Anker fixes two of the worst things about power stations

Anchor on Solix S2000 it solves two major pain points with power plants: drawing unnecessary energy that can leave the battery suddenly dead, and the large footprint needed to have more power. Remarkably, it achieves this at a very low starting price of just $0.29 per Wh.

Unlike many other 2kWh radios, Anker says the s2000 won’t suddenly die after a few days due to phantom power if you accidentally leave the AC power running. It’s much smaller than many competing mid-range systems for vanlifers, workstations, or home backups where a power outlet can keep AC equipment like a refrigerator or CPAP machine running after a power outage.

Anker says the S2000 only draws about 6W when empty, less than most power stations built around 2kWh LFP batteries. It achieves this through a technology it calls “OptiSave.” It is also supported by the optional 1500W power inverter that converts all stored energy into AC power.

Some 2kWh power stations from competitors like EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery tend to use inverters that produce more than 2400W of AC power, with idle power that can exceed 30W – enough to drain the battery in just a few days. This compares to about two weeks of the Anker Solix S2000, but only if the 6W figure is to be believed.

Even the smaller Anker inverter, 1500W is enough managing many home appliances and communication devices. This will also support most of the AC equipment you carry in the camper, including a coffee maker, water boiler, and small kitchen stove. The S2000 can go up to 3000W temporarily to power even the most demanding appliances like hair dryers. His A 2kWh battery is enough keeping the large fridge/freezer combination running for a day after the power goes out.

Another interesting feature of the Solix S2000 is its size. At 208 x 282 x 323mm, its energy reaches about 106Wh/L, which easily matches the larger 2kWh stations such as EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, Bluetti AC200L, or Jackery 2000 Plus. This makes the S2000 an attractive power station for space-challenged pilots.

The Solix S2000 has inputs and outputs, including two USB-C jacks (100W max), one USB-A, and a 400W solar panel to power the battery when off-grid. I like that it has three AC jacks in the front and two in the back so you don’t have to move the 35.7 pound (16.2kg) unit around too much.

Early reviews of the US version look very encouraging:

The Anchor Solix S2000 is launching with a huge discount for early adopters: just $579 if you order before June 1 – a great deal on power supplies that seems to match Anker’s claims. After that the price will increase between $679.99 and $1,199.99 because power station manufacturers love coupons. EU prices and shipping dates will be announced in the coming weeks.