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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: what does it run, and for how long?
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 stores 1,024 Wh and puts out 2,000 W continuous maker spec. It runs a full-size fridge for about 17 h and a ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP for about 1.9 nights calculated. CNET measured 870.08 Wh of usable AC output third-party test. Specs read .
Note: the maker doesn't publish this station's inverter efficiency, so its hours use our 0.85 default; real hours may differ either way.
No. Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 runs a full-size fridge for 24 hours for only about 17 h, short of 24 h. calculated from maker specs, .
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Goal: 24 h. Hours use maker inverter efficiency where published, otherwise the 0.85 estimate, and leave out idle draw the maker doesn't publish. Stations shown out of stock or with availability not shown are skipped. How we pick.
What the C1000 Gen 2 runs
Each row is one device on its own. Hours are calculated from the maker specs below and our cited appliance figures; change anything in the calculator.
| Device | Runs | Starts | About | Assumes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | Yes | Yes | 17 h | cycling, ENERGY STAR median energy |
| Freezer | Yes | Yes | 35 h | cycling, ENERGY STAR median energy |
| ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP (manual typical draw) | Yes | Yes | 1.9 nights | 8-hour nights |
| Internet router/modem | Yes | Yes | 58 h | on continuously |
| Starlink Standard dish | Yes | Yes | 14 h | on continuously |
| TV (55 in, ENERGY STAR) | Yes | Yes | 9.0 h | on continuously |
| Sump pump (1/3 HP) | Yes | Yes | 1.3 h | running continuously |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | Yes | Yes | 1.7 h | running continuously |
| Microwave | Yes | Yes | 1.0 h | running continuously |
| Space heater | Yes | Yes | 0.6 h | high setting, continuously |
Solar recharge
From empty, at 75% of panel rating and capped by the 600 W solar input calculated: 200 W of panels about 6.8 h; 400 W of panels about 3.4 h.
Third-party test results
| Reviewer | Load | Result third-party test | Share of rated Wh | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | Constant 480 W AC load to depletion | 870.08 Wh delivered | 85.0% | |
| OutdoorGearLab | AC load bank at ~80% of rated output to depletion | 890 Wh delivered | 86.9% |
Results are the reviewers' own, quoted as published with their method. They are not ours.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value maker spec | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh | source |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | source |
| AC continuous output | 2,000 W | source |
| AC surge | 3,000 W | source |
| Boost mode | Not listed in maker sources we checked | — |
| AC outlets | Not listed in maker sources we checked | — |
| Max USB-C port | 140 W | source |
| 12 V car port | 120 W | source |
| Inverter efficiency | Not listed in maker sources we checked (calculated hours use the 0.85 default) | — |
| Inverter idle draw | Not listed in maker sources we checked | — |
| AC charging input | 1,600 W | source |
| Max solar input | 600 W | source |
| Solar voltage window | 11–60 V | source |
| Max with expansion | Not listed in maker sources we checked | — |
| UPS / pass-through (maker wording) | “under 10 ms UPS switchover” · switchover 10 ms | source |
| Operating (discharge) temperature | -20 to 40 °C | source |
| Charging temperature | 0 to 40 °C | source |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 80% | source |
| Warranty | Not listed in maker sources we checked | — |
| Weight | 11.3 kg | source |
| Maker list price | $549.99, checked | source |
| Maker store stock | In stock, checked | source |
Notes and caveats
- The maker FAQ says the C1000 Gen 2 has no expansion feature.
- The product page does not name the cell chemistry; LFP comes from Anker SOLIX's own US blog.
- Solar voltage window spans the two listed MPPT ranges (11–28 V and 29–60 V).
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Sources
- ankersolix.com (acContinuousW, acInputMaxW, acSurgeW, capacityWh, cycleLife, dc12vW, listPrice, solarInputMaxW, solarVoc, tempC, ups, usbCMaxW, weightKg), read
- ankersolix.com (chemistry), read
- cnet.com (CNET third-party test),
- outdoorgearlab.com (OutdoorGearLab third-party test),