BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 vs. Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

For most buyers choosing between the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 and the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, the Elite 100 V2 is the better pick. The C1000 Gen 2 is the better pick only for a buyer who needs 2,000 W of AC output and a 49-minute full AC charge. Both stations hold 1,024 Wh.

The makers’ published specs, current in November 2026, are the basis for this comparison. PowerPicked Editorial did not run tests on these stations.

How do their specs compare?

Wh is short for watt-hour, which counts stored energy. W is short for watt, which counts power. AC output gives power to plug-in devices. Solar input is the highest power a station can take in from panels.

Both stations hold the same capacity, at 1,024 Wh. The C1000 Gen 2 gives 200 W more AC output, at 2,000 W against 1,800 W. The Elite 100 V2 lists 400 W more solar input, at 1,000 W against 600 W. The C1000 Gen 2 is the lighter station, at 24.9 lb against 25 lb, a gap of 0.1 lb.

Which station suits you?

About 1 kWh and 1,800 W at around 25 lb is what this station gives campers and small-space buyers. A buyer who wants about 1 kWh and 2,000 W in a portable box, and does not need to add batteries, will like the C1000 Gen 2.

What does the Elite 100 V2 offer?

The Elite 100 V2 gives 1,800 W of AC output and lists 1,000 W of solar input. Solar input of 1,000 W fills it in about 70 minutes. AC charging hits 80% in about 45 minutes. It runs at 30 dB under a 600 W load. AC charging stops at 1,200 W.

Best for solar input and quiet use

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

Capacity

1,024 Wh

AC output

1,800 W

Solar input

1,000 W

Weight

25 lb

Who it's for: Campers and small-space buyers who want about 1 kWh and 1,800 W at around 25 lb.

Strengths

• 1,000 W solar input, full in about 70 minutes
• 80% AC charge in about 45 minutes
• Listed at 30 dB under 600 W

Weaknesses

• AC charging tops out at 1,200 W
• Holds less than BLUETTI's own AC180

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The battery uses LiFePO4, rated for more than 4,000 cycles to 80% of its capacity. Solar input is 12 to 60 V, up to 20 A, with a full solar charge in about 70 minutes. AC plus DC charging together reach 1,200 W. In UPS mode, it switches in 10 ms or less. A full car charge takes about 1.8 hours with the BLUETTI Charger 1. It measures 12.6 by 8.5 by 9.8 inches. It links to an app through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

This part assumes 85% of the listed capacity reaches your devices. Usable energy is about 870.4 Wh, from 1,024 Wh times 0.85. At 100 W, the run time is about 8.7 hours on that amount. For each pound, the Elite 100 V2 holds about 41.0 Wh, from 1,024 Wh over 25 lb.

The Elite 100 V2 review is at the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 review.

What does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 offer?

The C1000 Gen 2 gives 2,000 W of AC output, 200 W more than the Elite 100 V2. It charges fully from AC in 49 minutes. Output is 2,000 W, with a 3,000 W peak. Capacity stays at 80% after 4,000 cycles.

Best for more output and fast 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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It cannot add batteries. Solar input is lower than the DELTA 3 Plus at 600 W.

This part’s figures assume 85% of the listed capacity reaches your devices. That gives about 870.4 Wh for the C1000 Gen 2, from 1,024 Wh times 0.85. With that amount, a 100 W load would run for about 8.7 hours. The C1000 Gen 2 holds about 41.1 Wh per pound, from 1,024 Wh over 24.9 lb.

The full C1000 Gen 2 review is at the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review.

How to choose

First, weigh solar. The Elite 100 V2 lists 1,000 W of solar input and the C1000 Gen 2 lists 600 W. Pick the Elite 100 V2 if faster solar charging matters most to you.

Second, weigh output. The C1000 Gen 2 gives 2,000 W and the Elite 100 V2 gives 1,800 W. Pick the C1000 Gen 2 when a device needs more than 1,800 W.

Third, weigh AC charging speed. The C1000 Gen 2 charges fully from AC in 49 minutes, while the Elite 100 V2 reaches 80% in about 45 minutes. Pick the C1000 Gen 2 if a full AC charge in under an hour matters most to you.

FAQ

Which station lists more AC output?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 lists more AC output. It gives 2,000 W, while the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 gives 1,800 W. The gap is 200 W.

Which station has more solar input listed?

The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 lists more solar input. It lists 1,000 W, while the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 lists 600 W. The gap is 400 W.

Which station charges faster from AC?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 charges faster from AC. The C1000 Gen 2 charges fully from AC in 49 minutes. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 reaches 80% in about 45 minutes.

Which one weighs less?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 weighs less. It weighs 24.9 lb, while the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 weighs 25 lb. The gap is 0.1 lb.