Anker just announced the biggest power station it has ever sold. The SOLIX S5000 goes on sale October 27, and the launch pricing is aggressive.<\/p>\n
Flagship power stations are having a moment. Anker’s new SOLIX S5000<\/strong> is its answer to the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus<\/a>: a 5kWh-class unit aimed squarely at whole-home backup, with one trick most portables cannot match, real 240V<\/strong> output. Here is everything Anker has announced, and what it means before you spend a dollar.<\/p>\n The S5000 stores 5,024Wh<\/strong> and delivers 4,500W<\/strong> of continuous AC output across both 120V and 240V<\/strong>. That dual-voltage part matters: most portable stations are 120V-only, which locks out well pumps, electric water heaters, and other 240V essentials. Anker also says capacity expands from 5kWh to 30kWh<\/strong> with add-on batteries, a genuine path from portable unit to home battery system.<\/p>\n The headline feature is OptiSave 2.0, Anker’s efficiency tech. The claim: up to 96% efficiency<\/strong> under a 1,000W light load, idle draw of just 8.8W<\/strong> in 120V mode, 20% more runtime<\/strong> than without it, and up to 21 days<\/strong> of standby. Anker positions it as the longest-lasting 5kWh portable station, and it is the first 5kWh unit to earn TUV SUD’s A+ Runtime rating<\/strong> across usable output energy, conversion efficiency, energy retention, and energy density.<\/p>\n Using Anker’s own test figures: a refrigerator, Wi-Fi router, coffee maker, lights, and a phone together ran for 48 hours<\/strong>. A refrigerator alone ran up to 86 hours<\/strong>; a window air conditioner up to 25 hours<\/strong>. Those are manufacturer numbers, not independent tests, so treat them as the optimistic end of the range. If you are unsure what size you actually need, our power station sizing guide<\/a> walks through the math in five minutes.<\/p>\n Two quieter specs deserve attention. The 10-millisecond UPS switchover<\/strong> means connected gear rides through a grid failure without rebooting, which is what you want backing up a home office. And sub-30dB<\/strong> operation under specified conditions means it will not hum through your walls at night.<\/p>\n Capacity is nearly identical: 5,024Wh<\/strong> (Anker) versus 5,040Wh<\/strong> (Jackery). Output is where they split. The Jackery delivers 7,200W<\/strong>, far more headroom for simultaneous heavy loads. The Anker answers with the efficiency story: 96% light-load efficiency and 8.8W idle mean more of its 5kWh actually reaches your appliances over a long outage.<\/p>\n Price is the other split. The S5000 launches at US$2,499.99<\/strong>; the Jackery 5000 Plus sits around CA$4,059<\/strong> in our review. Different currencies, but the Anker is clearly priced to undercut. Within Anker’s own lineup, the S5000 is roughly double the SOLIX F2600<\/a> (2,560Wh, 2,400W, around CA$1,599) and adds the 240V output the F2600 lacks. Read our Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 review<\/a> for how the brand’s smaller units perform.<\/p>\n The S5000 goes on sale October 27, 2026<\/strong> on Anker’s direct site and Amazon at US$3,599.99<\/strong>, immediately discounted US$1,100<\/strong> to US$2,499.99<\/strong>. The early-bird layer: sign up on Anker’s landing page between October 9 and October 26<\/strong>, buy between October 27 and November 9, and Anker adds a US$699<\/strong> bundle free, a two-year warranty extension, an Anker Prime charging station, and the Smart Generator DC charging cable. No Canadian pricing has been announced yet.<\/p>\n If you are already shopping the flagship class, the launch bundle is real money: US$1,100 off plus US$699 in extras for signing up before October 26. But this is a brand-new product with zero independent testing and no Canadian price. The honest play is to sign up for the early-bird (it costs nothing), then decide on October 27 once real prices and first reviews exist. We will update this post when units are in reviewers’ hands.<\/p>\n October 27, 2026, on Anker’s direct website and Amazon. Anker announced the S5000 on October 9, 2026. Shoppers who sign up on Anker’s landing page between October 9 and October 26 and purchase between October 27 and November 9 also receive a US$699 bonus bundle.<\/p>\n The MSRP is US$3,599.99, with a US$1,100 launch discount bringing it to US$2,499.99. Early-bird buyers (signed up by October 26, purchased October 27 to November 9) get a US$699 bundle free: a two-year warranty extension, an Anker Prime charging station, and a Smart Generator DC charging cable. Canadian pricing is not announced yet.<\/p>\n Yes. It delivers 4,500W of dual-voltage 120V\/240V output, so it can run 240V essentials like well pumps and electric water heaters that 120V-only stations cannot touch. Total draw still cannot exceed 4,500W at once, so check your appliances’ running watts against that ceiling before counting on it.<\/p>\n Capacity is nearly identical at about 5kWh each. The Jackery outputs more power (7,200W vs 4,500W), while the Anker claims better light-load efficiency (96% via OptiSave 2.0) and launches cheaper at US$2,499.99 vs around CA$4,059. The Anker has no independent test results yet; the Jackery is the proven pick today.<\/p>\n The SOLIX S5000 is the most interesting flagship launch of the year on paper: 240V output, a serious efficiency story, 30kWh expansion, and launch pricing that embarrasses the class. But paper is all we have until October 27. Sign up for the early-bird, wait for independent tests, and check back here. If Anker’s numbers hold, this is the new flagship to beat.<\/p>\nWhat did Anker actually announce?<\/h2>\n
How long will the S5000 run your home?<\/h2>\n
How does it stack up against the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?<\/h2>\n
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\n \n<\/th>\n Anker SOLIX S5000 (announced)<\/th>\n Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (reviewed)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Capacity<\/th>\n 5,024Wh<\/td>\n 5,040Wh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n AC Output<\/th>\n 4,500W<\/strong> continuous, 120V\/240V<\/strong><\/td>\n 7,200W<\/strong>, 120V\/240V<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Expandable<\/th>\n Yes, 5kWh to 30kWh<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes (see review)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Light-load efficiency<\/th>\n 96%<\/strong> at 1,000W (OptiSave 2.0, per Anker)<\/td>\n Not published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Idle draw<\/th>\n 8.8W<\/strong> in 120V mode (per Anker)<\/td>\n Not published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UPS switchover<\/th>\n 10 ms<\/strong> (per Anker)<\/td>\n See review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Noise<\/th>\n Under 30dB<\/strong> under specified conditions (per Anker)<\/td>\n See review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Price<\/th>\n US$3,599.99<\/strong> list, US$2,499.99<\/strong> launch (CAD pricing TBA)<\/td>\n Around CA$4,059<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What is the launch deal, exactly?<\/h2>\n
Should you buy on day one or wait?<\/h2>\n
What we like<\/h4>\n
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What we’d change<\/h4>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
When does the Anker SOLIX S5000 go on sale?<\/h4>\n
How much will the Anker SOLIX S5000 cost?<\/h4>\n
Can the S5000 run 240V appliances?<\/h4>\n
How does the S5000 compare to the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?<\/h4>\n
The Bottom Line<\/h3>\n