Figures read C2000 Gen 2 first, HomePower 2000 Plus 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 2,048 Wh.
  • Bigger loads at once: a tie at 2,400 W.
  • Motor and compressor starts: the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2, with 4,800 W against 4,000 W for the C2000 Gen 2. The surge rating covers the start of a fridge, pump or tool.
  • Carrying it: the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2, with 41.4 lb (18.8 kg) against 41.7 lb (18.9 kg) for the C2000 Gen 2. Lighter is easier to move.
  • Price per watt hour: the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2, with $0.59 against $0.73 for the C2000 Gen 2. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
  • Solar refill: a tie at 3.4 h of peak sun.

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 C2000 Gen 2 and the HomePower 2000 Plus v2
ApplianceWattsC2000 Gen 2HomePower 2000 Plus v2
Phone charging20 W3.6 days3.6 days
Laptop (while charging)65 W26.8 h26.8 h
Wi-Fi router and modemestimate28 W2.6 days2.6 days
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)8.5 W8.5 days8.5 days
TV, 55 inch LED (LCD)82 W21.2 h21.2 h
CPAP machine (no humidifier)11 W6.6 days6.6 days
CPAP machine with heated humidifier56 W31.1 h31.1 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary)290 W6.0 h6.0 h
Box fan (20 inch)125 W13.9 h13.9 h
Refrigerator (modern, full size)275 W32.1 h32.1 h
Chest freezer300 W2.2 days2.2 days
Sump pump (1/2 HP)925 W1.9 h1.9 h
Drip coffee maker900 W1.9 h of use1.9 h of use
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power)1,530 W1.1 h of use1.1 h of use
Electric kettle1,500 W1.2 h of use1.2 h of use
Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU)525 W3.3 h3.3 h
Electric space heater (1,500 W)1,500 W1.2 h1.2 h

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 C2000 Gen 2 and the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2
SpecificationC2000 Gen 2HomePower 2000 Plus v2
Rated capacity2,048 Wh2,048 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
Cycle life4,000 cycles to 80% capacity6,000 cycles to 70% capacity
Continuous AC output2,400 W2,400 W
Surge rating4,000 W4,800 W
AC outlets54
AC voltage120 V120 V
240 Vno 240 V outputno 240 V output
TT-30 RV outletyesno
L14-30 outletnono
USB-C3 ports, up to 140 W2 ports, up to 140 W
USB-A1 port1 port
12 V car outletup to 120 Wup to 120 W
Wall charging inputup to 1,800 WNot published
Solar inputup to 800 Wup to 800 W
Car charging inputup to 100 WNot published
Expansion batteriesyes, up to 4,096 Wh in total (Anker SOLIX BP2000 (Gen 2))yes, up to 12,000 Wh in total (Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 (up to 5))
Backup (UPS) switchover20 ms or faster20 ms or faster
Weight41.7 lb (18.9 kg)41.4 lb (18.8 kg)
Size (box)18.1 × 10.1 × 9.8 in14.4 × 10.7 × 10 in
Charges down to32 °F (0 °C)14 °F (-10 °C)
Runs down to-4 °F (-20 °C)14 °F (-10 °C)
Noise30 dB30 dB
App connectionWi-Fi, BluetoothWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Warranty5 years3 years

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 C2000 Gen 2 (opens in a new tab) Jackery's page for the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 (opens in a new tab)

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