Head to head
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 runs an average fridge about 13% longer: 24.7 h vs 21.9 h, with batteries of about the same size. The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 costs about $101 less (makers’ prices, Oct 21). The C2000 Gen 2’s own 9 W draw is included. Jackery lists no own-draw figure for the Explorer 2000 v2, so the real gap is likely smaller. The gap shrinks at higher loads, where own draw matters less (table below).
Pick the C2000 Gen 2 for faster solar refills and cold garages (works down to −4°F); pick the Explorer 2000 v2 for longer fridge runtimes, the lower price (about $101 less) and carrying (2.2 lb lighter).
| Spec | C2000 Gen 2 | Explorer 2000 v2 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,048 Wh | 2,042 Wh | About even |
| Output | 2,400 W | 2,200 W | C2000 Gen 2 |
| Surge, per maker | 4,000 W | 4,400 W | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Weight | 41.7 lb | 39.5 lb | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Solar input | 800 W | 400 W | C2000 Gen 2 |
| Solar refill, our math | 3.4 h | 6.8 h | C2000 Gen 2 (faster) |
| Works down to | −4°F | 14°F | C2000 Gen 2 |
| Charges from | 32°F | 32°F | Tie |
| Maker price | $999.99 | $899 | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Price per Wh | $0.49 | $0.44 | Explorer 2000 v2 |
Maker prices, Oct 21, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies. Specs from each maker; sources on the station pages.
| Runtime | C2000 Gen 2 | Explorer 2000 v2 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP with humidifier, 22 W | 7 nights | 9.9 nights | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Average US fridge, 70.4 W | 21.9 h | 24.7 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| 100 W load | 16 h | 17.4 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| 500 W load | 3.4 h | 3.5 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| 1,000 W load | 1.7 h | 1.7 h | Tie |
Wh × 0.85 ÷ (watts + the station’s own draw, where the maker lists it). Eight-hour CPAP nights.
C2000 Gen 2: Sale price in Anker’s US store late on Oct 21, 2026 (list price $1,199.99), in stock. First-order coupons not included. Explorer 2000 v2: Sale price in Jackery’s US store on Oct 21, 2026 (list price $999), in stock.
Full numbers: Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 · Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 · all 18.
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