BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs OUPES Mega 1: Which to Buy

The OUPES Mega 1 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The OUPES Mega 1 leads on AC output, charging speed and solar input. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini wins on tested capacity, value and portability. The BLUETTI Elite 100 mini costs $120 less ($429 vs $549).

Higher rated

OUPES Mega 1

#13 in Mid-size4.2Full review

A strong 1kWh home-backup station with a big inverter and room to expand, often sold well below list price on Amazon.

Amazon $549

$549

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 $799 BLUETTI $429

$429

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 OUPES Mega 1 for AC output (2,000 W continuous AC vs 700 W continuous AC), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 58 min vs 0-100% on AC in 2 h 19 min) and solar input (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 79% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)), value ($0.43 per rated Wh vs $0.54 per rated Wh) and portability (94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg)) vs 81 Wh per kg (27.8 lb (12.6 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	OUPES Mega 1	BLUETTI Elite 100 mini
Overall rating	4.2/5	4.0/5
Value 25%	75 $0.54 per rated Wh	90 $0.43 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	41 79% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)	100 97% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%	96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty	90 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 3-year warranty
AC output 15%	88 2,000 W continuous AC	21 700 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	96 0-100% on AC in 58 min	53 0-100% on AC in 2 h 19 min
Portability 10%	66 81 Wh per kg (27.8 lb (12.6 kg))	89 94 Wh per kg (23.6 lb (10.7 kg))
Solar input 5%	74 800 W max solar input	23 350 W max solar input
Features 5%	100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app	55 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C

Independent capacity tests

OUPES Mega 1

Tested by	Usable AC energy	Of rated	Conditions
The Solar Lab	-	79%	1,779W appliance load ran for 27 minutes.