Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX C800 vs Jackery Explorer 600 Plus
Both have left their makers' stores, so the useful question is which strengths you shop a successor for: the C800's 1,200W inverter and bigger tank, or the Explorer 600 Plus's 16.1 lb carry on the same 1,600W surge ceiling.
Full profiles: Anker SOLIX C800 → · Jackery Explorer 600 Plus →
Written by Ian SchneiderUpdated
Solar & Off-Grid Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Neither of these is sold by its maker any more. Anker has replaced the SOLIX C800 with the SOLIX C800X, and the Explorer 600 Plus has left Jackery's store; the nearest Jackery you can actually buy is the HomePower 1000 v2. So this page can't hand you a pick, and it won't pretend otherwise.
What it can do is tell you what each box was good at, which is exactly what to shop a successor for, and what you're working with if you own one. The C800 is the more capable unit: 768Wh against 632Wh, 1,200W continuous against 800W, 300W of solar input against 200W, five AC outlets against two. The 600 Plus answers with one thing, and it's a real one: 16.1 lb against 23.8.
Everything else is a tie, including the spec that looks like it isn't. Both surge to 1,600W, both are rated for at least 3,000 cycles, and both carry a five-year warranty. The Jackery's bigger surge ratio is that same 1,600W divided by a smaller inverter, so it starts nothing the C800 can't. Pick the strengths you want, then hold the C800X or the HomePower 1000 v2 to them on their own pages.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
So the spec that actually separates them is the 400W of continuous output, and it lands on real appliances. A 1,000W coffee maker, like the one a reviewer ran on the C800 for 42 minutesA3, asks for more than the 600 Plus's 800W continuous rating allows. The smaller inverter isn't the safer starter. It's the smaller inverter.
Surge: 1,600W on both unitsContinuous output: 1,200W (SOLIX C800) vs 800W (Explorer 600 Plus)A reviewer ran a 1,000W coffee maker on the C800 for 42 minutesA3
Why it mattersIf you own a 600 Plus and it trips on a coffee maker, that's the unit's ceiling, not your settings; when you shop a successor, compare continuous output and ignore the surge ratio.
weight
What those pounds buy is the bigger inverter and five AC outlets against two, which are camp-table specs, not carrying ones. Two reviewers call the C800 heavy for its classA4A12, and the arithmetic backs them: it's the box that stays put, and the 600 Plus is the one you walk to the site.
Weight: 23.8 lb (SOLIX C800) vs 16.1 lb (Explorer 600 Plus), 7.7 lb apartCapacity: 768Wh vs 632Wh, 136Wh apartAC outlets: 5 (SOLIX C800) vs 2 (Explorer 600 Plus)Reviewers flag the C800's weight against lighter rivalsA4A12
Why it mattersIf you carry the unit any distance, the Jackery's build is the one to match in a successor; if it lives on a table or a garage shelf, the C800's inverter and outlets are.
The one place it shows is the tailgate, where it's the difference between a near miss and a real shortfall. Against the blackout basket it barely registers: the C800 still leaves a 992Wh hole. A C800 does not fix what a 600 Plus couldn't do in an outage.
Usable capacity after the flat 0.85 derate: 653Wh (SOLIX C800) vs 537Wh (Explorer 600 Plus)Tailgate Party needs 670Wh: C800 17Wh short, 600 Plus 133Wh short8-Hour Blackout needs 1,645Wh: C800 992Wh short, 600 Plus 1,108Wh shortCPAP Overnight needs 320Wh: both pass, with 333Wh and 217Wh left
Why it mattersA 600 Plus owner eyeing a leftover C800 as an outage upgrade is shopping one size too small; the step that matters is a station built for the 1,645Wh basket.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Both pass the CPAP night and both fall short everywhere else; the 136Wh gap only shows at the tailgate.
Four of these six baskets sit far outside both boxes. The blackout, the camping weekend and the van day leave each unit short by roughly a kilowatt-hour or more, and the workday outlasts both by a few hundred watt-hours. These were always overnight-and-afternoon stations, and the table says so without being asked.
The CPAP night is the one both pass with room left over, and the tailgate is the one place the C800's extra capacity earns a mention: a near miss you fix by unplugging one thing, against a shortfall you fix by rewriting the list. If you own either, those are the jobs to give it.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Same 1,600W surge ceiling, same five-year term, and noise ratings published two different ways: three cards that correct a quick read of the spec sheet.
The 600 Plus's 2x surge ratio reads like extra muscle and is really division. Both top out at 1,600W, so both start the same compressor; the ratio only looks bigger because the shared ceiling sits over a smaller continuous rating. The noise ratings tempt the opposite mistake, painting the C800 as the loud one, but each maker publishes its own figure its own way and the two don't compare.
Warranty is a dead heat on term, five years each, with one asterisk on the Jackery side: the full five depends on registering the unit with Jackery. If you own a 600 Plus, confirming that registration is the most useful thing this card can tell you.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: The 7.7 lb gap is what the C800's bigger inverter and extra outlets cost to carry.
weight
16.1 lb hangs from one hand on the walk from the car. 23.8 lb wants both, and two reviewers single out the C800's weightA4A12. The surprise is per pound: the Jackery carries about 39Wh for each one against the C800's 32, so the Anker's extra 7.7 lb mostly buys inverter and outlets, not battery.
Carry it, and the Jackery's build is the one to match when you shop a replacement. Park it, and the C800's is.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Neither unit is sold new, so the brand's app and support are the part of this page that carries over to a successor.
With both units off the shelf, this is the section that still applies to your next purchase, because the app and the support desk come with the successor. Anker's app rates better on both stores, but its SOLIX support has slid from no-hassle replacements toward scripted, AI-driven answers, and firmware updates have removed features without warning. Jackery has the widest retail footprint of the major brands and the weakest app, one that asks for a login even offline.
If the unit is for blackouts, that login detail matters more than any star rating: an app that wants a sign-in while the internet is down won't help during the outage you bought it for. On the Jackery side the workaround is where you buy, with Costco or Amazon covering the returns its support desk doesn't reliably handle.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX C800
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –No major technical downsides compared to rival.
Jackery Explorer 600 Plus
Strengths
- +Lighter by 7.7 lb
Trade-offs
- –No 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 · 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 C800 comes up 1,447Wh short (about 31% covered), the Explorer 600 Plus 1,563Wh (26%). 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 C800 comes up 992Wh short (about 40% covered), the Explorer 600 Plus 1,108Wh (33%). Treat this as partial cover — enough for the essentials in it, not the whole list.
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
Either unit
A CPAP is about 40W for eight hours, so both cover the night, though not twice: the Explorer 600 Plus gets through it with 217Wh to spare. The only published difference is fan noise, and it can't settle this: the Explorer 600 Plus is rated 30dB and the SOLIX C800 45dB, but they are two makers' figures, each measured its own way. Neither settles which box is quieter at a bedside. Neither is still sold new, so on both sides this is a used-market question rather than a price comparison.
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 910Wh workday outlasts both. The C800 covers about 72% of it and the Explorer 600 Plus about 59%, so the last stretch runs on the laptop's own battery either way. Neither wins the row; the Anker just gives out later.
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
Neither unit
Neither finishes a 670Wh tailgate, but the misses aren't the same size. The C800 runs out 17Wh short, close enough that unplugging one thing gets you there; the Explorer 600 Plus is 133Wh short and needs a real cut to the list. The row reads neither, and the near miss belongs to the Anker.
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 C800 comes up 4,032Wh short (about 14% covered), the Explorer 600 Plus 4,148Wh (11%). 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
For this load: SOLIX C800 runs 3.2h vs 2.6h.
Planning for more than this? Describe your whole setup and get it sized →
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 0–43.5hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–8.7hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–0.7h¹ 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
October 11, 2026
Verdict: evenly matched
Neither is a recommendation, because neither is sold by its maker any more: Anker's replacement is the SOLIX C800X, and the nearest Jackery you can buy is the HomePower 1000 v2. Head to head, the C800 is the more capable box, with 136Wh more capacity, 400W more continuous output, 300W of solar input against 200W and five AC outlets against two. The 600 Plus is the easier carry at 7.7 lb lighter. Surge ceiling, cycle rating and warranty term are identical. If you own either, give it the jobs it wins below. If you're buying, take the side of that split you care about to the successor pages and make each one match it.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
Written by Ian Schneider, Solar & Off-Grid Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated October 11, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
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 C800 rates 4.1/5 (47th percentile of 20 Compact-class units), and Explorer 600 Plus rates 4.0/5 (42nd percentile of 20 Compact-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.
Two published ratings, two different yardsticks
The C800 is rated 45dB and the Explorer 600 Plus 30dB, but each figure is its maker's own, published its own way, and neither describes what a 40W CPAP draw sounds like in the middle of the night. Treat the pair as a reason to listen, not as a measured difference: if you own either, run it at your real load for an evening before it goes next to a bed.
Same 1,600W ceiling; the ratio is just division
Both surge to 1,600W, so both get the same compressor or motor off the line. The Explorer 600 Plus's 2x ratio against the C800's 1.3x comes from dividing that shared ceiling by its smaller 800W continuous rating, not from extra starting muscle. The real gap opens after the start: the C800 holds 1,200W, the 600 Plus 800W.
Five years on both, one with a form to fill in
Both carry a five-year term, so cover decides nothing between them. The difference is how you reach it: the C800's five years is the term as recorded, while the Explorer 600 Plus reaches the full five only once it's registered with Jackery, which is what extends its base term. If you own a 600 Plus, confirm the registration went through.
Ownership 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
│ warranty ends · Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains — degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
Neither is sold new any more, so there is no price left to work a cost per kWh from, and what either costs you now depends on the used market. The hardware comparison still holds: over its rated life the SOLIX C800 delivers about 2,304 kWh and the Explorer 600 Plus about 1,896 kWh. One thing to know reading the table: both carry the same 3,000-cycle rating, so the lifetime rows are sticker price and capacity in disguise — 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 — 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
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 — the S2000, F2600 and C1000 are among the better buys per watt-hour in the catalog.
Worth knowing
Anker's SOLIX support has slid from its old no-hassle-replacement standard toward scripted, AI-driven answers, and firmware updates have removed features without warning. That's the support desk you'd be buying into with the C800X too.
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
Highest brand recognition and widest retail distribution (Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon). The "Toyota" of power stations — dependable, proven, wide availability. Innovative form factors like the Solar Gazebo and Solar Mars Bot.
Worth knowing
Jackery's app is the weakest of the major brands, split across two apps and asking for a login even offline, and its support is slow with strict receipt rules on warranty claims. Its retail reach is the counterweight: buy where a big store's return policy covers you.
Analyst note
With both units retired, this column is the part of the page that carries over. Whichever successor you pick, you get the brand's app and support desk with it: Anker's better-rated app and slipping support, or Jackery's wider retail footprint and an app that wants a sign-in when the internet is down. For a blackout unit, that last detail is the one to weigh.
Growth path
SOLIX C800
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 768Wh, with no expansion — so size it for your needs up front rather than planning to add capacity later.
Accepts up to 300W of solar. Limited to a single portable panel.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Explorer 600 Plus
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 632Wh, with no expansion — so size it for your needs up front rather than planning to add capacity later.
Accepts up to 200W of solar. Limited to a single portable panel.
Limited ports. You'll likely need a power strip or splitter.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
Neither of these is sold new any more, so there is no growth path to buy into on either side. If you already own one: the SOLIX C800 is fixed at 768Wh and the Explorer 600 Plus is fixed at 632Wh. As a purchase decision, expandability isn't the question here.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX C800
Field data on the plain C800 is thin. Our research found no owner-forum threads naming it, only hands-on reviews, and flagged some of those review sites as possibly templatedA0. Read what follows as tester experience, not owner consensus.
Within that, two reviews land on the same headline: a full charge from the wall in 58 minutesA9A15. One ran a 1,000W coffee maker for 42 minutesA3; another pushed a 1,500W space heater for 25 minutes before the unit throttledA8, which is the inverter briefly exceeding its 1,200W rating, not a new continuous figure. It survived a 30-inch tailgate drop onto gravel with only scuffsA1, carries no IP weather ratingA2, and one tester heard no fan under 500WA7. The weight complaint comes up twiceA4A12.
“We dropped it from a tailgate (30 inches) onto gravel—only minor scuffing, no damage.”
Sources
backuppowerhub.com · portablepowergeek.co.uk · batteryskills.com · batteryessence.com · toolsandtoys.net · bikmantech.com
Jackery Explorer 600 Plus
The Explorer 600 Plus has the broader record. Retail owners report fast charging, an app they rate well for this particular unit, and a compact build that feels well madeB2, and our research sums up the consensus as a versatile, well-built compact unitB0. One owner ran a four-hour DJ gig, with two speakers, a wireless mic, a laptop and a controller, and finished with 65% leftB3. Reviewers put its LiFePO4 pack at 3,000-plus cycles and point to the foldable handle on one of the smaller, lighter builds in its classB4.
“Its 800W pure sine wave inverter can handle small appliances, portable fridges, CPAP machines, and most electronics with ease.”
Sources
bestgeneratorsolar.com · jackery.com · bestbuy.com · homedepot.com · solarwaypoint.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Build quality/chassis is repeatedly called solid and drop-resistant, but reviewers flag the lack of an IP weather rating as a real-world caveat for outdoor use. [SOLIX C800 · 3 entries]
- The 58-minute AC fast-recharge is the single most-mentioned standout feature, praised as faster than rivals like the Jackery 700. [SOLIX C800 · 2 entries]
- Reviewers note the unit can briefly exceed its 1200W rating for heavy appliances, but caution it can't sustain full-size continuous loads like a full-size fridge. [SOLIX C800 · 2 entries]
- Long 5-year warranty and strong retailer star ratings are cited as reassurance/value signals. [SOLIX C800 · 2 entries]
- Weight (~23-24 lbs) is repeatedly flagged as a downside relative to lighter rivals despite the compact footprint. [SOLIX C800 · 2 entries]
- Strong 800W output for the class, fast charging, a well-received app among owners of this unit, and compact well-made build are the consistent praise. [Explorer 600 Plus · 3 entries]
- A1
“We dropped it from a tailgate (30 inches) onto gravel—only minor scuffing, no damage.”
backuppowerhub.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Review: Best Budget Power Station? · 2025-12 · [positive]
- A2
“However, the C800 lacks IP weather rating. Keep it covered when camping.”
backuppowerhub.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Review: Best Budget Power Station? · 2025-12 · [negative]
- A3
“A 1,000W coffee maker ran 42 minutes straight.”
backuppowerhub.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Review: Best Budget Power Station? · 2025-12 · [positive]
- A4
“The Solix C800 is nearly 3kg heavier than the River 2 Pro, and 2.5kg heavier than the Grecel T1000.”
portablepowergeek.co.uk — Anker Solix C800 Review · 2024-11 · [negative]
- A7
“Zero fan noise under 500W loads, unlike louder competitors (e.g., Bluetti EB55). Only a mild hum at max load.”
batteryskills.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station Review · 2025-10 · [positive]
- A8
“Powered a 1500W space heater (surpassing its 1200W rating) for 25 minutes before throttling—unexpectedly robust for its size.”
batteryskills.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station Review · 2025-10 · [positive]
- A9
“Achieved a full charge in 58 minutes using a 600W AC adapter (matching Anker's claim), while competitors like the Jackery 700 take 2+ hours.”
batteryskills.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station Review · 2025-10 · [positive]
- A12
“At 23.15 lbs (10.5 kg), this is too heavy for carrying far on foot. For hiking, a smaller, lighter power bank under 5 lbs is a better fit.”
batteryessence.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station 768Wh Review · 2026-03 · [negative]
- A15
“The 58-minute fast charge means you can drain it all evening and have it ready by morning. No more planning days ahead for recharging.”
backuppowerhub.com — Anker SOLIX C800 Review: Best Budget Power Station? · 2025-12 · [positive]
- B2
“Owners report it charges fast, and rate the app well in retail reviews of this unit — against a line-wide store average that is the lowest of the major brands, so read this as sentiment about the Explorer 600 Plus rather than about Jackery software generally. A reliable, convenient camping companion with a compact, lightweight design that feels durable and well-made.”
bestbuy.com / homedepot.com owner reviews — Explorer 600 Plus · 2026 · [positive]
- B3
“One owner ran it for a 4-hour DJ gig with two speakers, a wireless microphone, a laptop, and a controller and ended with 65% charge.”
bestbuy.com owner review — Explorer 600 Plus · 2026 · [positive]
- B4
“LiFePO4 chemistry rated for 3,000+ life cycles, lasting roughly 5-10 years depending on use; among the smaller, lighter units in its class with a foldable handle.”
bestgeneratorsolar.com / solarwaypoint.com — Explorer 600 Plus review · 2026 · [positive]
Research compiled October 11, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX C800 if you…
- →You wanted the C800 for its 1,200W inverter and five AC outlets on a camp table or garage shelf: look at the SOLIX C800X, Anker's named replacement, and check its continuous output and outlet count against those two numbers before you buy.
- →You already own a C800: it's the stronger of these two for coffee-maker-class loads and the closer of the two on a 670Wh tailgate, so keep it on those jobs.
Buy the Explorer 600 Plus if you…
- →You wanted the 600 Plus because 16.1 lb is a one-hand carry: Jackery's own listing now forwards to the Explorer 600 v2, which was out of stock on every check we made from July to October 2026, and the HomePower 1000 v2 is the nearest Jackery you can buy. It isn't a like-for-like swap, so check its weight before assuming the same carry.
- →You already own a 600 Plus: it runs a CPAP night with 217Wh to spare. Make sure it's registered with Jackery, since that's what extends its warranty to the full five years.
If neither fits
If the plan is riding out an outage, close this tab cheerfully: the 8-Hour Blackout basket needs 1,645Wh, and the C800 covers about 40% of it, the 600 Plus 33%. Shop a home-backup station sized to that basket, ideally one that takes an expansion battery, not a camping box.
The Bottom Line
Two retired boxes, one clean split. The SOLIX C800 brings the bigger tank, the 1,200W inverter and the outlets; the Explorer 600 Plus brings the 7.7 lb lighter carry. They start the same appliances, carry the same rated cycle life and the same warranty term, so this was always a choice between the camp table and the trail.
Neither is the answer for a new purchase. Decide which side of that split you live on, take it to the SOLIX C800X or the HomePower 1000 v2, and make the successor prove it matches. If one of these is already in your garage, it still does its job; give it the ones this page says it wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the Anker SOLIX C800 discontinued?
Yes. Anker no longer sells it and has replaced the line with the SOLIX C800X. Its specs still hold for anyone who owns one: 768Wh, 1,200W continuous, 1,600W surge and a rating of at least 3,000 cycles.
What replaced the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus?
Jackery's own page for it forwards to the Explorer 600 v2, which was out of stock on every check we made from July to October 2026. The nearest Jackery you can actually buy is the HomePower 1000 v2. It isn't a like-for-like swap, so check its weight and price on Jackery's page before assuming it fills the same role.
Does the Explorer 600 Plus's higher surge ratio mean it starts appliances better than the SOLIX C800?
No. Both surge to the same 1,600W, so both start the same motor or compressor. The Jackery's ratio looks bigger only because 1,600W is divided by its smaller 800W continuous rating. Once the appliance is running, the C800 holds 1,200W to the Jackery's 800W.
Can the SOLIX C800 or Explorer 600 Plus run a CPAP overnight?
Both can. An eight-hour CPAP night at about 40W needs 320Wh, which leaves 333Wh of usable capacity on the C800 and 217Wh on the 600 Plus. The CPAP row goes to the Jackery on its quieter published noise rating, but the two makers don't publish noise the same way, so run either at your real load for an evening before it sits next to your bed.
Which is better, the Anker SOLIX C800 or the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus?
On specs the C800 is the more capable box: 136Wh more capacity, 400W more continuous output, 300W of solar input against 200W, and five AC outlets against two. The 600 Plus is the 7.7 lb lighter carry. Neither is sold by its maker any more, so if you're buying new, the real comparison is the SOLIX C800X against the HomePower 1000 v2.
Related comparisons
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX C800
No longer sold
Jackery Explorer 600 Plus
Left Jackery's store
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.