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Why We Love This Deal
We’re getting into November, which means weather-related power outages are on the horizon. Having a backup power source that can run your small portable space heater long enough until the lights come back on is becoming easier, but quality portable power stations usually don’t come cheaply. Amazon, however, is selling one of EcoFlow’s newest 1800W output stations at the lowest price it’s seen yet.
The new EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic power station is currently $399 on Amazon, a 33% drop from its MSRP of $599. While we saw promotional pricing coincide with the station’s launch back in September, that price was still over $400, which means now is the time to pick one up. So far, this iteration in the Delta class has been met with great feedback, and over 1,000 units have been purchased in the last month.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic Portable Power Station, $399 (was $599) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Size: 7.9 x 11.1 x 15.7 inches
- Power: 1800W with 3600W surge output
- Capacity: 1024Wh
- Charge Methods: AC, solar (panel not included), generator, or car
- Ports: 6; 3 x 1800W max AC, 1 x 100W max USB-C, 1 x 30W max USB-C, and 1 x 18W max USB-A
- Sound Level: 30 dB, “whisper quiet” when powering 600W
- Expected Lifespan: 10 years
- Safety: UL-listed
- Best Use Case: The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic is great for people who want the power of the Delta 3 in a more affordable, streamlined chassis.
The EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic is the newest entry in the Delta 3 line. Put succinctly, it is a more streamlined version of the standard Delta 3. For example, the original Delta 3 has 13 ports that include some funky extras like a cigarette-lighter style jack and a DC5521 port. Meanwhile, the Classic has 6 essential ports that everyone can get value from, at a price of more than $100 less than the standard.
But just because it is pared down, doesn’t mean it’s made to be less. The machine is still quiet, has a 10ms auto-switch on in case of a power outage, and has a large 1024Wh capacity that can run a standard mini fridge, for example, for around 16 hours. It charges fast (to 100% in just an hour when plugged to a standard 1400W AC outlet in your home) and, like the original Delta 3, is expected to last 10 years.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
When it comes to a new power station, numbers only tell part of the story. What are people actually charging up with this thing? In addition to a lot of reviews about using it as a UPS (an instant backup power source), one shopper said it “kept the fridge running, phones charged, and even a couple of LED lights shining without a hitch.”
Returning customers are also quite happy. One owner of a Delta 2 called the Delta 3 Classic a “nice upgrade” and said, “I have several Delta 2 stations and the fan on the Delta 3 is significantly less noisy.”
The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic is currently $399, a lower price than was available even during its initial teaser sale. Get it before it pops back up by $200.
