BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
#5 in SmallFull review
For campers and remote workers who want a light LiFePO4 unit for laptops, lights and small devices, with a long warranty.
Amazon $279.99 BLUETTI $289.99$279.99
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 leads on battery life, charging speed and AC output. The EnginStar R300 wins on value and portability. The EnginStar R300 costs $130 less ($149.99 vs $279.99).
EnginStar R300
#22 in SmallFull review
A cheap, light 296Wh station for phones, cameras, CPAP and small camping loads. Buyers who will cycle it often should pay a little more for a LiFePO4 model with a longer warranty.
Amazon $149.99$149.99
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 30 V2 for battery life (LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs Lithium-ion, 1,000 cycles, 1-year warranty), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min vs 0-100% on AC in 7 h) and AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 300 W continuous AC).
- Choose the EnginStar R300 for value ($0.51 per rated Wh vs $0.97 per rated Wh) and portability (100 Wh per kg (6.5 lb (3 kg)) vs 67 Wh per kg (9.5 lb (4.3 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | EnginStar R300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 55 $0.97 per rated Wh | 95 $0.51 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 47 80% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 19 Lithium-ion, 1,000 cycles, 1-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 83 600 W continuous AC | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min | 0 0-100% on AC in 7 h |
| Portability 10% | 40 67 Wh per kg (9.5 lb (4.3 kg)) | 100 100 Wh per kg (6.5 lb (3 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 64 200 W max solar input | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 0 no UPS, expansion or app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | 232 Wh | 80.4% | 480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 68.97%; recharge from empty 1 h 44 min. |
EnginStar R300
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | EnginStar R300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 296 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 232 Wh (80%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Lithium-ion |
| Cycle life | 3,000 to 80% | 1,000 >1000 cycles per the manual; end-of-life capacity not stated |
| Expandable | No | - |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 1,500 W | - |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 1 (18 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 380 W | 65 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min) | 7 h (About 7 hours per the manual and the B09SHB84J2 listing; a listing image says 5-7 hr. Another EnginStar listing (B0FJD7LCY4) claims 80% in 2 hours, which doesn't fit a 65W input and isn't used here.) |
| Max solar input | 200 W | - |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V, 10A | 12-25V |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) | 6.5 lb (3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 7 x 6.6 in | 9.06 x 7.64 x 5.51 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2024-05 |