A portable power station is one of those purchases that pays for itself the first time you need it, whether that is at a campsite, in a van parked by a lake or at home when the lights go out. Black Friday has arrived early this year for portable power. From 10 to 18 November the manufacturer is offering discounts of up to 50%, a free gift with every order and a 30-day best price guarantee.
Here is how to match a portable power station deal to the way you will actually use it.
Start With How You Will Use It
Weekend campers need something light that charges phones, lights and a small cooler. Van travellers need serious output and a way to recharge while driving. For home backup, the priority is a fast switchover and enough capacity to last the night. The six picks below cover all three, and two of them are solar panels that keep any station topped up off the grid.
For Weekend Camping
C300X Portable Power Station
The C300X stores 288 Wh in a LiFePO4 battery and delivers 300 W, with peaks of 600 W. Its 140 W USB-C ports work in both directions, so it can fast-charge a laptop or be recharged itself from a USB-C charger. With a panel it accepts up to 100 W of solar input. It is light enough to carry from the car to the tent in one hand.
60W Portable Solar Panel
The PS60 folds down to roughly A4 size, so it slips into a backpack. It is rated IP68 against water and dust and comes with a 2.5 m extension cable. The product page lists it for the compact C300 range, which makes it a natural partner for a small camping setup.
For Vanlife and Longer Trips
C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station
With 1,024 Wh, 2,000 W continuous output and nine ports, the C1000 Gen 2 runs a cooler, a coffee maker and a laptop at the same time. HyperFlash charging fills it in 49 minutes at a campsite hook-up, and it weighs 11.3 kg.
C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station
For a van or motorhome, the C2000 Gen 2 offers 2,400 W rated and 4,000 W peak output, enough for most motorhome air conditioners. Its 800 W alternator charging fills it in about 2.6 hours of driving, and from AC or solar it is full in 58 minutes. An add-on battery expands it to 4 kWh.
PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel
The PS200 captures light on both sides and weighs just 5 kg including its stand, 10% lighter than the previous version. It comes with two 2.5 m solar cables and an XT60i cable, so it connects quickly to a power station at the pitch. Pair it with the C1000 Gen 2 or C2000 Gen 2 to recharge during the day while you explore.
For Backup at Home
S2000 Portable Power Station
New this season, the S2000 is the smallest and lightest 2 kWh power station in the range at 16.2 kg. Its 10 ms UPS takes over the moment the mains fails, and the manufacturer quotes up to 24 hours of backup power. It reaches 80% in about an hour from the wall and also accepts 400 W from a vehicle alternator, so it doubles as a travel unit. It makes a strong power station for home backup that you can still take on holiday.
Making the Most of the Sale
- Buy before 18 November, when the early Black Friday window closes.
- Check which free gift is included with your order on the sale page.
- Bundle a solar panel with your power station, since a station that can recharge itself is far more useful off the grid.
- Spread the cost if needed, as instalment payments are offered on larger units.
Power Wherever the Road Leads
Anker SOLIX is the energy brand behind a range of portable power stations, solar panels and home batteries built for life on the move and at home. Its stations combine fast charging, long-lasting LiFePO4 batteries and app control, so you always know how much power you have left.
From the compact C300X to the van-ready C2000 Gen 2, a camping power station with solar turns any pitch into a place you can stay for days, and the S2000 keeps the lights on at home.
Pick your power station before the early deals end and plan your next trip. For more ideas on travel, style and modern living, explore the latest stories on TheVougeClub.
