Anker has made its grand debut at the RE+ Renewable Energy Conference in Las Vegas this week. The company unveiled its Anker SOLIX brand earlier in June and is now presenting two groundbreaking home energy solutions—the Anker SOLIX X1 and the Anker SOLIX F3800. In light of a revealing survey, the brand aims to disrupt …
Power Stations & Solar
Welcome to our Portable Power Station category page! Here, you’ll find an extensive range of portable power solutions designed to keep your life charged and running smoothly, wherever you are.
What is a Portable Power Station?
A portable power station is your go-to energy hub when you’re away from a traditional power source. Unlike the noisy, fuel-guzzling generators of yesteryears, these sleek power stations utilise high-capacity batteries, usually lithium-ion or lithium-polymer, to store and dispense electrical energy quietly and efficiently. Essentially, think of them as oversized power banks on steroids; not just for your phones and tablets, but also for appliances and devices that require AC power.
Why You Might Need One
From outdoor adventures and camping trips to emergency backup for your smart home tech, portable power stations offer unparalleled versatility. If you’re an outdoor fitness enthusiast who can’t part with tech gadgets even in the wilderness, or if you’re a techie who wants an uninterrupted power source for networking devices, phones, and AV tech—these power stations have you covered.
Key Features
- Multiple Output Ports: Expect to find an assortment of AC outlets, USB ports, and sometimes even DC and solar inputs. Charge your smartphone, power a mini-fridge, or keep your laptop running—simultaneously!
- High Capacity: Measured in watt-hours (Wh), the capacity gives you a data-driven way to gauge how long your devices can run on a single charge. The higher the Wh rating, the longer the run time.
- Quiet and Eco-Friendly: No fumes, no noise—just clean, silent power. Ideal for use in settings where silence is golden, and environmental impact is a concern.
- Portable Design: Designed for ease of transport, many models come with ergonomic handles and are lightweight relative to their capacity.
- Digital Displays: Keep track of important metrics like battery level, input/output wattage, and estimated run time via built-in digital displays.
- Solar Capabilities: Some models offer solar charging capabilities for truly sustainable off-grid living.
Whether you’re planning your next outdoor adventure, need reliable backup for your smart home, or are simply looking for a multi-device charging solution that can handle more than just USB devices, our range of portable power stations offers something for everyone. Dive in to explore your options!
Anker SOLIX continues to redefine the home power storage market with the Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station. Designed to provide accessible and powerful backup power, the F3800 offers a range of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners. Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station The Anker SOLIX F3800 is a high-capacity portable …
I have previously reviewed the Ugreen Nexode 140W GaNFast charger and the Nexode 200W USB-C GaN desk charger. The new Nexode 300W 5-port charger is a bit like those two chargers combined. It is very much a desktop-style charger and has five ports in total, one being 140W, two additional 100W USB-C ports, a 45W …
I previously reviewed the Technaxx 21W foldable solar charging case, and at IFA 2023, they announced a new intriguing product. The Technaxx Solar Table Power Plant is basically a 410W solar panel mounted onto a table that can have the panel angled upwards by 20°/30°/35° when not in use as a table. The table includes …
This is a follow-up review of the excellent Allpowers R600 LiFePO4 portable power station. It is later than planned due to the atrocious summer the UK has had. But we are finally getting a small sunny spell and giving me the opportunity to test this properly, as well as my recent EcoFlow 100W flexible solar …
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The Anker Prime 12000mAh Power Bank (130W) was launched at the start of August with a wide range of new Anker Prime products. All these new Anker Prime power banks include a smart display which we first saw with the Anker 737 power bank, and this is used to give you feedback about the input/output …
Yesterday, Anker officially launched the new Prime Series range of chargers and power banks, which includes the Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank I have reported on in the past. Anker, globally renowned for its leading mobile charging technology, has launched its highly anticipated Anker Prime Series, which promises to redefine top-tier charging solutions. This new …
The AC180 is the latest portable power station from Bluetti, slotting nicely into their product lineup between the 716Wh EB70 and the 2,000Wh AC200P. Like all the current Bluetti power stations, this uses the superior lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO₄), which can do 3500 charges before the battery capacity is reduced to 80% of the …
As much as I love a big portable power station, having a smaller-capacity power station is incredibly convenient due to its physical size and weight. I previously reviewed the Allpower S300 and thought it was superb. At just 3.6kg, it is easy to take with you wherever you go, I regularly take it in my …
Looking for the best time to invest in a reliable power solution? Well, the wait is over! BLUETTI, a pioneer in the renewable energy storage industry, is kicking off its Prime Day Sale which allows you to enjoy significant discounts of up to 37% off, without the need for an Amazon Prime membership. From July …
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It is not uncommon for me to take two power banks away with me. I am lucky enough that I have plenty to choose from, and the Anker 737 Power Bank and Ugreen 145W 25000mAh Power Bank get taken with me any time I am away for the weekend. I could, of course, take a …
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