The next-gen Anker Powerhouse 400 is indeed a brilliant piece of the solar power station. With a more light and compact design, Anker Powerhouse II 400 touts dual AC sockets and several other advanced features. Well, the 388Wh power station is capable of providing multiple charges to your mobile devices.
The little 27,000mAh @14.4V power station can charge your iPhone for around eight times, a MacBook Air for five times, and a camera for nearly 20 times. Like its predecessor, it integrates only one AC socket that can pull out 300W pure sine wave power. Other charging options are USB-C, USB-A, and DC outlets.
Overall, Anker offers you yet another incredible small and lightweight solar power station. Weighing at 4.62 kg, you can smoothly carry it anywhere on your outings and enjoy access to unlimited portable power. Of course, with its solar compatibility, you can virtually connect it to the sun for seamless off-grid power.
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Anker Powerhouse II 400
Technically, Anker Powerhouse II is a rich product of its kind. Integrating many advanced features, you get a highly reliable, but compact power station for a perfect off-grid life. You can simply carry the light and handy power station anywhere, and connect to the sun for unlimited power with the help of a solar panel.
As stated above, the power station packs up a decent capacity 388Wh lithium battery inside. A 300W pure sine wave inverter makes it to deliver AC current to run your essential appliances. Meanwhile, it has got overall eight charging points, including a 110V AC socket. Check out its latest price on the link below.
Other charging points of Anker Powerhouse II 400 are three USB-A ports, one PowerIQ 60W USB-C port, a carport, and two DC sockets. That said, it can support a wide range of gadgets and electronics. The USB-C port, as per Anker, is capable of charging a MacBook Air to half 40% faster than the original Mac charger.
The company doesn’t recommend a particular solar panel for Powerhouse II. But it is built with a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to ensure faster and efficient solar charging. You can use the DC input port to connect it with a solar output up to 65W.
Notable Features
- Compact 27,000mAh@ 14.4V, 388Wh Solar Power Station.
- 300W Pure Sine Wave Inverter with One 110V AC Socket.
- Multiple Charging Options, Including USB-C, USB-A Ports.
- 60W PowerIQ 3.0 USB-C Port for Faster Charging.
- Stylish, Lightweight, and Compact Power Station.
COMPATIBLE SOLAR CHARGER
Anker has no exclusive solar charger for any of its power stations. The only solar charger the brand offers is a basic 21W folding unit, which works with the Powerhouse, but is not quite enough to charge it steady faster. For that, you better use a third-party solar charger with an output of 60-watt to 100-watt.
The Anker solar charger is a highly efficient SunPower unit that can offer a conversion of 21.5% to 23.5%. It is a three-fold solar charger with dual USB ports with the brand’s fast-charging PowerIQ technology to pull out a rate of 2.4A per port or 3A altogether under optimal sunlight. Check out its price on the link below.
The solar charger is made of highly durable materials. The solar cells are secured with PET polymer, which is sewn into a durable and rugged polyester canvas to ensure increased weather resistance out in the wild. It has a compact size of 11.1 x 6.3 in once folded down and a weight of under 500 grams.
Why Should You Buy
1. Highly Portable and Space-Saver Device
The Anker power station is indeed an easy-to-carry device. You can simply carry it around for outdoor and backyard use. Its compact and light profile certainly makes it one of the best of its kind as you can use it perfectly for both emergency backpack and outdoor power needs.
2. Large and Long LED Display
To help you track the vital system information in real-time, you have the Powerhouse equipped with a large and longer LED display. The details you can find on the screen include battery capacity, input and output details, and the time for a full charge, and a lot more.
3. Rugged and Durable Design
The compact Powerhouse absolutely highlights a rugged and durable profile. Well, you get all its corners perfectly strengthened up for better protection against any possible impacts due to the rough use in the wild. The power station can thus stay long with reduced wear and tear in outdoor uses.
Anker Powerhouse II 400 Vs Powerhouse 200
Powerhouse 200 is the entry-level variant of the series. It is a 213Wh solar power station with an inverter of 100W and is ideal for powering up your small devices. With universal compatibility and multiple charging points, it can pump out power for your mobile phones, emergency appliances, computers, and more.
The Anker base-variant features a single 110V AC socket, USB-C Power Delivery port, two high-speed USB-A ports, and a carport. It is compatible with 5-22V DC output solar charger. Overall, it sports all the basic charging options for your essential gadgets and devices. Check out its latest price on the link below.
Powerhouse 200 is obviously smaller and lightweight. 
With these models, Anker has a strong presence in the entry-level power station market. The brand is yet to come out with a mid-range or large Powerhouse variant. By the way, it looks that Anker has discontinued the former variant of Powerhouse 400 with the launch of the new one.
Anker Powerhouse II 400 Vs Jackery Explorer 300
Out there, Jackery Explorer 300 seems to be one of the top challengers to Anker Powerhouse II 400. Goal Zero Yeti 500X is also there among a number of competitive models to Powerhouse II, but there are many reasons why you will be excited to see a comparison of Powerhouse II Vs Explorer 300.
As you know, Explorer 300 is one of the entry-level variants of Jackery’s famous power station series.
It is basically a 293Wh lithium battery backup system with an inverter of 300 watts and a pair of 110V pure sine wave ports. Though less in battery capacity compared to Powerhouse II 400, it has exactly the same inverter, but dual AC sockets, however. Check out its latest price on the link below.
Coming to other charging points, Explorer 300 has three USB-A 5V ports at 2.1A, two 12V DC outlets, and a regular car charger. But it misses a USB-C port for fast charging of compatible devices. That is what looks to be one of the key shortfalls of the device compared to Powerhouse II 400.
Design-wise, Explorer 300 has its famous single-body build with a solid built-in handle. It is also more light, small, and compact as it measures at 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 inches and has a weight of around 3kg. Moreover, it highlights its famous oval shape and typical color tone to become a nice option for outdoor enthusiasts.
Final Thoughts
That has been our take on Anker Powerhouse II 400. Anker has now realized the need for multiple variants of its solar power stations. It has been selling the original Powerhouse 400 for a long time. It is incredible to see more new and modern power stations from the brand. Of course, it will be looking ahead to increase its market space with more great models. Share your thoughts about the product in the comments below.
Vahid Vee is a full-time blogger who is highly passionate about portable and off-grid power backup systems. As a keen observer of the global portable power market, he is really excited to share with you the latest trends, new products, and other developments in the market. #Contact Email @ veevahid@gmail.com – LinkedIn – Full blog profile.