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 4.2. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on value and portability. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus wins on battery life and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $220 less ($499 vs $719).
A fast-charging 1kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and camping, worth the premium over the DELTA 3 mainly for its 1000W dual solar input and 140W USB-C.
Amazon EcoFlow $719Prices 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 value ($0.49 per rated Wh vs $0.70 per rated Wh) and portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 82 Wh per kg (27.6 lb (12.5 kg))).
- Choose the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles) and features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 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 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 53 $0.70 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 70 85% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) |
| Battery life 15% | 85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 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 | 97 0-100% on AC in 56 min |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 67 82 Wh per kg (27.6 lb (12.5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 97 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 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 Plus
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| StorageReview | 910 Wh | 89% | Full 100%-to-0% discharge; load not specified. Recharge took 1.18 kWh from the wall. |
| The Solar Lab | - | 82% | 1,573W appliance load run for 32 minutes; reviewer reported fan/overheating inconsistency under this load. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | 875 Wh (85%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | - | Yes, up to 5,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | 2,200 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 3 |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | 56 min |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | 11-60V (2 inputs, 500W each) |
| Car charging | - | 800 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 16 x 8.0 x 11 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | EcoFlow app |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | - |
