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The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel is down to $829.98 (from $1,116.99) on Amazon—its lowest price, according to price trackers. Anker has been building out its Solix line as a more serious push into home backup, and the C1000 Gen 2 sits in that space where it is still portable but capable enough to handle essential appliances. It weighs just under 30 pounds, so it isn't something you’ll carry all day, but it is manageable to move from room to room or load into a car.

There are molded handles on both sides, which makes lifting it feel more stable, and the port layout is easy to access. You get 10 total outputs, including standard AC outlets, USB-A, and high-powered USB-C ports for laptops and other devices, notes this Mashable review. On the input side, you can recharge it through a wall outlet or connect the included solar panel, which can take in up to 600 watts. Plugging into a standard outlet gets the battery back to full in about 50 minutes, while solar takes closer to 90 minutes to reach 100 percent under good conditions. You can also use the USB-C ports together to recharge the unit if you have compatible chargers.

In terms of real-world use, the capacity is enough to keep a fridge running for around 12 hours, power a CPAP machine overnight, or boil water in an electric kettle several times. Not surprisingly, it handles charging smaller devices with ease. There is also app support over wifi or Bluetooth, which lets you monitor usage, toggle outputs, and adjust charging modes, though it is fairly basic and mostly useful for updates and quick checks. The updated front display of the Solix 1000 Gen 2 is also clear and shows input, output, and battery status at a glance, though Anker has removed the built-in light bar from earlier models, which could have been useful in emergencies.

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