Figures read C1000 Gen 2 first, Elite 100 V2 second.

Which one suits what

One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.

  • Longer runtime on the same load: a tie at 1,024 Wh.
  • Bigger loads at once: the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, with 2,000 W against 1,800 W for the Elite 100 V2. Continuous output caps what runs at the same moment.
  • Motor and compressor starts: the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, with 3,600 W against 3,000 W for the C1000 Gen 2. The surge rating covers the start of a fridge, pump or tool.
  • Carrying it: the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, with 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) against 25.4 lb (11.5 kg) for the Elite 100 V2. Lighter is easier to move.
  • Price per watt hour: the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, with $0.49 against $0.59 for the C1000 Gen 2. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
  • Solar refill: the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2, with 1.4 h of peak sun against 2.3 h of peak sun for the C1000 Gen 2. From empty at each station's own solar limit.

Running time, side by side

Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.

Common appliances on the C1000 Gen 2 and the Elite 100 V2
ApplianceWattsC1000 Gen 2Elite 100 V2
Phone charging20 W43.5 h43.5 h
Laptop (while charging)65 W13.4 h13.4 h
Wi-Fi router and modemestimate28 W31.1 h31.1 h
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)8.5 W4.3 days4.3 days
TV, 55 inch LED (LCD)82 W10.6 h10.6 h
CPAP machine (no humidifier)11 W3.3 days3.3 days
CPAP machine with heated humidifier56 W15.5 h15.5 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary)290 W3.0 h3.0 h
Box fan (20 inch)125 W7.0 h7.0 h
Refrigerator (modern, full size)275 W16.1 h16.1 h
Chest freezer300 W26.1 h26.1 h
Sump pump (1/2 HP)925 W56 min56 min
Drip coffee maker900 W58 min of use58 min of use
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power)1,530 W34 min of use34 min of use
Electric kettle1,500 W35 min of use35 min of use
Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU)525 W1.7 h1.7 h
Electric space heater (1,500 W)1,500 W35 min35 min

Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Specifications

Published specifications of the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 and the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
SpecificationC1000 Gen 2Elite 100 V2
Rated capacity1,024 Wh1,024 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
Cycle life4,000 cycles to 80% capacity4,000 cycles to 80% capacity
Continuous AC output2,000 W1,800 W
Surge rating3,000 W3,600 W
AC outlets5Not published
AC voltage120 V120 V
240 Vno 240 V outputno 240 V output
TT-30 RV outletnoNot published
L14-30 outletnoNot published
USB-C3 ports, up to 140 W2 ports, up to 140 W
USB-A1 port2 ports
12 V car outletup to 120 Wup to 120 W
Wall charging inputup to 1,600 Wup to 1,200 W
Solar inputup to 600 Wup to 1,000 W
Expansion batteriesnoyes (B80)
Backup (UPS) switchover20 ms or faster20 ms or faster
Weight24.9 lb (11.3 kg)25.4 lb (11.5 kg)
Size (box)15.1 × 9.6 × 8.2 in12.6 × 9.8 × 8.5 in
Charges down to32 °F (0 °C)32 °F (0 °C)
Runs down to-4 °F (-20 °C)-4 °F (-20 °C)
Noise20 dB30 dB
App connectionWi-Fi, BluetoothBluetooth, Wi-Fi
Warranty5 years5 years
Boost modeNot publishedLifting Power, up to 2,700 W for resistive loads

Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.

The two stations

Anker SOLIX's page for the C1000 Gen 2 (opens in a new tab) BLUETTI's page for the Elite 100 V2 (opens in a new tab)

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