Best Black Friday portable power station: Save 56% on the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2

SAVE $450: Anchor Solix C1000 Gen 2 on sale on Amazon for just $349 off the regular price of $799. That's a whopping 56% off and the lowest price we've ever seen on this model.

I'll be honest when I say I didn't think I'd like it portable power stations as much as me. Of course, I knew they would come in handy when camping or during a power outage, but I didn't realize how often I would need to use them in my daily life. After testing more than a dozen portable power stationsThere's one that stands out as a favorite, and it's on sale for a new all-time low price of Black Friday.

As of November 27 Anchor Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale on Amazon for just $349, down from the regular price of $799. That's a significant 56% discount and a savings of $450 on this new model. This is also record low.

Anker has stepped up its game with the release of the second-generation C1000. First of all, it's lighter than the original C1000 (which I also like, to be honest). This new model weighs 24.9 pounds, which means it's very easy to move from room to room during a power outage. It's only a few pounds lighter than the original model, but that makes a big difference. The anchor also changed the overall shape of the Gen 2, making it portable.

I also liked Anker's clever port design on the C1000 Gen 2. The two UBS-C ports have a maximum output of 140W, and all five AC ports are spread out enough that connecting larger devices like battery chargers won't be a problem.

Apart from camping and power outages, I actually take the Solix C1000 Gen 2 with me when I visit my parents' house. Their 1950s home doesn't have many outlets, so I take my power station with me and leave it on the nightstand in the guest room to charge my phone every night. In fact, it powers my laptop while I type at my parents' house before we start our Thanksgiving meal.

In fact, the only reason I would choose the original Solix C1000 over the new Gen 2 is that the older model comes with a built-in light bar. This is extremely useful during a power outage when you are carrying a power plant up a flight of stairs and need a little lighting to light the way. However Anchor Solix C1000 is on sale for just $397 during Black Friday, down from the Gen 2's sale price of $349. Unless you really need this lightbar, I would go with the lower price of the Gen 2.

Before we lose this great discount, take advantage Anchor Solix C1000 Gen 2 while on Amazon it is at an all-time low of $349. This Black Friday deal could completely change your next shopping trip, and receiving it as a gift will earn you top marks for holiday gift giving this year.