Anker
Anker SOLIX C1000
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Released 2023
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Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Bluetti AC180
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bluetti AC180 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bluetti
Bluetti AC180
$499
Released 2023
Which is better: the Anker SOLIX C1000 or Bluetti AC180?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $499 |
| Brand | Anker | Bluetti |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Capacity (Wh) | 1056 | 1152 |
| Ac output (W) | 1800 | 1800 |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Recharge full min | — | 93 |
| Weight (lb) | 28.44 | 35.27 |
| Outlets ac | 6 | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Release | 2023 | 2023 |
Sources — Anker SOLIX C1000: ankersolix.com (verified 2026-06-15). Bluetti AC180: bluettipower.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Anker SOLIX C1000 and Bluetti AC180?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity (Wh): Anker SOLIX C1000 1056 vs Bluetti AC180 1152
- Weight (lb): Anker SOLIX C1000 28.44 vs Bluetti AC180 35.27
- Outlets ac: Anker SOLIX C1000 6 vs Bluetti AC180 4
- Expandable: Anker SOLIX C1000 true vs Bluetti AC180 false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Anker SOLIX C1000
Only one whitelisted tester — TechRadar — published a genuine hands-on review of the original Anker SOLIX C1000; it rates the unit 'reliable and robust' with excellent ports, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth app control, and real-world outage use, faulting only premium pricing. Notebookcheck and others reviewed the Gen 2 or C1000X, not this exact model, so were excluded. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Excellent port selection and output options; Reliable, durable Anker build quality; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth remote control via the Anker app.
Flagged: Premium pricing.
Bluetti AC180
Only PCWorld hands-on-tested this exact model. It measured class-leading AC efficiency (84% at 800W, 87% at 200W) and strong value (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price), but flagged worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over a 60W USB-PD load) and heavy weight (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb). Single verified tester, so treat as one data point. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading AC efficiency, 84% at 800W and 87% at 200W load; Strong value for capacity (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price); Full-featured iOS/Android app with offline Bluetooth control.
Flagged: Worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over USB-PD 60W load); Heavy for its capacity (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb).