Customer Ratings & Reviews

Over the past few years, I’ve experienced power outages in the winter time that have sometimes lasted several days to nearly a week. After the first one, I started to become a lot more interested in having power available to get me through multiple days and I’ve accumulated a lot of small to medium capacity power stations. The C2000X Gen 2 is by far the most capable power station I’ve ever used. It has a massive capacity while still maintaining an impressively compact size and it offers many ways to power and be powered. It’s a bit overkill if you just need to occasionally power small devices, but for extended power outages and long camping trips it’s perfect. The C2000X Gen 2 measures at 18.1” wide, 9.8” tall, and 10.1” deep. It weighs 41.7 lbs. While it is certainly not what I would call small or light, this is about 43% smaller and 38% lighter than Anker’s previous 2048Wh F2000 and it’s smaller and lighter than any of the other similar-sized power stations I’ve been able to find. There are carrying handles on either side that makes it easy to grab and reposition and the rubber feet keep it in place on hard surfaces. The power station is made of a nice matte black plastic with a carbon-fiber pattern on the top and some blue accents on the vents and power button. The build quality in general feels good, though I would feel nervous about dropping something like this due to the weight alone. The C2000X includes a 6ft AC charging cable and a 9.6ft car charging cable. For ports up front, the C2000X Gen 2 has the following available 4 AC outlets. This appears to be one less than what is available on the non-X C2000 Gen 2 1 TT-30 outlet for powering RVs and homes. 2 USB-C ports capable of 140W 1 USB-C port capable of 15W, and 1 USB-A port capable of 12W. These ports together are capped at 20W output. 1 12V/10A car socket Around the sides are the charging and battery expansion ports. The C2000X Gen 2 can be charged on one side via the AC or XT-60 inputs. The car charging cable connects via the XT-60 port and this port also accepts solar charging input up to 800W. The other side has the battery expansion port and Anker offers a 2048Wh expansion battery to double the capacity if needed. Using the C2000X is pretty simple once you figure out the button presses. There is an LCD screen that lets you cycle through some charge status screens, as well as a settings menu. A single button press will scroll the menus and a double press will click. You can go through some basic settings like the AC charging output and screen brightness. There are also additional settings that can be accessed via the app and when the C2000X is connected to WiFi it can be monitored remotely. To test the C2000X Gen 2, I used the scenario I think would most commonly apply to me outside of camping, which was running my refrigerator. From 100%, I left it plugged and running for around 12 hours and it had drained by only 30% when I checked on it. Obviously this is going to depend on your fridge, but based on that knowing that I can power my fridge for almost 2 straight days is great peace of mind. I don’t have any 140W devices, but I do have some laptops that charge at 100W and was at least able to confirm that output from the USB-C ports. It’s also completely silent at lower power levels and even when the fans are running they are barely audible in a quiet room. Overall, I think the C2000X Gen 2 is a really powerful and versatile power station for a variety of use cases. There is no shortage of options available in this range and this deserves serious consideration if you’re looking for a power station.

A few weeks ago, we had a blackout that lasted a good six hours. Thankfully, I had plenty of charge in backup batteries to power my devices and appliances and get us through that time. But once it was over, I realized that if it had lasted any longer, we would have been in a bit of a bind. The number of devices—and the power needed to keep the essentials running, especially with children—adds up quickly and can become very taxing. Where I live, I don’t have space for a huge backup battery, but I needed something that could give me more power. This Anker fills that gap perfectly. In all the testing I’ve done so far, it’s lived up to its claims. There’s usually some exaggeration with products like this, but I haven’t found much here. The form factor isn’t much bigger than my other large power station, and although it’s a bit heavier, it packs significantly more capacity. While I can’t fully vouch for if the projected runtime is accurate, I’ve tested some pretty power-hungry devices and have been impressed with the results after running them for extended periods. In particular, as pictured, I used a steamer chamber and a home projector. With the steamer chamber, I always wanted to make it portable for my business, but even my larger power station would only keep it running for about two minutes before cutting off. With this unit, I can run it for several cycles (1 1/2 hours) before even thinking about another power source. That means excellent voltage and amperage for something extremely power-hungry. As for the projector, my previous experience was getting maybe one or two movies before needing to recharge. With this, it’s no problem—run time projected to be 6+ hours. On the build side, it’s very durable and has sturdy handles to move it around. It’s not huge, as mentioned before, but at 45 lbs, it’s not something you’ll casually toss around either. Still, the form factor makes it portable, and it’s clearly built to power something like an RV if needed. The LED screen is bright, easy to read, and very informative—it shows everything you need to stay on top of your power usage. It also comes with an app, which I’ve used with a previous generation power station and found very useful. It includes great features like charging only when electricity is cheapest, limiting charge to a certain percentage to extend battery life, and using it as a UPS backup. There’s a lot to explore in the app, and it’s absolutely worth downloading. The next addition I’d like to get is solar panels. According to the manual, it can handle up to 800W and recharge in about three hours. I haven’t tested that yet, but I’m looking forward to it. Being able to recharge outdoors and then use it indoors—especially on hot days for things like AC or other power-hungry devices—would be a huge benefit. In addition to solar charging, you can recharge it via AC power or a car lighter adapter. So you can stay powered wherever you go—whether you’re in the woods, at the beach, or just at the park setting up a movie night with a fan. This unit has plenty of power for all of that and provides real peace of mind during a blackout, even keeping something like a refrigerator running for a day or two. Power stations can be expensive, but when one offers this many features, connections, and this level of performance, the price becomes much easier to justify. The peace of mind alone is worth it. This is a fantastic power station that I think anyone should consider—whether for emergency preparedness or just powering things on the go.

I'm mostly excited to see what other use cases I can come up with for this power station. It really does a lot and although it's quite heavy (obviously), it's fairly small and easy enough to carry to places you might need it. Just thinking of novel ways to use it is going to be fun for a while. Setup is dead simple. It's a big battery and power outlets and it probably comes with enough juice to start using right away. You can connect it to your standard wall socket to charge it back up. You can also connect some solar panels if you have them to keep it charged when you're truly off the grid for a while. You can use the Anker app to monitor it and adjust some settings. You aren't required to create an account (which is always nice) but if you do, you'll be able to save your batteries and access them via wifi. This power station can supply 2400W of power which is an insane amount when you're trying to find things to test it out with. My big silly test was plugging in my refrigerator and air fryer and seeing them both run without an issue. My much more realistic test was to plug in my entire gaming PC setup and see that I still had about 7 hours of basic, standard usage (drawing around 300W consistently) or around 3 hours of hardcore gaming (drawing between 600-800W). This was on my power station that was already down to about 85% when I started the test. My standard UPS battery backup for my PC will generally only give me about 15-20 minutes of time after it loses power. Speaking of UPS, if you set your power station up in the Anker app, you have some things you can set up. The device also has a really small settings menu but there's a lot more you can configure in the app. The first thing you'll get to do from the app is update the firmware. This isn't a quick process. It's pretty slow and I found it quite unreliable via bluetooth. Connecting to wifi definitely helps but it was still a very slow update. On the front status page for your power station, you can change it's operating mode. It defaults to a standard UPS mode where it will prioritize the output load and if it's connected to power as well, it'll charge at the same time. You can also set a Time of Use mode that lets you specify the times when power costs are the lowest and only charge during those times. Then there's a couple of backup modes that prioritize keeping the battery topped up. One setting that's really nice that you can change in the app or directly from the device is the recharging power wattage. It defaults to basically drawing as much power as possible (1800W) but if you have other things running on that same leg of power, you'll probably trip a breaker (I did). You can lower the charging wattage to whatever your home can support and if you go down to 1000W, it shouldn't need a fan so the power station will remain silent. The screen on the device is only operated by a single button that turns the screen on as well as switching what screen is displayed. The default screen is a nice charged percentage along with the connected hz, outlet connection status and total wattage being used (or supplied). The next screen gives you a much more basic input/output display. The last screen showcases all of the outlets and their supplied wattages. There's a settings screen at the end that describes double pressing to "enter" and there are 3 basic settings available in that menu. I couldn't really find any downsides in my usage of this power station for now. It's heavy? Maybe that's a deal breaker for you? But you don't get this amount of power output or storage potential something that's not. If you want to go crazy, there's an extra daisy chain port on the side that let's you connect a second power station that will basically just work alongside this one. It's really a very nice backup solution for anything you need power for. Again, I'm going to have fun finding things to use this with. Camping feels like an obvious one. But then just random BBQs at a park where you want to play some music and maybe charge some phones. Outdoor movie nights with a nice projector. And of course, if your home loses power, you can keep your food cold while you wait for it to be restored and also provide a station to keep your phones topped up in an emergency. It might not be cheap but I think it makes up for it in it's versatility and plethora of use cases. If you're in the market for a substantial battery backup solution, give this one a good look.

I love being prepared, I love being outside and I love the modern conveniences of everything indoors ie, tv’s refrigerators, fans, microwaves computers ect. Thanks to this hefty but very portable power station… I can have it all. The versatility of the Anker Solix C2000X Gen 2 is truly a mind set change for what I am able to bring with me on my adventures. I love to camp and live on my back porch all summer! I have smaller power banks and they are great for phones and tablets but this is truly next level stuff. I feel like it’s from a sci-fi movie where the space explorer has this futuristic box that can power all his life support systems and here I sit on my back porch and have a laptop plugged in charging and running, a toaster, an air fryer, a set of headphones charging…. All at once! With room to charge things like my drone and cameras… Giddy, I ran to my office and got my projector. The projector is for summer movie nights on the back deck. I plugged it in and boom projector ANYWHERE I want to go …no long and frustrating extension chords… Just a futuristic power box that gives me plenty of juice! I ran the projector for 15 minutes and saw a 2% drop in the power bank…to extrapolate… 1 hour of watching a movie should equal about an 8% drop in the power bank so a 2 hr movie would drop me about 16%... plenty of power to microwave some popcorn and keep the drinks cold. I can’t wait to hit the campground… coffee maker, mini fridge, Electric griddle, entertainment and a fan at night… all with power to spare! Utilizing my small mini fridge, AI estimated I could get 2-4 days of cooling with the power station. It ran my small 1.5 cubic feet 48 can mini fridge like a champ! And the cool thing is that there are multiple ways to charge it. The wall charger was amazingly fast… just under an hour to get a full 100% charge… that’s amazing! 80 % in 45 minutes. I also love that I can charge it with my car outlet power so on the go I can top off! I also REALLY love that I can get solar panels. The solar panels are on my XMAS list for the spouse! I also appreciate all the outlets and how Anker was not stingy on providing all the ports and multiples of them except for the USB A port (only 1 and the TT – 30 port (only 1). Just so Versatile and the freedom to power all the numerous digital and lifestyle appliances in one spot… I mean my wife can blow dry her hair in our tent!!! AMAZING! The app is really handy and provides solid performance read back. Also a 5 year warranty. I also like that the Solix tells me the ambient air temperature… Small thing but really a nice touch for outside use. Overall… this checks all the boxes for me. I like being prepared for anything from emergencies to just having the comforts of modern living…but I also really appreciate being in nature and away from the indoors…. The Anker Solix C2000X Gen 2 lets me have it all without compromise. Quality build, smart technology, fast charging and power to spare really makes the Anker Solix a true power house! Love it!

Anker carries the name in portable batteries and charging units, so seeing a device like this is no real surprise. I will say that the longevity and performance from it is impressive. To start: Packaging is straightforward, battery, 2 cords (AC and DC) and 2 pieces of literature are packed in a box and that's it. I appreciate the fact that they don't need to load it up with a bunch of junk. Charging and use: It's a big battery so it takes a long time to charge. Something else worth noting is the fan runs while it's charging and it generates quite a lot of heat, so I'd be sure that there's plenty of ventilation while using. It's powerful enough to run a full size refrigerator with plenty of power leftover. In fact it will run my full size fridge (380W) for over 5 hours assuming the compressor ran the entire time (which it doesn't). This makes this battery a very viable small scale generator replacement. It also supports being connected to solar, although I don't have any panels. The battery is quite heavy so be aware portable is mostly because it can be moved, not because you'll want to do it with any regularity. Overall: An excellent highly capable large backup battery that can be used to power many high power devices in the event of power loss or while camping provided you understand that it's very heavy. I highly recommend it

There are quite a few reasons to want one of these, and like most others, one reason is for reliable backup power, perhaps the most important. That said, I think this is going to serve several roles for me. To sum up my thoughts on this power station in one sentence? I love it and honestly could not be happier with it so far. The build is solid, everything feels “good in the hand,” and while the unit has some weight, it is less than I was expecting. Same with the overall size and footprint. It is more compact than I thought it would be going in. Both major pros for me. As are the easy-to-use and sturdy handles. Beyond that, all of the connections and ports seem high quality, buttons function well, and the information screen is clear, easy to understand, and gives you all of the data you need. As for the look, well, I suppose this is of secondary importance, as well as a personal thing, but I like it. Plain. Plain. Clean. Black. Perfect for me. Lastly, the companion app is approachable, intuitive, gives you some settings control, and allows you to keep tabs on the device remotely. Nice to have. As for the power and ports, I think most will be pleased here. There are 4 AC outlets, 1 TT-30 port (for RVs, motorhomes, and generators, I had to learn about this one), 2 140W PD USB-C ports, 1 15W USB-C, and 1 12W USB-A port (those last two share for a total continuous output of 20W). For me, that is more than enough, not only now, but most likely for any uses I will come up with going forward. There are quite a few ways to get the station itself charged up. AC, solar, (AC and Solar together as well), Car Input, Gas Generator, and Car Alternator. Personally, I have only been able to use AC to this point, but it charges, again, much quicker than I was expecting given the output. Putting my initial fill aside, as it came with charge, it really only takes about 1.5 hours to fully charge from under 10%, and I was getting over 80% in about roughly 45 minutes. Idk, to me this seems somewhat crazy. In the good way. I was impressed. Give my use cases, I assume this will mostly be the way I charge it going forward, BUT, I am very intrigued by the solar panel idea (although the cost is substantial). I will have to look into it in the future, but I really would love to have that option. Further, the add-on battery, as opposed to an entire additional unit, also has me thinking… In use, I could not be happier. Power outages are not a “big” issue for me, and are usually shorter term, but they happen a few times a year, minimum. This past year, however, there was 3-4 day period where a large part of my city (and much longer further out) was without power. I did escape that, but it was pure chance, and seeing the effect it had on people around me was rough. Obviously, some things are more important than others, food being one. I was a little nervous, but I did test my refrigerator, and it ran easily for an entire day on the Anker with enough juice to make it about a day and half all things being equal. I also tested my computer with zero issues. Same for gadgets of all kinds, but given their smaller draws, I had no worries. For me, this is “mostly” going to be a just in case type of device, and I think it will do very well there. Fridge is one thing, as is internet, etc…and while smaller battery packs I have can handle a lot of the smaller devices I want/need, having the peace of mind knowing they are all also covered for an extended time is good and safe feeling. That said, I may “play” with the idea of some rate monitoring, given rising electric costs, but we will see. Lastly, while I rarely am a camper, there are multi-day adventures that this will be a vey welcome add to the essential packing list, and this absolutely will be major player during the several tailgates I host and attend each year. I kind of can’t wait. It is rated for 4,000 cycles, which really, is hard to wrap my head around, so I am confident I will be set for some time to come. In the end, I think this is a great device as well as solution and I really like it. It does what I want, very well. Quickly. I am happy with the feature-set, build, size, and ease of use. It is versatile for me, now, and into the future where there are some nice expandability options. I think for all that you get, including peace of mind, the value is definitely there and most would be happy with this choice.

Living in the PNW over the past several years, we’ve dealt with plenty of power outages that have disrupted our daily routines. While we’ve always stayed safe, losing electricity is frustrating. Whether it’s for an hour or for days. A few years back, freezing rain and frigid temperatures knocked out power across a large part of our city, leaving many neighbors in the dark for up to 20 hours. Thankfully, we had a small Anker power station that kept our fridge, phones, and a few lights running. Since then, we’ve wanted something bigger to handle our freezer as well. That’s when we picked up the Anker SOLIX C2000X, which packs about twice the power of our old unit. It’s not much larger, though a bit heavier, but it stores far more energy. It’s simple to use and charge, with a long-lasting capacity. It includes a 6ft AC charging cable and a 9.6ft car charging cable. For ports up front, the C2000X Gen 2 has 4 AC outlets available. 2 USB-C ports capable of 140W, 1 USB-C port capable of 15W, and 1 USB-A port capable of 12W. These ports together are capped at 20W output. And finally, 1 12V/10A car socket. Around the sides are the charging and battery expansion ports. The C2000X Gen 2 can be charged on one side via the AC or XT-60 inputs. At 2048 Wh (or 4000 with an extra battery), it can run a full-size French door fridge for up to 32 hours—perfect for weather that knocks out power. Don’t wait until you’re tossing spoiled food from your fridge and freezer, and that’s without factoring in the need for electric heat if you have kids. While it’s our go-to for outages and emergencies, it’s also great for camping, keeping a cooler, lights, fans, or mini-fridges powered. We’ll likely stick to the smaller one for travel, but this unit is still portable enough. RV owners could easily run appliances without draining their main battery. With six charging options: solar panel, AC, car outlet, wall outlet, gas generator, and alternator. It’s versatile and quick to recharge, hitting 80% in 45 minutes and 100% in just over an hour. Value is always based on how much you use a device, but in this case, it is also about having it when you need it. We tend to purchase things after we need them rather than before, and while $1000 is expensive, consider how much money you would lose if you had to throw away everything in your fridge and freezer. And it’s hard to put a price on warmth (or cooling) if you need it for heat or AC. There are many options for portable power stations, but I’d encourage you to do your homework before purchasing one. A lot of unknown or unproven brands are out there, but with Anker, you know they’ve been in the business of power stations for years and are a well-proven company in their quality as well as their abundance of accessories.

I live in a large city where, luckily, power outages are rare. But this unit gives me, just in case, peace of mind. If you are looking for a reasonably priced and portable (solid 41 lbs and 10 x 9.5 x 18 inches) that can keep your refrigerator and other devices running this is great option. Easy setup – just unbox, insert 6ft AC power or car battery connector (also supports solar) to charge (1800W max). It comes with a Quick Start Guide which I found very useful as well as a warranty booklet. I easily installed the Anker app, and it walked me through adding the device using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, it only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and does not search for networks, so you have to type in name and password. I have a 2.4GHz IoT network specifically for this issue and it connected without any problems. The app is really nice and has a lot of settings to customize the unit and keep track of usage. It had 88% charge when initially plugged in and took a little over 10 minutes to fully charge. For input connections the unit has AC power cable, car charger and solar power. For output there are 4 AC grounded outlets. There are 2 USB-C 140W, 1 USB-C 15W and 1 USB-A 12W connections all marked. There is also a XT60I connection which the guide states is for use with an ungrounded RV (which I do not have). For my initial test I placed unit on counter in utility room (small size of unit is nice) and plugged in secondary 13 cu ft refrigerator with freezer and it stated there was 11 days 20 hrs and 24 minutes of operation. 1 ½ hrs later I added a 26-inch 1080P LCD TV and Firestick with unit indicating 140W usage. I ran these continually for 10 hrs and still had 42% charge. I also charged 2 power tool batteries in that time frame. I then moved unit to my large air fryer and ran it alone cooking some French fries at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Unit stated output was over 1700W at 60Hz and it used 33% of the 42% charge. I received an update from the app that charge was below 10% - which was nice. The top back edge got slightly warm when using the fryer. The USB-C 140W ports super-fast charged my phone. I received a slow charging warning when using my laptops- but they still charged. Not only is this unit nice to have in case of a power failure it can also be used to power “things” during “high” peak charge times to save on your energy costs. It took a little over 1 ½ hrs to charge to 100% from 9% during which unit got a tad warm then too. I didn’t use it again for over a day, but the charge was reduced to 88% - even though it wasn’t in use and nothing was plugged in. I wondered if maybe Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi was eating up the charge? So, I looked through the app and found that I had left the output power button on - after turning that off it stopped the charge reduction. There is also a small colored LCD screen on the unit you can scroll through for information as well. You can also add a 2nd expansion battery to increase capacity to 4096Wh or 5120Wh (depending on battery). 5-year warranty The only negative is it can only use 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. It is a well thought out unit that has many uses in multiple surroundings/situations and can be expanded using the expansion battery. I definitely recommend.

Expanded my trust in Anker from phone accessories/charging bricks to larger capacity without disappointment. I was interested in the SOLIX C2000X after recent ice storm a couple months that prompted much dooms day thoughts, including lacking a solid back-up power source for any larger device (the refrigerator for instance). The device is overall compact but heavier than I expected (matches advertised weight of slightly over 40lbs, just had not read that part) - tried to pick it up off the porch when it got delivered with one hand and was slightly thrown off. Once out of the box, the carrying handles helped make the device mobile without as much concern - my wife did complain about the weight for herself though. The 2.0kWh capacity is a solid base charge and does have the option for an add-on battery although more bulky/added cost, a relatively compact unit. One of the biggest perks to be in the ability to be able to power through solar panel (although not included) - which can provide an ongoing heating source if power is out for extended periods of time. There is also the option to charge through car and wall charging sources. Including the option of recharging faster with AC and solar, prompting quick charging the day of a storm if predictable - although I did not try this as the decision to obtain the solar panels is pending. For device powering, there are multiple standard wall outlets along with USB C and standard USB. No issues charging phone with minimal drain. There is a small display panel to allow for monitoring of status which is a nice plus compared to a smaller device with only indicator lights. I was able to power my run of the mill mini-fridge for about 12 hours while testing getting down to 78%, which is does run heavier than not in my opinion as I hear it going most nights. Recharging is relatively quick, about 1.5 hours. The device is also relatively quit considering it is a power source. Overall, for advertised use this device holds up to the expectations. Will need to see how long it lasts, but given advertisement there is not significant concern for standard device lifetime.

I've always been Impressed with Anker's ability to fit powerful chargers into small sizes, and they've succeeded again with the C2000X under their SOLIX sub-brand! This power station is pretty compact for what it offers and lighter than what I would expect (coming in at ~41lbs.) Fortunately, the unit has sturdy handles built into the case, making it easy to carry from place to place. Operating the power station is straight-forward. You have plenty of USB ports (conveniently labeled for your wattage needs) and regular power outlets. The display screen is informative, allowing you to view power drain as well as perform some basic configuration; but you can take it even further buy connecting the unit to your phone via bluetooth and using the Anker app. The app provides a much more intuitive navigation of the configuration options and work quite nicely. Out of the box, the power station had about 21% power. It only took about and hour and 20 minutes to get it fully charged. At 100% power, I plugged in a 1500W space heater and was able to keep it running for over 2 hours before I drained the battery down to about 12%. Then I started recharging the unit and it was back to 100% in about the same time as before. This is a fantastic portable power station and I can see it coming in handy for some camping trips or during a power outage.