Anker SOLIX Our score 8.5/10 #4 of 9 large for real capacity
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Updated
A 2 kWh unit with a TT-30 RV outlet and room for one extra battery. In CNET's fridge test only about 18% of its energy went to its own running costs.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,812 Wh, 89% of the rated 2,048 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,812of 2,048 Wh
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CNET
89%
AC output
2,400 W
More than 4 of the 7 other large models we review. 4,000 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.50
#9 of 33 models we've priced.
Great valueWeight
41.7 lb
43 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
1 h 28 min
AC alone (1,800 W). Anker's 58-minute figure needs AC and solar together.
How much of the 2,048 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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CNET 1,812 Wh · 89%
Running a fridge
In CNET's fridge test, the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 ran a full-size refrigerator for 27.40 hours (1.1 days). That's #5 of the 10 models we track. It used 18.21% of its energy on itself.
How long every tested model runs a fridge · Work it out for your own fridge
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 lasts on its tested 1,812 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 8.5 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 9 large models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 8.0
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,812 Wh 8.1 Continuous AC output 25% 2,400 W 8.1 AC surge 15% 4,000 W 7.5 Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 8.6
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 28 min 9.6 Max solar input 35% 800 W 6.9 UPS switchover 25% 10 ms 9.4 Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 9.2
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 4,000 cycles 8.6 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 43 Wh/lb 9.7 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Features 15% of the score 8.6
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 9 9.9 USB-C max output 15% 140 W 9.4 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ran a full-size fridge for about 27 hours in CNET's test, with only 18% of the energy lost to overhead.
- TT-30 RV outlet.
- Expandable to 4,096 Wh with one BP2000 battery.
- 2,400 W continuous output, five standard AC outlets plus the RV outlet.
- Two 140 W USB-C ports, and a 5-year warranty.
Cons
- Anker's "100% in 58 minutes" needs AC and solar together. AC alone takes 88 minutes.
- The TT-30 outlet is rated 20 A (2,400 W), not the 30 A the plug type allows.
- SurgePad's 3,000 W is for heating loads only.
- Only one test so far, and we haven't checked a store price yet.
Who it's for
RV owners and home backup buyers who want a 2 kWh unit with an RV outlet and the option of one extra battery.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need more than 4 kWh in total, or a full 30 A RV supply.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 800 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : yes
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other large models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2,048 Wh rated | 1,812 Wh | 89% | $899.99 | Great value |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) 1,505 Wh rated | 1,320 Wh | 88% | $1,499.95 | Pricey |
| BLUETTI FridgePower 2,016 Wh rated | 1,621 Wh | 80% | $899 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 2,042 Wh rated | 1,709 Wh | 84% | $899 | Good value |
| Dabbsson 2000L 2,048 Wh rated | 1,887 Wh | 92% | $649 | Great value |
| Pecron E2400LFP 2,048 Wh rated | 1,536 Wh | 75% | $649 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh rated | 1,989 Wh | 96% | $899 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh rated | 2,159 Wh | 78% | $1,499 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 have?
CNET measured 1,812 Wh at its standard 480 W load, against a rated 2,048 Wh.
How long will the C2000 Gen 2 run a fridge?
About 27 hours in CNET's full-size refrigerator test, with only about 18% of the energy going to the unit's own overhead.
Can the C2000 Gen 2 power an RV?
It has a TT-30 outlet, but Anker rates it at 20 A (2,400 W), not the full 30 A. That's enough for many RV loads, but not an air conditioner and a microwave at once.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- 3,000 W SurgePad: heating loads only.
- support.ankersolix.com (source for Boost mode (heating loads only))
- AC outlets
- 6 Five standard outlets plus the TT-30, counted from the manual's drawing.
- salesforce-knowledge.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com (source for AC outlets)
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 1 h 28 min AC alone (1,800 W). Anker's 58-minute figure needs AC and solar together.
- ankersolix.com (source for Wall charge to full)
Size and build
Warranty and certification
- Certifications
- Not published
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from Anker SOLIX's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.