Anker Outlet Store via eBay has
Select Certified Refurbished Anker SOLIX Power Station Solar Generators on sale as listed below when you apply 20% off coupon code
OUTLET20 at checkout.
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- About this deal:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Pay for your item by 4:59 AM Pacific Time on April 14, 2025 or while supplies last.
- Max two redemptions per user. The Coupon discount is capped at a maximum value of $500.
- About this product:
- The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories. See the seller's listing for full details.
- This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
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- 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
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Here is my reasoning for a portable battery this size.
Anything that has a big brick you plug into a wall socket is converting AC to DC. So if you can run whatever you need to off a portable battery like this through the USB port or the 12v socket the battery the battery is going to last longer than plugging a brick into into a built in inverter which would mean it is going from DC ( The Anker battery) to AC ( the inverter) then through the big hot brick that is converting it back to DC
Better to skip the inverter if you can.
Classic examples are my laptop that will run off of 45W or 65W into its USB port. Better to run from a USB port on the power bank than plug the converter that came with the laptop into an AC outlet on a power bank. Same for my CPAP that is usually powered by a huge brick into a wall socket. For that particular CPAP it is 12V so they sell a cigarette auto plug cable that allows you do away with the brick when running it in your car or a Anker battery pack like this.
My thinking for getting the DC model is 99% of my personal use no need for the built in inverter. And for the few times I need the inverter I can just plug the one I keep in my truck into the 12V socket.
For AC hungry appliances and such I wouldn't use the C300 unit anyway they wouldn't last long for something like that I have a much larger backup battery unit that has a serious built inverter.
Sorry for the long post but I have had to explain this many of my friends that didn't understand why my battery pack lasted so much longer than theirs using a CPAP when camping or hunting.
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To return it for this. This can for example power my Xbox Series S as producing about 60-70w which is good for about 1 hour of game session (or more depending on the system setting and game…while pairing it with usb c portable monitor. I personally recommend getting Xscreen, in which is the add on screen attachment to the console for extra convenience and ease of portability)
What I like about this is 3 AC outlets and a strap as carry on whenever I go as needed like testing electronic at swap meet or elsewhere w/ stranger thru OfferUp. Not heavy as 10 lbs.
Anything to dislike? I guess AC outlets are too compact (no surprised tho) thus use case may be limited for bulky power cord? Oh and this still drains battery (not much tho) when idled.
I have been using this to only charge my phone but the onboard display sometimes doesn't show it due to LOW wattage. Like I need to plug in more electronics, just to see the #W.
More to dislike honestly like needing to have app to configure settings but again $139.99. There isn't any comparable unit and condition for SIMILAR price. Let BeReal here.
btw, how is Anker's refurbished warranty?
Edit: OK, I found it:
"ANKER Certified Refurbished. 2 Year Comprehensive Warranty Included,Provided by Allstate (US only)"
btw, how is Anker's refurbished warranty?
Edit: OK, I found it:
"ANKER Certified Refurbished. 2 Year Comprehensive Warranty Included,Provided by Allstate (US only)"
Ok and how much is the 3rd party warranty from Allstate?
Solar panel is not cheap these days
My Eco flow 250 W will not power it. Through the USB-C or cigarette plug I'm assuming it doesn't have enough output. My larger EcoFlow has no issues but I'm looking for something with a smaller footprint
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Here is my reasoning for a portable battery this size.
Anything that has a big brick you plug into a wall socket is converting AC to DC. So if you can run whatever you need to off a portable battery like this through the USB port or the 12v socket the battery the battery is going to last longer than plugging a brick into into a built in inverter which would mean it is going from DC ( The Anker battery) to AC ( the inverter) then through the big hot brick that is converting it back to DC
Better to skip the inverter if you can.
Classic examples are my laptop that will run off of 45W or 65W into its USB port. Better to run from a USB port on the power bank than plug the converter that came with the laptop into an AC outlet on a power bank. Same for my CPAP that is usually powered by a huge brick into a wall socket. For that particular CPAP it is 12V so they sell a cigarette auto plug cable that allows you do away with the brick when running it in your car or a Anker battery pack like this.
My thinking for getting the DC model is 99% of my personal use no need for the built in inverter. And for the few times I need the inverter I can just plug the one I keep in my truck into the 12V socket.
For AC hungry appliances and such I wouldn't use the C300 unit anyway they wouldn't last long for something like that I have a much larger backup battery unit that has a serious built inverter.
Sorry for the long post but I have had to explain this many of my friends that didn't understand why my battery pack lasted so much longer than theirs using a CPAP when camping or hunting.
Here is my reasoning for a portable battery this size.
Anything that has a big brick you plug into a wall socket is converting AC to DC. So if you can run whatever you need to off a portable battery like this through the USB port or the 12v socket the battery the battery is going to last longer than plugging a brick into into a built in inverter which would mean it is going from DC ( The Anker battery) to AC ( the inverter) then through the big hot brick that is converting it back to DC
Better to skip the inverter if you can.
Classic examples are my laptop that will run off of 45W or 65W into its USB port. Better to run from a USB port on the power bank than plug the converter that came with the laptop into an AC outlet on a power bank. Same for my CPAP that is usually powered by a huge brick into a wall socket. For that particular CPAP it is 12V so they sell a cigarette auto plug cable that allows you do away with the brick when running it in your car or a Anker battery pack like this.
My thinking for getting the DC model is 99% of my personal use no need for the built in inverter. And for the few times I need the inverter I can just plug the one I keep in my truck into the 12V socket.
For AC hungry appliances and such I wouldn't use the C300 unit anyway they wouldn't last long for something like that I have a much larger backup battery unit that has a serious built inverter.
Sorry for the long post but I have had to explain this many of my friends that didn't understand why my battery pack lasted so much longer than theirs using a CPAP when camping or hunting.
Ok I do understand your point but having this footprint power station WITH AC outlets as a cheap insurance during temp outage is better, practical, and cheaper than none at all.
Big efficient AC w/inverter is more pricey and heavy which negate the point of this deal.
$136 is not a bad price. Can add solar panel later too. Simply look at this as a niche item.
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My Eco flow 250 W will not power it. Through the USB-C or cigarette plug I'm assuming it doesn't have enough output. My larger EcoFlow has no issues but I'm looking for something with a smaller footprint
I power my Starlink Mini with it, no problem. USB-C works great. Haven't tried the DC port but I'm sure that would work just fine too.