The two brands by the numbers
Medians across each brand's power stations in our catalog (one row per model; kits with a bundled panel are left out).
| Spec | Jackery | Anker SOLIX |
|---|---|---|
| Power stations on Benchwatt | 14 | 17 |
| Capacity range | 292 Wh–3,584 Wh | 192 Wh–6,000 Wh |
| Median capacity | 1,303 Wh | 2,048 Wh |
| Median rated output | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Median weight | 38.6 lb | 35.7 lb |
| Median Wh per lb | 46 | 44 |
| LiFePO4 models | 14 of 14 (100%) | 17 of 17 (100%) |
| Most popular model | Jackery Explorer 300 | Anker SOLIX C300 DC |
Model vs model
The most popular model from each brand near the same capacity. The higher number in each row is highlighted (lower for weight).
~1 kWh: Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 (1,024 Wh) vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh)
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 (1,024 Wh) | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh) |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Rated output | 1,500 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Weight (lower highlighted) | 23.4 lb | 24.9 lb |
| Wh per lb | 44 | 41 |
| Laptop (60 W) runtime | 15 h | 15 h |
| Amazon link | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon |
~2 kWh: Jackery Explorer 2000 V2 vs Anker SOLIX S2000
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 2000 V2 | Anker SOLIX S2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Capacity | 2,042 Wh | 2,010 Wh |
| Rated output | 2,200 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge | — | 3,000 W |
| Weight (lower highlighted) | 39.5 lb | 35.7 lb |
| Wh per lb | 52 | 56 |
| Laptop (60 W) runtime | 29 h | 28 h |
| Amazon link | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon |
By size class
Small (under 500 Wh)
Jackery: 1 model · Anker SOLIX: 4 models. Sorted by capacity.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Cells | Weight | Wh/lb | Amazon link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C200 DC | 192 Wh | 200 W | LiFePO4 | 4.2 lb | 46 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX A1720 | 256 Wh | 300 W | LiFePO4 | 8.2 lb | 31 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | 288 Wh | 300 W | LiFePO4 | 6.2 lb | 46 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh | 300 W | LiFePO4 | 9.1 lb | 32 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 292 Wh | 300 W | LiFePO4 | 7.1 lb | 41 | Check price on Amazon |
Mid-size (500–1,499 Wh)
Jackery: 6 models · Anker SOLIX: 2 models. Sorted by capacity.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Cells | Weight | Wh/lb | Amazon link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 (1,024 Wh) | 1,024 Wh | 1,500 W | LiFePO4 | 23.4 lb | 44 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Plus | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | LiFePO4 | — | — | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Homepower 1000 Plus | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | LiFePO4 | 23.8 lb | 43 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Homepower 1000 | 1,024 Wh | 1,500 W | LiFePO4 | — | — | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery 1024Wh | 1,024 Wh | 800 W | LiFePO4 | — | — | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh) | 1,024 Wh | 2,000 W | LiFePO4 | 24.9 lb | 41 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (1,056 Wh) | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | LiFePO4 | 26.5 lb | 40 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 (1,070 Wh) | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | LiFePO4 | 23.8 lb | 45 | Check price on Amazon |
Large (1,500–2,999 Wh)
Jackery: 4 models · Anker SOLIX: 5 models. Sorted by capacity.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Cells | Weight | Wh/lb | Amazon link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1500 V2 | 1,536 Wh | 2,000 W | LiFePO4 | 32 lb | 48 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 | 1,536 Wh | 1,800 W | LiFePO4 | 38.6 lb | 40 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX F1500 | 1,536 Wh | 1,800 W | LiFePO4 | 43.9 lb | 35 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX S2000 | 2,010 Wh | 1,500 W | LiFePO4 | 35.7 lb | 56 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 V2 | 2,042 Wh | 2,200 W | LiFePO4 | 39.5 lb | 52 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Homepower 2000 Plus | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | LiFePO4 | 40.6 lb | 50 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 (2,048 Wh) | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | LiFePO4 | 41.6 lb | 49 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (2,048 Wh) | 2,048 Wh | 1,500 W | LiFePO4 | 35.7 lb | 57 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (2,112 Wh) | 2,112 Wh | 1,800 W | LiFePO4 | — | — | Check price on Amazon |
Home backup (3,000 Wh and up)
Jackery: 3 models · Anker SOLIX: 6 models. Sorted by capacity.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Cells | Weight | Wh/lb | Amazon link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Homepower 3000 | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | 59.5 lb | 52 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 | 3,072 Wh | 6,000 W | LiFePO4 | 91.5 lb | 34 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Homepower 3600 Plus | 3,584 Wh | 3,600 W | LiFePO4 | 77.2 lb | 46 | Check price on Amazon |
| Jackery Homepower 3600 | 3,584 Wh | 2,000 W | LiFePO4 | 74 lb | 48 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3,840 Wh | 6,000 W | LiFePO4 | 135.6 lb | 28 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 (4,096 Wh) | 4,096 Wh | 2,400 W | LiFePO4 | — | — | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 5,024 Wh | 4,500 W | LiFePO4 | 97 lb | 52 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX 5024Wh | 5,024 Wh | — | LiFePO4 | 97 lb | 52 | Check price on Amazon |
| Anker SOLIX E10 | 6,000 Wh | 7,680 W | LiFePO4 | — | — | Check price on Amazon |
What we can't tell you from specs
Build quality, app reliability, customer support and how a battery holds up after years of use don't appear on a spec sheet, and we haven't tested these units. Read each maker's warranty terms and cycle-life spec, and check the listing for the exact model and capacity before you buy: brands sell several versions under similar names.
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