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The supremely powerful Bluetti Apex 300 is $200 cheaper than usual

The Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale at Amazon for $200 off its usual list price of $1,699.

mashable.com ·

The supremely powerful Bluetti Apex 300 is $200 cheaper than usual

The Bluetti Apex 300 portable power station is currently on sale for $1,498.99 on Amazon, a 12% discount from its usual price of $1,699. This reduction represents a savings of $200. The powerful device, weighing approximately 84 pounds, is designed for use in RV trips, van life, off-grid homes, and whole-home backup. With a power capacity of 2,764.8Wh and a total output of 3,840W, the Apex 300 can easily power full-size refrigerators and air conditioning units.

While it may be considered overkill for a typical camping trip, it is one of Mashable's top picks for a versatile power station.

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