Anker SOLIX C1000X Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
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: Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 1,536 Wh vs 1,024 Wh.
- More AC output: about the same (2,000 W vs 2,000 W).
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 4,000 W vs 2,400 W.
- More solar input: Anker SOLIX C1000X Gen 2, 600 W vs 400 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: Anker SOLIX C1000X Gen 2, 24.9 lb vs 32 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Anker SOLIX C1000X Gen 2, $700 vs $849.
C1000X Gen 2 and Explorer 1500 v2 differ mainly in size: Explorer 1500 v2 has the biggest battery at 1,536 Wh. C1000X Gen 2 is the lightest at 24.9 lb. C1000X Gen 2 takes the most solar at 600 W, so it refills fastest. C1000X Gen 2 is the cheapest at $700, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX C1000X Gen 2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 15 hours | 22 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 22 hours | 33 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 8.5 hours | 13 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 15 hours | 22 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 |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,024 Wh fridge about 15 hours | 1,536 Wh fridge about 22 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 2,400 W motor start-ups | 4,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 600 W full in about 2.5 hours | 400 W full in about 5.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input XT60i | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 24.9 lb two hands | 32 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 48 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $700 0.68 $/Wh | $849 0.55 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.68 lower is better value | $0.55 lower is better value |
| Buy | $700 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $849 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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