All the Testing No One Else Does! - Anker Solix C1000 Review and Real World Testing
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Күн бұрынThe Anker Solix C1000 is a portable power station that can be used for outdoor camping and home backup and is one of my new favorite power stations! It has a long-lasting LFP battery with a capacity of 1,056Wh that can be expanded to 2,112Wh. The power station has a pure sine wave AC output of 1,800W. It also has a HyperFlash AC input that can recharge the battery from 0-100% in just 58 minutes via a wall outlet with a 1300W input. (We test that in the video…will it actually live up to the claims?) The power station can also be charged using solar panels with a maximum input of 600W. The Anker app allows you to customize the AC recharging speed, see real-time power stats, and set power schedules. It comes with a 5-year warranty and has a lifespan of 10 years.
All of those claims and specs are impressive…but how does it perform in real world tests? Join us as we put it through it’s paces on all of my real world testing!
Having a backup power source in the event of a power outage is of utmost importance for several compelling reasons. Firstly, power outages can occur unexpectedly and disrupt our daily lives, leaving us without electricity for an indefinite period. With a backup power source like the Anker Solix C1000, you can maintain essential functions and stay connected. Secondly, during emergencies or natural disasters, having access to power is crucial for communication, especially with emergency services and loved ones. It ensures that you can stay informed and connected even when the grid is down. Additionally, a backup power source provides peace of mind, knowing that you can continue to power critical medical equipment, refrigeration, heating or cooling systems, and security devices, safeguarding the well-being of yourself and your family. Ultimately, investing in a reliable backup power source offers a sense of self-reliance and preparedness, enabling you to navigate power outages with ease and minimize the disruption to your daily routines.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Size & Weight
1:33 Specs & Features
3:27 Unboxing
5:10 App Walk-Through
7:12 Desktop/Gaming PC Test
8:02 Vacuum Test
8:31 Hot Plate Test
9:32 Microwave Test
10:14 Mini-Split A/C Test
13:09 Gas Furnace Test
15:57 Washer & Dryer Test
19:06 Fridge Runtime Test
22:09 Recharge Test
23:43 Final Results & Thoughts
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@theresatrickforthat 9 ай бұрын
Watch all my other power station videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PL-2uuHDasQcr0pa4IMBj4kcjxSdNlGpr1 Buy the Anker Solix C1000: shrsl.com/4lhlj Buy the Anker Solix C1000 with 200 watt solar panel bundle: amzn.to/3Qg62LX Buy the Anker Solix C1000 with 400 watt solar panel bundle: amzn.to/3QcwDtC Buy XT60 to MC4 solar cable so you can use any old solar panel with you Anker Solix C1000: amzn.to/3tPpVCd Buy an expansion battery for your Anker Solix C1000: shrsl.com/4lhli Buy an Anker Solix 100 watt folding portable solar panel: amzn.to/40bx8Zt Buy an Anker Solix 200 watt folding portable solar panel: amzn.to/3Moc4sT Buy an Anker Solix 400 watt folding portable solar panel: amzn.to/3tRwG6B Take a look at my in depth Power Station Testing Results & Rankings spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d4_fdJyGxlyoWX_p8_q8JV2p7SYxQOIclWI_we4ri70/edit?usp=sharing I don’t drink coffee, all donations get 100% re-invested in the channel to bring more un-sponsored content for you. Please consider donating through this link as opposed to using KZfaq Super Thanks since I get to keep more of your hard-earned money and less goes into the pockets of large companies like Google. You can also schedule one-on-one consulting/meeting with me here: buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat Affiliate Disclosure As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
@tonyaguirre1340 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thorough testing. Practical info like this makes a huge difference.
@theresatrickforthat 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@c50grand2 6 ай бұрын
Wow! This was an Excellent video! The most thorough real world testing of the Solix C1000 I've seen, hands down! I'm buying this Power Station, thanks to you. Thank you!
@theresatrickforthat 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! You’re going to love your C1000! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@cjworm4706 8 ай бұрын
Appreciate the effort in all the testing you did. Good Video.
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
@phillipadams4738 8 ай бұрын
Best testing video I’ve seen. Good job. Luckily this is the unit I had decided to buy.
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you got one of these! You’re going to love it! I sure love mine! Thanks for watching!
@Watchdog123go 6 ай бұрын
Excellent review! Love the practical applications!
@theresatrickforthat 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for your kind comment!
@Jer-me7pj 8 ай бұрын
liked all the test you did congrats
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
@scottsworld21 6 ай бұрын
Good video. I bought one last night with 200w solar panels.
@theresatrickforthat 6 ай бұрын
That’s so awesome! You’re going to LOVE it! Thanks for watching!
@AlphaDigitalFK8 2 ай бұрын
Dope review thanks!
@theresatrickforthat 2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
@B-rad303 Ай бұрын
Great test
@theresatrickforthat Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
@darriusdeburgh7333 3 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, real tests for real people.
@theresatrickforthat 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s what we strive for! Real world tests that aren’t just on a desk in front of a camera with a talking head. Thanks for watching!
@millenium2003 2 ай бұрын
This is the video i was looking for. Other videos seemed more like commercials
@theresatrickforthat 2 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear! Glad I was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@stefanbukowski6568 8 ай бұрын
Excellent review! You demonstrated all the applications I wanted to potentially use this for....we can hang out our clothes to dry😊
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed watching it! Thanks for commenting and watching!
@wj2791 19 күн бұрын
I received my Anker Solix C1000 and used it in last 3 days.. It lasted full 2 days doing numerous work and it took only about 1 hour to charge back up to 100%.. Now I am not concern if the power were to go out/ I will still have my modem, router and my phone working for days... It is a good product.
@theresatrickforthat 19 күн бұрын
Wonderful report! I agree it’s a fantastic unit! Thanks for watching!
@kristofeight9668 26 күн бұрын
looks like, when we need power up our house for lets say a few hours, we need at least 20 units of these, those power banks are only good for camping, or to charge some small stuff when you are on the trip. thx for video, very informative
@theresatrickforthat 26 күн бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@charlschuck6 9 ай бұрын
So you have a clamp meter or how much was the surge or peak wattage for your gas dryer ? I did a test in a small gas generator it got like 1200w then drop regular to 400-700wattw depending on load I guess it depends on what’s the surge motor needs to move . But I am glad you did all these test . Do you happen to know the voltage you get out of those ac output ports when nothing is plugged in and when using a microwave?
@theresatrickforthat 9 ай бұрын
I did not take any of those measurements. If the dryer is empty, a lot of the smaller power stations are actually able to start it…but then it becomes difficult to put clothes in it…hence why I test with a full load of wet clothes. Significantly adds to the start up surge needed. I did not check the voltage at any time. I certainly could…just trying to strike a balance of good tests and not so many that the video is crazy long. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@chrisjames7015 9 ай бұрын
I’d be very interested to know the model of fans inside this unit as well. I think the original fans in the unit were Evercool EC6015SH12BP. I think you can identify them quite easily when looking through the cover with a torch. I can’t imagine Anker will have changed models, but it’s interesting to know. Great testing, it’s good to see devices used with a broad range of home appliances for any grid down type situation.
@theresatrickforthat 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s sure a lot of fun to test these things and see what they can and can’t handle around the house. Fan info: Evercool EC6015SH12BP. Doesn’t appear they changed the fans from the ones you saw.
@chrisjames7015 9 ай бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat Thanks for letting me know.
@adriftatlas 9 ай бұрын
@@chrisjames7015 Yep, same annoying fans as mine. :)
@chrisjames7015 9 ай бұрын
@@adriftatlas I think the only option is an extension lead to keep it out of ear shot. :(
@MN-yz7bp Ай бұрын
Best video ever
@theresatrickforthat Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
@abrindeyev 8 ай бұрын
Could you please test a pass-through UPS mode with about 500 W load? Need to make sure that it's dead silent and can stay in that mode forever. Need to back up my UPSes so they can stay on longer during multi-hour blackout.
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
I'll put that on my list to make a video about! Thanks for watching!
@chumanji9 2 ай бұрын
Too bad it couldn't run the dryer. I was actually going to buy this unit for running the gas dryer. Thx for testing.
@theresatrickforthat 2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
@zodaguado6655 4 ай бұрын
So how many watts did that meter say the fridge used to run until done, that is the most important part of the test 😂 also you confused me about the inverter turning off, was a legit accurate test, good awesome video but the fridge thing confused me.. I tried to zoom in , awesome video though
@theresatrickforthat 4 ай бұрын
As you can see in the video, most of the time the fridge was pulling just under 100 watts the majority of the time. There are heating elements to help with the freezer defrost, and when those turn on now and again, then it pulls over 300 watts. If there’s no load on the power station for a long enough period of time, Anker has it programmed to shut down. That’s the issue I ran into and the way around it is to use the timer. Then it won’t shut down on its own when there’s no load…like when the fridge is off between cycles. Thanks for watching and commenting on both of my videos!
@JosephBeltran-td5lu 4 ай бұрын
I just bought one with 400w panel
@theresatrickforthat 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! You’re going to LOVE it!
@fringelunatic 5 ай бұрын
Can you test and comment on the 12v power? I would use it for camping and plug in a fridge. My current solar generator 12v cannot power it, but 110v can. Thanks
@theresatrickforthat 5 ай бұрын
I have the Bouge RV 12v 53qt. Coolers and the Anker Solix C1000 powers it great on the 12v outlet! Thanks for watching!
@steviehernandez158 17 күн бұрын
Great video ... do you think that the Solix C1000 can run a fridge that's running at a normal cycle at 100 watts and power a microwave at the same time if watt from microwave is 1600 ish watts? The max load is 1800 watt load so it should be possible? Thank you for looking into this . Therefore, 100 watts from running fridge and 1600 watts from microwave. 1700 ish watts from
@theresatrickforthat 17 күн бұрын
You’re going to be flirting with its limits. It’s possible it will work…it’s also possible you’ll need to unplug the fridge while you use the microwave and then plug the fridge back in once you’re done using the microwave. Thanks for watching!
@USMCPFC1 5 ай бұрын
My question is about the ups for the PC. Will it keep the pc on without shutting down in a power outage?
@theresatrickforthat 5 ай бұрын
It should! I don’t test that aspect in the interest of time and video length since other people on KZfaq do that test. Thanks for watching!
@Foxfire_Pony 6 ай бұрын
My Anker 555 won’t start my gas dryer either. According to a Bestek inverter that I have, my dryer hit over 1700 watts peak surge which exceeds the 1500 watts peak of the Anker.
@theresatrickforthat 6 ай бұрын
It definitely takes a lot of juice to get it started. The only power station so far I’ve tested that’s started it is the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max. Thanks for sharing your insights and for watching!
@verynick 3 ай бұрын
Do you recommend having to charge it at night and using this on the daytime since the electricity is higher than a night? I want to charge it at night because the electricity is cheaper and then use it in the morning. Would that work over that be counterintuitive? Hehe
@theresatrickforthat 3 ай бұрын
If you have time of use electricity rates then what you said would work great and save you some money in your power bill for sure! Thanks for commenting!
@adriftatlas 9 ай бұрын
I'm surprised that your unit has firmware 7.2.7. I believe the C1000 shipped with 1.2.7 and is now on 1.3.2. My serial number is higher though, so maybe they sent you a preproduction unit? The fans are quite annoying. Both the erratic fan curve and the groaning nature of the fans at low speed. A moderate sustained load will heat the unit up and makes the fans very loud. Can you look through the vents and read the model number of the fans? I'm interested if they're different than mine.
@theresatrickforthat 9 ай бұрын
I didn’t get specially told this was a pre-production unit…but you never know with the units they send out for initial testing. Fan info: Evercool EC6015SH12BP. Thanks for watching!
@Rainbowrobb 8 ай бұрын
2 solar panels and you could run that mini split all day. That is excellent.
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
Mini splits are crazy efficient! Thanks for watching!
@JS-hd5uy 7 ай бұрын
So, can it be charged up from the car - or is the DC port just an out only? And if it can be charged when the vehicle's in motion, how long does it take compared to the solar panels and/or wall charging? Thx.
@theresatrickforthat 7 ай бұрын
Yes! You can charge it from the car! You use the same port as you would for solar charging...the DC input port. Car charging will take close to 10 hours from 0 to full. If you max out the solar input and you have perfect conditions, it'll charge 0 to full in 2ish hours. And of course you can see the test in time-lapse in the video juicing the thing up from the wall and how long that takes. Thanks for watching!
@verynick 3 ай бұрын
Does it matter if the car is on or off when recharging this battery or will affect the charging time? I’m thinking about getting this instead of installing an inverter on my car. I feel like this has a lot more utility usefulness than having inverter in my car.
@janvanlandeghem9749 13 күн бұрын
What if powerstation is full, but attached to solar panel when sun keeps shining. Does it hurt the unit?
@theresatrickforthat 13 күн бұрын
Not at all! It’ll shut the charger down until it runs the battery down enough to accept a charge again. Thanks for watching!
@jennifergriffith4526 Ай бұрын
Do you have a video reviewing the solar panels?
@theresatrickforthat Ай бұрын
I haven’t been able to test the Anker brand panels. But I love these that I’ve now made two video on. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLd-nN18ptDXl2w.htmlsi=7fbOb2x4eV7j8CUm and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNqJfpx3sNqaqZc.htmlsi=z9x7MuAT7gbvv_TV Thanks for watching!
@jennifergriffith4526 Ай бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat yeah, I am more Interested in how Anker performed. Thank you for sharing your other reviews.
@kingkevvi 8 ай бұрын
Can you tell me the manufacturer listed wattage on your fridge?
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
It's a Whirlpool. It's rated for 6.5 amps at 120 volts. So that would make it rated for 780 watts...but I think that's only while it's running and doing a defrost cycle in the freezer at the same time. When it's running normally as you can see in the video, it only pulls 100ish watts most of the time. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@gerrykeaveney1657 3 күн бұрын
what setting makes the inverter stay on longer when not drawing power?
@theresatrickforthat 3 күн бұрын
The timer in the app. Thanks for watching!
@thesoulshreddah 11 күн бұрын
I tried to find this info but can't seem to find it. Can I charge this unit with solar panels and power a device at the same time? like say run a fridge while using solar to charge it
@theresatrickforthat 11 күн бұрын
100% yes! Works great! I do that all the time! Thanks for watching!
@thesoulshreddah 11 күн бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat awesome thanks!
@TheCostofAutism 20 күн бұрын
13:30 What would be nice to see how long it runs with the air conditioner hooked up to solar.
@theresatrickforthat 20 күн бұрын
Good idea! Thanks for watching!
@kristianschrieber5293 Ай бұрын
Can this, or any of the other Power Stations that you've tested run a Pellet grill? Trager, Green Mountain Grill, PitBoss... If so, for how long?
@theresatrickforthat Ай бұрын
Oh I’m sure this and others can run those things. How long is the question. I don’t own any of those. How many watts do the ones you have pull? Thanks for watching?
@DrRiley01 Ай бұрын
can you charge this with a gas generator? I have a small 1000w generator but wanted to get this to have power overnight and inside so was wondering if it can be recharged with a small gas generator. would be nice to only have to run the gas for an hour or so then turn it off for the day and run my fridge
@theresatrickforthat Ай бұрын
Yes you can! You can even adjust the charge rate in the app so it doesn’t overload small generators likes yours. Thanks for watching!
@DrRiley01 Ай бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat Thank you! Just picked it up for hurricane season here in FL during our tax free week! I hope they have a sale on the expansion battery, I might pick that up in the fall during the second tax free prep period.
@charlschuck6 9 ай бұрын
So I’m confused the ac built inverter will shut off at 23/24 hours cycle it won’t stay on for permanently for days if I was using 10-100watt load ?
@theresatrickforthat 9 ай бұрын
Yep! That’s right! I’ve already let Anker know about that. They’ve been highly responsive thus far…so if they fix that I’ll be making another video letting everyone know.
@charlschuck6 9 ай бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat one concern who did you purchase your c1000 from Anker website / a review donation or Amazon and what company did the delivery were you able to track it during shipment ?
@charlschuck6 9 ай бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat one concern who did you purchase your c1000 from Anker website / a review donation or Amazon and what company did the delivery were you able to track it during shipment ?
@theresatrickforthat 9 ай бұрын
@@charlschuck6Anker provided the unit for review and testing…so it came direct from them and, yes I was easily able to track it.
@user-ei3jg8mn7r 2 ай бұрын
The AC output can be longer than 24h if you switch off the automatic standby mode of the ac outputs. This is a separate entry in the menu. The function you showed is a time like a time clock for a christmas tree.
@psulli16 6 ай бұрын
Hi. Can it power as it’s solar charged ?
@theresatrickforthat 6 ай бұрын
Yes it can! Thanks for watching!
@dwilwilson5480 4 ай бұрын
Can it and how long will it run a portable heater?
@theresatrickforthat 4 ай бұрын
It most certainly can run a space heater…your typical 1,500 watt space heater would run about 40ish minutes on high on the C1000. Thanks for watching!
@MrDoc73 7 ай бұрын
Can it be used while charging?
@theresatrickforthat 7 ай бұрын
Yes it can! Thanks for watching!
@treythorne218 7 ай бұрын
How long would this one last running 300wh continuous?
@theresatrickforthat 7 ай бұрын
About 3 hours…maybe slightly more but not much. Thanks for watching!
@treythorne218 7 ай бұрын
thank you so much@@theresatrickforthat
@j-sonS 7 ай бұрын
Anker c1000, delta 2, and bluetti ac180. Those are the three that are similar. I went with bluetti. The wireless charger and larger capacity got me.
@theresatrickforthat 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like you did your research! 👍Thanks for watching and commenting!
@designomatic 6 ай бұрын
I got the AC180 first, and then grabbed the C1000. My biggest gripe on the AC180 is no wifi, and there is no auto-awake. If you have solar panels plugged in, you have to unplug and plug back in every morning. The Bluetti app crashes a lot on the Androids. Although smaller, I think Anker makes a better unit.
@christopherplascencia3926 5 ай бұрын
@@designomatic by auto wake do you mean the c1000 turns on when power draw is plugged into the unit ?
@designomatic 5 ай бұрын
@christopherplascencia3926 Actually, it's about the input. If solar panels are connected to my AC180 before the sun comes up, you have to unplug and reconnect the 8mm input during the daylight for the unit to accept current. There is a long thread about this issue online, and I think the term is "auto awake".
@indysbike3014 6 ай бұрын
The Anker C1000 Drone edition.
@toms4020 2 ай бұрын
I think it can be used as a APC also…. The C800 can
@theresatrickforthat 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@timoromeo7663 10 күн бұрын
I saw 7.5" deep.
@theresatrickforthat 10 күн бұрын
Cool deal! Thanks for watching!
@LamoidZombieDog 8 ай бұрын
I guess this video is good for all the people who cant comprehend that 1800W output means you can power anything that would plug into a standard 120V 15A Outlet in your house, But for everyone else, we already knew it could do this.
@theresatrickforthat 8 ай бұрын
Yep! This is why KZfaq is filled with all kinds of different videos for different people's needs! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@gastiresoil9758 3 ай бұрын
Simply incorrect. Inductive loads without soft starts will trip up HF inverters. So shut your mouth.
@rob_cd 22 күн бұрын
@@gastiresoil9758I like when you said shut your mouth, lol.
@Jakevoss96 2 ай бұрын
i think its comical it can run the furnace but not the dryer lol
@theresatrickforthat 2 ай бұрын
Right? I think it's the surge on the dryer that's too much. If it could get up to speed first, I think the power station would have ZERO issues running it. Thanks for watching!
@Jakevoss96 2 ай бұрын
@@theresatrickforthat try testing a different brand if your still curious, could make a difference if electric or gas dryer
@rokebabu-wl5tt 8 ай бұрын
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