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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

A side-by-side look at the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 and EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus. Winning figures are highlighted.

Anker SOLIX
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
EcoFlow
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Price from £699£219
Capacity 1024 Wh 286 Wh
AC output 2000 W 600 W
Battery LiFePO4 LiFePO4
Weight 11.3 kg 4.2 kg
AC sockets 4 3
Max solar input 600 W 220 W
0–80% recharge 49 min 60 min
Cycle life 4000 3000
Expandable No Yes

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 →

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

The RIVER 3 Plus replaces the RIVER 2 as EcoFlow's small grab-and-go unit — a touch pricier but with X-Boost surge to 1,200W and genuine expandability via EB300/EB600 batteries. Not for kettles or big appliances, but excellent for devices and camping.

Full EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus review →