In short
The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 comes out ahead on 4 of six outage scenarios. The real difference is what they can start: refrigerator (HomePower 2000 Plus v2 only), chest freezer (HomePower 2000 Plus v2 only), sump pump, 1/2 hp (HomePower 2000 Plus v2 only).
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Anker SOLIX
Two days of fridge, router and lights on one charge, on wheels.
† reported by retailers or reviews, not yet confirmed on Anker SOLIX's spec sheet.
$1,999store price, October 28, 2026
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Jackery
Two days of fridge, Wi-Fi and lights in a 41 lb box, with a published 4,800 W surge for a sump pump or furnace blower. 120 V only; Jackery says it expands to 12 kWh, but hasn't published the pack size we need to model it.
$1,069list $1,199, October 28, 2026
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| Scenario | F2000 | HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge, Wi-Fi & lights24 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 24 h+ | HomePower 2000 Plus v2 |
| Storm night + sump pump48 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 11 h | HomePower 2000 Plus v2 |
| CPAP + fridge24 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 24 h+ | HomePower 2000 Plus v2 |
| Rural: well pump & freezer72 h | No 240 V output for your well pump or dryer | No 240 V output for your well pump or dryer | Tie |
| Winter: gas furnace72 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 3.5 h | HomePower 2000 Plus v2 |
| Hurricane week168 h | Not enough continuous output | Not enough continuous output | Tie |
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F2000 | Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2.0 kWh LFP | 2.0 kWh LFP |
| Expandable to | 4.1 kWh | No |
| Continuous output | 2.4 kW | 2.4 kW |
| Start-up surge | not published | 4.8 kW |
| 240 V | No | No |
| Solar input | 1.0 kW | 800 W |
| Weight | 67.2 lb | 41.45 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Panel connection | Transfer switch (third-party) | Transfer switch (third-party) |
| Price | $1,999 | $1,069 |
Appliances only one of them can start on its own: Refrigerator (HomePower 2000 Plus v2), Chest freezer (HomePower 2000 Plus v2), Sump pump, 1/2 HP (HomePower 2000 Plus v2), Gas furnace blower, 1/2 HP (HomePower 2000 Plus v2), Washing machine (HomePower 2000 Plus v2), Garage door opener, 1/2 HP (HomePower 2000 Plus v2).
The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 comes out ahead on 4 of six outage scenarios. Scenario by scenario results are in the table on this page; they come from published specs, not hands-on tests.
The Anker SOLIX F2000 can't promise it: its published surge or output is too low for a compressor's start. The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 can, for about 41 h on one charge.