The catch
OUPES Mega 1
You only get the 36-minute full-charge claim when AC and solar are used together.
Side by side
OUPES Mega 1 vs Anker SOLIX C1000: C1000 starts with slightly more energy, and Mega adds rated output
Quick verdict
More rated output and solar intake point to the Mega 1. A bit more base energy is what the C1000 offers, and each supports compatible expansion.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Using a common load makes reserves easier to compare
With a steady 300W load, the model has OUPES Mega 1 lasting about 2.7 hours and Anker SOLIX C1000 2.8 hours.
Where this comes from
Hours = nominal Wh × 0.8 / 300W, with 1024Wh and 1056Wh as the inputs. The 80% factor is a shared planning allowance for unusable energy and conversion losses and not a measured efficiency. Runtime also depends on idle draw, temperature and the real load.
The catch
Anker SOLIX C1000
Compared with the C1000 Gen 2 it weighs more and has a lower continuous AC rating. The two generations also don’t share the same expansion path.
OUPES Mega 1
- Why pick it
- Your supported appliance needs more than 1800W
- Compatible solar beyond 600W is part of the plan
- The catch
- You only get the 36-minute full-charge claim when AC and solar are used together.
Anker SOLIX C1000
- Why pick it
- Have slightly more energy in the base
- Build on an Anker battery system you own
- The catch
- Compared with the C1000 Gen 2 it weighs more and has a lower continuous AC rating. The two generations also don’t share the same expansion path.
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What this page compares
The Mega 1 is the choice for more rated output and solar intake. The C1000 has slightly more base energy, and compatible expansion works with both.
The batteries are close enough that the load comes first
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Your supported appliance needs more than 1800W
C1000 is rated at 1,800W continuous and Mega 1 at 2,000W. Only the Mega rating covers a 1,900W running load, and even then its startup and outlet limits apply.
- OUPES Mega 1
- Better fit
- Anker SOLIX C1000
- Not suitable
Have slightly more energy in the base
C1000 holds 1,056Wh versus 1,024Wh, a 32Wh difference that adds roughly five modeled minutes at 300W. That is a small reserve advantage.
- OUPES Mega 1
- Depends
- Anker SOLIX C1000
- Better fit
The battery has to carry a steady 300W load
The common planning assumptions put OUPES Mega 1 at 2.7 hours and Anker SOLIX C1000 at 2.8. Measure the real wattage before you set an overnight reserve you require.
- OUPES Mega 1
- Depends
- Anker SOLIX C1000
- Depends
I want solar to refill the battery
OUPES Mega 1 accepts up to 800W of input and Anker SOLIX C1000 up to 600W. Look past this total and check your panel strings against the voltage and current limits as well.
- OUPES Mega 1
- Depends
- Anker SOLIX C1000
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Using a common load makes reserves easier to compare
With a steady 300W load, the model has OUPES Mega 1 lasting about 2.7 hours and Anker SOLIX C1000 2.8 hours.
How we worked this out
Hours = nominal Wh × 0.8 / 300W, with 1024Wh and 1056Wh as the inputs. The 80% factor is a shared planning allowance for unusable energy and conversion losses and not a measured efficiency. Runtime also depends on idle draw, temperature and the real load.
The return on every pound you carry
Anker SOLIX C1000 stores 37.1 nominal watt-hours per pound, and OUPES Mega 1 stores about 36.8.
How we worked this out
The calculation is nominal energy over published weight, 1024 / 27.8 and 1056 / 28.44. It compares stored energy per lifted weight. Efficiency and handle comfort are not measured here.
Higher output, nearly the same weight to lift
Compared with C1000, Mega 1 gives you 200W more continuous output and weighs 0.64 lb less, at the cost of 32Wh of nominal capacity.
How we worked this out
1056 - 1024 = 32Wh. 28.44 - 27.8 = 0.64 lb. 2000 - 1800 = 200W.
Option A
OUPES, Mega 1
Mega 1
A starter battery that’s easy to handle and can grow. The 2000W inverter can cover a short high-draw job. Two optional B2 batteries solve a different problem, keeping smaller loads running longer.
- Best for
- A small backup system that could need far more runtime down the line.
Facts we checked
- 2000W continuous AC output, with 1024Wh capacity.
- About 27.8 lb.
- With two B2 batteries, total capacity rises to 5120Wh.
- 1400W AC input and 800W solar input.
- Four AC outlets and two 100W USB-C ports.
- The manufacturer lists transfer within 20ms.
Option B
Anker SOLIX, A1761
C1000
The original C1000 combines 1,056Wh with an 1,800W inverter and can take a matching expansion battery. It still makes sense when adding capacity is a higher priority than saving weight.
- Best for
- Compact backup that leaves room to add capacity
Facts we checked
- 1,800W rated AC output from a 1,056Wh LFP battery
- Six AC outlets and 100W USB-C, at about 28.44 lb
- A 20ms transfer mode, up to 600W solar and support for a matching 1,056Wh expansion battery
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | OUPES Mega 1 | Anker SOLIX C1000 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal battery energy | 1024 Wh | 1056 Wh | The starting runtime budget comes from stored energy. |
| Continuous AC output | 2000 W | 1800 W | Load screening uses this sustained rating, which is separate from surge and boost modes. |
| Lifting weight | 27.8 lb | 28.44 lb | Flat ground is where wheels help. A trunk, step or shelf still takes a lift. |
| Maximum solar input | 800 W | 600 W | Panel voltage, current and per-port limits have to fit as well. |
| Dedicated battery expansion | Supported with compatible equipment | Supported with compatible equipment | Integrated battery expansion is not the same as charging from an external source. |
| Published transfer limit | 20 ms | 20 ms | Check the exact device being connected. Even a short transfer specification can’t guarantee that every load runs without interruption. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With OUPES Mega 1
- A 2000W appliance won’t run for hours on 1024Wh.
With Anker SOLIX C1000
- To reach the 600W solar ceiling you need the right panel voltage. The input-current limit is 10A below 32V and rises to 12.5A from 32V to 60V.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick the Mega 1 for more rated output and solar intake. Pick the C1000 for slightly more base energy, since both support compatible expansion.
The batteries are close enough that the load comes first
The Mega holds 1,024Wh and the C1000 holds 1,056Wh. Under the shared planning assumption, that 32Wh gap is only about five minutes at 300W.
A real boundary comes from the continuous rating
The Mega reaches 2,000W, versus 1,800W. A supported 1,900W load fits within only one rating, even though each has larger surge or boost headlines.
How much you can charge depends on your planned panels
The Mega lists 800W of solar, against 600W. Check voltage and current before you put any value on that extra 200W.
What this page can’t tell you
- Published capacity underlies these runtime figures. They are planning estimates. No hands-on discharge tests were run.
- Connecting a station to home wiring requires approved transfer equipment and qualified installation. A battery station is not guaranteed to provide medical continuity.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the portable power stations we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 6 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “I need power at campsites and on weekends away”, “I want backup power for the essentials at home”, and “Solar will be a real part of how I recharge”.
6 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
OUPES Mega 1 lists 2,000 W for continuous AC output rating, 11% more than the 1,800 W on Anker SOLIX C1000.
- OUPES Mega 1
- 2,000 W
- Anker SOLIX C1000
- 1,800 W
- Models with this figure
- 47 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I need power at campsites and on weekends away”, “I want backup power for the essentials at home”, and “Solar will be a real part of how I recharge”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the continuous output rating. Surge numbers and boost modes that lower voltage do not count. For context, 47 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
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