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.
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The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 3.5. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on value, portability and solar input. The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 wins on battery life. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $700.95 less ($499 vs $1,199.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
#35 in Mid-sizeFull review
For overlanders, van builders and campers who want a weather-resistant 1 kWh station that can run high-draw appliances, and are willing to pay more per watt-hour for the build.
B&H Goal Zero $1,199.95$1,199.95
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 $1.20 per rated Wh), portability (89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) vs 62 Wh per kg (35.3 lb (16 kg))) and solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 900 W max solar input).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles).
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 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 0 $1.20 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 LiFePO4, 4,000 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 | 88 0-100% on AC in 1 h 12 min |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 32 62 Wh per kg (35.3 lb (16 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 88 900 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 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. |
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 998.4 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 2,000 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 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) | 4 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | 1 h 12 min (1.2 h full, 0-80% in 0.8 h (manufacturer spec page; user guide says 1.1 h)) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 900 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | HPP 12.3-60V (600W) + 8mm 13.2-30V (300W) |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 15.7 x 11.4 x 10.5 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2026-09 |