Jackery, Anker, Bluetti launch early power station deals

Early Black Friday has quietly become the best time of year to buy portable power, and this wave is already here. More than two dozen power stations from Jackery, Anker, Bluetti, EcoFlow, Goal Zero, and others are marked down, with several headliners hitting 50% off. Whether you want home backup for outages, a camping workhorse, or a compact laptop lifesaver, the window to save is wide open. The timing tracks with demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports average outage durations have climbed above seven hours in recent tallies, pushing more households to add battery backup. Portable stations have matured fast, too, with safer LiFePO4 cells, faster charging, and longer warranties becoming table stakes rather than premium perks.

Best early portable power station deals right now

• Jackery HomePower 3000 – $1,499. The Jackery HomePower 3000 drops fully half to $1,499, underlining how aggressive early pricing has become. With 3,072Wh of capacity, a 3,600W inverter (7,200W surge), and LiFePO4 chemistry rated for roughly 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity, it’s a legitimate home-backup option. Run through the numbers: that includes refrigerators, routers, fans, and lighting for hours, plus a road-trip-ready integrated RV TT-30 port.
• Anker Solix C800 – $299. The C800 is also 50% off. The 768Wh pack and 1,200W output is enough to power most necessities, and Anker’s InfiniPower design should hold up for around 3,000 cycles. Ten ports account for AC, USB-C, and 12V outputs, while a built-in storage cubby on the device tucks away extra cables and dongles, a small yet welcome touch that minimizes the pack-out mess.
• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 – $394.99. This model weighs 25 pounds and includes a concealed carrying handle, yet still packs an impressive 1,024Wh battery and 1,800W AC output, with fast charging that can be fueled from zero in about 70 minutes. A switchover feature eliminates the need for a mini rack, keeps your critical loads on (like Wi-Fi routers) during an outage, and works like a mini UPS in case of failure.
• EcoFlow Delta 2 Max – $899. This slashes about 36% off. It provides up to 2,400W of continuous power (or 3,400W with X-Boost), 15 total outlets, and expansion ports that let you triple capacity with additional batteries or solar. EcoFlow rates the pack for about 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity; the company says this is significantly better than standard consumer-grade benchmarks.

More discounts across 25-plus portable power models

Though we’re still seeing some of the marquee cuts of early this year, discounts on midrange units and compact ones are prevalent. The Explorer line from Jackery usually includes the 300 Plus, 500 Plus, 1000 Plus, and 2000 Plus for everything from a day trip to a full weekend away, with easy modular expansion on some models.

For lower-draw applications, Anker’s Solix family provides depth with C1000 and C2000 portable units, or F1200 and F2000 for high-draw appliances. You’ll want updated USB-C PD output at 100W or higher for these to double as useful laptop chargers.

Bluetti’s AC series often gets early promos on the AC70, AC180, and AC200L, as well as compact EB3A and EB70S kits designed for vanlife and tailgates. Most support UPS-like switchover to battery, keeping your desktop (or laptop) running without dropping the internet connection during brief outages.

EcoFlow’s River 2, River 2 Max, and River 2 Pro give you sub-1,000Wh portability with quick AC recharge, and the Delta 2 and Delta Pro are geared for heavier home loads or RV builds. Look for packages that include two panels, or extra batteries, for the best price per watt-hour.

Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000 Core and 1500X frequently appear in early Black Friday rotations, appreciated for beefy enclosures and an accessory ecosystem that gets along with overlanding rigs. Ugreen’s PowerRoam 1200 and Zendure’s SuperBase line are also seeing discounts, offering buyers good options in the one kilowatt-hour range as well.

How to choose the right capacity for your needs

Match watt-hours to use cases. Choose 250–500Wh for phones, cameras, routers, and a light or two. The sweet spot of 700–1,200Wh can run a laptop, mini fridge, CPAP machine, and tools through a long evening. Go 2,000Wh and higher if you want to run your full-size fridge, microwave, or space heater for more than an hour. As a rule of thumb, divide the watt rating on a device into your station’s watt-hours to guesstimate run time, then plan for inefficiency.

It’s not about sheer capacity alone; inverter output matters. You’ll struggle to power a hair dryer or an induction cooktop with a 1,200W inverter and may need over 2,000W for most kitchen appliances. If you also own a high-draw espresso machine or power tools, pay attention to surge ratings too.

Key specifications that matter when comparing units

Battery chemistry and cycle life tell the durability story. LiFePO4 packs can provide several thousand cycles as described by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and have superior thermal stability to older NMC cells. For larger units, look for cycle ratings to 80% capacity and warranties of five years or longer.

Battery charging speeds are a quality-of-life enhancement. For models that go from 0 to 80% in an hour, that short grid window or shot of sun suddenly becomes actual backup. Transfer times of less than 20ms are sufficient for UPS duty and will prevent desktops from rebooting; find out if there’s documentation of UL certifications, and consult with the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) on ventilation and clearance.

Bundles and solar add-ons to watch this season

Early Black Friday is where solar kits and expansion batteries get interesting. Two 200W folding panels can fill up around 800–1,000Wh on a good day, depending on latitude and weather. If you’re considering a 1–3kWh station for home resilience, the packages with additional batteries often give the lowest cost per kWh and extend runtimes from hours to days.

RV and overlanding builds require stations with RV-ready TT-30 outputs, removable wheels, or the ability to hard mount. The most important factors for apartment dwellers will be quiet operation, quick AC recharge, and slim footprints that tuck into a closet when not in use.

Bottom line: early Black Friday brings the lowest prices

Between deals with discounts up to 50% and a wide selection of 25+ models on sale, early Black Friday is offering the best prices of the year on portable power. By knowing what your watt-hour requirement is, you can target LiFePO4 units with strong cycle ratings and buy once to stand firm from one-weekender distances right through multi-hour outages.