The Anker 521 PowerHouse 256 Wh is currently discounted at Amazon. The portable power station is selling in the US for US$199.99. That is a US$50 or 20% price reduction off the regular retail price of US$249.99. The offer is mirrored on the Anker website, which states that the discount is valid for this week only.
On Amazon UK, the device is 15% or £45 (~US$55) off, retailing for £254.99 (~US$309). In Canada, the gadget is on sale with a 16% or CA$87.80 (~US$68) discount at CA$450.48 (~US$350). It is unclear how long these Amazon offers will remain valid.
The 521 PowerHouse is suitable for appliances requiring 200 W or less, with six ports with a total output of 398 W. Outputs included are two AC ports, two USB-A ports, a USB-C port and a car outlet. For example, you could use the power station to charge a phone over 20 times or a laptop four times. The 256 Wh battery can recharge to 80% in 1.5 hours via the USB-C port, with a power-saving mode to help you prolong the device’s lifetime.
Other features of the gadget include a built-in LED light and smart display to show real-time information such as cell capacity. The portable gadget measures 8.5 x 5.67 x 8.33-in (~21.6 x 21.1 x 14.4 cm) and weighs 9.6 lbs (~4.3 kg). Anker claims the device has a ten-year lifespan, offering a five-year warranty.