BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
#2 in Mid-sizeFull 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
The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on portability, value and charging speed. The Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro wins on battery life and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $120 less ($499 vs $619).
Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro
#19 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a 1 kWh station that can run high-wattage appliances and grow into a larger home-backup system later. Campers who just need 1 kWh can save weight and money with a non-expandable unit.
Amazon $619 Dabbsson $619$619
Prices were last checked October 21, 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 portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 66 Wh per kg (34.4 lb (15.6 kg))), value ($0.49 per rated Wh vs $0.60 per rated Wh) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 36 min).
- Choose the Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro for battery life (Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,500 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles) and features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app).
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 | Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 66 $0.60 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 | 100 Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 88 2,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min | 76 0-100% on AC in 1 h 36 min |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 38 66 Wh per kg (34.4 lb (15.6 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 100 1,200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
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. |
Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 4,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | - | Yes, up to 5,120 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 2,000 W (4,000 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | 3,000 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 3 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | 1 h 36 min (manufacturer comparison table: 0-80% in 60 min; full-charge time not published) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | 12-60V, 25A max |
| Car charging | - | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 34.4 lb (15.6 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 17 x 10 x 9.98 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Dabbsson app |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | - |