BLUETTI Our score 8.6/10 #1 of 9 large for real capacity
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
Updated
A 2 kWh home backup unit with the best capacity result we track and a low price for its size. The trade-offs: 53.4 lb, no wheels and no way to add batteries.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,989 Wh, 96% of the rated 2,074 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,989of 2,074 Wh
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CNET
96%
AC output
2,600 W
More than 6 of the 7 other large models we review.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.45
#5 of 33 models we've priced.
Great valueWeight
53.4 lb
37 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
1 h 36 min
Standard mode (1,440 W). Turbo mode, switched on by BLUETTI support: 1.4 h.
How much of the 2,074 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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CNET 1,988 Wh · 96%
Running a fridge
In CNET's fridge test, the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 ran a full-size refrigerator for 26.32 hours (1.1 days). That's #6 of the 10 models we track.
How long every tested model runs a fridge · Work it out for your own fridge
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 lasts on its tested 1,989 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 8.6 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 9 large 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 9.2
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,989 Wh 9.2 Continuous AC output 25% 2,600 W 9.2 AC surge 15% Not known Left out Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Charging 25% of the score 8.2
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 36 min 7.9 Max solar input 35% 1,000 W 8.8 UPS switchover 25% 15 ms 7.8 Compared with the 9 large 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 9.3
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 6,000 cycles 9.8 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 37 Wh/lb 8.7 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 6.6
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% 100 W 7.0 240 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
- CNET measured 1,988 Wh of a rated 2,074 Wh, the highest share delivered of any model we track.
- Among the lowest costs per usable watt-hour of any model we've priced.
- Ran a full-size fridge for about 26 hours in CNET's fridge test.
- 2,600 W continuous AC output.
- LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles to 80%, with a 5-year warranty.
Cons
- At 53.4 lb with no wheels, it's heavy to move.
- Not expandable.
- The fastest charge (1.4 hours) needs Turbo mode, which BLUETTI support has to switch on. Standard mode takes 1.6 hours.
- BLUETTI publishes no surge rating, and "Power Lifting" (3,900 W) isn't extra power.
- Only one test so far.
Who it's for
Home backup buyers who want the most usable energy per dollar and will mostly leave it in one place.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need to carry it often, want to add batteries later, or need a TT-30 RV outlet.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 1,000 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other large models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh rated | 1,989 Wh | 96% | $899 | Great value |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) 1,505 Wh rated | 1,320 Wh | 88% | $1,499.95 | Pricey |
| BLUETTI FridgePower 2,016 Wh rated | 1,621 Wh | 80% | $899 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 2,042 Wh rated | 1,709 Wh | 84% | $899 | Good value |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2,048 Wh rated | 1,812 Wh | 89% | $899.99 | Great value |
| Dabbsson 2000L 2,048 Wh rated | 1,887 Wh | 92% | $649 | Great value |
| Pecron E2400LFP 2,048 Wh rated | 1,536 Wh | 75% | $649 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh rated | 2,159 Wh | 78% | $1,499 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 have?
CNET measured 1,988 Wh at its standard 480 W load, 96% of the rated 2,074 Wh. It's one test so far.
How long will the Elite 200 V2 run a fridge?
In CNET's test it ran a full-size refrigerator for about 26 hours. Your fridge will differ, but that's a useful guide.
What is Turbo charging on the Elite 200 V2?
A faster charge mode (1,800 W, full in 1.4 hours). BLUETTI's manual says you need to contact BLUETTI support to switch it on. The default mode takes 1.6 hours.
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)
- 6,000 cycles
- bluettipower.com (source for Cycle life (to 80% capacity))
- Maximum with extra batteries
- Not expandable
Output and ports
- AC surge
- Not published
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- 3,900 W Power Lifting: heating loads only. Actual output stays at 2,600 W, per the manual.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Boost mode (heating loads only))
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 1 h 36 min Standard mode (1,440 W). Turbo mode, switched on by BLUETTI support: 1.4 h.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Wall charge to full)
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- 16 dB The low end of BLUETTI's 16 to 50 dB range.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Noise (maker’s figure))
Warranty and certification
- Certifications
- FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED ICES-003(B)
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Certifications)
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.