Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (A1763) Portable Power Station, 1,024Wh, 2,000W

Measuring 38.9 × 20.8 × 24.4 cm, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 packs a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery and 2,000W of output into a portable power station for camping, home backup and other power needs. Its 10 ports let you connect several devices, while a digital display helps you keep track of the unit as you use it.

Need one power station for both a campsite and essential electronics at home? The C1000 Gen 2 also offers UPS backup with a switchover time under 10 ms.

Quick overview

With 2,000W of output and up to 3,000W peak power, this station is designed to supply power to connected devices when you’re away from a wall outlet or preparing for an interruption at home. The 1,024Wh capacity gives you stored energy to draw on, and its 10 ports make it practical to power multiple items from one unit. For a campsite, that can mean keeping several pieces of gear connected, at home, it offers a portable backup option for selected electronics.

The LiFePO4 battery is paired with fast recharging: using the Anker app to enable UltraFast charging, the unit can recharge in 49 minutes at up to 1,600W. The stated charging time depends on battery temperature, UltraFast charging activates above 20 °C. Customers commonly highlight the charging speed, portable size and range of ports, making these features especially relevant when planning to move the station between home and outdoor use.

Tips for day-to-day use

For regular plug-and-play use, Standard Mode keeps operation straightforward. If you want to schedule charging and discharging around electricity price fluctuations, the Anker app’s Time-of-Use mode provides that control. UltraFast charging is also enabled in the app, the manufacturer recommends using it when needed to help prolong battery lifespan.

For solar recharging, the station can fully recharge in 1.8 hours with 600W of solar input. It can also charge from grid power and solar at the same time, prioritizing solar and drawing any remaining charging capacity from AC. This gives you a choice of charging approach for home use or an off-grid setup.

Getting the most from it

Think of the C1000 Gen 2 as a portable alternative to relying solely on fixed backup equipment: it can move from room to room or travel to a campsite, while still offering a substantial 2,000W output and UPS functionality. Before connecting devices, consider which ones need power at the same time and use the 10 ports to organize your setup. For a home outage, the UPS feature can help keep vital equipment such as a laptop or CPAP machine running through a brief power interruption, outdoors, the same stored capacity and multiple connections support a range of campsite needs.

Customers also appreciate the compact design and convenient portability, alongside the available ports. Those priorities matter when a power station needs to be carried or stored between uses rather than installed as a fixed backup system.

Buying verdict

Choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if you want a portable power station that combines 1,024Wh of LiFePO4 capacity, 2,000W output, fast recharging and under-10-ms UPS switchover. Its mix of home backup, app-managed charging and solar input also makes it useful for camping and other off-grid plans. The result is one movable power source for a variety of settings, with the connections and charging options to suit changing needs.