Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2048Wh Portable Power Station, 2400W (4000W Peak) vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 1024Wh Portable Power Station, 2000W (3000W Peak)

Pros

• + 2,048 Wh and 2,400 W continuous: a 2.2 kW kettle at full rate
• + 80 per cent in 45 minutes from the wall, 800 W solar
• + Stacks with a BP2000 Gen 2 battery to 4 kWh
• + Two 140 W USB-C ports and a 10 ms UPS

Cons

• − 18.9 kg: a two-handed lift
• − No mains-only time to full published
• − No warranty term stated for the Gen 2 on Anker's UK site
• − Socket count not stated for the UK unit

Pros

• + The deepest owner record in this category, with an exceptional rating
• + 49 minutes to full in UltraFast mode, the fastest recharge here
• + 2,000 W continuous, 3,000 W peak, 4,000 cycles to 80 per cent
• + 140 W USB-C, 10 ms UPS, 600 W solar, 11.29 kg

Cons

• − No expansion port: Anker points expansion buyers at the original C1000
• − UltraFast needs cells above 20 °C
• − No warranty term stated for the Gen 2
• − The second USB-C shares 20 W with the USB-A