Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
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: Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2, 2,048 Wh vs 1,536 Wh.
- More AC output: Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2, 2,400 W vs 1,800 W.
- Higher surge: Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2, 4,000 W vs 3,600 W.
- More solar input: about the same (800 W vs 800 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra, 38.6 lb vs 41.7 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra, $1,079 vs $1,200.
C2000 Gen 2 and Explorer 1500 Ultra differ mainly in size: C2000 Gen 2 has the biggest battery at 2,048 Wh. Explorer 1500 Ultra is the lightest at 38.6 lb. C2000 Gen 2 and Explorer 1500 Ultra take the most solar at 800 W, so they refill fastest. Explorer 1500 Ultra is the cheapest at $1,079.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 29 hours | 22 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 44 hours | 33 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 17 hours | 13 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 29 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 | 2,048 Wh fridge about 29 hours | 1,536 Wh fridge about 22 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 2,400 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 1,800 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 4,000 W motor start-ups | 3,600 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 800 W full in about 3.5 hours | 800 W full in about 2.5 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 Solar input | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 41.7 lb wheels or two people | 38.6 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 49 Wh/lb higher is denser | 40 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $1,200 0.59 $/Wh | $1,079 0.70 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.59 lower is better value | $0.70 lower is better value |
| Buy | $1,200 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $1,079 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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