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A backup power source is a smart yet pricey investment. Having a reliable portable power station can be critical for keeping devices powered up in the event of inclement weather, and luckily one of our favorite ones happens to be on sale this Amazon Prime Day.
CNET readers can score the Anker Solix F3800 power station and an expansion battery for just $3,499 at Wellbots when combining the retailer's current discount and entering the offer code CNETANKER500 at checkout. With the expansion battery regularly going for north of $2,000 on its own, this bundle is a fantastic deal.
Best Buy is also offering a deal that knocks down the price of the power station alone -- without the expansion battery -- to $2,599, which is a $900 discount. That deal expires on Oct. 10.
In his review of the Anker Solix F3800, CNET Labs Manager Steve Conaway named this portable power station his current favorite, citing the long life of 3,840 watt-hours, which can be extended even further with an expansion battery pack -- such as the one included in this deal. If you want even more long-lasting power, you can actually add up to six expansion packs. Choose from one, two or more and the offer code will still work.
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The Solix also has 2,400-watt solar input, which allows a charge from 0 to 80% in 90 minutes via the sun's rays, or charge it with an EV charging cable and plenty of output so you can keep devices, medical equipment and more going. As Conaway put it, "If you're serious about home backup power and want to have real options to weather whatever storms come your way, you need the Anker Solix F3800."
If off-grid options are on your mind, you'll want to check out our review of the best solar generators on the market right now. And if you're looking for something a little more low key that still offers emergency backup, checkout this record-low price on the Anker Solix C1000.
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