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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

Two mid-size 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.

Quick answer

C1000 Gen 2 and RIVER 2 Pro differ mainly in size: C1000 Gen 2 has the biggest battery at 1,024 Wh. RIVER 2 Pro is the lightest at 18.2 lb. C1000 Gen 2 takes the most solar at 600 W, so it refills fastest. RIVER 2 Pro is the cheapest at $389.

How long they run common devices

DeviceAnker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
Fridge (60 W)15 hours11 hours
CPAP (40 W)22 hours16 hours
Starlink (100 W)8.5 hours6.5 hours
Laptop (60 W)15 hours11 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 C1000 Gen 2
Anker SOLIX
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
EcoFlow
Battery
Wh, size
1,024 Wh
fridge about 15 hours
768 Wh
fridge about 11 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
1,600 W
motor start-ups
Solar input
W, max
600 W
full in about 2.5 hours
220 W
full in about 5 hours
Solar voltage range
V, panels must fit
11 to 60 V
2 panels in series fits
11 to 50 V
1 panel, or 2 in parallel
Solar inputs
count
1 input
XT60i
1 input
Solar input
Weight
lb
24.9 lb
two hands
18.2 lb
one hand
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
41 Wh/lb
higher is denser
42 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$700
0.68 $/Wh
$389
0.51 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$0.68
lower is better value
$0.51
lower is better value
Buy$700 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026
$389 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026

Which solar panels work with each

Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.

Where to buy

$700 at the Anker SOLIX store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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$389 at the EcoFlow store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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