Anker SOLIX C1000
Read the full model number
Anker's recalled power banks use model numbers beginning 'A1', as do SOLIX stations. A prefix resemblance is not a match; read the full model number from the unit label.
Recalled models: A1263, A1642, A1647, A1652
The short answer
This is a 1,056Wh battery with 1,800W of output, which means it stores about 898 watt-hours you can actually use and can run anything drawing up to 1,800 watts at once.
It runs indoors and makes no fumes. Of the 15 household loads we track, it can handle 13. It would keep a refrigerator going for 1.3–9.0 hours.
Specs from the maker, checked against 9,944 US safety recalls. Anything we could not confirm is marked.
Judged in: The best portable power stations for camping; The one-kilowatt-hour class: Jackery 1000 v2, Anker C1000, EcoFlow DELTA 3; Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (compared).
What it can run
| Load | Draw | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 15–40W | 22.4–59.8h | Might work |
| Phone charging and small USB devices | 10–40W | 22.4–89.8h | Will work |
| A few LED lights | 15–80W | 11.2–59.8h | Will work |
| Laptop and monitor | 45–150W | 6.0–19.9h | Might work |
| CPAP | 30–100W | 9.0–29.9h | Will work |
| Refrigerator/freezer | 100–700W | 1.3–9.0h | Might work |
| Chest freezer | 80–500W | 1.8–11.2h | Might work |
| Sump pump | 700–1,500W | 0.6–1.3h | Might work |
| Microwave | 800–1,800W | 0.5–1.1h | Might work |
| Coffee maker | 700–1,500W | 0.6–1.3h | Might work |
| Television | 40–250W | 3.6–22.4h | Might work |
| Garage door opener | 300–800W | 1.1–3.0h | Will work |
| 12 V compressor fridge (camping) | 25–110W | 8.2–35.9h | Might work |
The two numbers are how long it lasts if your appliances are efficient, and if they are not. Sized over a 24-hour outage.
Living with it
What the maker’s own pages and manual say about owning this unit, and what owners report in public. Each line links to where it was read. Nothing here is our own test.
- Switchover when the grid drops
- <20 ms (spec table lists 'UPS 20ms')cdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Pass-through charging
- Yes, via 'Bypass Mode' (charge while powering AC devices): rated up to 2280W AC input / 2160W AC output while bypassing. Note: the 2400W SurgePad surge boost is disabled in Bypass Mode.cdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Wall recharge
- 0→80% in ~43 minutes, full charge in under 1 hour via AC with UltraFast (1300W) recharging enabled (maker claim)ankersolix.com
- AC input
- 1000W Max standard AC input; up to 1300W Max with UltraFast Recharging enabled via the app; 2280W Max input while in Bypass (pass-through) modecdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- USB-C
- 100W max on the primary USB-C port (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A); second USB-C port maxes at 30W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A). Both are output-only.cdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Outlets and ports
- 11 total ports: 6x AC outlets, 2x USB-A (12W each), 2x USB-C (1x100W + 1x30W), 1x 12V/10A car/cigarette-lighter socketankersolix.com
- Charges between
- 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) while chargingcdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Runs between
- -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C) while dischargingcdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Cycle life
- 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity (maker claim)ankersolix.com
- Low-load shutoff
- Powers itself off after 12 hours with all outputs off and no load; standby duration is adjustable in the Anker app. Separately, AC outlets auto-off if no plug is detected for 15+ minutes.cdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- App
- Anker app (iOS/Android) for remote monitoring and control over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; also delivers firmware updatescdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Expansion
- Yes — expandable to 2112Wh total by connecting one Anker SOLIX BP1000 expansion battery (1056Wh) via the rear expansion battery portcdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Size
- 14.8 x 8.07 x 10.5 in (37.6 x 20.5 x 26.7 cm)cdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Weight
- 28.44 lb (12.9 kg)cdn.solarpowersupply.eu
- Warranty
- 5-year warranty, described by the maker as 'hassle-free'ankersolix.com
What owners report, from public threads and long-term reviews; not our own testing.
- A long-term reviewer (4wdtalk.com) ran the C1000 for six months of regular camping/overlanding trips and reported no failures or performance degradation, including powering a Starlink Mini alongside other simultaneous loads without voltage drops.4wdtalk.com
- The same reviewer measured a full solar recharge at roughly 1.8 hours under ideal conditions using the 600W solar input, and found the ~43-minute 0-80% AC fast-charge genuinely useful in the field rather than just a marketing number.4wdtalk.com
- OutdoorGearLab's hands-on testing found real-world usable capacity was about 897Wh of the rated 1056Wh (roughly 85%), and the unit ran about 33 minutes at maximum continuous power draw before shutting off.outdoorgearlab.com
- OutdoorGearLab's tester clocked a full AC charge at about 88 minutes in practice (versus 65 minutes in UltraFast mode), and named fan noise under max load as the unit's main real-world annoyance.outdoorgearlab.com
- Fan is notably loud under maximum sustained power draw — testers flagged it as the unit's main real-world downside.outdoorgearlab.com
- No way to cap charging at a custom percentage (e.g. 80%) to protect long-term battery health — the unit always charges to 100% unless manually stopped.outdoorgearlab.com
- No built-in wireless (Qi) charging pad, a feature present on some competing power stations.outdoorgearlab.com
What independent testers measured
We do not test units ourselves. These are figures published by testers who did, with the maker’s claim beside them where the tester gave it.
| Measurement | Result | Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Usable capacity, measured | 897Wh delivered in OutdoorGearLab's own capacity test (maker: 1056Wh advertised) | OutdoorGearLab |
| Also measured | Ran for 33 minutes before shutting off when load-tested at max power output | OutdoorGearLab |
| Also measured | Ran a refrigerator for 14 hours during an actual power outage (real-world field test, not lab load) | Power Station Advisor |
| Also measured | Powered a CPAP machine for 4+ nights while camping (real-world field test) | Power Station Advisor |
| Also measured | Solar recharge (0-100%) took nearly 5 hours using 400W of portable solar panels on a camping trip, tested side-by-side against Gen 2 under identical conditions | Power Station Advisor |
- OutdoorGearLab calls the C1000 one of the best mid-sized portable power stations on the market, though it scored a middling 66/100 overall across their Power Output, Portability, Charging Speed, and Features criteria. OutdoorGearLab
- Power Station Advisor concludes that for buyers who mainly charge from AC outlets and want maximum value, the discounted Gen 1 C1000 is hard to beat versus the newer Gen 2. Power Station Advisor
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1,056Wh nameplate · 898Wh assumed usable
- Continuous output
- 1,800W
- Surge output
- 2,400W
- Output voltage
- 120V
- Weight
- 12.9kg
- Solar input
- 600W · XT60 connector
- AC recharge
- 1,300W
- Expansion battery
- C1000 plus Expansion Battery shown as 2112Wh
Confirm the C1000 model/region and current battery manual before purchase. - Warranty
- 5 years
- Generator recharge
- The C1000 product page documents AC input (1,300W max), DC/solar input and an alternator-charger option, but states no gas-generator recharge policy. Do not infer one from the AC input rating: running a station from a portable generator is an operating decision with its own waveform and grounding considerations.
Source: Anker SOLIX product page — captured 2026-08-12
Support: Anker SOLIX support page
Recall screen
No published recall names this exact model
No SOLIX power station appears in any captured Anker recall. Recalled Anker models are power banks (A12xx/A16xx) and Bluetooth speakers (A31xx/A33xx).
This check cannot clear your own unit. Most recalls cover only certain serial numbers. Read the model and serial number off the label on the unit itself, then check the maker's recall page before you use it, sell it, or buy it.
How we know the screen was not simply blind
Finding nothing only means something if the search could have found something. So we searched the same records for this brand and got 10 recalls. That proves the screen can see this brand, so finding nothing for this model is a real result.
[26288 2026-02-26] Trankerloop Baby Bath Seats Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Drowning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Infant Bath Seats
[25338 2025-06-12] More than One Million Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
[25056 2024-12-05] Anker Soundcore Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Bluetooth Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Anker Innovations
Buying the right one
Verified listing — the bare unit
Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station (Black), 1,056Wh, 1,800W, Camping
ASIN B0GR9H79KS · $559.99 when checked on 2026-08-13 · purchasable
Title states 1056Wh and 1800W, matching our record exactly. (previously verified ASIN, re-checked by direct lookup) A price is not a product attribute: treat this as the figure at capture time, not today's price.
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Listings we rejected
Searching for this model returns bundles, sibling models and refurbished units alongside the bare product. These are the ones we checked and did not link, with the reason.
| Listing | Price | Why it is not this product |
|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station with Car Charging Cable, 1,056Wh | $600 | Listing is a bundle (solar panel or kit), not the bare base unit our specifications describe. |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station and 100W Bifacial Panel, 1,056Wh | $680 | Listing is a bundle (solar panel or kit), not the bare base unit our specifications describe. |
| Power Cable Replacement for Anker SOLIX F2000 C1000 Portable Power Station 8ft A | $15 | Listing is an accessory or part that names this model, not the unit itself. |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station and 200W Bifacial Panel, 1,056Wh | $800 | Listing is a bundle (solar panel or kit), not the bare base unit our specifications describe. |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station with 100W Solar Panel | $710 | Listing is a bundle (solar panel or kit), not the bare base unit our specifications describe. |
Official accessories
These are the maker's own words. "Sold on the same page" is not the same claim as "works with this model".
- 400W Portable Solar Panel
Manufacturer wording: offered as an official C1000 solar option - 100W Bifacial Solar Panel
Manufacturer wording: offered as an official C1000 solar option - 200W Bifacial Solar Panel
Manufacturer wording: offered as an official C1000 solar option - PS100 / PS200 / PS400 solar series
Manufacturer wording: page FAQ states compatibility with PS100, PS200, or PS400 - Anker SOLIX C1000 Expansion Battery
Manufacturer wording: 'up to Max. 2112Wh Capacity with Expansion Battery'
Exact expansion-battery model number is NOT stated on this page. Confirm the model before purchase. - Alternator Charger
Manufacturer wording: sold as 'Anker SOLIX C1000 + Alternator Charger' - AC Charging Cable
Manufacturer wording: named accessory - Car Charging Cable
Manufacturer wording: named accessory
Evidence coverage
What we know about this model, and what we do not. Anything marked as needing confirmation is a job still on our list, not something we are claiming.
- manual revision
- captured
- quick start
- captured
- solar connector
- captured
- solar voltage current watt limits
- captured
- ac charge input
- captured
- generator charge policy
- needs confirmation
- expansion battery family and limit
- captured
- app firmware path
- captured
- warranty
- captured
- support
- captured
- recall adjudication
- captured
- official accessory edges
- captured