If you’re an avid camper or suffer from frequent power outages, then you’ll want to invest in a portable power station now while many top models are on sale for Cyber Monday. With the ability to keep your devices running for hours, they’re perfect for weekend getaways and a must-have for emergencies. While Black Friday deals may be coming to a close now as new Cyber Monday deals beging to take over, you’ve still got a chance to grab the EcoFlow River 2 Pro power station at a record-low price.
The online retailer currently has it on sale for just $369, which is a discount of $230. Although there’s no guarantee how long these savings will remain available, so we’d recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out.
The EcoFlow River 2 Pro is already affordable as far as portable power stations go, and now it’s even lower. Although it’s been replaced as our favorite budget pick in recent times, it’s still a capable power station and this price tag makes it an even better value. The battery is rated at 768 watt-hours, and in our testing, it was able to use 82.6% of the battery’s capacity. That’s enough juice to recharge your phone over 50 times or run an electric blanket for 10 hours.
It’s also equipped with four AC outlets, four USB ports, two DC outlets and a car outlet, so it’s got enough plugs for all your gadgets. Plus, it fully recharges in just 70 minutes when plugged into a regular AC outlet, so you can top it up in a pinch and get a lot of power backup
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It’s also worth noting that this week’s Black Friday offers have also knocked our current budget pick — the Bluetti AC70 — down to just $379 right now as well, so you can’t go wrong either way. You can also check out our full roundup of the best Black Friday bargains Amazon has to offer for even more of the best deals you can shop this week.
Why this deal matters
Blackouts and power outages can be pretty scary, which means a portable power station is one of the most critical pieces of a complete emergency kit — especially if you live somewhere where hurricanes, wildfires, blizzards or other severe weather is a common occurrence. Up until recently, the River 2 Pro was featured on our list of the best portable power stations of 2024, which means that it’s dependable and a solid value, even at full price. And right now, Amazon is offering the steepest discount we’ve ever seen on this model, which makes it this Black Friday deal a pretty incredible bargain.
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