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Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767)
Anker's suitcase-style 2kWh veteran - launched 2022, still sold in 2026 because constant $799-999 deals keep it moving. The rolling-luggage design with a pull handle is the feature owners mention most; 67 lbs rolls fine but the top-mounted ports mean bending over a lot. SurgePad pushes it to 3600W briefly, and the TT-30 makes it a natural for smaller RVs. GaNPrime charging does 0-80% in 1.4 hours, which was headline speed in 2022 and is merely fine now. Owner threads flag its age honestly: no UPS mode (there's a delay on switchover), the display washes out in sunlight, solar input caps at 1000W, and the app is the older Anker platform with fewer controls. Reliability sentiment is strong though - lots of three-year owners with zero issues, and the 5-year full-device warranty is unusual for its generation.
Specifications
Highlights
Pros
- ✓Wheeled suitcase form factor - easiest 2kWh unit to move solo
- ✓2400W with 3600W SurgePad handles RV air conditioners
- ✓Long owner track record with low reported failure rates
- ✓3x 100W USB-C - great port loadout even by 2026 standards
- ✓5-year full-device warranty
- ✓Frequently discounted to $799-899
Cons
- ✗No true UPS mode - switchover gap rules out server/CPAP duty
- ✗1000W solar ceiling is dated for a 2kWh unit
- ✗Display hard to read in daylight per multiple owners
- ✗Older app platform lacks scheduling and fine-grained controls
- ✗Only one expansion battery supported (4kWh max)
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