In short
It's a draw on our six scenarios, so price decides: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs $0.99 less. They can start the same household loads; the gap is capacity and price.
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Jackery
The lightest way to keep a fridge, Wi-Fi and lights going through one night.
† reported by retailers or reviews, not yet confirmed on Jackery's spec sheet.
$499store price, October 28, 2026
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Anker SOLIX
The most output in the 1 kWh class (2,000 W), so a microwave or coffee maker runs next to the fridge.
$499.99store price, October 28, 2026
Check priceEach starts at 6 p.m., battery only. Extra batteries are added when the maker sells them and the outage needs them.
| Scenario | Explorer 1000 v2 | C1000 Gen 2 | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge, Wi-Fi & lights24 h | 13 h | 13 h | Tie |
| Storm night + sump pump48 h | Not enough continuous output | Can't start your biggest motor | Tie |
| CPAP + fridge24 h | 14 h | 14 h | Tie |
| 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 | Not enough continuous output | Can't start your biggest motor | Tie |
| Hurricane week168 h | Not enough continuous output | Not enough continuous output | Tie |
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1.1 kWh LFP | 1.0 kWh LFP |
| Expandable to | No | No |
| Continuous output | 1.5 kW | 2.0 kW |
| Start-up surge | 3.0 kW | 3.0 kW |
| 240 V | No | No |
| Solar input | 400 W | 600 W |
| Weight | 23.8 lb | 24.9 lb |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Panel connection | Transfer switch (third-party) | Transfer switch (third-party) |
| Price | $499 | $499.99 |
It's a draw on our six scenarios, so price decides: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs $0.99 less. Scenario by scenario results are in the table on this page; they come from published specs, not hands-on tests.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 can, for about 22 h on one charge. The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 can, for about 21 h on one charge.