Power Station Black Friday 2026: Dates, Prices & What to Buy

Black Friday 2026 is November 27 (Cyber Monday is November 30), but the best power station prices rarely wait for the day itself. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days ended October 7 (see our event recap), Jackery's fall sale ended October 5, and last year Anker's doorbusters landed on November 5, Bluetti's sale began November 15, and EcoFlow's began November 20. In 2025, the LiFePO4 models reported below sold for roughly $0.29-$0.47 per watt-hour during these events; this guide shows which models hit those prices, how far today's prices sit above them, and how to tell a genuine deal from an inflated "was" price.

Key Dates for 2026

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 fall on Nov 27 and Nov 30. Each brand sets its own sale window, and last year's windows differed by more than two weeks, so check the end date of the specific offer rather than assuming it runs through the holiday weekend.

What Black Friday 2025 Actually Looked Like

These are the prices reported by named outlets last year, with price per watt-hour calculated from each model's rated capacity. They show what "good" looked like, not what 2026 will bring.

Bundles were often the headline deals. Popular Science's top pick on Nov 27 was the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with a 200W panel at $599 against a $1,299 list price (54% off), and Bluetti's AC200L kit with a 200W panel at $1,029 against $1,999 (49% off). Bundle prices include the panel, so compare them against the station's price alone plus a panel bought separately.

Buy Now or Wait? The Gap to Last Year's Low

Comparing recent prices with the 2025 prices above gives a rough sense of how much room is left to fall:

The pattern: the 2,000Wh class has the most room to fall, while the Anker 1,000Wh unit was already priced at last year's Black Friday level for much of 2026. Gaps are not predictions: brands can repeat, beat, or miss last year's prices, and a model can sell out or be replaced.

How to Tell a Real Deal From a Fake One

1. Use price per watt-hour, not "% off." Divide the price by the rated Wh (a $699, 2,073.6Wh unit is $0.34/Wh). Percent-off figures depend entirely on the list price used. In 2025, the $0.29-$0.47 range above covered most reported deals on 1,000Wh-plus LiFePO4 units.
2. Check what the "was" price really is. Sources disagree on regular prices: OutdoorGearLab lists the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 at $799, while Bluetti's own page shows a $499 regular price and $489 sale price. Under the FTC's pricing guides, a former price used in a comparison must be the actual, bona fide price at which the article was offered to the public on a regular basis for a reasonably substantial period of time, not an inflated number created to make a discount look bigger.
3. Look at price history. Tools like Keepa chart Amazon price history, so you can see whether "50% off" is a genuine low or the normal price.
4. Count the warranty into the price. Bluetti (Elite 200 V2, AC70), Anker SOLIX C1000, and EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max list 5-year warranties on their own pages. Jackery's published policy says some models carry extended 3+2-year coverage only when bought on Jackery.com, with the extended warranty activated on its site and battery-care conditions attached, so read its warranty policy before buying elsewhere. Our warranty comparison covers the rest.
5. Know the return window. Last year Amazon let most items bought Nov 1 to Dec 31 be returned through Jan 31, with a shorter window for Apple products, per its 2025 holiday return policy. Confirm the 2026 terms before relying on it.
6. Compare capacity you can use. OutdoorGearLab's July 2026 tests measured usable AC output between 75% and 93% of rated capacity across 14 power stations (mostly 82-93% for the larger units), with the Anker C1000 Gen 2 at 87% (890 of 1,024Wh) and the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at 85% (910 of 1,070Wh). A cheaper-per-Wh unit that delivers a lower share of its rating can cost the same per usable Wh.

What to Shop For by Budget

• Under $500 (1,000Wh class): the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, Anker SOLIX C1000, and Bluetti Elite 100 V2 all sit around this line. See our best power stations under $500.
• $500-$1,000 (2,000Wh class): the Bluetti Elite 200 V2, Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, and Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 all fell into this range in 2025. See our best power stations under $1,000.
• Home backup with expansion: the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus, and Bluetti Elite 200 V2 are the models we cover here. Electrek reported the larger EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra at $3,599 with a free 400W panel in 2025, an "all-time low" at that point.
• Solar bundles: see our power station and solar panel bundle guide for what a good bundle looks like.

Not sure what size you need? Work it out first with our wattage sizing guide so a flash sale doesn't push you into the wrong capacity, and check the pick against our best portable power stations of 2026 ranking.

Deals to Be Cautious About

• Unknown brands with very high "peak" wattage and no stated continuous rating, UL listing, or battery chemistry. See our safety guide for what real certifications look like.
• Older NMC-chemistry units that look cheap per Wh but offer far fewer charge cycles; our LiFePO4 guide explains the difference.
• Bundles with a low-quality or low-wattage panel that inflate the "value" figure.
• Bundle discounts that hide the real station price. Always price the station alone.

Buy for Storm Season, Not During It

Black Friday falls at the very end of the Atlantic hurricane season (it ends Nov 30) and just before winter storm season, which makes it a natural time for US households to buy backup power at a lower price than they would pay in a storm panic. Two reasons to do it now rather than after a forecast:

• Outages are long when they come. In 2024 the average US customer lost power for about 11 hours, nearly double the prior decade, and the average South Carolina customer lost almost 53 hours (EIA). See the numbers for your state in our outage statistics by state.
• Sizing matters more than the discount. A cheap unit that is too small for your fridge or CPAP is not a deal. Use our wattage sizing guide first, then see our hurricane checklist and winter storm guide for what to buy by region.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Black Friday 2026?

Black Friday is November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (November 26), and Cyber Monday is November 30. Many power station brands run sales for the whole stretch and often start earlier in November.

Are power station prices lower on Black Friday or during Prime Big Deal Days?

There isn't enough multi-year price history to say one is always lower. In 2025, several brands hit reported record lows in early to mid November rather than on Black Friday itself, so compare price per watt-hour at the time rather than waiting for a specific day.

Should I wait for Black Friday if I need backup power now?

No. If a storm or outage risk is imminent, buy now at the current price. Having power when you need it is worth more than a seasonal discount. See our hurricane preparedness checklist for what to prioritize.

Will the 2026 prices match last year's?

Not necessarily. Last year's prices are a benchmark, not a guarantee. Brands change models, list prices, and promotions every year, so check price history and calculate price per watt-hour on the day.

Is it better to buy direct from the brand or from Amazon?

It depends on the brand's warranty terms. Bluetti, Anker, and EcoFlow list 5-year warranties on their own pages, while Jackery's extended warranty has conditions tied to buying on its own site. Amazon often offers an extended holiday return window, so buying there can be easier to reverse.