I Rely on This Portable Power Station for Emergencies, and It’s Currently on Sale for $700.
I never really needed my own power station, but when winter storms hit my town, knocking out power for days, everything changed. It’s one of those things you only realize you need when you actually need it—so learn from my mistake and buy one early. When I finally bought one, I chose the EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus , which is now $1,499 (original price: $2,199) with a 32% discount. EcoFlow’s website is also currently running a sale with up to 45% off many items.
Since purchasing the Delta 3 Ultra Plus, I’ve only experienced brief power outages, so I haven’t been able to test it to its full potential. However, I’ve gotten quite used to it and used it in ways I never would have thought possible, such as running a projector on the patio or in the yard while watching outdoor movies. It produces 3,072 Wh of power with a 3,600 W output and 7,200 W peak output, which, according to a Mashable review , means it can cool a 120 W refrigerator for about 35 hours.
I was also impressed by the EcoFlow app’s functionality. You can prioritize devices that will be powered the longest, so when the battery runs low, essential devices will continue to run while the others are turned off. Here’s how this might work in the real world: you leave your refrigerator plugged in overnight, along with your phones and heater. You can prioritize the refrigerator so that if the battery dies overnight, it cuts power to your phone and heater, keeping the refrigerator running longer. You can also track your energy consumption, and the app will automatically start charging your power bank if it detects an approaching thunderstorm.
It is very easy to carry thanks to the telescopic handle that can be extended from the bottom, but moving it over uneven, smooth surfaces is difficult.