AnkerSOLIX PS400 Solar Panel with Adjustable Kickstand, 400W Foldable Portable Solar Charger, IP67 Waterproof, Smart Sunlight Alignment, for Camping, RVs, and Blackouts

Charges my Anker battery fast

I am writing you all today to talk about Anker SOLIX PS100 Solar Panel. I had gotten mine to try on a SOLIX C1000. I found it do exactly as it promoted but not fully. It is rated to receive 100W with this particular panel but I would find it more like 70W. I also had wished that I had gotten a larger panel to try. The 100 is a good start but it really only scratches the surface. I may have to bite the bullet a buy the SOLIX P400 (400W) panel. It is Ankers largest and I'd assume would give the portal a good run for its money. One of these days.

I ordered two of these 400 W solar panels. They're super easy to move around, and they were very helpful in charging batteries during a three-week power outage recently.

*After a fantastic experience with Anker customer service, I'm updating this review from 3 stars to 4 stars as of April 8, 2025. Read the update at the bottom.These panels work acceptably, but I am pretty disappointed in their design overall.The good:These have good output. On a partly cloudy western Pennsylvania winter day, I can pull about 10-15 watts out of these panels, which is surprising given the low light availability. This, of course, won't charge your solar generator in any noticeable way (as the app estimates it will take over 4 days to charge only 10% of my Solix's capacity), and is likely barely enough to maintain the Solix's Wifi connection. But! On nice days with bright sun, these panels have cranked into the 90s. That WILL charge my Solix quite fast, as far as I'm concerned, although my model can take input up to 300W. Most days, my average output from this product is about 60-70W, and I'm satisfied with that, all things considered.The bad:This product has a medium-to-low value-for-money ratio. I believe there are other panels that would be very comparable for a lower price point. I love Anker, and I am typically willing to pay a slight premium for their proven quality, but given how I feel about the quality of these particular solar panels, I would likely suggest another brand.My biggest problem with this product is that it is flimsy. While it is made to be portable, and therefore as lightweight as they could likely achieve practically, I find that they have compromised the overall quality. The panels bend easily and mine already sit sort of malformed after only using them lightly (in my residential driveway) off-and-on for a couple of months. Think of a school art project... These panels are comparable to the "poster paper" that you can roll up; I feel they should be much more comparable to "poster board" which is NOT able to be rolled. Obviously, they need to fold for portability, but to strengthen the backboard would improve these products ten-fold.These panels fold in half, but there is no way to secure them. So, if you lean them on something, they can just pop open. I am using a velcro reusable "zip tie" to secure the handles together when not in use — something that could easily have been provided by Anker. There is also no form of cord storage, meaning the cord (even if you remove the Y-adapter for storage, which I don't bother to as it would waste too much time) just flops about.I also wish the kickstands were more durable. They work acceptably, and can be secured to the back of the panels by buttons so as to prevent them from flopping open. But, they could be designed a bit better so as to be more reliable.Overall, I recommend choosing another brand of solar panels for your portable solar needs. I'm sorry, Anker.*UPDATE: I now believe my original solar panel was defective. I contacted Anker via their website, providing my Amazon order number as proof-of-purchase. I simply asked, at first, how to CLEAN the solar panel, as it had gotten some bird poo on it accidentally and some light snow flakes. They explained how to basically gently wipe the surface of the panel with a nonabrasive cloth. I used tap water and a microfiber shop towel and wiped the original panel clean, but it did not perform much better. So, I replied to Anker support saying that I had cleaned it and it was still under-performing. Their next email was to ask if my shipping address was still the same as on the Amazon order, as they were simply going to SHIP ME A FREE REPLACEMENT. I didn't even ask or suggest a replacement, they simply offered it! I confirmed my address, and several days later, I received a brand new PS100 solar panel.The NEW panel is performing wonderfully! I have used it for roughly a month or so now, and it it working exactly as expected. On bright, clear days (especially as western Pennsylvania moves into Spring!) I am getting a good 85+ W out of this panel, and sometimes it has peaked over 90W.I maintain my stance on the design flaws. I wish there was a way to secure the cords coming off the panel such as a zippered pouch (as some competitor brands offer). And, the durability is somewhat disappointing as stated.Support was phenomenal — clear English and quick replies!

The media could not be loaded. After using another brand's solar panels and battery bank, the bank broke after just a couple of months' use, so I upgraded to an Anker PowerHouse and this 400 solar panel. It is large and heavy, but works great for more permanent locations.

Like the design very sturdy but was a little heavy. Seen well constructed. Have not used it yet with my ANker C1000

Came on time as described

Too bulky and not as stable as they look