What’s bigger than so many Prime Big Deal Days offers dropping all at once? Having a huge list of options to choose from, like what we’re seeing with Anker’s portable power solutions. To be more specific, portable power stations come in a variety of sizes and capacities, and they’re essentially meant for different scenarios. One might be ideal for home power backup during an outage, for instance, while another might be better suited to off-grid living or portable living — hello van-lifers. And since Anker has a multitude of power solutions on sale for the event, we thought we’d put together a guide exploring some of the best use-cases for each model. That should make it easier for you to find a power solution that matches your lifestyle.
Let’s dive in.
Anker SOLIX C300 DC portable power station — $139, was $199
Best to Use Anywhere
- What we love about it: Ultra-portable design that’s both travel-friendly and easy to move about your home.
Designed for use virtually anywhere, and we do mean a range of locations from your backyard to poolside at a hotel to even the great remote wilderness, the SOLIX C300 DC is built for the outdoors. It can also be further adapted with a 100-watt solar panel, which allows you to charge it completely using the sun’s natural energy. If that’s not enough, there are three charging modes: Dual 140-watt-USB-C, standard outlets, and solar panels.
As for the capacity, it offers 90,000mAh of rechargeable power, with 300 watts of total output. That means it can power a host of devices from electronics to small appliances. Moreover, it has seven outlets in total, so you can plug in virtually everything you need from lights and speakers to laptops, phones, and beyond.
Anker SOLIX C1000 portable power station — $479 Amazon, $499 Anker, was $999
Best for Off-Grid Living
- What we love about it: Sizable capacity at 1,066 watt-hours while still being reasonably portable.
With two built-in handles, a relatively lightweight design — at just over 28 pounds — and a sizable capacity of 1,066 watt-hours, the Anker SOLIX C1000 is excellent for off-grid living and everything in between. Of course, you can use it anywhere, so if you want one at home to cover your gear in case of an outage or major weather event, you can do that, too. It offers double the power of comparable systems with the option to expand at any time by adding an expansion battery. Plus, the 600-watt maximum solar input can charge to 100% in just 1.8 hours with a compatible solar panel.
Thanks to the capacity and the 2,400-watt output via SurgePad you can power up to 11 devices at once including a WiFi router for 2.7 days, a CPAP machine for 18.6 hours, or a refrigerator for 8 hours. That makes it a great choice during emergencies or preparedness scenarios, too.
Anker SOLIX F2000 portable power station — $1,099, was $1,999
Best for RVs
- What we love about it: Thanks to the TT-30R AC outlet it can power almost all RV appliances and more.
The Anker SOLIX F2000 actually offers the best of both worlds. It has a large and expansive power capacity, excellent for RV and off-grid living, but the design is conveniently portable. For instance, the large outdoor-friendly wheels and suitcase-style form factor allow you to move it easily around just about any type of terrain. It can charge about 99.9% of your home appliances, DIY tools, electronics, and more especially with the TT-30R AC outlet built specifically for RVs.
With a 2,048-watt-hour capacity, you’ll have plenty of power with just this station, but it’s also expandable up to 4,096 watt-hours with an extra battery. Smart app controls keep you in the know the entire time you’re using it with accurate energy-usage estimates, remote configuration options, and more.
Anker SOLIX F3800 portable power station — $2,599, was $3,999
Best for Home Power Backup
- What we love about it: The huge 3,840-watt-hour capacity is plenty for home backup with room to expand.
As the largest option in this guide, the Anker SOLIX F3800 is definitely meant for home power backup or large power scenarios. That’s mostly due to its 3,840 watt-hour capacity, by itself, but it’s also fully expandable up to an absolutely massive 26,880 watt-hours. Not to mention, the 6,000-watt AC output allows you to charge and power multiple heavy-duty appliances at once. It’s a simple, more sustainable answer to traditional gas generators. It won’t produce emissions either, so you can use backup solutions like this indoors.
Get complete home power access with easy installation, expandable capacities, and everything you’d ever need from the comfort and safety of your home. You can even charge your EV with the SOLIX F3800 thanks to a built-in NEMA 14-50 port.
Which is best for me?
Realistically, only you can answer that. However, start by considering when and where you’ll be using the power station most. If you’re always traveling in your van or RV, you’ll want a more portable option. For home backup, portability may not be as much of a concern. At the same time, maybe you want that added capacity a true home backup option provides. The Anker SOLIX F3800 might be large but it still has wheels for easy transport.
Then there’s always the price and your budget. Anker has a wide variety of options and there’s a match for every budget out there. That’s why we recommend taking a look even if you’re not sold on one of the options listed here.
