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Another great review. I have to say, I have an Anker C1000 and it really surprised me. I have a bunch of EcoFlow's (D Max w/D2Max EB, Dmini, River2, solar panels and Wave) and I'm just really impressed with Anker lately. I'd like to try out that extra battery for the C1000. Keep up the great reviews.

I like your presentation of the product, comparisons etc. New subscriber here.

great video. although not officially expandable, it does have a solar input, so you could actually expand it within reason with the right connections.

Those lights are super cool and very practical

Liked your review 👍 it has cool features and it's affordable. I think I'll get one.

Great, honest review. How was the fan noise when pulling different wattages? All reviews online are very sponsored so it would be great to get honest feedback!

I love your guys' channel! Nice work. I bet this channel will grow quickly. This unit looks awesome. I can see myself getting one at that $500 price point.

Hi. Great review. I decided to purchase it, but not the plus. I have a quick question and need advice. I purchase a Thunderbolt 100W portable solar panel. The connector does not match. What type of adapter should I buy? Thanks

I like that Anker C800X, I mean its just $200 more then our Bluetti EB3A and this Anker is literally 3 x the Wh output, its worth it thats 4 sure.

Can you in/ out charge thru the usbc port?

Pretty good review. I wish you actually tested it though.

At this size and price, expansion batteries would probably be so much you might as well just buy a second main unit! Still waiting for Bluetti's B230 to be cheap enough that I don't think "I could save a little longer and just get another AC200 Max"

Hi, I love the way you present these videos, thank you! I have a question hopefully you can help with more generally with portable power stations, I have a camper van with a factory leisure battery set up 2 100Ah AGM batteries, 150w solar, and all under warranty!! I was wondering, is there any way to integrate a portable power station or is it best to treat keep them separate? Can you charge the power station through a leisure battery setup and connect via a 30amp outlet and a switched connector (if such a thing exists?) back into the system? Sorry seems to have become a long question but I cant seem to find an answer on YT...... thanks - oh and I'm in the UK so 240v for appliances and shore power!!

@worldcomicsreview354

2 ай бұрын

If it's under warranty probably better to just keep the power station seperate and use it for some devices, to save the main battery. I'd look into "dropping in" LiFePO4 batteries, though. Greater life and depth of discharge.

@rupertbarker8826

2 ай бұрын

@@worldcomicsreview354 thanks, that is an option I'm considering too.....

What is the MSRP for this. This week it’s on sale for $499 from $699 for Earth Day. But it seems that Anker is very deceiving, as you mentioned that it is $499. Please advise. Thanks

nice😄

can you run a cpap machine on this

I have seen conflicting information on whether this unit supports pass-through when solar charging. Can you run a fridge, for instance, off this when charging via solar?

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

we can test that!

Like your videos! But I still can't believe you bought a Jackery for your personal use.

@worldcomicsreview354

2 ай бұрын

In a new sector, and from new startups, "innovative" means "the customer is the beta tester" and "feature-packed" means "doesn't work". A simple device without the bells and whistles is at least going to be reliable!

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

I was much less experienced at the time ahah

@richbowie76

2 ай бұрын

@@TheSolarLab Hey ! Dont feel bad..... i own a Goal zero 1500x POS

I’m curious if there’s a most watt/amp hours per buck comparison. I’d like a bigger unit, but want value! Anker isn’t perfect. Their MB Air/Pro USB port dongle fried my MB Air.

Can this power Jackery solar panels or all the connections proprietary?

@worldcomicsreview354

2 ай бұрын

Jackery have their own connector. It looks like this takes XT60, which is a standard connector (used a lot in RC car / plane / drone applications) you can easily get adapters to MC4 (the "normal" solar panel connector, and waterproof, too!) for.

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

yes, you can get adapters on amazon!

Couid you address inverter “leakage?” Not sure how these package units avoid this but why do inverters still draw stupid amounts of power when not being used?

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

this could actually be a good video to help people! thanks for the idea!

Almost to that 1000 likes...

Can it power a 700w microwave? Can the ecoflow rivern2 pro run a microwave too?

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

Yup! It has a 1200W inverter so it can run your microwave and some!

@AljuanaNeal

2 ай бұрын

Can it run a small frig?

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

@@AljuanaNeal Yes!

@worldcomicsreview354

2 ай бұрын

Running a microwave at "700w" actually draws more than 700 from the socket, mind you. It's making 700w worth of microwaves to cook the food with, but using more.

Does it have pass thru power?

@keithfillinger3182

Ай бұрын

It can be used as UPS. It has a 20 millisecond switch over time. The answer is yes.

Can you run a 5,000 btu air conditioner with it?

@Erin-Thor

2 ай бұрын

If you convert 800 watt hours at 120v to Amp Hours it’s 5.6, so if your 5000 BTU draws 15 amps, it could run for 15-20 minutes. Rough guess, I am not an electrical genius. 😂

The C800 Plus costs $150 more @$650. I think I'd go for the $500 model. I have a lot of flashlights.

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

its only $50 more for the lights!

@circasurvive9891

Ай бұрын

I have a lot of fleshlights too😊

No testing data? What's the point?

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

We just got the unit, we will be testing it & making another video don't worry!

@tlteal

2 ай бұрын

@@TheSolarLabgreat stuff. With the "lab" in your name, I'd expect nothing less :-)

Can I charge my Tesla Model 3 with this?

@keithfillinger3182

Ай бұрын

Nope. Even if you could, you would not put enough power in your vehicle to go anywhere off of a single charge of the power station.

Your channel is called "The Solar Lab" but this video didn't have any tests or performance data. Where are the lab coats? LOL Before I spend any of my money in this tough economy I need to see how it really performs. I think you guys should change your channel name to the "Unsponsored Unboxers"! I think it has a great ring to it!

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

We literally just got the unit, we will be testing it & making another video don't worry! I hope thats ok with you 😂

@i_LOVE_solar

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheSolarLab I also watched your Anker F3800 video and the EcoFlow DPU videos. Neither of those videos had real tests in them. They just went over the features of the product. Are you going to do follow ups on all of those videos as well?

@TheSolarLab

2 ай бұрын

@@i_LOVE_solar we sure are!

You are called the 'The Solar Lab' but this video didn't have any tests or performance info? Maybe you should be called the 'Unsponsored Unboxers". Kinda has a ring to it?! ...Just my recommendation LOL

We don’t buy Anker products since the 767 debacle!!!

@SofiaisSunshine

Ай бұрын

767 debacle?

@ronaldcarrender6136

Ай бұрын

@@SofiaisSunshine AC outlets are wired Backwards !

Looks like a sponsored video to me. And both lights are gimmick in my opinion.

anker has really bad customer service

@zodaguado6655

2 ай бұрын

They all do 😂

Cool channel, not a fan of the distracting hand tattoo and the occasional cursing. I send some of these vids to my old folks who are snow birds who run fridges in their trucks on their long drives and they aren't into the edgy camper kid vibe. Just some feedback to broaden the appeal. And zero testing was demonstrated.

@Snap_Pix_Media

2 ай бұрын

If you don’t like it, you don’t HAVE TO watch this channel… plenty of other channels for old people to watch with what you’re looking for. Seems like you’re looking for something to cry about. I like the hand tat and cussing, so what?

@goodcitizen4587

2 ай бұрын

@@Snap_Pix_Media This is the comment section. Don't be such a crybaby when I call out the tattoo numbskulls.

@Getfuqqedfedboy

2 ай бұрын

I’ll just say if I was in your shoes, dude I wouldn’t even associate with my parents unless they’re willing to change their perspective on the world and other people. Because I see it that’s the fundamental issue not that there’s some dude with hand art talking sense…

@th3oryO

2 ай бұрын

Distracting hand tattoo? I didn't even notice until I read this comment. Maybe you should spice up your life and eat 2 communion wafers next time Grandma