The Solix C1000 Gen 2 is suitable for both fun and emergencies.
The Solix C1000 Gen 2 is suitable for both fun and emergencies.
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1kWh power stations like Anker’s new Solix C1000 Gen 2 are in the sweet spot for most people in need of a big-ass battery. Its long-lasting LFP chemistry and 2,000W inverter combine during a blackout to keep devices like a router, fridge/freezer, and some lights running for a few hours, and it’s portable enough for a weekend barbecue, outdoor movie night, or to drop into the car for an outdoor getaway.
And like all power stations it comes slathered in ports, including 5x standard wall jacks, 3x USB-C (2x 140W, 1x 15W), 1x USB-A, and 1x 120W cigarette socket to power devices like a portable fridge or coffee maker. It weighs 24.9 pounds (11.3kg), can function as a UPS when otherwise idle, accepts up to 1600W of charging power from a standard wall jack, and up to 600W from attached solar panels so it can function as a solar generator.
The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station is available for just $429 if you register interest before September 8th, after which it increases to $799.