Anker 535 512W Portable Power station

The Power Station that could replace Eskom? The Anker 535 512W Portable Power station

Now in the New Year we’ve only got so much of time before we have to get back to work and now is the time to relax. Who really can relax when loadshedding is like a ninja waiting in the shadows to strike and make us all miserable. Well Anker comes to the rescue with its 535 512W Portable Power station.

The Anker 535 512W Portable Power station is a long lasting power station which has a 10 year life span and comes with priority infinity power technology, lithium ion phosphate polymer batteries, ultra durable electronics, smart temperature controlled system, impact resistant structural design. When you purchase the Anker 535 512W Portable Power station you get the power station, 120W 220V wall adapter for charging the power station, car charger, 5 years guarentee and a 2 or 3pinnnnnnnnn .

The power station is definitely a hefty boi which has a durabley functional and mobile design and is easy to handle. On the top left you have your 12V car socket output with its dedicated on switch, Next to that is the display with underneath it being a USB C output then 3 USB A outputs which has a Smart function where only once its connected will it generate power. Next to the display is the 2 220V outputs as well as underneath a power saving button. Underneath the outputs we have a light bar. At the back of the device we have our DC input. On the side there is 2 vents which control the cooling of the power station when it is on.

Weight	7.6KG
Battery Capacity	160,000mAh (40 cells each 4000mAh)
Power Output	W- 500 Wh – 535-512
Input	DC Input/DC: 11-28V⎓ 10A (120W Max) USB-C Input/USB-C: 5V/ 9V / 15V/ 20V⎓3A (60W Max)
Output	USB-C Output/USB-C: 5V/ 9V/ 15V/20V⎓3A (60W Max) AC Output/AC: 220V~ 2.27A, 50Hz/60Hz, 500W USB-A Output/USB-A: 5V⎓7.2A (2.4A Max Per Port 12W Max per port) Car Charger Output: 12V⎓10A
Charging Time	Recharge to 80% in under 2.5 hours via the in-box adapter and a USB-C port TechSceneZA Tested Charging time: 6 Hours 100%

The Anker 535 512W Portable Power station is also fairly simple to use. As each port has their own power button all you have to do is plug and switch on that port. One of the cool features of the Power station is that if your using one or multiple ports, the display will show you which ports your using and how many hours it will last. Anker has listed out some the charging times which are:

Estimated Run Time & Test Results

• Phone = 40 charges
• Camera = 30.5 charges
• Drone = 10.2 charges
• Fan = 11.8 hours
• Mini Fridge = 10.4 hours

TechSceneZA Test Results:

• TV = 6 hours
• Desktop Setup = 4 hours

The Anker 535 512W Portable Power station is targeted to mid to high market and targets anyone doing outdoor activities. Most people experience 2 hour loadshedding cuts that can be skipped very easily, I personally sleep through it but for those that experience multiple cuts and for long periods of time this is perfect for you. The Anker 535 512W Portable Power station retails for R8000 and can be purchased here.

One of the main pros to this device is its display, more specifically the device displaying which ports are used, how much power its pulling and the total run time the power station has based on what ports being used. I mean that kinda quality of life feature enables you to plan out what your doing and how long your doing, giving you control over your electricity in situations where you have none. Each port has their on dedicated switch as well as an indicator that shows whether the port is in use or is off. These kinda of additions to devices shows a level of understanding for the product that Anker has from the customers perspective. The battery life is extended duration if controlled properly can last very long and as such a factor everyone should consider when purchasing this device.

One feature that we at TechSceneZA hopes get added in to other models is an indicator either sound visual or both that notifies you at low battery percentages. With Anker setting a standard of incorporating features that help make the device better for use, this is one feature that should definitely be implemented. Another such feature is possibly a button that allows you to have the display stay on all the time or off after a few seconds. For our cons of the device you can see its only additions we would like to be added by and not anything we have found that was faulty or lessens the value of the Anker 535 512W Portable Power station.

For its price the Anker 535 512W Portable Power station fully brings its value and worth to the table. Providing extended durations of power while notifying you and giving you the control of your electricity this device is brilliant. For these reasons we at TechSceneZA give the Anker 535 512W Portable Power station a 9.5/10 and hope that it can provide everyone the electricity they need to continue living.