Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
A side-by-side look at the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 and Jackery Explorer 500 v2. Winning figures are highlighted.
| Anker SOLIX Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Jackery Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £699 | £329 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 512 Wh |
| AC output | 2000 W | 500 W |
| Battery | LFP | LiFePO4 |
| Weight | 11.29 kg | 5.7 kg |
| AC sockets | 4 | 2 |
| Max solar input | 600 W | 200 W |
| 0–80% recharge | 49 min | 78 min |
| Cycle life | 4000 | 6000 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Best value per row highlighted. Prices last checked 21 July 2026.
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 500 v2
The 6,000-cycle rating is the headline here — roughly double most rivals in this size class, so it should outlast years of regular use. 500W output is enough for small appliances and charging gear, not a kettle.
Full Jackery Explorer 500 v2 review →