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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Anker SOLIX C800 Plus

A side-by-side look at the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 and Anker SOLIX C800 Plus. Winning figures are highlighted.

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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
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Anker SOLIX C800 Plus
Price from £699£649
Capacity 1024 Wh 768 Wh
AC output 2000 W 1200 W
Battery LiFePO4 LiFePO4
Weight 11.3 kg 10.9 kg
AC sockets 4 5
Max solar input 600 W 300 W
0–80% recharge 49 min 58 min
Cycle life 4000 3000
Expandable No No

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Replaces the original C1000 with a genuinely class-leading recharge time (49 minutes to full, a certified world record) and a bump to 2,000W output. Anker dropped expansion-battery support for this generation, so buy the capacity you need up front.

Full Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review →

Anker SOLIX C800 Plus

Five AC outlets is generous for this size class, and UltraFast charging gets it back to full in under an hour. A solid all-rounder, though street prices vary widely — worth comparing retailers before buying.

Full Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review →