I’ve been able to test the Anker Powerhouse 767 since it came out. A power station (at Anker they call it a powerhouse) is a portable charger that is primarily used to charge electronic devices on the go. It can be charged either with a conventional wall adapter or with the help of solar panels.
Solar panels are photovoltaic modules that convert solar energy into electricity. When powered by solar panels, a power station can be used in areas where there is no access to an electrical outlet, making it particularly useful for outdoor activities and emergencies.
For some time now, the manufacturers (including Ecoflow, Anker, Jackery, Bluetti and x others) have been spreading in this country and are also very busy when it comes to marketing their products. In the past, it was only aimed at people who need such high-performance boxes in everyday life, but today – subjectively – everyone is addressed, because the next long-lasting power failure could come. I’m only interested in the pure device behind it, not the philosophy or the possible applications such as camping, use on the construction site or in the self-built doomsday bunker made of aluminum foil.
If you are honest: Basically, all solutions of this type are not cheap, from any provider. Even with a solar panel, it will be difficult to amortize the purchase. But as I said – anyone who is interested must know that for themselves.
The price first: If you don’t buy in the offer, then you are included in Anker’s Powerhouse 767 with 2,699 euros. Solar panels would have to be purchased additionally, also not cheap, these beasts. What does Anker offer for this sum? As battery technology (with GaNPrime to protect the batteries), Anker also relies on LiFePO4, which should allow up to 3,000 charging cycles before the first signs of wear can be felt. An additional battery can be coupled for a price of 1,699 euros. Anker gives the PowerHouse 767 a 5-year warranty.
The following connections are available:
- 3x USB-C with 100 watts each
- 2x USB-A with 12 watts each
- 2x car connections, each with 120 watts (really a special feature that they are not parallel)
- 3x EU power plugs with a total output of 2,300 watts
As a special feature, it is safe to mention that the Anker Powerhouse 767 offers a total of 2,048 watt hours, so this is currently Anker’s most powerful device. For this reason too (and because of the LiFePo4 batteries), Anker’s PowerHouse 767 weighs almost 30 kilos, which you certainly don’t want to carry around with you. For this reason, like a trolley, there is the possibility to pull out a handle to pull the 767 behind you – and yes, there are wheels underneath too.
Basically the first impression: Anker’s Powerhouse 767 looks simple in color, very robust – and after a few moments I found the pull-out handle extremely practical, because you certainly don’t want to carry the Anker Powerhouse 767 from A to B all the time. The rollers are quiet and smooth-running.
What initially confused me about the devices from Anker: They cannot be switched off in the classic way, but are actually always on call. Since I’ve already tested another model from Anker, I can say that I didn’t really notice any loss. The advantage should be obvious, the devices are almost always there when called, at least with the USB ports. The EU power plugs have a separate power switch.
The connections of USB and Euro plugs are open, the rest has a protection against it. The Anker Powerhouse 767 also has a lamp that can be adjusted in three stages. It offers warm white light. The lamp itself can also be controlled via an app. Users can also set them to SOS mode, which triggers blinking. This light draws approximately 4 to 5Wh from the device when set to its brightest setting.
That app gives you different insights into your device. The Powerhouse is connected via Bluetooth, you can create an account, but you don’t have to. In the app itself you can see what is currently connected and what is being used. According to my measurements, what is displayed is also pretty accurate – i.e. in the app and on the display of the 767 (the display of the Anker PowerHouse 767 is easy to see even in direct sunlight).
With a capacity of 2,048 Wh and an AC output of 2,300 W, the device can power most of your devices. Of course you should think about what you want to connect. I tried the Powerhouse with a kettle, fridge, hair dryer, drill, toaster, laptop and fan – no problems. But: not in parallel. The 767 doesn’t have a booster mode for “just a few minutes more watts” (buzzes briefly over 2,300 watts and then throttles back down), and you also have to think cleverly about how much your own devices consume.
Calculation example: The power storage offers 2,048 Wh lithium battery capacity. Suppose the power consumption of a consumer is 60 watts. Most manufacturers give a factor of around 0.85 (anchor around 0.9 in this specific case). 2,048 Wh * 0.85: 60 watts = around 19 hours. Of course you have to look at that, because 60 watts is not much.
If you want to get started with a hairdryer – or even a fan heater, you will see how quickly the charge of a power station can run out. Since the view reaches up to the bad electric grill with 800 watts. It’s over after almost 2 hours of work. Of course, these are only extreme examples, because a camping fridge does not usually bang continuously, but at certain intervals. It is also important with the Anker Powerhouse 767: If you charge from the mains, then you pack more in than you get out in the end. Typical power loss of such batteries.
Charge? Either via solar panels (up to 5x 200 watts) or traditionally at the socket (takes around 90 minutes). The solar input supports an 11-60V solar charger with an XT-60 connector. If owners use 11-32V charger, the max current is 10A, 32-60V charger supports max 20A. So if someone wants to load in the truck. Anker recommends using Anker 531 solar panels (200W). The fans hum quite loudly when charging. You can also set “quiet charging” in the app, but then it will be charged with less watts. Surprisingly, you don’t really notice anything from the fan when it comes to consumption, unless you have a 1,000 watt+ consumer connected (here 1,750 watts in the listening test). Anker’s fan control has worked well in this respect.
Bottom line: Expensive but well done. Anker offers a robust, well-made and well-done solution for many case studies. In the test, the Anker Powerhouse 767 delivered stable performance within the specified values. The extendable handle and the wheels are an added value, as is the fact that the fans don’t run at full throttle all the time, but only at high power and only then.
Nevertheless, with a view to the purchase price, it remains to be said: Keep your eyes open, Anker often offers its devices or offers bundles at lower prices. If you look in this price-performance area, you will hardly find anything better at the moment.
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