The power specifications are nothing remarkable in the world of portable power stations.

It Has Flashlights!

It then extends telescopically up to about a meter.

Anker Solix C800 Plus- featured night shot all the lights

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These flashlights and mount are genuinely brilliant features.

But at this point, I’m just being picky.

On one side are the AC and solar input ports.

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The power specifications are nothing remarkable in the world of portable power stations. But the addition of two handy flashlights hidden in the top of the case and an extendable mount to provide overhead lighting set a new standard for these devices.

Our UK model features three AC ports, but the US model has five.

There’s also a 12V car socket, but no other DC outputs.

For the size of battery and intended purpose, I think this is sufficient.

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The power specifications are nothing remarkable in the world of portable power stations. But the addition of two handy flashlights hidden in the top of the case and an extendable mount to provide overhead lighting set a new standard for these devices.

Included in the box is a Y-splitter cable, too.

In theory, you could charge by solar in just under three hours.

If you opt to charge over AC instead, it’ll take about an hour.

Anker Solix C800 Plus- secret compartment for flashlights

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Even if it can potentially power a machine up to 1200W, that doesnt mean you should.

The Anker app offers everything I’d expect, and a little more.

Notably, you’re able to adjust the AC charge rate anywhere from 100W to the full 750W.

Anker Solix C800 Plus- night shot close up two flashlights

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you’re able to also set a timed shut-off for the AC output sockets.

Should You Buy the Anker Solix C800 Plus?

But none of that is unique in the portable battery market.

Anker Solix C800 Plus- fully extended light stand

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Thats cheaper than the standard dollar per watt-hourand thats ignoring the other useful features.

In fact, this one is so neat that it will live by my bedside.

Anker Solix C800 Plus- night shot lantern

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Anker Solix C800 Plus- design overview and cables

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Anker Solix C800 Plus- front ports

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Anker Solix C800 Plus- side ports and solar input

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Anker Solix C800 Plus- solar charging

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Anker Solix C800 Plus- two flashlights and stand

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