BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
#2 in Mid-sizeFull review
A light, quiet 1kWh LiFePO4 station with best-in-class solar input, well suited to van builds, camping and CPAP use.
Amazon $499 BLUETTI $499$499
The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on solar input and portability. The ALLPOWERS P1800 wins on value. The ALLPOWERS P1800 costs $80 less ($419 vs $499).
ALLPOWERS P1800
#18 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a 1 kWh LiFePO4 station for camping or short outages at a low price, and can accept a less established brand with no independent testing yet.
Amazon $419 ALLPOWERS $439$419
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 for solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 650 W max solar input) and portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 79 Wh per kg (28.7 lb (13 kg))).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS P1800 for value ($0.41 per rated Wh vs $0.49 per rated Wh).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | ALLPOWERS P1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 92 $0.41 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 61 79 Wh per kg (28.7 lb (13 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 57 650 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 890 Wh | 87% | Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured standard charging rate 512 Wh/hr (about 2 hr from empty) without turbo mode. |
ALLPOWERS P1800
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | ALLPOWERS P1800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,000 to 70% (manufacturer spec table; the Amazon listing says 4,000+) |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | - |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 4 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 650 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | 11-60V, 13A (XT60) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 14.7 x 8.2 x 11.7 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | - |