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 value and solar input. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 wins on features, charging speed and portability. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 costs $170 less ($499 vs $669).
A small station that can grow into real home backup, for buyers who want to start at 1kWh and add batteries later.
Amazon $669 Jackery $669Prices 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 $0.65 per rated Wh) and solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 400 W max solar input).
- Choose the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 for features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 50 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min) and portability (95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) vs 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 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 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 60 $0.65 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 | 85 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles |
| 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 | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 91 95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 28 400 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. |
Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | - | Yes, up to 11,000 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 | - |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | - |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | - |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,200 W | 1,600 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting)) | 50 min (50 min in Emergency mode; 1.25 hr default) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 12.4 x 7.9 x 9.2 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) |
| Released | 2025-07 | - |
