Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs DJI Power 1000 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 1,008 Wh).
- More AC output: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 2,000 W vs 800 W.
- More solar input: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 600 W vs 400 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, 60 V vs 28 V.
- Lighter: about the same (24.9 lb vs 25.4 lb).
C1000 Gen 2 and Power 1000 Mini are the same size class: within 16 Wh of each other. C1000 Gen 2 is the lightest at 24.9 lb. C1000 Gen 2 takes the most solar at 600 W, so it refills fastest. We do not have a confirmed price for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | DJI Power 1000 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 |  DJI |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,024 Wh fridge about 15 hours | 1,008 Wh fridge about 14 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 800 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 3,000 W motor start-ups | n/a not published by DJI |
Solar input W, max | 600 W full in about 2.5 hours | 400 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 9 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input XT60i | 1 input SDC (built-in MPPT, DJI MC4 solar cable) |
Weight lb | 24.9 lb two hands | 25.4 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 40 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $700 0.68 $/Wh | n/a not confirmed yet |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.68 lower is better value | n/a not confirmed yet |
| Buy | $700 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | Details Price not checked yet |
Which solar panels work with each
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