BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
#4 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 portability, tested capacity and solar input. The ALLPOWERS R1500 wins on battery life and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $40 less ($499 vs $539).
ALLPOWERS R1500
#21 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost expandable LiFePO4 station for home backup at moderate loads. Testing suggests it struggles near its rated 1,800W, so keep heavy loads well below that.
ALLPOWERS $539$539
Prices were last checked October 24, 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 portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 69 Wh per kg (36.8 lb (16.7 kg))), tested capacity (87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)) and solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 650 W max solar input).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS R1500 for battery life (LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles) and features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app).
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 R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 59 83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 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)) | 44 69 Wh per kg (36.8 lb (16.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 49 650 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 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 R1500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 83% | Re-test at a 1,326W AC load ran 43.5 minutes, about 83% of rated capacity. A first run at 1,560W overheated and shut down after 25 minutes. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | ALLPOWERS R1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,152 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | 956 Wh (83%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,500 3,500+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated) |
| Expandable | - | Yes, up to 4,608 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,000 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | - |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 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 (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,500 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 | 12-60V, 13A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 36.8 lb (16.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 16.25 x 12.28 x 10.43 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2024-02 |