Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
Two 1,000 Wh class power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: about the same (1,024 Wh vs 1,005 Wh).
- More AC output: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 2,000 W vs 700 W.
- Higher surge: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 3,000 W vs 1,050 W.
- More solar input: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 600 W vs 350 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, 23.6 lb vs 24.9 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, $429 vs $700.
C1000 Gen 2 and Elite 100 mini are the same size class: within 19 Wh of each other. Elite 100 mini is the lightest at 23.6 lb. C1000 Gen 2 takes the most solar at 600 W, so it refills fastest. Elite 100 mini is the cheapest at $429.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | BLUETTI Elite 100 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 15 hours | 14 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 22 hours | 21 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 8.5 hours | 8.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 15 hours | 14 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  Anker SOLIX |  BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,024 Wh fridge about 15 hours | 1,005 Wh fridge about 14 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 700 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 3,000 W motor start-ups | 1,050 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 600 W full in about 2.5 hours | 350 W full in about 4 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input XT60i | 1 input DC input |
Weight lb | 24.9 lb two hands | 23.6 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 43 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $700 0.68 $/Wh | $429 0.43 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.68 lower is better value | $0.43 lower is better value |
| Buy | $700 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $429 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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