Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2
Exact average 85.0 · 1 printed, 6 estimated
OutdoorGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 70/100. The other 6 average 88.
Image: Anker SOLIX7 professional reviewers tested the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: power and ease of use. Most common complaint: noise.
Reviewed by OutdoorGearLab, AndroidGuys, The Solar Lab and 4 more
The catch: The fan gets loud under heavy load, and there is no built-in light.
6 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 70OutdoorGearLab
Ranked fifth of 14 and named best value, it combines strong power, low weight and very fast charging.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 92est.AndroidGuys
The reviewer gave it the site's top Pinnacle Selection award for portability, many outputs and fast recharge.
Read AndroidGuys review - 89est.The Solar Lab
Lab tests showed very quick wall charging, solid efficiency and low idle draw, making it a well-rounded and fairly priced 1kWh unit.
Read The Solar Lab review - 89est.MacRumors
After months of testing, the reviewer found a well-built, versatile station that handles laptops, appliances and outages with fast recharging.
Read MacRumors review - 89est.Techaeris
The reviewer found this power station fast to recharge, light for its class and powerful enough for key household appliances.
Read Techaeris review - 83est.Notebookcheck
A faster-charging, lighter and more powerful 1kWh station that is flexible and efficient.
Read Notebookcheck review - 83est.Popular Science
Chosen as the best budget power station, offering strong specs, quick charging and UPS-style switchover in a compact body.
Read Popular Science review
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Common questions
Is the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. The fan gets loud under heavy load, and there is no built-in light.
Do critics agree about the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 70 (OutdoorGearLab) to 92 (AndroidGuys), a spread of 22 points across 7 reviews. OutdoorGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 70/100. The other 6 average 88.
What do critics dislike about the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2?
Noise (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2?
The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.