The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus Portable Power Station is now 32% off

I never really felt the need for a power station, but that changed when winter storms hit my town, knocking out our power for several days. They’re the things you don’t know about until you need it—so consider learning from my mistake and getting one ahead of time. When I finally bought one, I chose the EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus, which is now $1,499 after a 32% discount (originally $2,199). There is also a sale of up to 45% on many products right now on the Ecoflow website.

Since I got the Delta 3 Ultra Plus I have only had power out for short periods of time, so I haven’t been able to test it to its full potential. However, I’ve become quite comfortable with it and use it in ways I never thought about, like being able to run my projector on my deck or backyard for an outdoor movie night. It gives you 3,072Wh of power with an output of 3,600W and a peak of 7,200W, which means it can keep a 120W refrigerator cold for about 35 hours, according to Mashable Review.

I’m also impressed with the functionality of the EcoFlow app. You get the ability to prioritize which devices receive power for the longest time, so when battery power is low, essential devices will keep running while other devices will shut down. How this might work in the real world: You leave your refrigerator with your phone and heater plugged in overnight. You can prioritize your refrigerator so that if the battery gets low during the night, it will turn off the power to your phone and heater to keep your refrigerator running longer. You can also monitor your energy usage, and the app will automatically start charging your power station if it detects a storm coming.

It’s very easy to move around with the telescoping handle that you can pull out from underneath it, however, it is difficult to move it anywhere that isn’t a flat, smooth surface.