Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Get the Anker C1000 Gen 2. Unless you'll use it in a tent or van and want it silent — then the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1 kWh that runs silently, so it's easy to live with in a tent or van.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Runs a fridge through a power cut and recharges from the wall in under an hour.
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Both hold about 1 kWh. The Anker's 2,000 W runs a microwave and it recharges from the wall in about 49 minutes; the Jackery runs silently, but its 1,500 W won't run a kettle, iron or microwave.
- —You camp or travel in a van and want it quiet.
- —You'll charge it from solar panels.
- —You mostly power laptops, cameras and lights.
- —You want backup for power cuts.
- —You want to run a microwave or kettle.
- —You want the fastest recharge at this size.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Silent while it powers your kit
- +About 1 kWh for weekends away
- +Keeps things running when the mains cuts out
- −About 10 kg, so carry it from the car rather than on a hike.
- −Not weatherproof.
- +Recharges from the wall in about 49 minutes
- +Runs a fridge, lights and phones through a power cut
- +2,000 W output runs a microwave
- −Heavy — around 11 kg, so it's a carry-to-the-car unit, not a hiking one.
- −Fan can be loud while fast charging.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: OutdoorGearLab, TechRadar, Outdoor Life, Popular Science, manufacturer specifications.