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Whether you’re going camping or you just need a reliable source of backup power in case the power goes out at home, you’re going to love this high-capacity portable Anker power station. It’s on another level than your typical power bank, and it has some nifty built-in features that aren’t just gimmicks. And right now, with this Amazon Black Friday deal, you can get it for $80 (normally $150).
This handheld power station has a massive 60,000mAh capacity, which is enough to recharge a modern laptop about three times over or a flagship smartphone nearly eight times over. If you’re at home and your power goes out for the day, this thing can easily keep your laptop going for the entire workday. Meanwhile, if you take it camping, you can use it to keep your phone juiced up at all times.
There are four USB ports you can use: two USB-C and two USB-A. That means you’re able to charge four devices at once if needed, which is great for the whole family. When charging solo, the USB-C ports can hit up to 60W while the USB-A ports max out at 18W. When multiple ports are being used, the power station has a total output of 87W max.
As for recharging, this power station can connect to any power outlet via its main USB-C port (power adapter not included). Another option is to hook it up to a solar panel via the XT-60 connector, which is fantastic as you can keep it full even when you don’t have power.
One of my favorite bonus features is the retractable LED lamp, which can last just over 42 hours on a full charge (if you aren’t using it to charge any devices, of course). Use it like a lantern when you’re stumbling around in the dark, whether at home or a campsite. The lamp even has a flashing SOS mode so you’re easier to find in case of emergency.
Frankly, this Anker power station is worth every penny even at full price. It’s downright sweet with this Amazon Black Friday discount!
Anker’s 60K power station is the perfect emergency power source
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.
