Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
A side-by-side look at the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 and Jackery Explorer 300 Plus. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Anker SOLIX Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Jackery Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £699 | £319 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 288 Wh |
| AC output | 2000 W | 300 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Weight | 11.3 kg | 3.75 kg |
| AC sockets | 4 | 1 |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 100 W |
| 0–80% recharge | 49 min | 120 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 →Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
A simple, light entry point if you just need to keep small devices topped up. Single AC outlet and 300W output rule out anything power-hungry, but that's the trade-off for the low weight and price.
Full Jackery Explorer 300 Plus review →