Compare Anker C1000 Gen 2 vs BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 vs Apex 300

Which portable power station fits your needs? Compare carrying weight, usable energy, appliance power, recharging, and expansion across these three tested models.

By Engineer Md Jamal | Product evaluation

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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2BLUETTI Elite 200 V2BLUETTI Apex 300

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Compare the details	Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Read full review	BLUETTI Elite 200 V2Read full review	BLUETTI Apex 300Read full review
Overall rating	8.1/10 Good	8.0/10 Good	7.3/10 Good
Usable energy and runtime14.29% weight	7.5/10 Good	8.0/10 Good	8.0/10 Good
AC output and appliance compatibility14.29% weight	8.0/10 Good	9.0/10 Excellent	7.0/10 Good
Recharging performance14.29% weight	9.2/10 Excellent	9.0/10 Excellent	7.5/10 Good
Portability and handling14.29% weight	9.5/10 Excellent	6.5/10 Adequate	5.5/10 Adequate
Noise14.29% weight	8.0/10 Good	8.0/10 Good	7.0/10 Good
Ports, controls, and backup operation14.29% weight	8.5/10 Good	8.5/10 Good	7.0/10 Good
Expansion and system flexibility14.29% weight	6.0/10 Adequate	7.0/10 Good	9.0/10 Excellent
Usable AC energyMeasured results — see conditions	Usable AC capacity: 855–891WhThree continuous loads: 52W, 248W, and 1,015W	Usable AC energy: 1,760–1,949WhApproximately 1,000W resistive load; charging disconnected	Not supplied
High-load runtimeMeasured results — see conditions	High-load runtime: Approximately 52 minutes1,015W average load; 75°F	Not supplied	Not supplied
Router and modem runtimeMeasured results — see conditions	Router and modem runtime: 22.8 hours23W average combined AC load	Not supplied	Not supplied
AC charging timeMeasured results — see conditions	Standard AC charging: 59 minutesDisplayed 0–100%; Standard mode	Not supplied	AC recharge time: 2 hours 31 minutesDisplayed 1–100%; 120V household supply; Standard mode
Sustained appliance loadMeasured results — see conditions	Sustained appliance load: 1,698W for 25 minutesCooktop, workstation, and network equipment; no shutdown	Not supplied	Not supplied
Included-panel solar chargingMeasured results — see conditions	Included-panel solar charging: 45% to 60% displayed charge in one hourSingle 200W Anker panel; clear sky; no output loads; 162W peak displayed input	Not supplied	Not supplied
NoiseMeasured results — see conditions	Charging noise: 35.1–41.2 dBA600W charging versus Standard charging; 1 meter; 31.2 dBA background	Operating noise: 44–49 dB(A)Heavy-use testing; measured at 1 metre	Not supplied
Low-load runtimeMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Low-load runtime: 29–31 hoursContinuous 50W AC load; ECO off	Not supplied
Moderate-load runtimeMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Moderate-load runtime: 8.5–8.8 hoursContinuous 200W AC load; ECO off	Not supplied
Refrigerator runtimeMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Refrigerator runtime: 25 hours, 20 minutes27 cu. ft. LG refrigerator; 70–72°F; normal door use	Not supplied
AC outputMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	AC output: 2,500–2,600WCombined load across AC outlets	Not supplied
Turbo rechargeMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Turbo recharge: Approximately 66 minutes to 80%; 84 minutes to fullStarting at displayed 0%	Not supplied
Usable AC capacityMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Not supplied	Usable AC capacity: Approximately 2,480WhContinuous 2,000W load; 240V mode; 22°C
Light-load runtimeMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Not supplied	Light-load runtime: 35 hours 7 minutesApproximately 58W; 120V mode; ECO disabled; 22°C
Sustained outputMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Not supplied	Sustained output: 3,470W for 40 minutes120V mode; 23°C; no observed output reduction
Medium-load usable AC energyMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Not supplied	Medium-load usable AC energy: Approximately 2,480Wh2,000W; 240V; 22°C; standalone unit
Backup continuityMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Not supplied	Backup continuity: No observed reboot or interruptionTested workstation computer and router when grid power was disconnected
Operating noiseMeasured results — see conditions	Not supplied	Not supplied	Operating noise: 39.4dBA charging; 51.8dBA under loadSilent charging / 3,500W output; three feet; 31.2dBA background
Rated continuous AC output	2,000W total; U.S. 120V/60Hz	Not supplied	Not supplied
Advertised peak output	3,000W; not independently measured	Not supplied	Not supplied
Purchased bundle	Power station plus one Anker 200W solar panel	Not supplied	Not supplied
Measured station weight	24.85 pounds / 11.27kg	Not supplied	Not supplied
Measured station dimensions	15.1 × 8.2 × 9.6 inches	Not supplied	Not supplied
Rated battery capacity	1,024Wh LiFePO4 / LFP	2,073.6Wh LiFePO4 capacity	2,764.8Wh LiFePO₄ (LFP) battery
USB ports	Not supplied	Two 100W USB-C ports and two 15W USB-A ports.	Not supplied
Charging	Not supplied	AC charging up to 1,800W; solar input up to 1,000W within 12–60V and 20A limits	Not supplied
Controls	Not supplied	Wi-Fi/Bluetooth app connection, charging profiles, ECO settings, and UPS modes	Not supplied
Portability	Not supplied	53.4 lb, with two carrying handles.	Not supplied
Warranty	Not supplied	Five years under the applicable US warranty terms.	Not supplied
Continuous AC output	Not supplied	Four 120V outlets sharing 2,600W total, with a pure sine wave inverter	3,840W total
Vehicle-style DC outlet	Not supplied	One 12V/10A vehicle-style socket	Not supplied
Battery expansion	Not supplied	No supported expansion-battery connection.	Not supplied
AC output	Not supplied	Four 120V outlets sharing 2,600W total, with a pure sine wave inverter	Not supplied
Expansion	Not supplied	No supported expansion-battery connection.	Not supplied
Dual-voltage operation	Not supplied	Not supplied	Simultaneous 120V/240V capability
AC outlet count	Not supplied	Not supplied	Four household outlets, one TT-30R, and one 14-50R; shared output limits apply
Expandable storage	Not supplied	Not supplied	Compatible with BLUETTI B300K and B500K expansion batteries
Solar charging	Not supplied	Not supplied	Two inputs supporting up to 2,400W combined; compatible panels required
UPS functionality	Not supplied	Not supplied	Manufacturer-specified 0ms or 20ms operation, depending on configuration
Controls and connectivity	Not supplied	Not supplied	Physical controls, LCD display, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi app access
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