BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs DJI Power 1000 V2: Which to Buy

The DJI Power 1000 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.5 to 4.0. The DJI Power 1000 V2 leads on AC output, charging speed and solar input. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini wins on tested capacity and portability. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini costs $40.99 less ($429 vs $469.99).

Higher rated

DJI Power 1000 V2

#1 in Mid-size4.5Full review

A quiet, fast-charging 1kWh LiFePO4 station that suits DJI drone users best; others will find better value in rivals with built-in solar and 12V outputs.

Amazon $469.99

$469.99

BLUETTI Elite 100 mini

#25 in Mid-size4.0Full 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 22, 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 DJI Power 1000 V2 for AC output (2,600 W continuous AC vs 700 W continuous AC), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 56 min vs 0-100% on AC in 2 h 19 min) and solar input (1,800 W max solar input vs 350 W max solar input).
Choose the BLUETTI Elite 100 mini for tested capacity (97% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)) and portability (94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg)) vs 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 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	DJI Power 1000 V2	BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
Overall rating	4.5/5	4.0/5
Value 25%	85 $0.46 per rated Wh	90 $0.43 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	72 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)	100 97% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%	100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty	90 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 3-year warranty
AC output 15%	100 2,600 W continuous AC	21 700 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	97 0-100% on AC in 56 min	53 0-100% on AC in 2 h 19 min
Portability 10%	49 72 Wh per kg (31.3 lb (14.2 kg))	89 94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg))
Solar input 5%	100 1,800 W max solar input	23 350 W max solar input
Features 5%	100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app	55 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C

Independent capacity tests

DJI Power 1000 V2

Tested by	Usable AC energy	Of rated	Conditions
OutdoorGearLab	880 Wh	86%	Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured charging rate 1,041 Wh/hr.