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Power station backup power is often defined by a unit’s capacity size, which most folks assume directly correlates to its runtime. However, anyone who has used one is likely aware that the length of any station’s runtime relies on how much output power is being regularly delivered to devices and appliances, taking into account idle draining and conversion loss. That’s where Anker’s focus is on the new SOLIX S2000 power station, as it has been given OptiSave tech in order to “reduce idle power consumption by 40 to 70 percent, down to sub-6W, and achieving over 90 percent light-load efficiency.” For reference, the usual industry standard is around 10 to 20W of idle draw.
The S2000 comes bearing a 2,010Wh LiFePO4 capacity that the brand raves will allow “up to 35 hours of refrigerator backup with 20 percent more real-world runtime than competing 2kWh units.” It will deliver up to 1,500W of steady output power (and surge as high as 3,000W) through eight output ports (5x ACs, 2x USB-Cs, 1x USB-A). Like some of its second-generation stations, the S2000 is also coming with a more compact design, measuring in at 8.19 inches by 11.1 inches by 12.7 inches, which is “30% smaller than the industry average, comparable to a 1kWh unit.” It’s also been given a more vertical build so it can slide more easily against kitchen walls without losing you counter space.
