While EcoFlow, Anker and Jackery were all fairly aggressive in their Black Friday pricing on Amazon, only Anker provides 2,000W output at $349. Competitor power stations in the $350-$400 price range top out at 1,500-1,800W which gets you less power for similar money.
Amazon has just dropped the Anker SOLIX C1000 (second gen) to an all-time low of $349, down from its usual $449 price tag. You get 2,000W continuous output with 3,000W surge capacity, a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery lasting 10 years and it can recharge fully in just 49 minutes.
2,000W Output Powers What You Need
The 2,000W continuous output handles high-draw appliances that kill weaker power stations instantly. You can power up space heaters, window air conditioners, power tools, electric kettles, and other demanding devices without triggering overload shutdowns. The 3,000W surge capacity absorbs the startup power spikes that motors and compressors create when they first kick on. Refrigerators, well pumps, and air compressors all draw massive current for a few seconds during startup, and this power station handles those surges without flinching.
Ten output ports spread the power across various devices at once, without having to prioritize what charges first. The port selection includes AC outlets for the standard household devices, USB-C with fast charging for phones and laptops, USB-A for the older gear and a car outlet for the 12V accessories. You can power a full remote work setup with laptop, monitor, router, and phone charger while running a mini fridge and fan during power outages.
The 49-minute recharge time using HyperFlash technology at 1,600W input redefines how you use portable power stations. The traditional models take 6-10 hours to recharge from empty, creating overnight charging rituals which make the power station unavailable when you need it. This Anker charges over a lunch break or during a quick stop at an RV park and is ready for another full day of heavy use. You enable HyperFlash mode through the Anker app when you need maximum charging speed, or use standard charging for quieter operation.
LiFePO4 battery chemistry offers 10 years of reliable performance with 4,000 charge cycles before capacity drops to 80%. Traditional lithium-ion batteries degrade much faster; many lose a large portion of their capacity after 500-1,000 cycles. The longevity transforms this from a disposable gadget into a legitimate long-term investment that keeps working through years of regular use. The battery is much safer while charging and discharging than a standard lithium battery due to a lower risk of fire and higher thermal stability.
UPS functionality with under 10-millisecond switchover keeps sensitive equipment running during power transitions. CPAP machines, computers, modems, and medical devices never experience interruption when grid power fails. The power station detects outages and seamlessly takes over power delivery before the connected devices even notice anything happened.
At 14% smaller and 11% lighter than other 1,000Wh class products on the market, this compact unit makes transport and storage easier. You can also move it between rooms, load it into vehicles for camping, or stash it in closets without excessive effort.
This $349, 2,000W power station offers more output capacity and 49-minute recharging, while its usual price is $100 lower than the normal. Other competitors charge similar prices for less powerful 1,500-1,800W models with slower charging.
