BLUETTI Elite 400
#26 in Home backupFull review
For home-backup buyers who want nearly 4 kWh in one rolling unit without adding expansion batteries.
Amazon $1,449 BLUETTI $1,399$1,399
The BLUETTI Elite 400 rates 3.6 among home backup portable power stations; the BLUETTI Premium 200 V2 rates 3.5 among large ones. The BLUETTI Elite 400 costs $150 less ($1,399 vs $1,549).
BLUETTI Premium 200 V2
#29 in LargeFull review
For buyers who want 2 kWh with higher output than the Elite 200 V2 for running larger appliances.
BLUETTI $1,549$1,549
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (home backup and large), 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 400 | BLUETTI Premium 200 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 90 $0.36 per rated Wh | 31 $0.75 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 42 79% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 70 LiFePO4, 5-year warranty | 70 LiFePO4, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 7 2,600 W continuous AC | 67 2,700 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min | 82 0-100% on AC in 1 h 24 min |
| Portability 10% | 97 98 Wh per kg (86 lb (39 kg)) | 74 86 Wh per kg (53.4 lb (24.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 13 1,000 W max solar input | 39 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 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. |
BLUETTI Premium 200 V2
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Elite 400 | BLUETTI Premium 200 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,840 Wh | 2,073.6 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,043 Wh (79%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,600 W (5,200 W surge) | 2,700 W |
| 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 | 2 h 30 min (0-80% in about 1 h 55 min in Turbo mode; AC + solar up to 2800W) | 1 h 24 min (0-80% in about 1 h; AC + solar up to 2400W) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V, 20A | 12-60V, 20A |
| Car charging | - | 192 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 86 lb (39 kg) | 53.4 lb (24.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 16.8 x 11.3 x 19.3 in | 13.78 x 9.84 x 12.74 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-07 | 2025-04 |