Anker fixes the two worst things about power plants

Deny Solex S2000 It solves two major problems with power stations: idle power draw that can leave the battery unexpectedly flat, and the large space required to hold a lot of power. Impressively, it achieves this at an incredibly low introductory price of just $0.29 per watt-hour.

Unlike most other power stations in the 2 kWh range, Anker says the S2000 won’t suddenly die after a few days due to phantom power draw if you accidentally leave the AC outlet on. It’s also much smaller than most competing mid-range systems designed for trucks, job sites or home backup as the power station can keep AC appliances like a refrigerator or CPAP respirator running after a power outage.

Anker says the S2000 draws only about 6 watts when idle, which is much less than most power stations built around 2-kilowatt-hour LFP batteries. It achieves this through efficiencies gained using technology called OptiSave. It would also likely help to choose a less powerful 1500 watt inverter that converts all that stored energy into AC power.

Other 2-kWh power stations from competitors like EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery tend to use inverters that produce more than 2,400 watts of AC power, with idle power draws that can exceed 30 watts—enough to completely drain a battery in a few days. This compares to nearly two weeks for the Anker Solix S2000, but only if the 6W number is correct.

Despite Anker’s smaller reflector, 1500 watts is enough To operate most home appliances and networking equipment. It will also power most AC appliances you carry in the camper, including a coffee maker, water kettle, and small induction stove. The S2000 can temporarily peak at up to 3,000 watts to power some high-draft appliances like hair dryers. that it Battery capacity of 2 kWh is sufficient To keep a large refrigerator/freezer combination running for more than a day when the power goes out.

The other interesting thing about the Solix S2000 is its size. With dimensions of 208 x 282 x 323 mm, the power density is around 106 Wh/L, which easily beats larger 2 kWh power stations like the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, Bluetti AC200L or Jackery 2000 Plus. This makes the S2000 a really interesting power plant for space-challenged spacecraft enthusiasts.

The Solix S2000 features a range of inputs and outputs, including two USB-C sockets (100W max), a USB-A port, and a 400W solar panel input to keep the battery charged when off the grid. I like that it has three AC plugs on the front and two on the back so you don’t have to move the 35.7-pound (16.2 kg) unit around too much.

Early reviews of the American model look very promising:

the Solex S2000 anchor It’s launching at a deep discount for early adopters: just $579 if you pre-order before June 1 — a great deal for a power station that seems to live up to Anker’s claims. Then the price will rise to between $679.99 and $1,199.99 because power plant makers absolutely love coupons. EU prices and shipping dates will be announced in the coming weeks.