BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
#4 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 3.9 to 3.5. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 leads on AC output, value and portability. The Goal Zero Yeti 300 wins on battery life and charging speed. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 costs $69.96 less ($279.99 vs $349.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 300
#16 in SmallFull review
For campers and tailgaters who want a small, weather-resistant battery for phones, lights, laptops and a CPAP, and who don’t need to run anything over 350W.
Amazon $349.95 Goal Zero $349.95 BioLite $349.95$349.95
Prices were last checked October 20, 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 AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 350 W continuous AC), value ($0.97 per rated Wh vs $1.18 per rated Wh) and portability (67 Wh per kg (9.5 lb (4.3 kg)) vs 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg))).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 300 for battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 50 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min).
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 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 55 $0.97 per rated Wh | 37 $1.18 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 83 600 W continuous AC | 51 350 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% | 40 67 Wh per kg (9.5 lb (4.3 kg)) | 5 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 64 200 W max solar input | 62 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W | 350 W (600 W surge) |
| 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) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 380 W | 420 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min) | 50 min (Fast mode, 420W (manufacturer); ships in 140W low mode, about 3 h) |
| Max solar input | 200 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-28V, 10A | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 7 x 6.6 in | 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.7 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |