Black Friday portable power station deals 2026: which models to watch (no prices)

Black Friday is November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is November 30. Power stations are one of the things people shop for in that week, and they are easy to buy wrong, because the same brand sells a dozen models whose names differ by a word.

We don't show prices, track deals or send price alerts. Prices on these products change by the day and by the retailer, and an out-of-date number is worse than none. What this page does instead is the part that stays true: which size to shop for, which models people compare most, and what to check on a listing before you click buy. Specs come from each maker's own page, checked on October 30, 2026. We haven't tested these products. Makers change specs and bundles often, so confirm on the listing.

Step 1: pick the size, not the brand

Watt-hours (Wh) tell you how long it runs things. Watts tell you what it can run at once. Decide those first and most of the shortlist makes itself.

You want to run	Shop this size	Models to watch
Phone, lights, laptop, router, a gift for a camper	About 250 to 500 Wh	EcoFlow RIVER 3, RIVER 3 Plus, RIVER 2
A fridge for most of a day, CPAP, router, TV	About 1,000 Wh	DELTA 3, C1000 Gen 2, Explorer 1000 v2, Elite 100 V2
A fridge plus a sump pump or a freezer for a day or two	2,000 Wh or more	DELTA 3 Max Plus
Parts of a house, 240 V appliances	4,000 Wh and 240 V	DELTA Pro 3

Not sure of your own numbers? Use the power station runtime calculator or read can a power station run a refrigerator.

Black Friday EcoFlow DELTA 3: which one is which?

EcoFlow's DELTA 3 name covers several models, and sale listings often use the shorter names. From EcoFlow's own pages:

Model	Battery	AC output	Surge	Notes from the maker
DELTA 3	1,024 Wh	1,800 W	3,600 W	4,000 cycles to 80%+, 1,500 W AC charging, UPS under 10 ms, 27.6 lb
DELTA 3 Classic	1,024 Wh	1,800 W	3,600 W	2,600 W X-Boost, 1,400 W AC input, UPS 10 ms
DELTA 3 Max Plus	2,048 Wh	3,000 W	6,000 W	1,000 W PV input
DELTA Pro 3	4,096 Wh	4,000 W	8,000 W	120/240 V, 2,600 W solar input

If you are shopping the 1,024 Wh model, the question people ask is whether the older DELTA 2 is worth taking if it is listed. Both hold 1,024 Wh and list 1,800 W; the DELTA 3 lists higher surge, a longer cycle rating and faster charging. See EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs DELTA 3 for the full table.

Black Friday Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

Anker's C1000 Gen 2 is a 1,024 Wh station that lists 2,000 W continuous and 3,000 W peak, 4,000 cycles to 80% or more, and a 10 ms UPS switchover. It recharges at 1,600 W with UltraFast Charging on (1,200 W standard), and Anker lists 24.9 lb. It does not expand. If you want expansion, Anker points you to the original C1000 instead. Gen 2 and the original have different specs, so check which one a sale listing is. We compare them in Anker SOLIX C1000 vs C1000 Gen 2.

Black Friday Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 and BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

These are the other two 1 kWh stations people put side by side with the DELTA 3 and C1000.

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: 1,070 Wh and 1,500 W, LiFePO4 cells with 4,000 charge cycles, and a 5-year warranty on Jackery's own site (3 years plus 2 more). Jackery has other 1,000-class models, including a newer "HomePower" line, so match the exact name.
• BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: 1,024 Wh, 1,800 W with 2,700 W surge, 1,000 W of solar input, 80% in 45 minutes on AC, a 10 ms UPS and 4,000+ cycles to 80%. BLUETTI lists it at 25 lb.

For the three-way table, see Jackery 1000 v2 vs Anker C1000 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2. Comparing brands rather than models? Read EcoFlow vs Jackery.

Small stations as gifts: EcoFlow RIVER 3 and RIVER 2

These are the 250 to 500 Wh stations that turn up as gift picks. They run lights, a router, phones and a laptop for hours. They will not run a fridge overnight.

• RIVER 3: 245 Wh, 300 W (600 W surge), 7.8 lb, 3,000 cycles to 80%, UPS under 20 ms (EcoFlow Canada's page).
• RIVER 3 Plus: 286 Wh, 600 W (1,200 W surge), 10.4 lb, UPS under 10 ms, 220 W solar input, expandable with extra batteries.
• RIVER 2: 243 Wh, 300 W (600 W surge), 7.7 lb, 3,000 cycles to 80%+.

How to tell a good Black Friday power station deal from a bad one

We can't see your price, but you can check it yourself in two minutes.

1. Check the exact model. "DELTA 3", "DELTA 3 Classic", "DELTA 3 Max" and "DELTA 2" are different products. The same goes for C1000 and C1000 Gen 2.
2. Work out the cost per watt-hour. Divide the price by the Wh (for example, 1,024 Wh for a DELTA 3). Do it for the two or three models you are weighing, with the same bundle contents.
3. Strip out the extras. A bundle with a solar panel or extra battery can look like a discount and still cost more per Wh than the station alone. Only count what you would buy anyway.
4. Compare the same warranty. Some makers give a longer warranty only if you register or buy direct. Check the listing.
5. Check the return window, and whether the seller is the maker or a third party.
6. Skip stations too small for your job. A cheap 300 W station that can't start your fridge is not a deal. Check surge watts against your fridge's start-up needs.

Where to look

• EcoFlow DELTA 3 on Amazon
• Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 on Amazon
• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 on Amazon
• BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 on Amazon
• EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus on Amazon

Most makers also run their own sales on their own sites, so it is worth comparing the maker's page with the retailer's listing for the same model.

Frequently asked questions

When is Black Friday 2026?

November 27, 2026. Cyber Monday is November 30. Many power station sales start earlier in November and run past Cyber Monday.

Will the EcoFlow DELTA 3 be on sale on Black Friday?

We don't know and we don't track prices. Check the listing for the exact model on the day, and use the cost-per-Wh check above to see whether it is a good price for what is in the box.

Is Black Friday a good time to buy a power station?

Often it is one of the better times, because makers discount several models at once. It is not a good reason to buy a size you don't need. Decide Wh and watts first.

Which power station is best for a fridge during an outage?

A station near 1,000 Wh runs a modern full-size fridge for roughly 13 to 21 hours using our standard method, and its surge rating must beat the fridge's start-up watts. See can a power station run a refrigerator.

Should I buy a power station or a generator?

A station is quiet and has no fumes, so it can be used indoors. A generator holds more energy in its fuel for long outages. See power station vs generator.

If you recharge a station from a gas generator, run the generator outdoors only, 20+ feet from the house, away from windows and doors. Read our carbon monoxide guide.