A light, quiet 1kWh LiFePO4 station with best-in-class solar input, well suited to van builds, camping and CPAP use.
Amazon $499 BLUETTI $499The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on solar input, battery life and portability.
A low-cost 1kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and car camping where AC outlets are all you need. Pick the DELTA 3 Plus instead if you want 12V outputs, faster solar charging or an extra battery later.
Amazon $498.99 EcoFlow $499Prices 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 solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 500 W max solar input), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles vs LiFePO4, 5-year warranty) and portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 85 Wh per kg (26.7 lb (12.1 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 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 82 $0.49 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 | 70 LiFePO4, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 72 85 Wh per kg (26.7 lb (12.1 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 40 500 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 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. |
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | - |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | 2,600 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 2 |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,400 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | 1 h (0-80% in 45 min) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 500 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | - |
| Car charging | - | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 398 x 200 x 283 mm |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | EcoFlow app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | - |
