review – When I saw Anker launch a power station, my first thought was, “It’s about time!” I mean seriously, Anker has been at the top of the small to medium backup power source that I and many others have been using and trusting cutting edge. Over the past few years, Anker has expanded the size and capabilities of their powerplants to the point that they challenged the big boys in the field. Now, with the addition of Anker’s new 757 PowerHouse portable power station, we are truly entering the golden age of power stations.
what is it?
At 1500 watts (1229 Wh), the Anker 757 PowerHouse Portable Power Station is Anker’s most powerful battery charging station to date. It uses LFP (LifePO4) batteries instead of the older lithium-ion batteries used in most power stations today. I’ll discuss the pros and cons of LFP batteries in my review.
It measures 18.2 x 11.3 x 9.3 inches and weighs a whopping 43.9 pounds.This power plant Mounted in an aluminum frame for durability and temperature control. The PowerHouse will charge to 80% capacity in under an hour (1.5 hours to 100%). There are two handles at each end for easy portability.
Glasses
- Capacity: 1229Wh
- AC output: 6
- Surge power: 2400W
- USB-A output: 4 (12W)
- USB-C output: 2 (100W and 60W)
- Car socket output: 120W
- AC input: 1000W
- Solar Panel Input: 300W Max
- Charging time: 1 hour to 80%, 1.5 hours to 100%
- Solar charging time: 3.6 hours to 80%
- Weight: 43.9 lbs
- Dimensions: 18.2 x 11.3 x 9.3 inches
Design and Features
With the 757, Anker doesn’t just build a power station. Anker makes a power station that doesn’t mind being seen. This is by far the best looking power station Anker has ever made.Its focus on design reminds me of Generark HomePower 2.
However, the 757 isn’t just for looks. It has some great power to back it up. Its 1229 Wh can power important stuff during a power outage or long-distance camping. It can handle power surges of up to 2400 watts, which means appliances that consume more energy when cycled, like a home refrigerator, can easily be powered by the 757.
Here are some examples of how long or how many times the Anker 757 PowerHouse Portable Planter can charge the device:
- Smartphone: 97 times
- Laptop: 16 times
- 35W fan: 28 hours
The 757’s front panel is equipped with a number of charging ports – more than some other more powerful power stations. There are four 12-watt USB A ports. These are traditional ports that can power almost anything. Anker also includes two USB-C ports — 60W and The 100W features what Anker calls Smart IQ technology, which provides faster charging.
I did notice how much faster the 100W USB-C port was compared to our wall socket USB-C port. In fact, there is no comparison! Anker port blew it away. The small Scosche power bank I’m currently testing uses the USB-C port on the 757 Power Station to charge twice as fast as a USB-C wall outlet.
There are six AC power sockets in addition to the usual 12V “cigarette lighter” car charger port. The 757 can power many devices simultaneously.
Activating the 757’s “Power Save” switch is exactly what its name implies: it allows the power station to shut down when all connected devices are fully charged. However, power saving can also be turned off for C-Pap machines or other devices that must remain charged at all times.
The Anker 757 PowerHouse has a simple but effective LED display. Numbers and other information are easy to read. It shows the usual information such as the percentage of battery life remaining and the wattage consumed at any given time. The 757 will also tell you how many hours it thinks you have left to use the device or appliance. Other smaller icons show power saving, high and low temperature alerts, ports in use (though it’s easy to see by looking at the cables connected), 50 or 60 Hz AC output frequency, and input/output power. Note that the AC frequency can be switched to 50 or 60 Hz by pressing and holding the AC port button for 2 seconds.
If the continuous power consumption of a connected device exceeds the 1500 watt limit, the 757 will simply shut down without damaging the device. However, the 757 can easily handle surges over 1500 watts.
A cool feature is a built-in light bar that sits above the LED window and runs the length of the power station. Its three brightness levels aren’t the brightest I’ve seen, but it’s better than nothing, and can help brighten dark spaces without power.
The rear of the 757 houses the solar and AC input ports. There is no external power brick, so the 757 only needs a standard power cord. Anker uses what they call “HyperFlash technology” to charge the 757 from 0% to 80% in just one hour. Sure, the extra time it takes to get to 100% might be a few hours, but 80% can get you out of trouble fast!
Solar panels are not included, although solar charging cables for up to three 100-watt solar panels are included. Anker does not offer 100W panels. You have to look for those elsewhere.
While there are plenty of useful ports and fast charging, what’s more impressive is the type of battery Anker uses in the 757. This is kind of annoying, so please bear with me. Most power stations rely on Li-Ion batteries, while the 757 uses LFP (LifePO4) batteries. The main disadvantage of LFP batteries is their weight. The 757 is about 10 pounds heavier than using a lithium-ion battery. But the pros far outweigh (pun intended) the cons.
LFP (LifePO4) batteries are inherently safer. The ugly secret about lithium-ion is that without built-in safety measures, lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. LFP batteries do not. Then there is the life cycle.
The life cycle of a battery is the number of times a battery can be drained and recharged until it can only be charged to 80% of its original specification. Lithium-ion batteries typically have a life cycle of 500 cycles. In short, if you drain and fully charge a Li-Ion battery every day, it will last a little over 1.5 years before charging to 80%. The LFP battery used in the Anker 757 is rated for 3,000 cycles. Do the math.It has passed 8 years Everyday use. The battery technology is amazing. Who knows what it will be like in 8 years!
Even with its heavy weight, the Anker 757 PowerHouse is exactly what it sounds like – portable. It can be carried to the room (or around the campsite) with relative ease. The two handles are balanced so it can be carried using two or even one handle – if that’s a little awkward. The top is flat for easy stacking with other items or boxes. Unfortunately, the flat top doesn’t have wireless charging.
what do I like
- attractive design
- Useful LSD Display
- Many useful ports
- long shelf life
what would i change
- expensive
- No built-in wireless charging
final thoughts
I’m impressed with the Anker 757 PowerHouse – not so much its capability as its stylish capability and Use safer, longer-lasting technology. Power stations shouldn’t look this good, but I’m happy when they do. If that wasn’t impressive enough, it also comes with a 5-year warranty.
price: $1,399
where to buy (this: Anker and Amazon
resource: Samples of this product are provided by Anker.
