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 4.2. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on tested capacity, solar input and AC output. The PECRON F1000LFP wins on value and battery life. The PECRON F1000LFP costs $100 less ($399 vs $499).
PECRON F1000LFP
#11 in Mid-sizeFull review
An affordable, fairly light 1kWh station for camping, tailgating and short outages. Buyers who may want more capacity later should look at an expandable model.
Pecron $399$399
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 tested capacity (87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)), solar input (1,000 W max solar input vs 600 W max solar input) and AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 1,500 W continuous AC).
- Choose the PECRON F1000LFP for value ($0.42 per rated Wh vs $0.49 per rated Wh) and battery life (LiFePO4, 3,500 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 | PECRON F1000LFP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $0.49 per rated Wh | 91 $0.42 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 45 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 70 1,500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min | 92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min |
| Portability 10% | 80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg)) | 79 88 Wh per kg (23.9 lb (10.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 97 1,000 W max solar input | 56 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 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. |
PECRON F1000LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 80% | Measured while running the inverter at its full 1,500W rating; reviewed unit was listed as 1,004Wh. Measured AC recharge about 58 minutes. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | PECRON F1000LFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 890 Wh (87%) | 768 Wh (80%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | - |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 4 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | - |
| 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 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 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 6 min (Manufacturer: 0-80% in 50 minutes, full in 1.1 hours) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A max | 11-60V, 14A (XT60) |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) | 23.9 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in | 15 x 8.5 x 8.4 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2026-02 |