BLUETTI AC180 vs. Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the better pick for most buyers, with a 49-minute full AC charge and 2,000 W of output. The BLUETTI AC180 holds more energy, at 1,152 Wh, and charges in about 1.3 to 1.8 hours.

The makers’ published specs, current in November 2026, guide this guide. PowerPicked Editorial did not test either station for this guide.

Wh is short for watt-hour. It is a measure of stored energy. W means watt, a measure of power. AC output is the power plug-in devices pull from a station. Solar input is the most power panels can push into a station.

How do the two stations compare?

The C1000 Gen 2 has the higher AC output of the two. The AC180 has the larger capacity of the two. The C1000 Gen 2 is lighter than the AC180.

Does the BLUETTI AC180 hold more energy?

Best for fast wall charging

BLUETTI AC180

Capacity

1,152 Wh

AC output

1,800 W

Solar input

500 W

Weight

35.3 lb

Who it's for: Buyers who want just over 1 kWh with fast wall charging and don't mind carrying 35 lb.

Strengths

• 1,440 W turbo AC charging, about 1.3 to 1.8 hours to full
• Rated to discharge down to -4°F
• 15 W wireless charging pad

Weaknesses

• Solar input tops out at 500 W
• UPS switchover listed at 20 ms

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The AC180 fits buyers who want a bit more than 1 kWh, fast wall charging, and a 35 lb box they can carry. It gives 1,800 W of AC output, with 2,700 W of Power Lifting.

The runtime numbers in this section are based on 85% of the listed capacity. Usable energy comes to 979.2 Wh, from 1,152 Wh times 0.85. A 100 W load gets about 9.8 hours from that energy. It holds about 32.6 Wh per pound, from 1,152 Wh over 35.3 lb.

Its turbo AC charging is 1,440 W, full in about 1.3 to 1.8 hours. Solar input is capped at 500 W. It has a 15 W wireless charging pad, a 100 W USB-C port, and four USB-A ports. Its UPS switchover is listed at 20 ms. Its noise is 40 dB in BLUETTI’s comparison table. It can grow with B80, B230, and B300 batteries, up to 4,224 Wh in total.

Find the AC180 review at /guides/bluetti-ac180-review/.

Does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 charge faster?

Best for 49-minute charging

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Capacity

1,024 Wh

AC output

2,000 W

Solar input

600 W

Weight

24.9 lb

Who it's for: People who want about 1 kWh and 2,000 W in a portable box, and don't need to add batteries.

Strengths

• 49-minute full AC charge
• 2,000 W output, 3,000 W peak
• Rated to keep 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles

Weaknesses

• Not expandable
• Lower solar input than the DELTA 3 Plus

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The C1000 Gen 2 fits a buyer who wants about 1 kWh, 2,000 W of output, and no extra batteries. It fills fully in 49 minutes from AC.

For the runtime numbers in this section, 85% of the listed capacity is the basis. Multiplying 1,024 Wh by 0.85 gives 870.4 Wh of usable energy. At 100 W, that energy lasts about 8.7 hours. Each pound holds about 41.1 Wh, with 1,024 Wh over 24.9 lb.

It gives 2,000 W of AC output, with a 3,000 W peak. After 4,000 cycles, it keeps 80% of its capacity, by the listing. Its solar input is 600 W, lower than the DELTA 3 Plus at 1,000 W. It is not expandable.

See the C1000 Gen 2 review at /guides/anker-solix-c1000-gen-2-review/.

How to choose

Pick the station with the output your gear needs. Charge speed matters when power returns only briefly. Capacity sets how long the station runs before a recharge. Expansion lets a station add batteries later. Weight decides how easy it is to carry.

FAQ

Which station here holds more energy?

The AC180 holds more energy, at 1,152 Wh. The C1000 Gen 2 holds 1,024 Wh.

Which station charges fastest from AC?

The C1000 Gen 2 charges fastest from AC, full in 49 minutes. The AC180 takes about 1.3 to 1.8 hours with turbo AC charging.

Which station here is the lighter one?

The C1000 Gen 2 is lighter, at 24.9 lb. The AC180 weighs 35.3 lb.

Does the AC180 take extra batteries?

Yes. B80, B230, and B300 batteries can join it, up to 4,224 Wh in total. The C1000 Gen 2 is not expandable.