For buyers who want the most usable energy per rated watt-hour in a 2 kWh unit and can buy it at BLUETTI’s direct price.
Amazon $1,399 BLUETTI $899The BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 rates 4.3 among large portable power stations; the BLUETTI Elite 400 rates 3.6 among home backup ones. The BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 costs $500 less ($899 vs $1,399).

For home-backup buyers who want nearly 4 kWh in one rolling unit without adding expansion batteries.
Amazon $1,449 BLUETTI $1,399Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (large and home backup), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | BLUETTI Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 79 $0.43 per rated Wh | 90 $0.36 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 100 96% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 42 79% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 70 LiFePO4, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 63 2,600 W continuous AC | 7 2,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 76 0-100% on AC in 1 h 36 min | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 74 86 Wh per kg (53.4 lb (24.2 kg)) | 97 98 Wh per kg (86 lb (39 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 39 1,000 W max solar input | 13 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | 1,988 Wh | 95.9% | 480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 81.08%; recharge 1 h 50 min; ran a test fridge about 26.3 h |
BLUETTI Elite 400
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 77% | Efficiency test (load not stated in the review); idle draw about 20W. Measured AC recharge 0-100% in 2 h 27 min. |
| Notebookcheck | 3,130 Wh | 82% | EU 230V version drained with a continuous AC load of about 250W (just under 82% of capacity); the reviewer reports efficiency rising to about 93% at an 1,800W load. Recharge drew just under 4,400 Wh from the mains. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | BLUETTI Elite 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,073.6 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 1,988 Wh (96%) | 3,043 Wh (79%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 80% | - |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,600 W | 2,600 W (5,200 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 3,900 W | 3,900 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 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (15 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 36 min (0-80% in about 1 h in Turbo mode; AC + solar up to 2400W) | 2 h 30 min (0-80% in about 1 h 55 min in Turbo mode; AC + solar up to 2800W) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A | 12-60V, 20A |
| Car charging | 192 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 53.4 lb (24.2 kg) | 86 lb (39 kg) |
| Dimensions | 13.78 x 9.84 x 12.74 in | 16.8 x 11.3 x 19.3 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-11 | 2026-07 |