Deal | Anker 521 PowerHouse 256 Wh reduced now at Amazon
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.