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Get a Bit of Grid Independence With Over Half Off This Bluetti Portable Power Station

Get backup power for home, travel and everything in between -- and save over $400.

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The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is down to $395, slashed from its original $799 price. It's a genuinely low price for a power station of this capacity from a reputable brand and it's just $20 more than the lowest we've ever seen it go.

This is not some tiny battery pack pretending to be useful. You’re getting a 1,024-watt-hour capacity and 1,800-watt output, which is enough to run everyday essentials like laptops, routers, small kitchen appliances or even a mini fridge without pushing it too hard. 

It also lands in a really practical middle ground where it is powerful but still portable. At about 25 pounds, it is not ultra-light, but still easy enough to carry for camping trips, road travel or emergency use at home.

Charging speeds are another big win here. It can hit about 80% in roughly 45 minutes, which means you are not stuck waiting forever to get back up and running. It also supports solar input up to 1,000 watts if you are building out a more off-grid setup. On top of that, it runs quietly, has a UPS mode that kicks in quickly during outages and uses a LiFePO4 battery that is designed to last for years instead of wearing out after a few hundred cycles (it can do 4,000-plus, according to Bluetti).

We've tested a bunch of Bluetti devices, and a handful feature on our list of the best portable power stations in 2026. The smaller-capacity Bluetti AC70 made the list of our top picks, but at about $30 more you can currently get a lot more capacity with the Elite 100 V2.

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Why this deal matters

At full price, you could argue there are plenty of options in this space. At $395, that argument kind of disappears. You are getting a mid-tier power station at entry-level pricing, making this one of those rare deals that actually shifts the value in your favor.