BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs EcoFlow DELTA 3: Which to Buy

The EcoFlow DELTA 3 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 leads on AC output, charging speed and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini wins on value, tested capacity and portability. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini costs $169.99 less ($429 vs $598.99).

Higher rated

EcoFlow DELTA 3

#13 in Mid-size4.2Full review

A well-rounded 1kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and car camping that charges from the wall in under an hour.

Amazon $598.99

$598.99

BLUETTI Elite 100 mini

#24 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 $799 BLUETTI $429

$429

Prices were last checked October 29, 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 EcoFlow DELTA 3 for AC output (1,800 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 features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 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 $0.58 per rated Wh), tested capacity (97% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)) and portability (94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg)) vs 82 Wh per kg (27.6 lb (12.5 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	EcoFlow DELTA 3	BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
Overall rating	4.2/5	4.0/5
Value 25%	69 $0.58 per rated Wh	90 $0.43 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	68 85% 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%	82 1,800 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%	67 82 Wh per kg (27.6 lb (12.5 kg))	89 94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg))
Solar input 5%	40 500 W max solar input	23 350 W max solar input
Features 5%	100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app	55 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C

Independent capacity tests

EcoFlow DELTA 3

Tested by	Usable AC energy	Of rated	Conditions
OutdoorGearLab	870 Wh	85%	Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown, measured at the AC outlet.