The Anker Solix Portable Power Station Is Currently on Sale for Almost $300.
The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station with a 400W solar panel is on sale on Amazon for $829.98 (down from $1,116.99)—the lowest price ever, according to price tracking services . Anker is actively developing the Solix line, aiming for a more comprehensive home backup solution, and the C1000 Gen 2 fills its niche, remaining portable yet powerful enough to power essential appliances. Weighing just under 30 pounds, it’s not something you’ll be carrying around all day, but it’s easy to move from room to room or load into a car.
Molded handles on both sides make it more stable when lifting, and the ports are conveniently located. As noted in a Mashable review , the device has 10 outputs, including standard AC outlets, USB-A, and high-power USB-C ports for laptops and other devices. As for inputs, it can be charged from a wall outlet or connected to the included solar panel, which provides up to 600W of power. When connected to a standard outlet, the battery charges to 100% in about 50 minutes, while with the solar panel, it takes about 90 minutes under good conditions. You can also use both USB-C ports to charge the device, provided you have compatible chargers.
In real-world use, its capacity is enough to run a refrigerator for about 12 hours, power a CPAP machine overnight, or boil water in an electric kettle several times. Unsurprisingly, it easily charges small devices. There’s also app support via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, which lets you track usage, switch outputs, and adjust charging modes. Although it’s fairly basic and primarily useful for updates and quick checks, the Solix 1000 Gen 2’s updated front display is also clear and displays input, output, and battery status at a glance, though Anker has removed the built-in light strip from earlier models, which could have been useful in emergencies.