Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station front view

November 13, 2026

Jackery vs. Anker SOLIX: Model-by-Model Comparison (2026)

Short answer: Pick Jackery if you want the most room to grow: the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 (from $669) expands to about 11kWh and the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 ($1,199) to 12kWh, while Anker's C1000 Gen 2 can't expand and the C2000 Gen 2 tops out at about 4kWh. Pick Anker if you want a bit more output and solar input at the 1kWh size. At the 1kWh price point, the Explorer 1000 v2 ($489) is the value pick.

Updated November 12, 2026. Prices checked November 12, 2026.

Freedom Room sells Jackery, so we link to the Jackery models we carry and list our prices. Anker figures come from Anker's published specs; check Anker for its current prices.

1kWh: Jackery 1000 v2 vs. Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

	Jackery Explorer 1000 v2	Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2	Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Capacity	1,070Wh	1,024Wh	1,024Wh
AC output	1,500W (3,000W surge)	1,800W (3,600W surge)	2,000W (3,000W peak)
Expands to	Not expandable	About 11kWh	Not expandable
Fastest AC charge	About 1 hour (emergency mode)	About 50 minutes	About 49 minutes (UltraFast)
Max solar input	400W	400W	600W
Weight	23.8 lb	23.8 lb	24.9 lb
Rated cycles	4,000 to 70%	6,000 to 70%	4,000 to 80%
UPS switchover	20ms or less	Under 10ms	10ms
Price (November 12, 2026)	$489 at Freedom Room	From $669 at Freedom Room	See Anker

Anker's C1000 Gen 2 puts out the most power of the three, which helps with a 1,800W kettle or tool. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 is the only one you can add batteries to; with one Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 it holds 3,072Wh ($1,269 bundle), about 1.7 to 2.6 days of fridge power. The Explorer 1000 v2 ties for lightest and is our lowest-priced 1kWh LiFePO4 station. Cycle ratings use different end points (70% vs. 80%), so they aren't a perfect apples-to-apples comparison.

2kWh: HomePower 2000 Plus v2 vs. Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2

	Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2	Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Capacity	2,048Wh	2,048Wh
AC output	2,400W (4,800W surge)	2,400W (4,000W peak)
Expands to	12kWh	About 4kWh (one BP2000 battery)
AC charge	About 98 minutes	About 88 minutes
Max solar input	800W	800W
Weight	41.4 lb	41.7 lb
Rated cycles	6,000 to 70%	4,000 to 80%
UPS switchover	10ms	10ms
Price (November 12, 2026)	$1,199 at Freedom Room	See Anker

These are close on paper: same capacity, same continuous output, nearly the same weight. The Jackery has more surge for compressor starts and expands three times as far, which matters if you want multi-day backup later. A HomePower 2000 Plus v2 with one Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 ($999) holds 4,096Wh.

Whole-Home Backup: Explorer 5000 Plus vs. Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus

	Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus	Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
Capacity	5,040Wh	3,840Wh
AC output	7,200W (14,400W surge), 120V/240V	6,000W, 120V/240V
Max system size	60kWh (two units)	About 53.8kWh
Max solar input	4,000W	3,200W
Weight	About 134.5 lb	About 136.7 lb
Home panel option	Smart Transfer Switch (12 circuits)	Anker home backup kits
Price (November 12, 2026)	$3,499; $4,439 with Smart Transfer Switch	See Anker

The Explorer 5000 Plus holds about 30% more energy and 1,200W more output in a unit of about the same weight. See what the Explorer 5000 Plus can power and the Jackery transfer switch guide.

Which Should You Buy?

Lowest price for 1kWh: Explorer 1000 v2 at $489.
Start small, grow into home backup: HomePower 1000 Plus v2 or HomePower 2000 Plus v2. Anker's 1kWh model doesn't expand.
Most output and solar at 1kWh: Anker C1000 Gen 2.
Biggest single-unit home system: Explorer 5000 Plus.

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FAQs

Is Jackery better than Anker?
Jackery wins on expansion and is slightly lighter at 1kWh. Anker wins on output and solar input at the 1kWh size. At 2kWh they're nearly even, and the Jackery expands further.

Which Jackery is comparable to the Anker SOLIX C1000?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (1,070Wh, $489) and HomePower 1000 Plus v2 (1,024Wh, 1,800W, expandable) are the closest matches.

Which Jackery is comparable to the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2?
The HomePower 2000 Plus v2: same 2,048Wh and 2,400W, with expansion to 12kWh. The non-expandable Explorer 2000 v2 ($999) is the lower-cost option; see Explorer 2000 v2 vs. HomePower 2000 Plus v2.

How do Jackery, Anker, EcoFlow and Bluetti compare?
See our four-brand Jackery vs. Bluetti vs. EcoFlow vs. Anker comparison.

Competitor figures are from each manufacturer's published specs as of November 2026 and can change. Check the product page before you buy.

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Impressed

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