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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 or Anker SOLIX C1000?

The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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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.

Capacity (Wh)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070
Anker SOLIX C1000 1056

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Anker SOLIX C1000
US price
BrandJackeryAnker
Released20232023
Capacity (Wh) 1070 1056
Ac output (W) 1500 1800
Battery chemistry LFP LFP
Recharge full min 96
Weight (lb) 24.2 28.44
Outlets ac 6
Expandable No Yes
Release 2023 2023

Sources — Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: ca.jackery.com (verified 2026-06-15). Anker SOLIX C1000: ankersolix.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 and Anker SOLIX C1000?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Capacity (Wh): Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 1056
  • Ac output (W): Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1500 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 1800
  • Weight (lb): Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 24.2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 28.44
  • Expandable: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 false vs Anker SOLIX C1000 true

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Only TechRadar's hands-on field test qualified among whitelisted testers; no other whitelisted outlet had a review of this exact model. TechRadar scored it 4.5/5 overall, praising the compact updated design, near-silent operation (under 22dB when charging), seamless UPS backup and solar/fast-emergency charging, while flagging the 1500W output ceiling, just-over-10kg weight, lack of weatherproofing and the missing wireless charging pad. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Compact, well-built design with streamlined fold-down handle; Near-silent operation (kept under 22dB when charging); Seamless UPS power switching for home/workshop backup.

Flagged: Limited to 1500W output — can't run standard kettles/irons; Not weatherproofed; No wireless charging pad.

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.

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