11.6 kg lighter than its predecessor: Powerstation Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 review
Only 18.9 kg.
Anker's new 2 kWh Solix C2000 Gen 2 power station is almost 40 percent lighter than its predecessor. Our Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 review reveals whether this is at the expense of the features and performance of the solar generator.Marcus Schwarten (translated by DeepL / Marcus Schwarten) Published 🇩🇪
Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 review conclusion: Lighter than the competition
The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 outshines its almost four-year-old predecessor F2000 (PowerHouse 767) in many aspects. It is a modern and significantly lighter power station with slight compromises. Among other things, buyers have to do without the trolley function, which is no longer absolutely necessary due to the 11.6 kg or 38 percent reduction in weight to 18.9 kg and the more compact dimensions.
The integrated light has also been dropped. Instead, the lighter and more compact Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 offers (at least) the same performance values as the old F2000, is quieter, more responsive and more versatile. With 2,400 W, it provides sufficient power via its nine outputs to supply numerous devices in the home or when camping.
On the market, the C2000 Gen 2 competes in the 2 kWh class, for example, with the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max (Plus) or the Bluetti Elite 200 V2, which are all heavier with comparable features. Overall, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 delivers a convincing performance in the test with few points of criticism and is undoubtedly one of the most attractive 2 kWh power stations on the market.
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Price and availability
The recommended retail price for the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is $1,498. It is available directly from the manufacturer and from Amazon for significantly less than the MSRP.
After Anker Solix recently launched its 1 kWh Powerstation C1000 Gen 2, the C2000 Gen 2 is the next second-generation model. It' the successor of the Anker Solix F2000, which was launched in 2022 as the Anker PowerHouse 767. A lot has happened in the four years or so since then. This review reveals the innovations and improvements of the new Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 and what it has to offer.
Important note: In our test we used the European version of the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2, which differs slightly from the US model.
Datasheet Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 & Comparison F2000
| Feature/Model | Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 (2026) | Anker Solix F2000 (2022) |
| Capacity | 2,048 Wh | 2,048 Wh |
| expandable | yes (up to 4,096 Wh) | yes (up to 4,096 Wh) |
| Continuous/peak power | 2,400 W / 4,000 W | 2,400 W / 3,600 W |
| Outputs | 4xAC, 3xUSB-C, 1xUSB-A, 1xvehicle | 3xAC, 3xUSB-C, 2xUSB-A, 2xvehicle |
| Inputs | 1xAC, 1xXT60i | 1xAC, 1xXT60 |
| Charging power AC | 2,300 W | 2,200 W |
| Charging power DC (solar) | 800 W | 1,000 W |
| Light | no | yes |
| UPS | yes | yes |
| App | yes | yes |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 30.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.9 x 25.0 x 25.7 cm | 52.5 x 25.0 x 39.5 cm |
| MSRP | $1,498 | $2,199 |
| available at | Amazon | n.a. |
Features: Much lighter and slightly stronger
It's clear at first glance: The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is significantly smaller compared to the old F2000. There is also a significant difference when lifting it. The new power station has shed a whopping 11.6 kg, or around 38 percent, and now weighs 18.9 kg. It's significantly less than the F2000, which weighed over 30 kg.
One of the reasons for this, in addition to lighter technology, is the elimination of the wheels and telescopic handle. These are now available in the larger and heavier Anker Solix F3000 (approx. $1.300 euros on Amazon), but are no longer absolutely necessary in the more compact C2000 Gen 2, which weighs less than 20 kg.
The capacity remains unchanged at 2,048 Wh. If desired, it can be doubled with the Solix BP2000 Gen 2 expansion battery ($999 on Amazon). Anker Solix has therefore not omitted this option from the second generation of the C2000, as was the case with the C1000 Gen 2 (approx. $470 on Amazon). But the integrated LED light, which was useful in the F2000 for operating the power station or when camping, has been rationalized.
On the other hand, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 offers a number of improvements in addition to its diet. Although it still provides 2,400 W of continuous power (like the F2000), it can now handle peaks of up to 4,000 W (instead of 3,600 W). Power is now supplied via four AC sockets, three USB-C sockets (2x up to 140 W), one USB-A socket (max. 12 W) and a 12 V car socket with 120 W. According to the manufacturer, the built-in LFP cells are even more durable with 4,000 cycles up to 80 percent capacity and the UPS function responds twice as fast.
There are also changes when charging the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2, which can now reach up to 2,600 W when combining AC and DC / solar. Separately, up to 2,300 W is possible via the mains and up to 800 W via the XT60i input. The Powerstation can also be charged with up to 800 W via an alternator charger (approx. $350 on Amazon) while driving, for example in a motorhome.
App: Operate the Powerstation remotely
The Anker Solic C2000 Gen 2 can not only be controlled via the device, but also via the Anker app. We recently described in the test of the handy Solix C1000 Gen 2 and the large Solix F3000 in more detail, which is why we want to be more brief at this point.
As with the manufacturer's other power stations, the new 2 kWh model can be controlled remotely via Bluetooth and optional Wi-Fi using a smartphone or tablet. The app not only provides information on the charge status, battery temperature and energy flows. It also enables remote control of the individual ports.
While we missed it on the F3000, the C2000 Gen 2, like the C1000 Gen 2, has different modes. For example, the power station can be set to charge automatically at times when energy costs are particularly favorable in conjunction with a dynamic electricity tariff. However, there is still no direct connection.
There are also various settings relating to charging speed, charging and discharging limits, energy-saving options, display options and more. Thanks to the new display, some of the settings can now also be changed directly on the power station. In addition, two screens provide more detailed information on the current performance values.
Practice: Much handier than its predecessor
In practice, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 benefits above all from its lower weight and more compact dimensions. With a little effort, it can be carried quite easily by its two handles on the left and right. This is particularly useful when transporting the power station, for example when loading it into a car or using it in a motorhome. On the other hand, the predecessor Anker Solix F2000, which weighed over 30 kg, was even easier to move at ground level thanks to its two large wheels and extendable handle.
With its 2,400 W (peak 4,000 W), the C2000 Gen 2 reliably supplied a large number of devices with energy in the test. Another positive aspect is that the power station has become significantly more economical when idle. If you forget to switch off the entire device or the AC ports, you will lose less energy.
However, we were not entirely convinced by the efficiency of AC operation in the test. As usual, we drained the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 with a continuous load of a good 200 W as part of our test. We were able to draw a good 1,600 Wh of the 2,048 Wh capacity. This results in a usable energy of just under 79 percent, which is not a good value. Here, for example, the cheaper Aferiy P280 proved to be more productive in the test.
However, the higher the AC power, the more effectively the C2000 Gen 2 works (just like many other power stations). 1,800 W of AC power can be drawn from the power station, resulting in approx. 1,850 Wh being usable. That is a good 90 percent and is a remarkable value. During AC charging, which can be done at up to 2,300 W in just over an hour (depending on the set maximum power), the measuring device recorded a consumption of almost 2,350 Wh. Thus, 87 percent was used for the 2,048 Wh battery.
The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 made a very positive impression in the test with its non-existent noise level. It works largely silently and only occasionally makes a pleasantly quiet noise of a good 35 dB (measured from 1 m away) under high load.
Transparency
The selection of devices to be reviewed is made by our editorial team. The test sample was given to the author by the manufacturer free of charge for the purposes of review. There was no third-party influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review. As an independent media company, Notebookcheck is not subjected to the authority of manufacturers, retailers or publishers.
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