Jackery 1000 v2 vs Anker C1000 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: how do they compare?

These three are the most-compared 1 kWh power stations, and people search every pairing: Jackery vs Anker, Anker vs BLUETTI, and BLUETTI vs Jackery. So here are all three on one page.

We compared these from the makers' published specs; we haven't tested them. Figures come from each maker's product page, checked on October 1, 2026.

Which Anker? This page covers the original Anker SOLIX C1000. Anker also sells a newer C1000 Gen 2 with different specs. Check which one a listing is for before you compare.

Spec table

Spec	Jackery Explorer 1000 v2	Anker SOLIX C1000	BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Battery	1,070 Wh	1,056 Wh	1,024 Wh
AC output (continuous)	1,500 W	1,800 W	1,800 W
Surge	3,000 W	2,400 W	2,700 W
AC outlets	3	6	Yes (count not on our spec list)
USB-C	2 (30 W, 100 W)	2 (100 W, 30 W)	Yes
Max solar input	400 W	600 W	1,000 W
AC charging (maker's claim)	1.58 hours standard; 1 hour "Emergency Super Charge"	80% in 43 min; full in under an hour	80% in 45 min (1,200 W TurboBoost)
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Cycle rating	4,000 to 70%+	3,000 to 80%	4,000+ to 80%
Weight	About 23.8 lb	28.44 lb	About 25 lb
UPS switchover	Not listed in the tech specs	Listed, no figure shown	10 ms or less
Expansion	No expansion port listed	Extra 1,056 Wh battery (up to 2,112 Wh)	Not listed
Warranty	3 + 2 years at Jackery.com	5 years	See maker's warranty page

What the numbers mean for you

Battery (Wh) decides how long things run. At about 1,024 to 1,070 Wh, the three are within 5% of each other. That's too small a gap to notice in an outage.

Continuous watts decide what you can run at once. The Anker and BLUETTI list 1,800 W; the Jackery lists 1,500 W. That matters for heat-making loads like a coffee maker, a hair dryer or a 1,500 W space heater. A 1,500 W space heater would sit right at the Jackery's limit. It would also drain any of these in well under an hour.

Surge watts decide whether a motor starts. A fridge's compressor often needs 800 to 1,200 W to start, per Champion's wattage chart. All three clear that. For a 1/2 HP sump pump, Champion lists 1,300 to 2,150 starting watts. All three list a surge above 2,150 W, but surge ratings only last a moment, so test your pump at home first. See power station for a sump pump.

Solar input decides how fast panels can refill it. In full sun, a bigger number helps only if you own that many panels. See how long it takes to charge a power station.

Cycle ratings aren't measured the same way. Jackery rates 4,000 cycles to 70% or more of the original capacity. Anker and BLUETTI rate to 80%. A cycle count "to 70%" and one "to 80%" aren't comparable one-for-one.

How long will each run a fridge or CPAP?

Use the same formula for all three:

Hours = battery Wh × 0.85 ÷ average watts

The 0.85 allows for the energy lost turning battery power into 120 V AC.

Worked example: a modern fridge

A modern full-size fridge averages about 41 to 67 W over a day, from ENERGY STAR data. Take the middle, about 52 W:

• Jackery: 1,070 × 0.85 ÷ 52 = about 17 hours
• Anker: 1,056 × 0.85 ÷ 52 = about 17 hours
• BLUETTI: 1,024 × 0.85 ÷ 52 = about 17 hours

Same answer for all three. The battery sizes are that close. For a CPAP at 45 W with the humidifier off, each runs about 19 to 20 hours. See can a power station run a refrigerator and CPAP all night.

Who each suits

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: someone who wants the lightest of the three (about 23.8 lb) and the highest listed surge (3,000 W). It has the fewest AC outlets (3) and the lowest solar input (400 W).
• Anker SOLIX C1000: someone who needs lots of AC outlets (6) and 1,800 W output, and may want to add a second 1,056 Wh battery later. It's the heaviest, at 28.44 lb.
• BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: someone who plans to charge from solar a lot (1,000 W input), or who wants a stated 10 ms UPS switchover for a CPAP or computer. It lists the smallest battery of the three, by a small margin.

Before you buy any of them

• Check the model name. "C1000" and "C1000 Gen 2" are different products, and so are "Explorer 1000," "1000 Plus" and "1000 v2."
• Add up your watts. Your total running watts must be under the continuous rating, and your biggest motor's starting watts under the surge.
• Plan a way to recharge. A 1 kWh station covers a night or part of a day. For longer outages, you'll need solar, a car, or a generator.

If you recharge from a gas generator, run it outdoors only, 20+ feet from the house, away from windows and doors. Read our carbon monoxide guide.