{"id":2010,"date":"2025-12-30T19:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.actutech.app\/ankers-portable-backup-battery-is-an-even-better-investment-now-that-its-nearly-half-off\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T19:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:47:34","slug":"ankers-portable-backup-battery-is-an-even-better-investment-now-that-its-nearly-half-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.actutech.app\/en\/ankers-portable-backup-battery-is-an-even-better-investment-now-that-its-nearly-half-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Anker\u2019s portable backup battery is an even better investment now that it\u2019s nearly half off"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anker\u2019s 521 PowerHouse \" data-caption=\"Anker\u2019s 521 PowerHouse can power up to six devices.\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/anker521powerhouse.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" \/><figcaption>\n\tAnker\u2019s 521 PowerHouse can power up to six devices.\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Winter storms across the country are bringing heavy snow, rain, and \u2014 in some cases, as this Californian who briefly lost power a few days ago can attest \u2014 outages. If you want to prepare, <strong>Anker\u2019s 521 PowerHouse<\/strong> can help keep your essential devices running and it\u2019s on sale for $129.99 ($120 off) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09FF46FQ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at Amazon<\/a>. That is about $2 shy of its all-time low price and the best price we\u2019ve seen since Black Friday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Anker 521 PowerHouse<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25532547\/anker_521.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Anker 521 portable power station sitting on counter\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09FF46FQ9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249.99<\/strike> $129.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">What\u2019s impressive about the 256Wh power station is the range of devices it can handle. You can charge smaller electronics like phones, tablets, cameras, and laptops multiple times using its two USB-A ports and single USB-C port, but it also features two AC outlets and a car socket. That means it can power low-wattage appliances such as a mini fridge, portable fan or heater (on low), electric blanket, and other gear that draws up to 300 watts. You don\u2019t need to worry it\u2019ll die, either \u2014 Anker says the battery is designed to last up to 10 years and offers a five-year warranty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">There are a few thoughtful extras, too. Small and weighing about eight pounds \u2014 roughly the same as a gallon of water \u2014 it\u2019s relatively easy to carry thanks to its integrated handle. Anker also includes a built-in display for checking remaining battery life at a glance, along with a car charging cable. And if you\u2019re outdoors or dealing with an extended outage, you can even recharge it using compatible solar panels \u2014 though you\u2019ll need to buy those separately.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three more deals worth a look<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google\u2019s TV Streamer (4K)<\/strong> is once again on sale for $74.99 ($25 off) at <a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/Google-TV-Streamer-Streaming-Entertainment\/dp\/B0FN1N8HGT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/google-tv-streamer-4k-with-voice-search-remote-movies-shows-live-tv-and-netflix-in-4k-hdr-smart-home-control-32gb-storage-8211-porcelain\/-\/A-92173227#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Target<\/a>, which matches its best price to date. The streaming device is Google\u2019s best yet, allowing you to stream in 4K with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.\u00a0 Beyond streaming, it also doubles as a smart home hub, with built-in Matter support and a Thread radio that lets you control compatible smart home devices directly through the TV screen. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.theverge.com\/click\/42313419.4123\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhldmVyZ2UuY29tLzIwMjQvOS8yMy8yNDI1MDY4NC9nb29nbGUtdHYtc3RyZWFtZXItNGstcmV2aWV3LXNtYXJ0LWhvbWUtaHViP3VlaWQ9Y2FhNmVjNjQ3ZTA4NjFjMTM2ZDU0ZDk1MjZhZTRiOWU\/60da2c65b2311314d2514a03Bb5554022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The PlayStation 5 version of <strong><em>Silent Hill 2<\/em><\/strong> is down to a record low price of $27.39 ($23 off) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0CMC3C3Z9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. You can also buy it on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/silent-hill-2\/9PNVDQKPJRQV\/0010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Xbox<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2124490\/SILENT_HILL_2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PC<\/a> for $34.99 instead of $69.99 from Konami and Steam. The remake of the 2001 survival horror classic features a new design, new puzzles, a reworked combat system, and a range of quality-of-life improvements, making the experience feel even scarier than before. It\u2019s an especially fitting time to return to the foggy town with the film adaptation of <em>Silent Hill 2<\/em> set to arrive this January.<\/li>\n<li>The portable <strong>Garmin inReach Messenger <\/strong>has dropped to a new low of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BFBZR4KW\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$165.50 ($135 off) at Amazon<\/a>. The water-resistant satellite messenger lets you stay connected when you\u2019re off the grid, allowing you to send and receive messages, share your location, get weather reports, and trigger interactive SOS alerts even without cellular service \u2014 though a satellite subscription is required. It also supports reverse charging via USB-C, so while it\u2019s not meant to be used as a power bank you can technically top off your phone in an emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anker\u2019s 521 PowerHouse can power up to six devices. 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