BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: Specs, Tests & Which to Buy

The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 3.8. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on AC output, solar input and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini wins on value and portability. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini costs $70 less ($429 vs $499).

Higher rated

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

#7 in Mid-size4.3Full 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

BLUETTI Elite 100 mini

#30 in Mid-size3.8Full review

For buyers who want a full kilowatt-hour for lights, a fridge, CPAP and electronics at a low price, and do not need high-wattage appliances.

Amazon $449 BLUETTI $429

$429

Prices were last checked October 20, 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 AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 700 W continuous AC), solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 350 W max solar input) and features (UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C).
Choose the BLUETTI Elite 100 mini for value ($0.43 per rated Wh vs $0.49 per rated Wh) and portability (94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg)) vs 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg))).

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	BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
Overall rating	4.3/5	3.8/5
Value 25%	82 $0.49 per rated Wh	90 $0.43 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	90 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 3-year warranty
AC output 15%	82 1,800 W continuous AC	21 700 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used)	50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used)
Portability 10%	80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg))	89 94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg))
Solar input 5%	97 1,000 W max solar input	23 350 W max solar input
Features 5%	75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app	55 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C

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.