Customer reviews from Anker
Anker - Powerhouse 521 (200W Battery Powered) Portable Power Station (256 Wh Capacity) - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(39 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 39 reviews
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
Customer Reviews for Anker - Powerhouse 521 (200W Battery Powered) Portable Power Station (256 Wh Capacity) - Black
Customer Rating
4
Lovely item with 1 problem
on June 20, 2024
Posted by: Omar I.
This item is made of good material and the size and look are great. The light is also nice, and the unit is generally quiet except when cooling down it produces a relatively acceptable noise.
Why 4 not 5 stars? It is supposed this unit can be re-charged in 3 ways, 1: power adaptor OR 2: car plug, AND 3: USB-C. The USB-C can be combined with the power adaptor or the car plug at the same time for faster re-charge. The power adaptor and the car plug share the same plug so one can be used at a time. The problem is trying to recharge with the USB-C. The unit I received starts re-charging on USB-C then stops. I tried different cables and different power supplies to no avail.
Although this might be a small problem to most users, yet to me, it was not as I have one application where the power consumption is higher than the power supply provided by the power adapter and combining with the USB-C is necessary to keep the juice flowing.
I had several friends complementing the item and taking photos of it with the intention to purchase soon.
Why 4 not 5 stars? It is supposed this unit can be re-charged in 3 ways, 1: power adaptor OR 2: car plug, AND 3: USB-C. The USB-C can be combined with the power adaptor or the car plug at the same time for faster re-charge. The power adaptor and the car plug share the same plug so one can be used at a time. The problem is trying to recharge with the USB-C. The unit I received starts re-charging on USB-C then stops. I tried different cables and different power supplies to no avail.
Although this might be a small problem to most users, yet to me, it was not as I have one application where the power consumption is higher than the power supply provided by the power adapter and combining with the USB-C is necessary to keep the juice flowing.
I had several friends complementing the item and taking photos of it with the intention to purchase soon.
Charging my items was not an issue and the 110V power supply works well. If you have low power consumption items plugged in then better turn the ECO switch off as the unit will go on standby if you don't and stops supplying power. Had no problems after switching the ECO off.
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
5
Excelent product
on May 10, 2024
Posted by: Daniel 1.
Anker is recognized for their great quality and reliability. I am very pleased with my Anker 521. It is an excellent powerbank.
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
5
PowerHouse
on January 13, 2024
Posted by: ALEXIS C.
Easy to carry. Small and compact. Recharges quickly. I recommend it. I will be using this when my power goes out.
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
5
Anker Costumer For Life
on September 28, 2023
Posted by: Cristian M.
Amazing products from Anker! Shipping was quick and easy and we are happy with all our Anker Products! I am customer for life!
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
5
Anker Powerhouse 521
on September 20, 2023
Posted by: Candis W.
The PowerHouse arrived in excellent condition, well packed. I was surprised that it did not take too long to fully charge and holds charge level well. It charges our phones quickly. Easy to read displays. Very pleased with my new Anker
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
4
Good battery so far, time will tell
on August 8, 2023
Posted by: Macario A.
So far so good it has become useful in an area where we currently don’t have outlet. Using it to power baby monitor.
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
5
Destroys the Yeti 200X
on August 2, 2023
Posted by: Anibal R.
Bought a Yeti 200X and it had to be plugged in all the time and wouldn't hold a charge much long. Bought the Anker 421 and it's a phenomenal little power bank which holds a charge, charges fast and I already charged 5 devices simultaneously! So happy with my purchase!
Written by a customer while visiting Anker
Customer Rating
4
Good product
on July 23, 2023
Posted by: Zack B.
I really like my 521, but I’d lose to see more usb-c ports on these as they seem to be the way things are going.
Written by a customer while visiting Anker