Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station with 200W Solar Panels, 1200W (Peak 1600W) Solar Generator with Camping Lights, 768Wh LiFePO4 Battery for Outdoor Camping, RVs, Road Trip, Power OutagesClimatePartner certified

I run a computer and some networking equipment that I need to remain on even in the event of a power outage. For a long time, I have relied on traditional uninterrupted power supplies alone, but a couple of recent power outages extended well beyond the batteries of those. I considered a traditional gasoline or LP generator, but decided to go the Anker SOLIX route instead for a couple reasons. Primarily, the necessity of running a generator outside and running heavy-duty power cords into the house. Then, of course, the costs of fuel, the necessity of having said fuel on-hand in the event of a power outage, etc. With this unit, I intend to keep it generally charged up and disconnected for the unplanned outages, but I will run the batteries down occasionally, then recharge it either by solar, AC, or the included car adapter.I have had this solar generator for about a month now, give or take. I am really happy with it so far. With its SurgePad feature, it claims to be able to push out a peak of 1600W. I wanted to see if the overload feature worked, so I plugged in a small space heater, thinking it may well just top the 1600... Sure enough, watching in the Anker sidekick app on my phone, that heater cranked this generator OVER the 1600W. I believe it had peaked in the 1800 range before I got a bit nervous and just killed it. So, the generator certainly can crank out the 1200 it is rated for on a continuous basis and spike even higher.One thing I was VERY pleased with is the fact that the LEFT USB-C port on this generator charges my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at "Super Fast Charging 2.0" — the fastest charging rate on this phone — meaning the generator's port supports PPS. I cannot confirm if it also supports PD. The right side USB-C port charges at a maximum of 25W, and will achieve just "Super Fast Charging" on my phone, as expected.The only ports I have not tested so far are the car adapter output and the car adapter input. Everything works well. I have charged this unit with both the included standard AC wall adapter and Anker PS100 solar panels. You can easily control the charging rate from around 2-or-300W up to the Ultra Fast rate of 1000W within the app, once connected to AC power. I have only ever pushed it as high as 500W as I believe that's easier on the battery life (the user guide indeed mentions not using Ultra Fast unless necessary for that exact reason — so I assume the lower the wattage, the safer for the battery lifespan, but I'm no electrician!).As to the title, I don't think it is worth dropping this generator to a 4-star review, but I wish it allowed closer monitoring and statistics monitoring. The app shows ONLY the total output wattage of all the AC plugs on the front combined, the output of the USB ports separately, and then the output of the car adapter. On the input, it also only shows the input wattage. All of this is shown in real-time ONLY, so there is absolutely no way to, say, put up your solar panel for awhile and then look back to see if it has been charging steadily or if you're getting big unexpected dips or anything. You have to do your best to monitor these things in real-time if you care about them, or I've actually used a power draw meter connected between my devices and this generator to get a better idea. I sincerely wish Anker would improve the app to record some stats in the background or something like that. Then I could even tell when the free solar energy has paid off the costs of the equipment (something I had sincerely hoped to do, going into this purchase)!!!Bottom line: If the 1200 continuous watts of output power is enough for you, I highly recommend this. It is fairly portable and easy enough to carry in one hand for most folks.I do NOT recommend the Anker PS100 solar panels, however. I will, of course, be writing a separate review for them, which I'm thinking is likely to be a 3-4 star review. Ignoring the quality/build concerns I intend to mention, I do suggest a 200 or 300W set of panels. 100W is too little input most days, and I wish I had started out at the 200W level. I believe the user guide for this particular model states it will charge from solar at a maximum of 300W (even though they "recommend" their own 400W panels.

We bought this little generator so we could power out electric cooler when we stop for the night on a road trip to Florida. It worked out perfectly. Kept stuff frozen all night, then the next day when we stopped for the night we quickly charged it for two hours and used it a second time. We arrived in Florida and left it in the car, not thinking we'd use it again until the trip home. But there was a power outage in the whole area that started at six pm. We brought the generator up from the car and it still has 30% power. We were all able to top off our phones and use the flashlight on the generator to do the dishes and play games until the power came back on. Since the generator was already in the condo, we charged it up and have been using it as a quick power source for phone charging and remote control toys. There are so many ports and it's a perfect compact size. I can't wait to take it camping.

The Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station has been a game-changer for our mobile workers out in the field. With 1200W of continuous power (1600W peak), it easily handles everything from charging laptops and phones to running power tools and small equipment. (We use it to run printers and charge our work devices on the go)

Absolutely love this! Anker is always high quality, so no big surprise.

This thing is awesome! I picked this up when my energy company offered a rebate on solar batteries. I like all the flashlight features. The battery seems to last quite a while. It was perfect for taking out to test an electronic purchase off of Facebook marketplace when meeting in a public park (no wall outlets).

This is a great little power station. The detachable lights are such a cool and useful design. Came in very handy after the tornadoes that hit St. Louis.

Ordered the c800 plus for an upcoming travel trailer trip. Per Amazon product was in stock and would arrive well before our trip.Received the solar panel and per Amazon product was delivered. Well it wasn’t!! Solar panel yes. Battery no!Emailed the mfg and received email that product was back ordered and no promised deliver date. What??Then the next day the mfg sent me an email advising product has shipped and gave me a fed ex tracking number. But for two days the fed ex tracking number only showed label created, nothing about estimated delivery.Then out of no where the battery shows up.Now I know some of this is in fed ex but Anker needs some integrity training.Batter arrived at 82% charge and within a few minutes of being plugged in was up to 100%.Left battery outside for the night with front light on full brightness and two flashlights on all night. Flashlights stayed on all night with minimal battery degradation. And the battery was still at 96%. Impressed.Plugging solar panel in now and see how long that takes to charge the battery.Update: The main reason we purchased this unit is to have a charging station for our son hiking the PCT. We met up with him in the Sierras and he and all his friends had almost every port being used to recharge their equipment. The unit performed perfectly!!So far very impressed with the product. Just the Anker customer service needs a big upgrade.