'Small, lightweight, portable yet powerful': Bluetti Elite 100 V2 solar generator bundle provides emergency backup at home and portable power on the road and it's 43% cheaper right now

If you're looking for a portable power station that can keep essential equipment running through an outage or provide electricity on a road trip, I've found a huge $470 discount on the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with a 100W solar panel for $629 (was $1099) at Amazon .

The Elite 100 V2 packs a 1024Wh LiFePO4 battery into a relatively compact 25-pound unit and delivers 1800W of continuous AC output.

It can power up to 11 devices simultaneously, and Bluetti rates the battery for more than 4,000 cycles.

It can reach 80% charge in around 45 minutes and fully recharge from AC power in about 70 minutes.

This bundle also includes a 100W solar panel, giving you a way to boost the battery when you're camping or away from the grid.

A full solar charge lasts around seven hours, under suitable conditions obviously..

Solar Generator Elite 100 V2 With 100w Solar Panel, 1024wh 1800w: was $1099 now $629 This 1024Wh LiFePO4 power station delivers 1800W AC output, powers up to 11 devices, supports fast AC charging and 10ms UPS backup, and includes a 100W solar panel.

View Deal Why we recommend it In his four-star review of the Elite 100 V2, our expert Jack called it a "small, light-weight, portable yet powerful power station" and liked that it is quiet when fans are running, has a very good app and high wattage output.

The Elite 100 V2 strikes a useful balance between capacity, output, and portability.

At 25 pounds and around 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 inches, it's reasonably manageable for a 1kWh-class power station, with a hidden handle making it easier to carry.

The UPS function can switch over in 10ms or less during a power failure, helping keep equipment such as a PC or Wi-Fi router running.

Bluetti also rates operating noise as low as 30dB, which should make it less intrusive indoors.

An AC connection can take the battery to 80% in around 45 minutes and fully recharge it in roughly 70 minutes, so you don't have to leave it plugged in for most of the day before it's ready to go.

For more options, take a look at our roundup of the best portable power stations .