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I have x2 of these functioning as UPSs and they are hands down superior for that function over my Bluetti's, Ecoflow and Pecrons. Until I got these Bluetti's were the best at UPS duty, but these are somehow far more efficient than the Bluetti's, weigh less, have a much smaller foot print, and better app control. They fit in areas that no other power station of this class gets close to.
If you're looking for a general power station that does all sorts of things for camping, there are better products, but for UPS use this unit can't be beat. I suspect these will save me a solid 150 to 250 USD a year for the lead acid UPSs they are replacing, another 75 to 150 USD per year when my state gets electrical VPP when they auto discharge during peak and top up during off peak, and last at least x5 times longer (x2 as long as my Bluetti's).
Only minor complaints are that there isn't an easy place to grab these units, and the fan is stupid load when it is under a 1000W+ charge load.
I used mine for the first time this weekend. Had a 6-hour power outage. Had a small (college size fridge) and a full fridge hooked up to it and when the power came back on it still had 80% left. Super heavy, but it does have a small footprint.
My C2000 Gen 2 got me through a power outage this weekend, I was abo to run my RV through the TT-30 amp cord. Was able to get 2.5 hours using my AC 12,000 BTU, Fridge and Fans.
I used ECO Mode on my AC and that seemed to help.
I cannot wait for the external batteries to drop in price. I have my eyes on the BP3000.
The Anker SOLIX S2000 stands out as a compact, high capacity power station that is especially strong for outage backup and UPS use. It has powered fridges, lights, WiFi, fans, RV loads, and even sump pump backup, with reports of low idle draw, fast switching, dark start recovery, and a well designed app that shows power draw and remaining time. The small footprint and 2010Wh capacity make it feel like a useful middle ground between tiny laptop units and huge home backup systems. The main drawbacks are its weight, awkward handles, loud fan under heavy charge, and only 400W solar input, which limits faster recharging for bigger loads.
People using a power station as a UPS for a fridge or computer, because idle draw is extremely low and power returns automatically after shutdown.
Home backup users running a fridge through outages, because it can keep a full-size refrigerator and a second fridge going for hours with plenty of battery left.
Yes, it behaves like a real UPS: when house power returns, the ports come back on automatically, and the app shows power draw and remaining time. It is especially useful for fridge or computer backup because idle usage is very low and it can restart after a shutdown when wall power or solar returns.
It is under 36 pounds, so it is much lighter than many 75-pound class units, but it is still heavy for its size. The small footprint helps, yet the handles are not especially easy to grab for carrying.
It can keep a small fridge and a full-size fridge running through a 6-hour outage and still have about 80% battery left. For lighter loads like a fridge plus fans, it can also cover multi-hour outages with substantial reserve remaining.
It can run an RV setup through a TT-30 connection for about 2.5 hours with a 12,000 BTU AC, fridge, and fans, especially with ECO mode enabled. For a small AC, runtime is often estimated at about 3-4 hours, so it fits short camping or outage use better than all-day cooling.
Yes, but TOU mode requires an online account, Wi‑Fi setup, and a 2.4 GHz network; if Wi‑Fi drops, it falls back to UPS mode. It also prefers power from the front XT60i solar input when available, but the solar input is limited to 400W.
I have x2 of these functioning as UPSs and they are hands down superior for that function over my Bluetti's, Ecoflow and Pecrons. Until I got these Bluetti's were the best at UPS duty, but these are somehow far more efficient than the Bluetti's, weigh less, have a much smaller foot print, and better app control. They fit in areas that no other power station of this class gets close to.
If you're looking for a general power station that does all sorts of things for camping, there are better products, but for UPS use this unit can't be beat. I suspect these will save me a solid 150 to 250 USD a year for the lead acid UPSs they are replacing, another 75 to 150 USD per year when my state gets electrical VPP when they auto discharge during peak and top up during off peak, and last at least x5 times longer (x2 as long as my Bluetti's).
Only minor complaints are that there isn't an easy place to grab these units, and the fan is stupid load when it is under a 1000W+ charge load.
Great points. I agree that it is not an easy unit to carry because of the handles, but beyond that it is a winner.
I got my unit delivered early last week, so far loving it! Had it on my camping last weekend, charged 100% before camping, used it for lights, WiFi, iPhone & iPad charging, box fan for 2 days ( used fan and light only at night, to push out hot air from camp tent to sleep) used solar panel 200W, but was only able to charge up about 17% , and still had 20% juice left in Solix on return to home
(And yes, it is heavy, but felt it was easy to carry for very short distance- car trunk to tent)
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My C2000 Gen 2 got me through a power outage this weekend, I was abo to run my RV through the TT-30 amp cord. Was able to get 2.5 hours using my AC 12,000 BTU, Fridge and Fans. I used ECO Mode on my AC and that seemed to help. I cannot wait for the external batteries to drop in price. I have my eyes on the BP3000.
This comment right here is what I was looking for. I own a Winnebago camper van and Onan can't get it in for service and the generator won't run. I have renters leaving next week and while I don't think they will need air conditioning as we are in the upper Peninsula of Michigan I'm going to send this out with them.
This comment right here is what I was looking for. I own a Winnebago camper van and Onan can't get it in for service and the generator won't run. I have renters leaving next week and while I don't think they will need air conditioning as we are in the upper Peninsula of Michigan I'm going to send this out with them.
I own a 50 amp park model trailer but my park uses 30 amp. So I have a 50 to 30 amp converter and then I plug it into the shore power. When I had the outage I had to unplug from shore power and plug directly into the C2000. And it worked flawlessly. Oh and the app is one of the best I have ever seen. Shows power draw and time left until out of battery.
Good unit, good company, good price. I thought under $500 for a certified refurb Ecoflow Delta 3 1500 on ebay was good, but I'd rather spend the extra $100-$150 to get a new unit and 500Wh more capacity.
$600 for 2000Wh from a respectable brand means they're getting to the point where these things can be pretty versatile and capable, as well as fairly affordable. I'll be interested to see where capacities and prices go as battery tech continues to improve, and how people use them.
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I have an Enphase solar system and wanted to stay within the ecosystem I, regretfully, bought the IQ 1500 battery at $1k (!). Although it has three IQ8 microinverters within it, I should've shopped around. The price/kW of other brands have been excellent.
IQ1500 would power the whole house cuz it connects nears the mains, no? Would have to get S2000 for each area of the house that needs power unless there's a safe way to hook this up to the mains to provide power
IQ1500 would power the whole house cuz it connects nears the mains, no? Would have to get S2000 for each area of the house that needs power unless there's a safe way to hook this up to the mains to provide power
The IQ1500 is similar to the S2000 as it's intended to be portable and only has AC outlets.
This worth it to use for a fridge UPS so I can just keep in plugged in and it run when power goes out? I have a generator but worried about the compressor and generator "dirty" power.
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If you're looking for a general power station that does all sorts of things for camping, there are better products, but for UPS use this unit can't be beat. I suspect these will save me a solid 150 to 250 USD a year for the lead acid UPSs they are replacing, another 75 to 150 USD per year when my state gets electrical VPP when they auto discharge during peak and top up during off peak, and last at least x5 times longer (x2 as long as my Bluetti's).
Only minor complaints are that there isn't an easy place to grab these units, and the fan is stupid load when it is under a 1000W+ charge load.
I used ECO Mode on my AC and that seemed to help.
I cannot wait for the external batteries to drop in price. I have my eyes on the BP3000.
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The Anker SOLIX S2000 stands out as a compact, high capacity power station that is especially strong for outage backup and UPS use. It has powered fridges, lights, WiFi, fans, RV loads, and even sump pump backup, with reports of low idle draw, fast switching, dark start recovery, and a well designed app that shows power draw and remaining time. The small footprint and 2010Wh capacity make it feel like a useful middle ground between tiny laptop units and huge home backup systems. The main drawbacks are its weight, awkward handles, loud fan under heavy charge, and only 400W solar input, which limits faster recharging for bigger loads.
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Yes, it behaves like a real UPS: when house power returns, the ports come back on automatically, and the app shows power draw and remaining time. It is especially useful for fridge or computer backup because idle usage is very low and it can restart after a shutdown when wall power or solar returns.
It is under 36 pounds, so it is much lighter than many 75-pound class units, but it is still heavy for its size. The small footprint helps, yet the handles are not especially easy to grab for carrying.
It can keep a small fridge and a full-size fridge running through a 6-hour outage and still have about 80% battery left. For lighter loads like a fridge plus fans, it can also cover multi-hour outages with substantial reserve remaining.
It can run an RV setup through a TT-30 connection for about 2.5 hours with a 12,000 BTU AC, fridge, and fans, especially with ECO mode enabled. For a small AC, runtime is often estimated at about 3-4 hours, so it fits short camping or outage use better than all-day cooling.
Yes, but TOU mode requires an online account, Wi‑Fi setup, and a 2.4 GHz network; if Wi‑Fi drops, it falls back to UPS mode. It also prefers power from the front XT60i solar input when available, but the solar input is limited to 400W.
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You should compare it to others that are 75 pounds.
If you're looking for a general power station that does all sorts of things for camping, there are better products, but for UPS use this unit can't be beat. I suspect these will save me a solid 150 to 250 USD a year for the lead acid UPSs they are replacing, another 75 to 150 USD per year when my state gets electrical VPP when they auto discharge during peak and top up during off peak, and last at least x5 times longer (x2 as long as my Bluetti's).
Only minor complaints are that there isn't an easy place to grab these units, and the fan is stupid load when it is under a 1000W+ charge load.
(And yes, it is heavy, but felt it was easy to carry for very short distance- car trunk to tent)
$600 for 2000Wh from a respectable brand means they're getting to the point where these things can be pretty versatile and capable, as well as fairly affordable. I'll be interested to see where capacities and prices go as battery tech continues to improve, and how people use them.
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