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, solar input and tested capacity. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 wins on battery life and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $130 less ($499 vs $629).
A well-rounded 1kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and car camping that charges from the wall in under an hour.
Amazon $629 EcoFlow $629Prices 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 $0.61 per rated Wh), solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 500 W max solar input) and tested capacity (87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)).
- Choose the EcoFlow DELTA 3 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles) and features (UPS (10 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 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 65 $0.61 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 68 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| 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 | 40 500 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (10 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. |
EcoFlow DELTA 3
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 870 Wh | 85% | Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown, measured at the AC outlet. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | 870 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 100 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 | 500 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | 11-60V |
| 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 | 15.7 x 8.0 x 11.2 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | EcoFlow app |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | - |
