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About one in four U.S. households will experience a power outage in a given year, according to the Census Bureau. In our increasingly virtual lives, where many people work remotely from home, that kind of disruption can be costly — not to mention annoying. But a little preparation can save you some big headaches later on. Right now, Walmart is selling the $900 EcoFlow Delta 2 Lite Portable Power Station for just $429.
This portable generator delivers a 1,800-watt AC output, powering more than 90% of appliances, and can be recharged with 500-watt solar panels in as little as three hours. It’s truly a monster, with 15 different outlets, including two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and two fast-charge ports.
EcoFlow Delta 2 Lite Portable Power Station, $429 (was $899) at Walmart
A versatile power station like this one is ideal for high-wattage appliances like microwaves, chest freezers, fridges, and coffee makers, and you can control it with EcoFlow’s companion app via both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Its overload protection and X-Boost technology ensure that your devices are safe up to 2,200 watts. The generator weighs 27 pounds and measures 15.7 by 8.3 by 11.1 Inches, so it’s relatively small, portable, and easy to store.
“Brilliant backup power solution for [my] home office — the generator exceeds all expectations,” said one reviewer. “Surprisingly lightweight and easy to move from room to room. Unlike my gas generator, this one is emission-free and can be [kept indoors or out].” They went on to say that it “recharges quickly, has lots of power, and can run a home office — laptops, router, fans, a television… Just push the button to turn it on, plug stuff in, and I’m back up and running in a minute or two.”
“I ordered four of these EcoFlow units, which I use for power outages and working outside,” one satisfied shopper wrote. “Last year, during an ice storm, we lost power for four days, and these units ran my night light, fridge, television, and two 250-watt heaters. [I recharged it] with a spare solar generator and 1,600 watts of solar panels. I love the product.”
When the lights go out in your neck of the woods, don’t sit in the dark and despair. Keep your refrigerator, microwave, laptop, and other devices up and running with the EcoFlow Delta 2 Lite Portable Power Station — currently more than 50% off.
