Anker SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station, 1200W (Peak 1600W) Solar Generator, Full Charge in 58 Min, 768Wh LiFePO4 Battery for Outdoor Camping, RVs, Road Trip, and Power Outages (Optional Solar Panel)

We rarely write reviews this detailed, but the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station absolutely deserves it. After using it for camping, a weekend RV trip, and even a brief power outage at home, we can confidently say this is one of the best portable power stations on the market. Power & Performance (1200W / 1600W Peak): This unit delivers serious power. It handled our portable fridge, LED lights, phone chargers, and even a small coffee maker without breaking a sweat. The 1600W peak gives you real confidence when running devices that temporarily draw extra wattage. No flickers, no drops — just stable, reliable power. Battery Capacity (768Wh LiFePO4): The LiFePO4 battery is a huge selling point. Not only is it safer and more durable than standard lithium batteries, but the capacity is perfect for multi-day trips. We used it continuously over two nights while camping, and it still had juice to spare. The long cycle life also means this investment is built to last for years. Built-In Camping Lights: A surprisingly useful feature! The lights are bright, energy-efficient, and perfectly positioned. Whether you’re setting up camp after dark or just need ambient lighting around the tent or RV, the built-in illumination eliminates the need for extra lanterns. Outdoor Convenience: Between the compact design, sturdy handle, and quiet operation, it’s clear Anker engineered this for real-world use. It fits easily in the trunk, doesn’t add a lot of weight, and runs almost silently — a huge plus when you’re outdoors and want peace and quiet. Solar Compatibility: We opted for the solar panel setup, and it was a game changer. The recharge speed was surprisingly fast for a unit this size. Even on a partly cloudy day, it steadily gained power. Being able to recharge anywhere without relying on an outlet completely transforms long camping trips. Reliability for Emergencies: During a recent power outage at home, this unit powered essential devices (Wi-Fi, lights, phones, and a fan) without issue. Knowing we have a dependable backup source gives tremendous peace of mind. Build Quality & Safety: Like all Anker products, it feels premium and solid. The LiFePO4 chemistry adds another layer of safety, and the screen gives clear, accurate readings for input/output and remaining runtime.

I don’t write a lot of reviews, but I feel compelled to rate this portable solar generator. I’ve always liked Anker products. I have purchased many of their smaller portable USB chargers in the past. They always work well. Now they have gotten into solar generators. They did a number of things correctly on this box. They used a XT-60 charge input. This is fantastic, as the durability, longevity, and quality of this connector beats many of the “coaxial” connectors hands down. It’s polarized, so it can’t be plugged in backwards. Provides a snug fit that won’t come unplugged with vibration or movement. Has very low connector resistance, even after several hundred make/break cycles. Kudos Anker. Now for the box itself… it performs extremely well. It can output over 1000 watts of pure sine wave without breaking a sweat. The inverter is slightly more efficient than most of the boxes on the market. This means more of your battery power goes into supplying your loads, instead of making heat and causing the fans to run. The charging is also very efficient. The fans don’t even run when charging from 200 watt solar input, or from an external battery. Charging speed is acceptable at 12 volts in, but fantastic at 48 VDC input. It has a durable case, with handles on both sides molded into the case. Easy to carry, and lightweight for the features. 2 USB C PD and 2 USB A outputs make it very friendly for charging multiple devices at one time. The 12 volt output is nice for cigarette lighter products. I use a powered cooler when traveling or camping. The cigarette socket just plugs right in from the cooler. seamless and painless. I also like that when I’m stopped for the night in a hotel with AC, the box can be charged up with just a standard cord (which can be stored in the top of the unit with other charge cords, etc…). Anker did a great job on this portable supply, and in common Anker fashion, the box just works.

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.

I've only had this C800 for a few weeks. So far it has been working very well. It seems sturdy as a brick, so I expect it will survive being hauled around. Good power and charge life. It is a little confusing to use the USB ports and the documentation and online help is poor. For reference, the unit times-out after a period of non-use - that's documented. What isn't documented is that the USB ports only turn on when you plug a CABLE into the C800. If you unplug your phone from the far end of the cable but leave the cable plugged-in to the C800 it will time-out but it will NOT turn back on when you plug your phone in. You have to remove the USB cable from the C800. When you plug the cable back into the C800 USB port it recognizes it and the unit turns on. Two key requirements this unit delivers on: 1) It can be charged by a portable solar panel. 2) It will work in power-fail mode. When plugged into AC (and devices are plugged into it) it will quickly change from feed-through mode to operating off the battery. Would buy again.

After viewing the c800 on YouTube I immediately ordered it. It is way better in person, lol. The c800 includes a telescoping pole to attach two hand help flashlights included with the solar generator. The two flashlights charge inside the top portion of the generator. The flashlights have 3 modes and have a dimming control by pressing and holding down on the power button. Very cool feature. The c800 generator also includes a forward facing strip light with 3 modes and an SOS feature. Solid build, good size, works great. Highly recommend.

This SOLIX C800 is a welcomed addition to Anker’s distinguished line of products in this category. The box is heavy (dense), but manageable for an adult or larger child. The number of connectivity options this particular SOLIX box comes with is compelling and diverse. The ability to plug this into a solar panel (sold separately) or other solar system is a key feature that makes this SOLIX product stand out - although this functionality appears to be more and more common. This product comes with the cables to do so. The portable battery bank market seems to move fast and things are “dated” rapidly. Nonetheless, this 1200W box holds its own in the line up. The app integration is well done and it is nice to be able to manage the box from the app, although that is entirely optional and by no means a necessary feature for this box to perform. The visualizations indicating the power remaining and other statuses are easy to understand and simple. The usability of this box is overall very good and the handles are well placed for portability. Perhaps the most innovative feature of this box is the lid. It opens up and contains handheld flashlights that can be attached via a magnet to a telescoping pole. This is perhaps useful outdoors, but is very useful indoors to fill a dark space. The display (or the app) smartly displays the remaining time at current power draws to the user. Make note, you will hear this box as it runs on intense tasks (ie: powering a coffee maker in the kitchen as opposed to charging your cell phone). This is a great box at a great price. As long as one doesn’t expect this to power their house or something, it is respectable for short term power outages or mobile applications (overlanding etc.) without breaking the bank. I own multiple Anker SOLIX products. This is probably my favorite.

Perfect for camping, ran my 600w coffee maker every morning for 4 mornings without charge, also used to air up my air mattress, and used the lights to light up campsite, nice bright and dimmable lights. Bought without solar panel, but would recommend buying the one with solar panel! Cheaper in the long run. Works great for home power outages. If you have a cpap machine for example, you can plug it in the power station and plug the power station into outlet, if the power cuts off then the power station kicks on immediately to keep cpap running or whatever you have plugged into it. Very little to no noise, very portable! Charges pretty fast, especially if you tune on fast charge within the app! I have no doubt this will last a long time for my needs.

I’ve been testing the Anker C800 Solix for about six months, and while it’s a nice little power station, it leaves me wishing I had gone with the C1000 instead. I mainly charge it with a 100W solar panel, and it does fine powering my daily devices and even running my 3D printer. The problem is that it just doesn’t hold enough charge to run the printer full-time, and with how slow the panel charges, it makes things a bit frustrating. One of the advertised features is the built-in flashlights, which sounded cool at first, but in reality I barely use them. They’re also pretty dim compared to a cheap flashlight or lantern, so I don’t really see the value there. At the time, the C800 and C1000 were about the same price, and considering the size difference isn’t that big, it would’ve made much more sense to go for the extra battery capacity instead of built-in lights. Overall, it’s a decent battery pack, but for the price, it doesn’t feel like the best value. If you’re shopping, I’d recommend skipping this one and getting the C1000 or something larger (1kWh+). I’ll likely look at a bigger model next time, maybe even from another brand to compare.