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Anker SOLIX C1000X
1,056 Wh and 1,800 W of AC. It has the third-highest AC output of the 25 stations in the 700 to 1,500 Wh class.
- 1,056 Whcapacity
- 1,800 WAC output
- 600 Wsolar input
- 28.44 lbweight
By the Power Station Chart team, from Anker SOLIX's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The C1000X in brief
Pair the C1000X with one BP1000X expansion battery and the 1,056 Wh base doubles to 2,112 Wh behind the same 1,800 W AC output. On its own it runs a refrigerator for 9.8 h to 26 h, a Starlink Standard for 9 h to 12 h and a laptop for 9.3 h to 26 h. It weighs 28.44 lb, takes up to 600 W of solar through an XT60 port, and fills from the wall at 1,000 W in 1.1 h. Among 25 stations in the 700 to 1,500 Wh class, its AC output ranks third highest. A 1,500 W electric kettle runs for 36 min, and the 1,875 W hair dryer is the one listed appliance above the output.
How long the C1000X runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. Every running load fits except the hair dryer. Starting is different: the furnace blower at 2,350 W, the circular saw at 2,300 W, the sump pump at 2,150 W and the well pump at 2,100 W all start above 1,800 W.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 1,800 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the C1000X
Its XT60 port takes 11 to 60 V, up to 12.5 A and 600 W. A panel's voltage rises in the cold, so the marks below show each one at 14 F, and a pass here keeps 10% of headroom under the maximum.
- Anker SOLIX 440W Rigid Solar Panel440 W, 39.16 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 12.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- Anker SOLIX PS100 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel100 W, 25.9 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel400 W, 57.6 V open circuit Outside the window
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel (400W, earlier model)400 W, 57.6 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel200 W, 57.6 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- Jackery SolarSaga 500 X500 W, 48.5 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an Anderson to XT60 adapter. The station holds current to 12.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 12.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series
- Jackery SolarSaga 200200 W, 22 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC8020 to XT60 adapter.
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel400 W, 37.1 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 12.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel400 W, 48 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- Renogy 200W 12V N-Type Portable Solar Suitcase Kit200 W, 21.47 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
- Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel200 W, 21.6 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
"Inside the window" compares printed numbers. It is not a maker's approval. Anker SOLIX's stated position on other brands' panels: recommended to use Anker solar panels and PV connectors Check any panel or layout, or read how the voltage window works.
Extra batteries for the C1000X
- BP1000X Expansion Battery1,056 Wh eachUp to 1, for 2,112 Wh in total
Who the C1000X suits
This one fits a household that wants a current Anker with room to grow, since the BP1000X doubles the battery. Weight and charging speed point elsewhere: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 23.8 lb and charges from the wall at 1,500 W in 1.58 h, against 28.44 lb and 1,000 W here. It gives up output, at 1,500 W. For starting a 2,150 W sump pump, the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 lists a 3,600 W surge rating with the same 1,800 W output.
Full C1000X specifications
| Capacity | 1,056 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 898 Wh |
| AC output | 1,800 W |
| 240 V | no |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms |
| USB-C ports | 2, up to 100 W |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 1,000 W |
| Weight | 28.44 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 37 |
| Size | 14.8 x 8.07 x 10.5 in |
| Operating temperature | -4 to 104 F |
| Extra batteries | yes, to 2,112 Wh |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Choosing within the Anker SOLIX C series 1
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar input | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 9.1 lb |
| C300X | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 9.1 lb |
| C800 | 768 Wh | 1,200 W | 300 W | 23.1 lb |
| C800 Plus | 768 Wh | 1,200 W | 300 W | 24.03 lb |
| C800X | 768 Wh | 1,200 W | 300 W | 24.03 lb |
| C1000 | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 600 W | 28.44 lb |
| C1000X | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 600 W | 28.44 lb |
Closest alternatives by capacity
- Anker SOLIX C10001,056 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 600 W, weight 28.44 lb, port XT60
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,070 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,500 W, solar 400 W, weight 23.8 lb, port DC8020
- Jackery HomePower 1000 v21,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,500 W, solar 400 W, weight 23.4 lb, port DC8020
- Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v21,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 400 W, weight 23.8 lb, port DC8020
- EcoFlow DELTA 21,024 Wh
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 27 lb, port XT60
- EcoFlow DELTA 31,024 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 27.6 lb, port XT60i
FAQ
How much battery can I add to the Anker SOLIX C1000X?
One BP1000X Expansion Battery of 1,056 Wh fits, bringing the system to 2,112 Wh. Only one is listed as supported.
Can the C1000X run a microwave?
A 1,500 W microwave sits under the 1,800 W output and its 1,500 W start is covered too. Runtime on the base battery is 36 min to 54 min.
Which solar panels does the C1000X accept?
The Anker 440W Rigid and PS100, the Jackery SolarSaga 500 X, and two EcoFlow 220W panels in series stay inside the 11 to 60 V limits. The Anker PS400 and PS200 come out outside them at 57.6 V open-circuit. Anker's MC4 panels need an MC4 to XT60 cable.
How is the C1000X different from the Anker SOLIX C1000?
Both list 1,056 Wh, 1,800 W AC, 28.44 lb and 600 W of solar, and both expand to 2,112 Wh. The C1000X pairs with the BP1000X battery and is current, while the C1000 is discontinued.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is Anker SOLIX's own unless a note says otherwise.
3 documents
- Anker SOLIX support (C1000/C1000X user guide), manual, read October 31, 2026
- Anker SOLIX US store (C1000X store page, no spec table), spec page, read October 31, 2026
- Anker SOLIX US store, spec page, read October 31, 2026