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BLUETTI AC180 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

BLUETTI AC180 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: two 1 kWh LiFePO4 power stations compared on output, charging speed, weight, cycle life and price.

Where each one wins

Worked out from the specs and prices below.

Side by side

Rows that differ are marked.

SpecAC180C1000 Gen 2
Lowest price$499$549.99
Battery capacity1,152 Wh1,024 Wh
AC output1,800 W2,000 W
Surge output2,700 W3,000 W
Max with extra batteriesNot listed1,024 Wh
Battery typeLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life3,500 cycles4,000 cycles
AC voltage120V only120V only
Max solar input500 W600 W
Wall charging1,440 W1,600 W
UPS switchoverNot listed10 ms
AC outlets45
Home panel or transfer switchNot listedNot listed
Weight35.3 lb24.9 lb
Warranty5 years5 years

Where both rank

Place and score in each best list that ranks both. Scores compare models within one list.

ListAC180C1000 Gen 2Models ranked
Best Power Stations Under $1,000#20 (score 61)#21 (score 59)34
Best Power Stations for Solar#45 (score 27)#53 (score 24)54
Best Lightweight Power Stations#51 (score 54)#44 (score 58)57
Best Fast Charging Power Stations#8 (score 63)#3 (score 69)47
Best Power Stations for a Refrigerator#29 (score 53)#39 (score 48)50
Best Power Stations for a Space Heater#27 (score 53)#37 (score 48)48
Best Power Stations for a Furnace#29 (score 53)#39 (score 48)50

What actually separates them

Both are LiFePO4 units with a 5 year warranty, so the decision rests on three things: size, speed and weight.

The BLUETTI AC180 has the bigger battery at 1,152 Wh, against 1,024 Wh for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. It is also cheaper. As of November 8, 2026, the AC180 costs $499 and the C1000 Gen 2 costs $549.99.

The Anker is the faster and lighter machine. It outputs 2,000 W with a 3,000 W surge, against 1,800 W and 2,700 W for the BLUETTI. It charges from the wall at 1,600 W, against 1,440 W, accepts 600 W of solar, against 500 W, and its UPS switchover is 10 ms. It weighs 24.9 lb, against 35.3 lb. Its cycle rating is 4,000 cycles, against 3,500. It has 5 AC outlets and the BLUETTI has 4. It cannot be expanded.

On fast-charging power stations the Anker is 3rd with 69 points and the BLUETTI is 7th with 63. On power stations under 1000 the BLUETTI is 19th with 62 and the Anker is 21st with 59. On lightweight power stations the Anker is 43rd with 58.

Which to buy

Pick the AC180 if the lowest price and the most stored energy matter most, for example for occasional outages where speed is secondary.

Pick the C1000 Gen 2 if you want to move the unit often, need to run a 2,000 W appliance or want quick recharging between uses.

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