Ive tested dozens of portable power stations — heres what Id buy during Amazons Big Spring Sale

I'll let you in on a little secret about portable power stations — they're almost always on some type of discount. It's rare that I see any of my favorite models listed at full price, which is not a bad thing. But it makes it harder to discern a good deal from a meh deal. To help out, I've scrolled the pages of the Amazon Big Spring Sale to find the deals I think are actually worth buying.

A portable power station has become a must-have tech item. It's like your favorite noise-cancelling earbuds — no idea how we survived without them. They've been my savior during power outages to keep the refrigerator running, my phone charged up, and the WiFi router connected. They're also well worth packing along on upcoming camping trips. Think of movie nights under the stars with a powered-up portable projector and fresh popcorn.

The one snag here is that batteries aren't cheap, and that's especially true of high-tech and long-lasting batteries found in portable power stations. Because of this, I recommend shopping for a power station during major sales like the Amazon Big Spring Sale is a wise move. Here are some of my favorite models seeing steep discounts during the sale. I'll keep this page updated as the sale rolls in and we see new deals pop up.

Best Bluetti deal

Why we like it

If you need a large and in charge power solution, whether in an emergency or going off-grid, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a fantastic option. It comes with 2,600Wh of battery power, which is more than enough to charge larger items like laptops and small appliances. It's also capable of recharging your phones and keeping the WiFi router on for an extended period of time. If you find that you routinely lose power, this unit is something you'll want to keep on hand to make sure you can charge things up when you need them.

More Bluetti deals

• Bluetti Elite 10 — $112.98 $199 (save $86.02)

• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $218.99 $299 (save $80.01)

• Bluetti X30 CPAP Battery Backup — $278.99 $329 (save $50.01)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $1,399 (save $700)

• Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,099 $1,699 (save $600)

• Bluetti Apex 300 — $1,444 $1,699 (save $255)

Best Anker deal

The massive Anker Solix F3800 is ideal for home backup should the power cut out. On its own, the Solix F3800 comes with 3,8400 Wh of battery capacity to keep your tech running without grid power, but Anker made this deal even better during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The Solix F3800 comes bundled with a BP3800 Expansion Battery and a 400W solar panel. The extra battery brings the total capacity up to 7,680Wh while the addition of a solar panel puts you in line for recharging off-grid.

More Anker Solix deals

• Anker Solix C300 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• Anker Solix C1000 — $429.99 $799 (save $369.01)

• Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)

• Anker Solix F2000 — $799.99 $1,999 (save $1,199.01)

• Anker Solix F3800 — $1,898.99 $2,599 (save $700.01)

• Anker Solix E10 — $4,299 $5,799 (save $1,500)

Best Jackery deal

Why we like it

If you're looking for a portable power station to take along to the campground this summer, the Jackery Explorer 100 V2 is an ideal model. It's a mix of portability, durability, solid port options, and it's on sale for under $430. This Jackery model comes with 1,070Wh for recharging your phones while camping, keeping the speaker ready to go, and powering up the projector for movie nights. Plus, it weighs under 24 pounds, so you won't have to struggle lugging it around camp.

More Jackery deals

• Jackery SolarSaga 100W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel — $197.99 $299 (save $101.01)

• Jackery 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel — $698.99 $1,499 (save $600.01)

• Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $749 $1,499 (save $750)

• Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,598.99 $2,799 (save $1,200.01)

Best deal for camping

Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

After testing dozens of portable power stations, one of my go-to models for taking along on a weekend of camping is the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2. Sure, you can go lighter and even more portable models, but I love the Solix C1000's combination of 1,024Wh, three USB-C ports, and the excellent Anker Solix app. It's also incredibly easy to carry around the campground, weighing under 25 pounds. Plus, Anker won a Guinness World Record for the power station's ability to recharge in just 49 minutes.

More portable power stations on sale at Amazon

• EcoFlow River 2 Pro — $314.99 $529 (save $214.01)

• DJI Power 1000 — $349 $699 (save $350)

• DJI Power 1000 V2 — $364 $699 (save $335)

• Goal Zero Yeti 500 — $399.89 $499.95 (save $100.06)

• Segway Cube 2000 — $538.98 $899.99 (save $361.01)

• EcoFlow Delta 3 with 220W Solar Panel — $588.98 $999 (save $410.02)

• Goal Zero Yeti 700 — $599.89 $699.95 (save $100.06)

• DJI Power 2000 — $699 $1,299 (save $600)

• EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 — $2,099 $3,699 (save $1,600)