costs $1,299SOLIX C1000's lifetime cost works out to $0.14 per kWh; the Power 2000's to $0.16Power 2000 is rated for 1,000 more charge cycles than the SOLIX C1000
Why it mattersIf you need the headroom, the lifetime math says you aren't overpaying much for it. If you don't, the Anker is cheaper on every count.
solar input
It is also about twenty pounds heavier. One box is built to sit on a porch next to a big array. The other rides in the back seat.
Power 2000's solar input ceiling is 1,800W; SOLIX C1000's is 600WPower 2000's capacity is 2,048Wh; SOLIX C1000's is 1,056WhPower 2000 weighs 48.5 lbs; SOLIX C1000 weighs 28.4 lbs
Why it mattersThe DJI's panels connect through a separate DJI adapter, so price that in.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Six real-world load scenarios separate these two more clearly than any single spec.
Three scenarios go to the Power 2000: the 8-hour blackout, the remote workday and, on reserve alone, the tailgate. A CPAP night is a draw, since both cover it at least twice over. Weekend Camping and Van Life Daily ask for more than either box holds, so they call for an expansion battery or a bigger station.
The remote workday is the closest call. Trim one small device and the Anker makes it. I'd still rather not count watt-hours on a deadline.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: The sticker gap is large and the gap in cost per lifetime kWh is small.
cost / lifetime kWh
The C1000 is the cheaper one to own as well as to buy: $0.14 per lifetime kilowatt-hour against $0.16.
Used every weekend, the C1000's rated life runs to about 28.8 years and the Power 2000's to about 38.5. Nobody keeps a power station that long, so cycle life won't be what retires either one.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Four flags fire for this pair: UPS speed, warranty cost per year, cycle life in years and noise disclosure.
rated cycles
The DJI is rated to switch to battery in 10ms or less when the grid drops, against 20ms or less for the Anker. That matters if a desktop PC is plugged in. The DJI is also rated for more cycles, and it publishes a noise figure. The Anker's one edge here is warranty value, since the same five years of cover cost less per year on a cheaper box.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: One composite number that sums up the capability gap.
overall power score
Our power score folds capacity, output, solar and the rest into one number. The Power 2000 comes out well ahead, on more battery, more output, a faster switchover and a higher solar ceiling.
Brand Trust
Selected because: An established name against a new entrant to power stations.
Anker has the broader SOLIX lineup, though its support has slipped from its old no-hassle standard. DJI has sold power stations since 2024 and leans on the repair network it built for drones.
Both carry five years of cover, DJI's when bought from DJI's own store. I'd let the scenarios and the price decide and keep brand as a tiebreaker.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX C1000
Strengths
- +Costs $850 less
- +Lighter by 20.1 lb
Trade-offs
- βWeaker inverter (-1,200W) limits appliance compatibility.
- βShorter-lived battery β rated for 3,000 charge cycles vs the Power 2000's 4,000, so it wears out sooner.
DJI Power 2000
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
- +Rated for 4,000 charge cycles β much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- βSubstantially more expensive (+$850) than the SOLIX C1000.
- βSignificantly heavier (+20.1 lbs), making it harder to move.
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 camping weekend draws about 2,100Wh, more than either box holds. The C1000 covers a bit under half of it and the Power 2000 most of it. Either one needs a recharge plan built into the trip.
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
Power 2000
An eight-hour outage needs about 1,645Wh. The C1000 runs out a bit past halfway. The Power 2000 finishes with a little in reserve, so this is not the night to add a space heater.
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 CPAP night is about 320Wh, and both cover it at least twice over. Capacity doesn't separate them here. Weight and price do.
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
Power 2000
A remote workday needs about 910Wh. The C1000 has 898Wh usable after the page's flat conversion allowance, so it misses by 12Wh. The Power 2000 uses about half its battery for the same day.
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
Power 2000
Game day draws about 670Wh, and both handle it. The Power 2000 keeps far more in reserve. What you'll feel is the walk from the trunk: 28.4 lbs against 48.5.
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
Full-time van living runs about 4,685Wh a day in this model. Neither box comes close alone.
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
For this load: Power 2000 runs 8.5h vs 4.4h.
$1,299 list Β· direct from DJI
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 0β116.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β23.2hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β1.7hΒΉ 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 Power 2000, on Power Score margin
Buy the DJI Power 2000 if a blackout or a full workday has to run off one box. It holds 2,048Wh to the C1000's 1,056Wh, and the Anker comes up short on both. It is also rated to switch to battery in 10ms or less against 20ms or less, and it takes up to 1,800W of solar. It costs $850 more and weighs 48.5 lbs to 28.4. For a CPAP, a laptop or an evening with a mini fridge, the C1000 does the job and the extra money buys capacity you wouldn't use.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of October 25, 2026. The links below open Anker's and DJI's current prices.
$1,299.00 Β· direct from DJI
Last checked 28 days ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
or check the SOLIX C1000 price$469.99 list
Written by Ian Schneider, Solar & Off-Grid Tester Β· Station Arena Test Desk Β· Updated October 25, 2026
Black Friday Β· 26 days out
Prices to beat:SOLIX C1000 $449Power 2000 $1,299
We have never seen either discounted, so any real cut would be a first.
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 rates 4.7/5 (81st percentile of 27 Everyday-class units), and Power 2000 rates 4.4/5 (63rd percentile of 28 Large-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.
UPS Switchover: β€10ms vs β€20ms
Both list a UPS mode, which moves your gear to battery when the grid drops. The Power 2000 is rated to switch in 10ms or less, the SOLIX C1000 in 20ms or less. Routers and most electronics ride through either. The fussiest desktop PC power supplies sit near the 20ms line.
Warranty: No Difference
Both carry a 5-year warranty. DJI's full term applies when bought from DJI's own store. Spread across the price, the same cover costs much less per year on the SOLIX C1000, because the box costs less.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
Cycled once a day, the SOLIX C1000's 3,000-cycle rating works out to about 8.2 years and the Power 2000's 4,000 cycles to about 11. The battery keeps working past that count, at reduced capacity.
SOLIX C1000: Noise Level Not Disclosed
DJI publishes 30 dBA for the Power 2000. Anker publishes no figure for the SOLIX C1000. A blank isn't evidence of a louder fan, but it leaves nothing to hold the Anker to.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the Power 2000.
Check Power 2000 price βor check the SOLIX C1000 priceOwnership 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
Both units have similar long-term ownership costs ($0.14/kWh vs $0.16/kWh). The price difference is what you see on the sticker β neither is a hidden bargain or rip-off.
Brand trust
Anker
Ecosystem
Anker's SOLIX lineup spans compact C-series units like this one, flagship F-series stations and a home energy system.
Support
Anker built its name on easy replacements. Recent reports describe AI-driven support replies and more friction shipping a heavy unit back for service.
Community
A solid owner community across Reddit and dedicated forums.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS (~1,100 ratings) Β· 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Anker's InfiniPower battery design and strong dollar-per-watt-hour pricing in its mid-size units.
Worth knowing
Firmware updates have removed features without warning, and the expansion-battery range is smaller than some rivals'.
DJI
Ecosystem
DJI's power station line dates from 2024 and runs from the compact Power 500 up to this Power 2000.
Support
DJI leans on the global repair network it built for drones. Its power-station track record is still short.
Community
There's no dedicated power-station community yet. Most discussion happens inside the much larger DJI drone community.
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
Quiet running, fast recharging and battery engineering drawn from drone R&D, plus proprietary fast-charge ports for DJI gear.
Worth knowing
There's no built-in solar charge controller, so panels connect through a separate DJI adapter. The fast-charge ports only help with DJI's own gear.
Analyst note
This is an established consumer-electronics giant against a new entrant to power stations. Anker's power-station record runs years deeper. DJI's engineering from drones is real, but it is short on power-station field data.
Growth path
SOLIX C1000
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 1,056Wh.
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.
Power 2000
EXPANDABLESupports DJI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 2,048Wh.
Accepts up to 1,800W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
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
Both expand, but the Power 2000's higher solar ceiling (1,800W vs 600W) gives it the stronger off-grid growth path β more panels can feed a bigger bank as it grows.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews β every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX C1000
Fan noise is the C1000's main irritant. The fans spin up audibly under fast charging or heavy load and go nearly silent at light drawsA1.
One reviewer reported minimal capacity loss after a year and no dropped equipment across a month-long home-office UPS testA2. Reviewers praise its fast AC recharge and useful app monitoringA3, and say it runs most household gear short of central air or a dryerA4.
βOne reviewer used their unit for over a year with zero issues and minimal battery degradation β about 97% of original capacity. In a 30-day home-office UPS test it handled 7 brief outages with no equipment shutdowns or data loss.β
Sources
outdoorgearlab.com Β· lifenhancer.com Β· rvoutfitting.com Β· outdoortechlab.com Β· wattsontheroof.com Β· technerdo.com Β· teqclub.com
DJI Power 2000
Reviewers rate the Power 2000 among the fastest-charging units they've tested, from the wall and from solarB1, and among the quietest even under heavy loadB2.
It is built with an unusually deep set of protections, from flame-retardant materials to 26 temperature sensorsB3. It ran everything reviewers threw at it and handled surges consistentlyB4.
βAmong the fastest-charging tested β a full wall charge in about 90 minutes (reviewers measured even faster, roughly an hour), and up to 1,800W of solar input for a full solar charge in about 75 minutes.β
Sources
bobvila.com Β· t3.com Β· thesolarlab.com Β· campingsolar.us Β· protoolreviews.com Β· greenerideal.com 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
- Fan noise under fast charging or heavy load is the consistent knock; otherwise strong reliability, fast recharge, and practical size earn broad praise. [SOLIX C1000 Β· 3 entries]
- Standout fast charging (wall and 1800W solar), near-silent operation, and an unusually robust safety-focused build are the consistent praise. [Power 2000 Β· 3 entries]
- A1
βFan noise is the single most common complaint β the fans spin up audibly during fast charging or heavy output near the unit's limit, comparable to a desktop computer fan at speed. Under light loads (below ~500W) it's nearly silent.β
outdoorgearlab.com / lifenhancer.com β Anker SOLIX C1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [negative]
- A2
βOne reviewer used their unit for over a year with zero issues and minimal battery degradation β about 97% of original capacity. In a 30-day home-office UPS test it handled 7 brief outages with no equipment shutdowns or data loss.β
rvoutfitting.com / outdoortechlab.com β Anker SOLIX C1000 long-term notes Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A3
βNails the fundamentals: fast AC recharge, strong inverter performance for short bursts, practical size and weight for a 1kWh unit, and genuinely useful app monitoring.β
wattsontheroof.com / technerdo.com β Anker SOLIX C1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A4
βHandles virtually any household appliance except central AC and electric dryers; a popular 'sweet spot' 1kWh unit for RV and home backup.β
rvoutfitting.com / teqclub.com β Anker SOLIX C1000 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B1
βAmong the fastest-charging tested β a full wall charge in about 90 minutes (reviewers measured even faster, roughly an hour), and up to 1,800W of solar input for a full solar charge in about 75 minutes.β
bobvila.com / t3.com β DJI Power 2000 review Β· 2025-2026 Β· [positive]
- B2
βOne of the quietest power stations tested β only about 29 dB at 5 feet when the fan kicked in, virtually silent, and it stayed among the quietest units even under the heaviest loads.β
bobvila.com / thesolarlab.com β DJI Power 2000 review Β· 2025-2026 Β· [positive]
- B3
βBuilt with an eightfold protection system β flame-retardant materials, a nano-coated BMS, 26 temperature sensors, 21 fuses, and structural reinforcement rated to support a one-ton static load β positioning it as one of the safest, most robust units on the market.β
campingsolar.us / protoolreviews.com β DJI Power 2000 review Β· 2025-2026 Β· [positive]
- B4
βRan everything reviewers threw at it, handled surges consistently, and recharged incredibly fast, especially from solar; deep integration for DJI drone users is a unique advantage.β
greenerideal.com / dronexl.co β DJI Power 2000 review Β· 2025-2026 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
85 claims from 55 comments Β· 60 from owners Β· 21 with figures
- Price & value
- 16 Β· 6% negative
- Runtime
- 10 Β· 20% negative
- Solar input
- 12 Β· 43% negative
- Warranty & support
- 8 Β· 23% negative
- Charging
- 4 Β· 5% negative
What owners complain about
Has to add a Victron controller to each Anker station, adding cost and complexity.
Solar inputowner44 agreedsource β
Dropped to 87% after about three hours running only a lamp, then to 70% the next night.
Runtimemeasuredowner3 agreedsource β
Having handled both, calls the Anker app a complete joke next to the EcoFlow app.
App & firmwareowner2 agreedsource β
What owners praise
Bought the C1000 for $488 and calls it one of his best investments living off grid.
Price & valuemeasuredowner72 agreedsource β
Ultra fast charging at 1300-1400W was left out of the review chart.
Chargingmeasuredowner198 agreedsource β
C1000 app showed 440-473W from a 450W panel and 80W under full cloud.
Solar inputmeasuredowner20 agreedsource β
DJI Power 2000
143 claims from 90 comments Β· 58 from owners Β· 5 with figures
- App & firmware
- 24 Β· 42% negative
- Other
- 21 Β· 36% negative
- Build quality
- 25 Β· 72% negative
- Durability
- 11 Β· 100% negative
- Warranty & support
- 8 Β· 34% negative
What owners complain about
With the expansion battery he only gets 2800Wh on DC.
Runtimemeasuredownersource β
DJI told him all Power 2000 units have an EMI issue with no fix; his Mac Mini coil-whined.
Build qualityowner5 agreedsource β
3600W surge is not bad but lower than some comparable units.
Inverter & surgemeasuredownersource β
What owners praise
A firmware update fixed the inverter output, which now delivers 120V.
App & firmwaremeasuredowner17 agreedsource β
His DJI Power 2000 charges super fast.
Chargingowner21 agreedsource β
The SDC port with the right cable makes expandability next level.
Expandabilityowner9 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 if youβ¦
- βYour real load is a CPAP, a laptop and maybe a mini fridge for an evening. The C1000 covers those for $449 against $1,299.
- βYou're the one carrying it. At 28.4 lbs it goes into a trunk without a second thought. The Power 2000's 48.5 lbs is a two-hand lift.
- βYou want more AC outlets and a 12V car socket, which the DJI lacks.
Buy the Power 2000 if youβ¦
- βYour outage, workday or trip needs real headroom. It is the only one of the two that finishes the 8-hour blackout and the remote workday.
- βA fan under load bothers you. Reviewers rank the DJI among the quietest they've tested, even under heavy loadsB2.
- βA desktop PC rides on it, and you want the faster rated switchover.
If neither fits
If your real number is a full camping weekend or a van you live in, neither holds enough alone. Price a bigger station, or plan on an expansion battery.
The Bottom Line
The Power 2000 wins this the way it wins its scenarios, by holding more. The C1000's counter is real: $850 less to buy, and still the cheaper one per lifetime kWh.
Buy the SOLIX C1000 for a CPAP, a laptop and light backup duty, and keep the difference. Buy the Power 2000 for a blackout evening or a working day off the grid, where it is still running after the Anker has stopped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the DJI Power 2000 worth $850 more than the Anker SOLIX C1000?
If your loads are light, like a CPAP, a laptop or a phone, probably not. The SOLIX C1000 covers those for $449 and stays the cheaper unit to own per lifetime kWh. If you need to cover an 8-hour blackout or a full remote workday, the Power 2000 is the one that finishes, and its cost per lifetime kWh sits only a little above the Anker's.
Which one is quieter, the SOLIX C1000 or the Power 2000?
DJI publishes a 30 dBA rating for the Power 2000, and reviewers confirm it stays quiet even under load. Anker doesn't publish a noise rating for the SOLIX C1000, and independent reviews name fan noise during fast charging or heavy draw as its most common complaint. Only one of the two has a published number.
Can either of these run a CPAP all night?
Yes. A CPAP night draws about 320Wh, a small slice of either battery. The SOLIX C1000 uses about 36% of its usable capacity for the night; the Power 2000 uses about 18%.
Which one has the better warranty?
Both carry a 5-year warranty, so coverage length is identical. DJI's full term applies when bought from DJI's own store. Cover per dollar favours the SOLIX C1000 only because it costs less to begin with.
Do either of these expand with add-on batteries?
Yes, both do. The SOLIX C1000 takes Anker's expansion batteries and the Power 2000 takes DJI's, so either can grow past its base capacity without a full replacement. The Power 2000's solar ceiling is 3x the SOLIX C1000's, which gives it the stronger off-grid growth path.
Related comparisons
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX C1000
$469.99
$469.99 Β· direct from Anker
Last checked 28 days ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
DJI Power 2000Pick
$1,299.00
$1,299.00 Β· direct from DJI
Last checked 28 days ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.