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Winter storms across the country are bringing heavy snow, rain, and in some cases, as this Californian who briefly lost power a few days ago can attest, power outages. If you want to prepare, Anker 521 Powerhouse It can help keep your essential appliances running and is on sale for $129.99 ($120 off) On Amazon. That’s about $2 off its all-time low, and the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday.
What’s impressive about this 256Wh power station is the range of devices it can handle. You can charge small electronic devices like phones, tablets, cameras, and laptops multiple times with two USB-A ports and one USB-C port, but it also features two AC outlets and a car plug. This means it can power low-wattage appliances like a mini-fridge, portable fan or heater (on low), electric blanket, and other equipment that consumes up to 300 watts. You don’t have to worry that it’ll die either — Anker says the battery is designed to last up to 10 years and offers a five-year warranty.
There are some thoughtful additions too. Compact, weighing about eight pounds — about the same as a gallon of water — it’s relatively easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle. Anker also includes a built-in display to check remaining battery life at a glance, as well as a car charging cable. And if you’re outside or facing an extended outage, you can recharge it using compatible solar panels — though you’ll need to buy those separately.