BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 vs BLUETTI Premium 100 V2

Last updated: October 20, 2026

The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on value. The BLUETTI Premium 100 V2 wins on battery life. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $350 less ($499 vs $849).

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 vs BLUETTI Premium 100 V2

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?

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 weightBLUETTI Elite 100 V2BLUETTI Premium 100 V2
Overall rating4.3/53.9/5
Value 25%82 $0.49 per rated Wh36 $0.83 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 cycles100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%82 1,800 W continuous AC82 1,800 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used)89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min
Portability 10%80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg))80 89 Wh per kg (25.3 lb (11.5 kg))
Solar input 5%97 1,000 W max solar input97 1,000 W max solar input
Features 5%75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
OutdoorGearLab890 Wh87%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.

BLUETTI Premium 100 V2

No independent test published yet.

Specifications

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2BLUETTI Premium 100 V2
Battery
Rated capacity1,024 Wh1,024 Wh
Tested usable capacity890 Wh (87%)-
ChemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life4,000 to 80%4,000 to 80%
Output
AC output1,800 W (3,600 W surge)1,800 W (3,600 W surge)
Boost mode (resistive loads)2,700 W2,700 W
AC outlets4 total4 total
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)44
USB-C ports2 (up to 140 W each)2 (up to 140 W each)
USB-A ports22
12 V car outletYesYes
DC5521 ports22
UPS / pass-throughYes (10 ms switchover)Yes (10 ms switchover)
Charging
AC charging1,200 W1,200 W
Full AC charge time-1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min in Turbo mode)
Max solar input1,000 W1,000 W
Solar input voltage12-60V, 20A max12-60V, 20A
Build
Weight25 lb (11.5 kg)25.3 lb (11.5 kg)
Dimensions12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in
AppWi-Fi + BluetoothWi-Fi + Bluetooth
Warranty-5 years
Released2025-07-