Anker SOLIX C800 Plus Review (2026): The Camping Lights Are Great, the US Availability Isn’t
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How we evaluated: WildJoule has not bench-tested this unit. Specs come from Anker’s official C800 Plus user guide (model A1754) and Anker’s Australian and EU product pages, checked October 21, 2026. Anker’s US product page for the C800 Plus now redirects to the C1000 Gen 2, which we note below. Runtime figures are our estimates.
The headline of this Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review isn’t a spec. It’s the two detachable camping lights that live in the top of the unit, plus a pole that turns into a lantern hanger, tripod or selfie stick. Underneath that is a sensible 768 Wh LiFePO4 power station with 1,200 W of output, five AC outlets and a 58-minute full recharge. The problem in late 2026 is buying one in the US: Anker’s US page for it now forwards to the larger C1000 Gen 2, so what’s left is mostly retailer stock.
Quick verdict
Buy it if you camp or tailgate, you’d actually use the built-in lights, and 768 Wh at 24 lb is the right size. Skip it if you need home backup for a fridge for more than about half a day, more than 300 W of solar, or expansion (there isn’t any). If you can stretch, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the model Anker now points US buyers to. That’s this Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review in short.
Being straight with you: I haven’t taken a C800 Plus camping and I don’t own one. What I know well is the feeling when the lights go out and you’re hunting for a torch, which is exactly why a power station with its own lanterns caught my attention. So this is Anker’s documentation and my math, nothing more.
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review: specs
| Spec | C800 Plus | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 768 Wh LiFePO4 | About 650 Wh at the outlets (our estimate) |
| Cycle rating | 3,000 cycles (AU/EU product pages) | The user guide doesn’t state a figure |
| AC output | 1,200 W continuous; SurgePad up to 1,600 W; 5 outlets | SurgePad is for heating loads like kettles |
| USB / DC | USB-C 100 W + 30 W, 2× USB-A (5 V/2.4 A), 12 V/10 A car port | One full-speed laptop port |
| Lights | 2 detachable AK-01 lights (2,600 mAh each) + pole; built-in ambient light with SOS | Up to 8 h at max brightness, 130 h at min (AU page) |
| Wall charging | 750 W standard; 1,100 W UltraFast (app); 0–100% in 58 min | UltraFast has to be switched on in the app |
| Solar | 300 W max, 11–60 V, 10 A | One 200 W panel plus a bit; a full day to refill |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | Fine for a fridge; may be slow for some PCs |
| Weight / size | 10.9 kg (about 24 lb); 14.61 × 8.07 × 9.84 in | A one-hand carry for most adults |
| Expansion / warranty | None / 5 years (AU page) | US pages show a warranty badge without a term |
C800 Plus vs C800: what the “Plus” adds
The two share the same battery, inverter and charging. The C800 (A1753) has an empty storage bay on top where the Plus keeps its lights and pole. If you already own good camp lanterns, the plain C800 is the same power station for less; if you don’t, the Plus saves you buying and charging separate lights. A European C800X also exists, but it’s a 230 V model and we couldn’t confirm its specs from Anker directly.
What 768 Wh and 1,200 W will run
With about 650 Wh available at the outlets by our estimate, a 45 W 12 V camping fridge runs roughly 14 hours, a 40 W CPAP without the humidifier about 16 hours, and phones, lights and a laptop for a long weekend if you’re careful. The 1,200 W output handles a small coffee maker, an electric kettle with SurgePad, or an induction plate on a low setting. It won’t run a full-size microwave above 1,200 W, a space heater on high, or most 120 V well pumps.
For a home fridge in an outage, this is the bottom edge of useful: about 10 hours for a fridge averaging 60 W. That’s enough to get through an evening outage, not a two-day storm. For that job, see our best home backup power stations or our guide to running a refrigerator on backup power.
Charging: quick at the wall, limited by solar
Anker’s 58-minute full charge uses the 1,100 W UltraFast mode, which you turn on in the app; out of the box it charges at 750 W. That’s a real advantage at a campsite with a short window of shore power, or at home between outages. Solar is the limit: 300 W maximum at 11–60 V and 10 A. On a decent four peak-sun-hour day, a 200 W panel puts back very roughly 500–600 Wh, so a full refill is a full day of good sun. If you’re shopping panels, our best portable solar panels list helps.
The availability problem
When we checked on October 21, 2026, Anker’s US C800 Plus page redirected to the C1000 Gen 2, Anker Canada showed it sold out, and only the Australian and EU stores still listed it as a current product. Anker hasn’t announced a discontinuation, but in practice US buyers are looking at remaining Amazon or retailer stock. A discontinued model isn’t a bad buy at a discount, since the 5-year warranty (per Anker’s AU page) should still apply through the original seller. Just confirm the warranty term with the seller before you buy.
Alternatives
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the obvious step up: more capacity and output, but no built-in lights. In a similar size class, the Bluetti AC70 is worth a look. If you need one kWh or more for home backup, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus and Bluetti AC180 are both around 1.1–1.3 kWh. Camping-focused picks are collected in best power stations for car camping and the camping power guide.
Bottom line of this Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review: a well-designed camping power station whose lights are a real convenience, best bought on clearance and not as a home-backup unit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Anker SOLIX C800 Plus discontinued?
Anker hasn’t said so, but its US product page now redirects to the C1000 Gen 2 and Anker Canada lists it as sold out (checked October 21, 2026). It’s still listed in Australia and the EU.
Can you add a battery to the C800 Plus?
No. Anker doesn’t list an expansion battery for it.
How long do the camping lights last?
Anker’s AU page says up to 8 hours at maximum brightness and up to 130 hours at the lowest setting. They recharge from the station.
Is this Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review based on testing?
No. It’s built from Anker’s user guide and product pages, with our own estimates labelled.
Last updated: October 21, 2026. Anker SOLIX C800 Plus review specs come from Anker’s official user guide and product pages, not WildJoule testing. We do not display live prices.
