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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs EcoFlow Delta 3
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 ranks higher (#1 vs #2 of 8) and scores better on output & ports, weight & portability.
The biggest complaint about the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is loud fan at high load; for the EcoFlow Delta 3 it's only half the ac outlets are grounded. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | EcoFlow Delta 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in portable power stations | #1 | #2 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
| Type | Mid (1–2 kWh) | Mid (1–2 kWh) |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 5% | 4% |
| Overall score | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Real capacity | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Output & ports | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Recharge speed | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Weight & portability | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Durability & app | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $400 · $$ $400–1,000 · $$$ over $1,000. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
- Loud fan at high load
OutdoorGearLab calls the fan frustratingly loud near maximum wattage, a carry-over from the first generation.
- No expansion and no light
OutdoorGearLab notes it no longer supports expansion batteries and the built-in light was removed.
- Not for RVs or large appliances
Popular Science's con is that it isn't suited to RVs or large appliances. Battery life gets 31 negative mentions on Amazon against 93 positive.
EcoFlow Delta 3
- Only half the AC outlets are grounded
OutdoorGearLab says just three of the six AC outlets take three-prong plugs.
Source: OutdoorGearLab (Delta 3 review) - Heavy and awkward for its class
28.1 lb, heavier and larger than many 1,000 Wh competitors, with a long, narrow shape that is awkward to store (OutdoorGearLab).
Source: OutdoorGearLab (Delta 3 review) - Middling output score
Power output scored 5.6 of 10, its lowest category in OutdoorGearLab's testing. Performance gets 12 negative mentions on Amazon against 71 positive.
Who should pick which
Pick the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 if
Home backup for a fridge, modem and lights
Topping up fast before a storm
Camping with laptops and cooking gear
Skip it if: You may want to add batteries later; You need quiet operation under heavy load; You're powering an RV
Pick the EcoFlow Delta 3 if
Fast recharging between outages
Starting small and adding batteries later
Running a fridge or induction hob for a while
Skip it if: Most of your plugs are three-prong; You want the lightest 1 kWh unit; You need tight storage space
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