Portable power stations are essential if you’re going on a long camping trip or if you live in an area with unstable electricity. Take it with you on road trips, in your RV, in your yard during parties, or store it for emergency power during blackouts. A model that combines high power output with a compact design and fast solar charging is ideal.
The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is currently on sale for $99 off at Amazon, meaning you can grab it for $500 instead of its street price of $599, way down from its peak price of $799. (Note that while it’s solar-compatible, it doesn’t come with a solar panel included. If you’re going to get one, make sure it’s a 600W solar panel.)
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What the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 offers
This portable power station delivers a continuous output of 2,000 watts, with peak output up to 3,000 watts for short periods. The 1,024Wh capacity is enough to recharge a smartphone about 80 times, a laptop about 15 times, or run a 60W mini fridge for about 13 hours. Up to 10 devices can be powered at the same time, making it great for an entire family’s worth of devices and gadgets.
It’s a fast one for recharging, too. When plugged into an outlet, it pulls up to 1,600 watts and fully recharges in less than an hour. Alternatively, solar charging is possible at up to 600 watts and a maximum of 60 volts. According to Anker, a full solar recharge at that rate only takes around 1.8 hours, provided suitable panels are used. (Again, not included.)
The built-in LiFePO4 battery is designed for longevity. Anker promises that it’ll maintain more than 80 percent of its capacity even after 4,000 charge cycles, and so it should be good for up to 10 years of daily use. That makes it a good option for RV and van life. It’s also IP54-rated for protection against dust and water splashes.
And it’s compact, so it’s easy to take with you anywhere. Measuring 15.1 x 9.6 x 8.2 inches and complete with two handy handles, Anker says it’s 14 percent smaller and 11 percent lighter than comparable models.
Why this deal is worth it
You’re saving $99 (going by street price) or $299 (going by MSRP) on a powerful 2,000-watt portable power station with a large capacity, fast charging for up to 10 devices, and a long-lasting LiFePO4 battery. You can’t put a price on backup power—when you’re caught out with no electricity, this power station will save the day.
The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 average at 4.7 stars with nearly 1,400 reviews, indicating strong approval. The reviews highlight its solid build quality, reliability, and performance, with many relying on it as a trusty source of practical power while on the go. It’s also praised for its ability to power several devices at once without any issues.
One user even says it pays for itself in 2-3 uses, which is about as strong an endorsement as you can expect for a $500 buy.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.