Anker is known for offering high-quality batteries at great prices. The company initially gained recognition for its portable power banks and phone cables. However, for those requiring more power than what a small, wallet-sized pack can provide, Anker has expanded its range to include larger options, like the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Power Station.
I’ve had the opportunity to test this fantastic new rugged power bank from Anker for a few weeks. If you’re a camper, doomsday prepper, or RV owner, this product could be a worthwhile investment.
Design
If you took a small Yeti cooler and stuffed if full of lithium iron phosphate battery cells, you would be close to having the basics behind the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus. This tank of a power station is still small enough to throw into a teardrop camper or the back of your vehicle with relative ease.
The front looks very similar C1000. You have an LCD display for charging visibility, battery life estimation, and which ports are active. Above the screen is the tried and true LED light strip capable of being a nice night light, work light, or SOS beacon.
You have 10 total outlets for charging with the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus. This include sfive AC home jacks, car socket, two USB-A, and two USB-C ports rounding out the outputs. This should make the power station perfect to the average camper, doomsday prepper, or full-time RV life.
But let’s shed some light on the star of the new C800 Plus Power Station. Under the trap door found on the top are two LED torches that double as flashlights. There is also an extendable pole with a screw mount like the ones found on camera tripods. This allows for you to mount the torches magnetically on the pole once you set up camp.
Performance
I’ve come away from my time with the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus extremely impressed. Yes, it’s pretty bland addition of the power output category for Anker power stations. It has the same lithium iron phosphate internals, smart power delivery, and exceptional mobile app. Add in the charger via AC or solar inputs and you have another average member of the other models.
Where it pulls away is the originality of the torch system. Let’s start with at camp. Having the extension pole with a single LED lamp attached makes for a great way to add illumination to your spot in the wilderness. Set this up inside a net entrance or right outside of the doorway makes a great way to give you that slight extra lighting to get around your anchor lines and other toe-stumping objects.
Lastly, having an extra one to take with you or in tandem with a buddy while away from camp is just as valuable. I immediately thought of how I can’t wait to use this to and from the shower house out some of our favorite campgrounds. Many times these structures are a long walk, and often uphill, from where you’ve thrown down the tent.
With one of these it’s a positive, but with two it really expands the options with the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus. You now have a stationary lamp and two portable flashlights simply built into the power station. And the fact that you don’t ever have to worry about a cable is another nice touch. These torches wirelessly charge while in the storage compartment via pogo pins.
Battery
The Anker SOLIX C800 Plus features a 768Wh lithium iron phosphate battery bank. The cells are capable of a peak output of 1600W when really pushed but levels out at an average of 1200W. This is capable of running most high output appliances, even like hair dryers, microwaves, and toasters.
I’ve thrown this at most of the things around the house with no issues. I’ve been able to recharge my iPad around 20 times, run my desktop for around four hours, and the Nebula Capsule 3 for around eight hours (yes, the Nebula fits the torch extension). In the kitchen, I’ve run all my small to medium appliances. This includes the toaster over, toaster, and coffee maker.
When you need to add power bank to the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus, you have two options that can accomplish this in under three hours. The AC wall charger, you can top off the C800 Plus in around 58 minutes. This is fantastic to have the ability to quickly add a full tank back to the station while traveling.
When totally off the grid, you can us the Anker solar connection and optional panels to get a recharge in around 2.5 hours. Adding this to the C800 Plus makes it a fully packed option for all your adventures. Even extended on the road from camp to camp the solar option is capable addition for around $250 for the 100W panel and another $550 for the 200W panel if bundled with the C800 Plus at purchase.
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Conclusion
The Anker SOLIX C800 Plus adds what seems to be a novel idea to the existing Anker SOLIX lineup. Once you dive into the true use of the portable torches, you find that they add safety and functionality to any campsite. Add all the fundamental power station options to charge devices and it’s the powerhouse you may need the next time you get adventurous.
You can purchase the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus from either Anker direct or their primary retail partner Amazon. We have links for both below. If you are an avid camper or travel consistently in an RV, this is something you probably need to add to your kit the next time you hit the road. Anker currently has the much better deal of $50 off at just $600.
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