Winter storms across the country are bringing heavy snow, rain and — in some cases, as this California resident who briefly lost power a few days ago can attest — outages. If you want to prepare, Anchor’s 521 Powerhouse It can help keep your essential appliances running and is on sale at Amazon for $129.99 ($120 off). This is about $2 less than its lowest price ever and the best price seen since Black Friday.
What’s impressive about the 256Wh power station is the range of devices it can handle. You can charge small electronics like phones, tablets, cameras, and laptops multiple times using its two USB-A ports and single USB-C port, but it also has two AC outlets and a car socket. This means it can power low-wattage appliances such as a mini fridge, portable fan or heater (on slow speed), electric blankets and other gear that draw up to 300 watts of power. You don’t have to worry that it’ll drain—Anker says the battery is designed to last up to 10 years and offers a five-year warranty.
There are some thoughtful extras, too. Small and weighing about eight pounds – the equivalent of about a gallon of water – it’s relatively easy to carry thanks to its integrated handle. Anker also includes a car charging cable as well as a built-in display to check remaining battery life at a glance. And if you’re out and about or experiencing extended power outages, you can also recharge it using compatible solar panels – although you’ll have to purchase these separately.
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