Anker SOLIX C800 Plus or Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
Two stations of the same size. Here is what really separates the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus and the Jackery Explorer 500 v2, with the brands’ own numbers.
In short
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus has more battery (+50%).
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus is more powerful: better for devices that pull a lot.
- Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is lighter (5.2 kg less).
Side by side
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 768 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Max power | 1,200 W | 500 W |
| Weight | 10.9 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Switch-over time | ≤ 20 ms | ≤ 10 ms |
| Max solar | 300 W | 200 W |
How long each one runs your devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | ≈ 12 h | ≈ 7.9 h |
| Chest freezer | ≈ 13 h | ≈ 8.7 h |
| Internet router | ≈ 33 h | ≈ 22 h |
| CPAP machine | ≈ 3.7 nights | ≈ 2.5 nights |
| Laptop | ≈ 9.3 h | ≈ 6.2 h |
| TV | ≈ 7.3 h | ≈ 4.8 h |
| LED lamp | ≈ 36 h | ≈ 24 h |
| Phone | ≈ 44 charges | ≈ 29 charges |
Brand numbers, not our own tests. Runtime = Wh × 0.85 ÷ (device watts + 10 W).