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Our verdict · Anker SOLIX
A light 2 kWh station with a low idle draw, but modest output and no expansion
The S2000 packs 2 kWh into a 35.7 lb station and draws only 6 W at idle, so more of its battery reaches your devices. Its 1,500 W output, 400 W solar input and lack of expansion keep it to essentials.
- Capacity
- 2,010 Wh
- AC output
- 1,500 W
- Wall charge
- About 2.3 h at 1,150 W
- Weight
- 35.7 lb
Best for
Long, low-power backup such as a fridge, router, lights and CPAP, where weight and idle draw matter more than output.
Skip it if
You need more than 1,500 W, strong solar input or room to add batteries.
- 2,010 Wh in 35.7 lb
- 6 W active idle draw
- 10 ms or less switchover
- 5-year warranty
- 1,500 W continuous output
- 400 W solar input
- Not expandable
- Rated 4.6/10
Rating breakdown (large (2 to 3 kwh) class)
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall charging speed | 20% | 3.0 | 1,150 W input |
| AC output | 20% | 0.0 | 1,500 W |
| Solar input | 10% | 0.0 | 400 W |
| Backup switchover | 15% | 10.0 | 10 ms |
| Portability | 10% | 10.0 | 56 Wh/lb |
| Expandability | 10% | 0.0 | Not expandable |
| Battery life & warranty | 15% | 10.0 | 5-year warranty, 10,000+ cycles |
| Capacity (Wh) | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 10,000 cycles to 60% |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 1500 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 3000 |
| AC charge time | About 2.3 h at 1,150 W (1,600 W UltraFast via app) |
| Max AC charging input (W) | 1150 |
| Max solar input (W) | 400 |
| Solar input voltage range | — |
| UPS switchover (ms) | 10 |
| Weight (lb) | 35.7 |
| Expandable to (Wh) | Not expandable |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Key specs at a glance
What the numbers mean in practice
- 2,010 Wh capacity: about a day of a fridge and router.
- 1,500 W continuous, 3,000 W peak: a fridge, lights, a TV and small appliances, not a space heater with other loads.
- LiFePO4, 10,000 cycles to 60%: Anker quotes cycles to 60%, while most makers quote 70–80%, so the numbers aren't directly comparable. See LiFePO4 vs lithium-ion.
- 35.7 lb: light for 2 kWh.
- 6 W idle draw: less of the battery is lost just keeping the inverter on.
- Not expandable; 5-year warranty.
Spec sheets are easy to misread; watts vs watt-hours explains which number answers which question.
Charging speed
About 2.3 hours from the wall
By default it charges at 1,150 W, full in about 2.3 hours. Turning on UltraFast in the app raises that to 1,600 W.
Solar input tops out at 400 W, low for a 2 kWh station, so a full solar charge takes a long sunny day or more. See solar panel sizing.
Capacity and real runtime
About a day of essentials
Estimated runtimes on the S2000
- CPAP, no humidifier, DC cord2.2 days
- CPAP with humidifier, AC23 h
- Fridge + Wi-Fi router22 h
A fridge and router run for about a day. See how long a power station runs a refrigerator, or try the runtime calculator.
Output: what it can and can't run
1,500 W continuous
It has AC outlets on the front and back. Its 1,500 W covers a fridge, freezer, lights, a TV, a router and small appliances. When it's plugged into the wall, bypass can pass up to 1,800 W.
It won't run a space heater, a large microwave or several kitchen appliances at once.
Backup (UPS) and app
10 ms or less
Plugged into the wall, it switches to battery in 10 ms or less, fast enough for most computers and routers. See using a power station as a UPS.
Settings such as UltraFast charging are set in the Anker app.
How it compares
Against other 2 kWh stations
| Spec | Anker SOLIX S2000 | Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | Bluetti Elite 200 V2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 2010 | 2048 | 2073.6 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 1500 | 2400 | 2600 |
| AC charge time | About 2.3 h at 1,150 W (1,600 W UltraFast via app) | Not stated | ~1.4 h (80% in ~1 h) |
| Max solar input (W) | 400 | 800 | 1000 |
| Weight (lb) | 35.7 | 41.5 | 53.4 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 3 + 2 with registration | 5 |
| Price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
- Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2: 2,048 Wh and 2,400 W, expandable to about 12 kWh, but 41.5 lb.
- Bluetti Elite 200 V2: 2,074 Wh and 2,600 W, with 1,000 W solar input, but 53.4 lb.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: half the capacity, but 2,000 W output in 24.9 lb.
Who should buy it
And who should look elsewhere
Good fit: anyone who wants a day of essentials in the lightest 2 kWh package, with a low idle draw and a fast backup switchover.
Look elsewhere if: you need more output, strong solar charging or expansion. The HomePower 2000 Plus v2 or Elite 200 V2 suit that better. See the best portable power stations for home backup.
FAQ
How long will the S2000 run a fridge?
About 22 hours for a fridge and router together.
Can the S2000 run a CPAP?
Yes. Without the humidifier it runs a CPAP on DC for about 53 hours, roughly six nights.
How fast does the S2000 charge?
About 2.3 hours at 1,150 W, or faster with UltraFast set to 1,600 W in the app.
Can I add batteries to the S2000?
No. It isn't expandable.
Does the S2000 work as a UPS?
Yes. It switches to battery in 10 ms or less.
