Anker charging station charges from an outlet in 49 minutes and handles 2,000 W. With a code, it's now 2.5 thousand cheaper

A charging station that you don’t keep permanently plugged in often encounters the same problem: before you head to the cottage or campsite, it’s not charged. According to the manufacturer, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen2 goes from zero to 100% in 49 minutes. With code ALZADNY15, Alza sells it for 14,442 Kč, without the code, it costs 16,990 Kč.

Inside is a LiFePO4 battery with a capacity of 1,024 Wh. The station continuously delivers 2,000 W and short-term up to 2,400 W, so in addition to laptops and phones, it also handles appliances for the kitchen or workshop.

Rychlé shrnutí:
✅ Smysl dává: pokud chcete zálohu pro router, počítač nebo NAS při výpadku proudu a zároveň zdroj na chatu, kde podle výrobce poběží i kávovar nebo mikrovlnka.
⚠️ Zvažte: v balení je jen AC kabel a příručka, solární panel si musíte dokoupit. Do batohu se stanice s 11,3 kg nehodí.
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Full battery in under an hour when you enable UltraFast

Fast charging relies on an AC input with a power of up to 1,600 W. In the specifications, Alza states a charging time from the mains of 0.82 hours, which corresponds to the promised 49 minutes. The station can thus be charged the evening before departure, or prepared again after a power outage before the electricity goes out again.

UltraFast mode is activated in the Anker app. It also shows the battery status, input and output power, and an estimate of the remaining operating time. You can also set charging limits within it.

Four outlets and 2,000 W for kitchen and tools

The station has nine outputs: four 230 V outlets, one 12V car socket, and four USB ports of type A and C. Four full-fledged outlets are practical for a station of this size, as you can do without a splitter.

According to the manufacturer, a continuous 2,000 W is sufficient for a coffee maker, microwave, power tools, or several computer devices simultaneously. However, a capacity of 1,024 Wh does not mean many hours of operation under such a load, so it’s worth monitoring the estimated remaining time in the app.

At home as a quiet backup for router and NAS

The UPS function switches power from the mains to the battery during an outage within 10 ms. According to the manufacturer, a computer, router, or NAS should continue to run without restarting. If the station only powers small electronics up to 200 W, the noise level should be at most 20 dB, so it can even be placed in a bedroom or study.

The battery is also suitable for permanent connection: Anker promises up to 4,000 charging cycles for its third-generation LiFePO₄ cells and estimates a lifespan of over 10 years.

Solar charging up to 600 W, but the panel is not in the box

The built-in MPPT controller can handle solar panels up to 600 W, so the station can be recharged even at a cottage without a grid connection. However, only an AC charging cable and a user manual are included in the package.

The station measures 38.4 × 24.4 × 20.8 cm and weighs 11.3 kg. The manufacturer states that it is 14% smaller and 11% lighter than conventional stations with the same capacity. It fits more easily into a car trunk, but it’s still quite heavy for longer carrying.

On Alza, the station has a rating of 4.6 out of 5, but so far only from 13 customers. The seller has it in stock in more than five units. At 14,442 Kč with the code, it makes the most sense for someone who wants one station for home internet and computer backup, and also a power source that charges quickly before a weekend at the cottage.

Would you use the charging station more as a backup for a router and computer, or for a cottage and camping?