BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
#4 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 3.1. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on value, battery life and features. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $400.99 less ($499 vs $899.99).
Generac GB1000
#39 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a Generac-backed 1 kWh station that can run 1,600W appliances and parallel with a second unit; LiFePO4 rivals offer more cycles and faster charging for the money.
ecobee (Generac) $899.99$899.99
Prices were last checked October 24, 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 $0.83 per rated Wh), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles vs Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty) and features (UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app vs no UPS, expansion or 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 | Generac GB1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 36 $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 cycles | 23 Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 74 1,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 68 83 Wh per kg (29 lb (13.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 33 468 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 0 no UPS, expansion or 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. |
Generac GB1000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Generac GB1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,086 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Li-ion NMC |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 800 to 80% (0.5C charge, 1C discharge at 25 C) |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,600 W (3,200 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | - |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 65 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | No |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 450 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 468 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | 10-28V, 30A max (shared DC/solar input) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 29 lb (13.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 14.1 x 10.2 x 12.0 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | - |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2022-09 |