Anker’s new SOLIX portable power station somehow shrinks while packing more juice than ever

TL;DR Anker has announced the SOLIX S5000, its latest 5kWh-class portable power station.

The S5000 is lighter and more compact than its rivals in the 5kWh category.

Anker is offering a heavy discount and benefits worth $699 to early adopters.

Power disruptions can easily throw a wrench in your daily routine and derail important activities. If you want to safeguard yourself against such interruptions, getting a power station is a good idea. While there are some good options for home-based solutions, portable ones add the extra freedom of carrying them with you to a temporary work shed or even with you on a camping trip. The Anker SOLIX S5000 is a new entry in that category, and it offers more power in a smaller, lighter footprint than the competition.

After launching the S2000 compact power station earlier this year, Anker is now bringing a bigger option to the market. …