BLUETTI Our score 8.1/10 #3 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Updated
BLUETTI's 1 kWh unit with four AC outlets, a 140 W USB-C port and 1,000 W of solar input, at a low price for its class.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 890 Wh, 87% of the rated 1,024 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
890of 1,024 Wh
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OutdoorGearLab
87%
AC output
1,800 W
More than 5 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 3,600 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.55
#16 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
25.3 lb
35 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
2 h
Standard mode (600 W). Turbo mode: 80% in 45 min, per BLUETTI.
How much of the 1,024 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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OutdoorGearLab 890 Wh · 87%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 lasts on its tested 890 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 8.1 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 17 mid-size models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 8.0
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 890 Wh 8.1 Continuous AC output 25% 1,800 W 7.5 AC surge 15% 3,600 W 8.5 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 8.0
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 2 h 5.8 Max solar input 35% 1,000 W 9.7 UPS switchover 25% 10 ms 9.0 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.9
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 4,000 cycles 8.6 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 35 Wh/lb 8.2 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Features 15% of the score 7.0
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% No 5.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 6 7.8 USB-C max output 15% 140 W 9.4 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A lower cost per usable watt-hour than most 1 kWh units at the prices we checked.
- 1,000 W of solar input (in Turbo mode).
- Four AC outlets and 1,800 W continuous output.
- A 140 W USB-C port for laptops.
- Battery backup (UPS) mode with a switchover of 10 ms or less.
Cons
- Only one counted test so far.
- The default charge mode takes 2 hours. The fast Turbo mode has to be switched on.
- Not expandable.
- "Power Lifting" (2,700 W) isn't extra power: BLUETTI's manual says output stays at 1,800 W.
Who it's for
Buyers who want a well-equipped 1 kWh unit for camping or outages and a lot of solar input for the money.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want to add batteries later.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 1,000 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other mid-size models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 890 Wh | 87% | $489 | Good value |
| UDPower C600 596 Wh rated | 497 Wh | 83% | – | No price checked yet |
| Duracell G800 620 Wh rated | 503 Wh | 81% | $699 | Pricey |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 677 Wh rated | 560 Wh | 83% | $699.95 | Pricey |
| Dabbsson 600L 768 Wh rated | 653 Wh | 85% | $299 | Great value |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 1,024 Wh rated | 880 Wh | 86% | $499.99 | Good value |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 840 Wh | 82% | – | No price checked yet |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 1,024 Wh rated | 885 Wh | 86% | $629 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic 1,024 Wh rated | 947 Wh | 93% | $499 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1,024 Wh rated | 875 Wh | 85% | $719 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 1,024 Wh rated | 809 Wh | 79% | $699 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 Lite 1,024 Wh rated | 855 Wh | 84% | $599 | Fair price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (first gen) 1,056 Wh rated | 950 Wh | 90% | $469.99 | Great value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh rated | 923 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | Good value |
| BLUETTI AC180 1,152 Wh rated | 991 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 1,264 Wh rated | 1,090 Wh | 86% | $619 | Good value |
Questions
How much usable power does the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 have?
OutdoorGearLab measured 890 Wh, against a rated 1,024 Wh. CNET tested the Bio-Based edition, which has the same battery rating, and measured 937 Wh at a 480 W load; we don't count it because it's a different version.
What is BLUETTI's Power Lifting mode?
It keeps heating loads like a kettle or hair dryer running, up to 2,700 W, by lowering the voltage. BLUETTI's manual says actual output is still 1,800 W, so the appliance just runs slower.
How fast does the Elite 100 V2 charge?
About 2 hours in the default Standard mode (600 W). In Turbo mode (1,200 W) BLUETTI says 80% in 45 minutes.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Cycle life (to 80% capacity)
- 4,000 cycles
- bluettipower.com (source for Cycle life (to 80% capacity))
- Maximum with extra batteries
- Not expandable
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- 2,700 W Power Lifting: heating loads only. Actual output stays at 1,800 W, per the manual.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Boost mode (heating loads only))
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 2 h Standard mode (600 W). Turbo mode: 80% in 45 min, per BLUETTI.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Wall charge to full)
- Solar input (maximum)
- 1,000 W Turbo mode only. 600 W in other modes.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Solar input (maximum))
- Car charging input
- Not published
Size and build
Warranty and certification
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from BLUETTI's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.