C2000 Gen 2
- you want 2,048Wh in one box
- you run 2,400W or plug in an RV
- you have 800W of panels
HomePower 1000 Plus v2
- you’ll carry it: 23.8 lb
- you’ll grow it to 11kWh later
- it charges in a cold garage, from 14°F
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Twice the battery today, or half the weight and room to grow tomorrow.
The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 stores 2,048Wh and delivers 2,400W from five 20A outlets plus a TT-30 RV outlet, takes 800W of solar and one extra battery for 4,096Wh, at 41.7 lb. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 stores 1,024Wh and delivers 1,800W from four outlets, takes 400W of solar, but accepts up to five Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 for about 11kWh, weighs 23.8 lb and is rated to charge from 14°F. Both switch to battery in 10ms. If you want the most battery and power in one box, the C2000 Gen 2; if you want a light unit now and a bigger home battery later, or it sits in a cold garage, the HomePower.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, eight modeled situations, a 2kWh option from the same Jackery family, and what published tests found on each.
Both switch to battery in 10ms and run from an app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; prices sit $250.99 apart today. The C2000 Gen 2 has twice the battery, 600W more output, a TT-30 and twice the solar input. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 is 17.9 lb lighter, grows much further with extra packs and charges below freezing.
- you want 2kWh without extra packs
- you plug in an RV through a TT-30
- you have 800W of panels
- you lift it often: 23.8 lb
- you’ll add packs up to 11kWh
- it charges in the cold, from 14°F
The six differences that decide it
Both use LFP cells, switch to battery in 10ms, have a 12V car socket and a 140W USB-C, and connect to their brand’s app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. These six gaps decide it.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes: about 1,741Wh usable on the C2000 Gen 2 and 870Wh on the HomePower 1000 Plus v2, without extra batteries. Gizmodo ran a household fridge about 22.5 hours on the HomePower.
Appliance for appliance, the C2000 Gen 2 lasts twice as long as the HomePower 1000 Plus v2.
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The price gap, in numbers
The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 costs $250.99 more than the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 and adds 1,024Wh: that is $0.25 per extra Wh, against $0.73 per Wh for the HomePower 1000 Plus v2.
Prices refresh daily from Anker US and Jackery US.What separates them: 1,024Wh more battery, 600W more output, a TT-30 and 400W more solar input on the C2000 Gen 2, against 17.9 lb less and room for about 11kWh on the HomePower 1000 Plus v2.
Per Wh, compare the first card: one unit has twice the battery of the other, so the sticker gap alone says little. The cycle figures use each brand’s own rating, and Jackery counts to 70% of capacity where Anker counts to 80%, so they aren’t a like-for-like lifetime. If you’ll end up near 3 to 4kWh either way, the third card prices both paths with today’s battery prices.
The third option: the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 at $1,199
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2: $1,199 today
If you like the HomePower platform but want the C2000 Gen 2’s battery size, the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is its 2kWh sibling: 2,048Wh and 2,400W from four 20A outlets, 800W of solar, a 10ms switchover, the same 14°F to 113°F charging range and the same Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 for up to 12kWh, at 41.45 lb. It has no TT-30 outlet. PCMag measured about 1,830Wh out of it and a 98-minute wall refill. Our HomePower 2000 Plus v2 review goes deeper. See the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 at Jackery.
Eight modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above: 85% of the rated capacity, no extra battery unless stated.
24-hour outage, essentials only
The C2000 Gen 2 covers most of a day; the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 an evening and a night. One Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 brings the HomePower past a full day.
A full-size fridge, alone
About a day and a half on the C2000 Gen 2, about 14 hours on the formula for the HomePower. Gizmodo’s own fridge ran about 22.5 hours on the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 before it reached 3%, so real fridges vary a lot.
Microwave and coffee maker together
Only the C2000 Gen 2 runs both at once. On the HomePower, run them one after the other; Gizmodo saw its AC output shut off after about a minute at 2,070W.
Plugging in an RV
The C2000 Gen 2 has a TT-30 outlet sharing its 2,400W. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 has household outlets only, so a 30A cord needs an adapter and stays within 1,800W.
Charging in a cold garage
Jackery rates the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 to charge and run from 14°F to 113°F. Anker rates the C2000 Gen 2 to charge from 32°F; it still runs down to −4°F.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
About the same hours of sun each: the C2000 Gen 2 takes twice the panels for twice the battery. Jackery says about 3.3 hours for the HomePower at its 400W limit.
Refill from the wall before a storm
The HomePower fills its smaller battery sooner, with Emergency Charging switched on in the app; Gizmodo saw about 1,060W until he turned it on. The C2000 Gen 2 puts twice the energy back in 88 minutes.
Carrying it
The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 is a one-hand carry; CleanTechnica found its handle sturdy and fairly comfortable. The C2000 Gen 2 is a two-hand lift at 41.7 lb.
Ten more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
C2000 Gen 2 and HomePower 1000 Plus v2 weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 41.7 lb for the C2000 Gen 2 and 23.8 lb for the HomePower 1000 Plus v2. Dimensions: 18.1 × 9.8 × 10.1 in and 12.4 × 7.9 × 9.2 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
C2000 Gen 2
- C2000 Gen 2 power station2,048Wh, 41.7 lb
- 15A AC charging cable
- User manual
- Solar cable sold separatelyPV to XT60i, per the manual
- Car charging cable sold separatelyper the manual
HomePower 1000 Plus v2
- HomePower 1000 Plus v21,024Wh, 23.8 lb
- AC charging cable
- Documents
- Car charging cable sold separatelyper the manual
From the Anker and Jackery US pages and manuals; neither brand includes a solar cable, and Jackery sells the car charging cable separately.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
C2000 Gen 2: Notebookcheck saw about 87% of the wall energy reach the battery, on a 230V EU unitHomePower 1000 Plus v2: Gizmodo measured about 1,060W from the wall until Emergency Charging raised it to 1,600W
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
C2000 Gen 2
HomePower 1000 Plus v2
Practical consequence: the C2000 Gen 2 has five 20A household outlets and a TT-30, three USB-C and a 12V socket. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 has four household outlets on two buttons, so you can cut one pair at a battery level you choose, two USB-C, one USB-A and a 12V port.
09 · NoiseNoise: C2000 Gen 2 vs HomePower 1000 Plus v2
Both are rated near 30dB in their quiet modes. Notebookcheck measured the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 at about 35dB at 1 m under high load; Gizmodo found the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2‘s fan loud while charging and powering a load at once.
Jackery’s figure has no distance; no reviewer published a dB reading for the HomePower.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: Largely silent, only about 35dB at 1 m under high load (Notebookcheck); quiet enough to sleep next to in a tent or bedroom (AndroidGuys).
What reviewers heard: The fan spun up loudly when it charged and powered a load at once in UPS use, and stayed quiet otherwise (Gizmodo).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Overnight, lower the charging speed: Quiet Charging on the Jackery, or a slower charge rate in the Anker app.
Cold and heat: C2000 Gen 2 vs HomePower 1000 Plus v2
The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 charges and runs from 14°F to 113°F. The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 charges from 32°F to 104°F and runs from −4°F to 104°F.
Figures from Anker US and Jackery US, with their US manuals.- Charge the C2000 Gen 2 indoors in winter: it doesn’t charge below 32°F.
- Jackery’s manual asks you to store the HomePower between 32°F and 77°F beyond three months.
App, UPS and smart features
Both switch in 10ms. The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 adds Storm Guard; the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 adds Smart Load Prioritization and room for five extra packs.
Both apps work over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Does it top up before a storm? Anker lists Storm Guard on the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2. Jackery lists no storm mode for the HomePower 1000 Plus v2, and Gizmodo found no equivalent.
Can it shed outlets automatically? On the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2, two buttons each control a pair of outlets, and the app can shut the non-essential pair off at a battery level you set.
Does it work as a UPS? Both switch to battery in 10ms per their brands. Gizmodo saw no interruption on a TV when he unplugged the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 from the wall.
Can you add a battery later? The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 takes one BP2000 Expansion Battery (Gen 2). The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 takes up to five Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2, and not the older Jackery packs.
Can it charge off-peak? Both have a time-of-use mode. Jackery keeps 60% of the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 in reserve by default, per its manual.
Warranty and support
The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 gets 5 years once registered with Anker. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 gets 3 years plus 2: automatic for Jackery.com purchases per its page, after registration per its manual.
Different cycle ratings: 4,000 to 80% against 6,000 to 70%.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
Anker rates the C2000 Gen 2 at 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity; Jackery rates the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 at 6,000 cycles to 70%, a lower end point. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity, so read both as ceilings.
- On the HomePower, register it with Jackery if you didn’t buy it on Jackery.com, and charge it fully within 7 days of purchase and at least every 6 months to keep the cell coverage.
- Register the C2000 Gen 2 with Anker and keep proof of purchase: registration activates its 5-year coverage.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 7 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
C2000 Gen 2: Notebookcheck (February 2026, EU unit), Trusted Reviews (April 2026, UK unit), 9to5Toys (January 2026), Android Authority (August 2026), AndroidGuys (February 2026)HomePower 1000 Plus v2: Gizmodo (October 2026), CleanTechnica (August 2026)
Usable capacity
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer At a steady 200W AC load only about 1,600Wh came out, just under 79%; at 1,800W about 1,850Wh, roughly 90%. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer At full load it delivered 1,763Wh (about 86%); best was 1,790Wh at a constant 1,000W. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer On DC, a constant 60W USB-C load drew 1,850Wh, 90.3% of rated capacity. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer A 32-inch TV plus Fire TV Stick drawing 58W ran for around 24 hours of episodes. 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer With only the inverter on and no load, it lost 14% of its charge in 24 hours, about 10W of idle draw. Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026
Charging
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer AC charging consumed almost 2,350Wh, so 87% reached the battery. EU 230V input, flag charging power. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Charging at 2,400W consumed 2,323Wh (88.2%); at 200W efficiency fell to 77%. UK input, flag. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer Wall charging held at about 1,060W until Emergency Charging was turned on in the app, which raised it to 1,600W. Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026
Noise and heat
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Largely silent; only a quiet 35dB at 1m under high load. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Even at full power the fans stay a subdued whirr, far quieter than other powerful Anker units tested. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Fan system quiet enough to sleep next to it in a tent or bedroom. AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, February 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer The fan spun up loudly when charging and discharging at once in UPS use; it stayed quiet otherwise. Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026
UPS and output
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer A deliberate 3,700W overload shut off AC after three seconds; it held 2,600W for a long time. UK 230V unit. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer A 1.8L electric kettle peaked at 1,485W, boiled in 8 minutes and used 10% of the battery. 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer During a Tennessee ice storm outage it kept a small bedroom heater running. AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, February 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer His household fridge ran about 22.5 hours before the battery reached 3%. Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer A hair dryer plus a space heater at 2,070W ran about a minute before the AC output shut off. Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer Unplugging it from the wall while gaming on a TV caused no visible interruption. Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer Notes that 1,800W lets it handle about any load a 120V 15A breaker can carry, not a whole home. CleanTechnica, Larry Evans, August 2026
Daily use and issues
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Weighs 18.9kg, about 38% less than the old F2000, but drops wheels and the built-in light. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer The app offers a standard mode and a time-of-use mode, plus Storm Guard and a fast-charging plan. 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Weighs just under 42 lb, about the size of a small duffel bag. Android Authority, Jonathan Feist, August 2026
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2Reviewer Found the handle sturdy and fairly comfortable, and suggested a shoulder strap or backpack for carrying it further. CleanTechnica, Larry Evans, August 2026
Practical limits before you buy
- The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 stops at 1,800W. A microwave and a coffee maker together overload it.
- Its fastest wall charge needs Emergency Charging switched on in the app; Jackery advises normal speed for battery life.
- The HomePower takes only the Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2, not the older 2000 Plus or 1000 Plus packs.
- The C2000 Gen 2 grows to 4,096Wh, no further: one extra battery is the limit.
- The C2000 Gen 2 doesn’t charge below 32°F or above 104°F. Keep it out of a freezing or very hot garage while it charges.
- Neither ships with a solar cable, and Jackery sells the HomePower’s car charging cable separately.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: When the 15W USB-C and 12W USB-A ports are used together, total output is limited to 20W.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: USB-C ports are output only; they cannot charge the unit.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: Only 9W idle consumption; fridge runtime of 32 hours is based on Anker internal testing.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: Charging temperature 32 to 104F (0 to 40C); discharging -4 to 104F.
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2, per its US documentation: Expands only with the Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 (up to five, 11kWh); not compatible with the Battery Pack 2000 Plus or 1000 Plus.
- HomePower 1000 Plus v2, per its US documentation: Solar input 400W max over two DC8020 ports, 16-60V; same panels on both ports; do not charge from car and solar at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Anker C2000 Gen 2 and the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2?
The C2000 Gen 2 stores 2,048Wh and delivers 2,400W from five outlets and a TT-30, takes 800W of solar and one extra battery, at 41.7 lb. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 stores 1,024Wh and delivers 1,800W from four outlets, takes 400W of solar and up to five 2kWh packs, at 23.8 lb. Both switch in 10ms.
Which is cheaper?
The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 costs $250.99 less today: $749, against $999.99 for the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2. Prices refresh daily; the price section above has the full breakdown.
Which lasts longer in an outage?
Out of the box, the C2000 Gen 2: twice the battery. With one Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2, the HomePower reaches 3,072Wh, and up to about 11kWh with five.
Can the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 run a microwave?
Yes, a typical 1,100W microwave, within its 1,800W rating. Not a microwave and a coffee maker at once; the C2000 Gen 2 handles both.
Which charges in the cold?
The HomePower 1000 Plus v2, from 14°F per Jackery. The C2000 Gen 2 charges from 32°F, though it runs down to −4°F.
Do they work as a UPS?
Both switch to battery in 10ms per their brands, fast enough for most desktop PCs and routers. Gizmodo saw no interruption on a TV when he pulled the HomePower’s wall plug.
Can either power an RV?
The C2000 Gen 2 has a TT-30 outlet. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 has household outlets only, so an RV needs an adapter and stays under 1,800W.
How much do they weigh?
41.7 lb for the C2000 Gen 2 and 23.8 lb for the HomePower 1000 Plus v2.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not lab-tested these units. Specs come from Anker’s US page and user guide for the C2000 Gen 2 and Jackery’s US page, tech specs and user manual for the HomePower 1000 Plus v2; usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Prices and availability were checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: Anker US, C2000 Gen 2 and its US user guide (A1783); Jackery US, HomePower 1000 Plus v2, its tech specs and its US user manual (JHP-1000B), read on October 31, 2026.
- Jackery’s US manual for this model is titled HomePower 1000 Plus; the model number JHP-1000B and every figure match the v2 product page. The HomePower price is the black unit alone; the white unit and the bundle with an AC extension cable are listed at other prices.
- Reviewer reports on the C2000 Gen 2: Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit, Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit, 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026, Android Authority, Jonathan Feist, August 2026, AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, February 2026; on the HomePower 1000 Plus v2: Gizmodo, Wes Davis, October 2026, CleanTechnica, Larry Evans, August 2026.
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).
2,048Wh, 2,400W and a TT-30 at 41.7 lb, or 1,024Wh and 1,800W at 23.8 lb that grows to 11kWh. Both switch in 10ms.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM EST
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Originally published: November 3, 2026