Correction (October 2026): An earlier version of this page said the AC180 had been discontinued. That was wrong — per the site’s own Bluetti AC180 review, Bluetti lists it as temporarily out of stock direct, with restock expected late November 2026, not discontinued. Third-party retailers may still carry units. The Elite 100 V2 (1,024Wh, 1,000W solar input, 3,600W surge, 4,000+ cycles, 5-year warranty, roughly $499) remains a solid alternative if you don’t want to wait on the AC180 restock. We’ve corrected the comparison below accordingly.
Quick answer
Anker SOLIX (C1000) is the better buy if you want the fastest recharge: it hits full from a wall outlet in about 58 minutes, per Anker’s published specs, versus roughly 1.5 hours for the Bluetti AC180 (temporarily out of stock direct from Bluetti as of September 2026, restock expected late November — not discontinued). Bluetti is the better buy on pure value, typically running less than Anker’s ~$799 list price (frequently on sale for $399-450) while offering a genuine expansion path with add-on batteries, per Bluetti’s own specs page. Both brands carry a 5-year warranty and LiFePO4 cells rated for 3,000+ cycles to 80% capacity, so either lasts for years of regular use.
Anker SOLIX and Bluetti are the value champions of the power-station world — both undercut EcoFlow and Jackery while using the same long-life LiFePO4 chemistry. Anker SOLIX leans on polish, fast charging, and a class-leading warranty. Bluetti leans on raw watt-hours per dollar and expandability. Here’s the head-to-head, using their popular 1kWh units: the Anker SOLIX C1000 against the Bluetti AC180.
Head to head
| Spec | Anker SOLIX C1000 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,056Wh LiFePO4 | 1,152Wh LiFePO4 |
| AC output | 1,800W (2,400W surge) | 1,800W (2,700W lift) |
| Wall recharge to full | ~58 min | ~1.5 hr |
| Expandable | Yes, to 2,112Wh | Yes, to 4,224Wh (B80/B230/B300) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Price | $799 list, $399-450 typical | $449-499 (temp. out of stock direct, restock late Nov) |
Where Anker SOLIX wins
Anker’s edge is refinement. The SOLIX C1000 recharges in under an hour, its app is clean and reliable, and it expands to 2,112Wh with an add-on battery. If you want to buy one 1kWh unit and never think about it again, the C1000 is the low-risk choice. See our full Anker SOLIX lineup guide for how all seven current Anker SOLIX models compare, including the newer, lower-priced C1000 Gen 2.
Anker SOLIX C1000
- ~58-minute full recharge — the fastest in its class.
- 5-year warranty and a polished app.
- Expandable to 2,112Wh for longer outages.
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Where Bluetti wins
Bluetti’s edge is price. The AC180 offers more capacity (1,152Wh) and the same 1,800W inverter for less than the C1000, plus a genuine expansion path to 4,224Wh with an add-on battery, per Bluetti’s own specs page. It recharges slower and its app is a step behind, but for buyers who want the most watt-hours per dollar in a dependable LiFePO4 package, Bluetti delivers — if you can catch it in stock. As of September 2026 it’s temporarily out of stock direct from Bluetti (restock expected late November); the Elite 100 V2 offers similar value with a smaller, lighter build and double the solar input in the meantime. Read our full Bluetti AC180 review for the current stock status, or our Bluetti Elite 200 V2 review for the current 2kWh-class equivalent from the same Elite lineup. At the high end, Bluetti’s expandable AC200L and AC500 systems also scale further than Anker’s for the money, though the AC500 ships without a battery and has to be bundled with a separate B300S pack to actually run anything. See our full Bluetti lineup guide for how all ten current Bluetti models compare side by side.
Bluetti AC180 (temporarily out of stock — see Elite 100 V2)
- Most capacity-per-dollar in the 1kWh class, when in stock.
- Full 1,800W inverter with 2,700W Power Lifting.
- Temporarily out of stock direct from Bluetti; the Elite 100 V2 is a smaller, lighter alternative rated for more cycles.
The verdict
Buy Anker SOLIX (C1000) if you want the more polished, faster-charging unit — it’s our co-best portable power station value pick. Buy Bluetti if price is the priority and you don’t mind a slower recharge for more watt-hours per dollar and a lower entry price into expandable capacity — grab the AC180 if it’s back in stock, or the Elite 100 V2 if it’s not. Both brands match on warranty; you’re really choosing between polish and price. Cross-shopping the premium brands too? Read Jackery vs EcoFlow, see how Bluetti stacks up against EcoFlow directly in EcoFlow vs Bluetti, how Anker SOLIX compares to EcoFlow in EcoFlow vs Anker SOLIX, how Anker SOLIX compares to Jackery in Anker SOLIX vs Jackery, or how Bluetti stacks up against Goal Zero in Bluetti vs Goal Zero. Want all three value-and-polish brands ranked in one table? See our three-way Bluetti vs EcoFlow vs Anker SOLIX breakdown.