BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Accepts up to 1,000 W of solar, double most rivals, in the most compact body of the group. The pick if your panels do the charging.
- Continuous AC output
- 1,800W
- AC recharge time
- 70min
- Max solar input
- 1,000W
- Weight
- 25.4lb
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The Elite 100 V2 squeezes 1,024 Wh of LiFePO4 into the smallest footprint of this group. It runs 1,800 W continuously, and its “Lifting Power” mode can feed resistive loads up to 2,700 W at reduced voltage, with 3,600 W surge for motor start‑ups.
Its standout spec is solar: up to 1,000 W of panel input, enough to refill the battery in about 70 minutes of strong sun. Wall charging hits 80% in 45 minutes. For off‑grid cabins, vanlife or anyone pairing it with a big panel array, nothing else here refills as quickly from the sun.
Pros
- 1,000 W solar input, double most rivals
- Most compact 1 kWh unit in the group
- 80% from the wall in 45 minutes
- 10 ms UPS switchover
Cons
- App can be glitchy, according to reviewers
- Not meant for high‑draw appliances
- No expansion battery option
Who it’s for
- Off‑grid and solar‑first setups
- Vanlife and overlanding with roof panels
- Small apartments short on storage space
Technical specifications
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (to 80%) | 4,000 |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W |
| Surge power | 3,600 W |
| AC recharge time | 1 h 10 min0–80% in 45 min at 1,200 W |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W |
| Weight | 25.4 lb (11.5 kg) |
| Total outputs | 11 |
| UPS switchover | ≤ 10 ms |
| Expandable | No |
| App control | Wi‑Fi + Bluetooth |
| Noise | ~30 dBat 600 W or less |
| Dimensions | 12.6 × 8.5 × 9.8 in |
Performance profile
Scores are calculated from the published specs on a 0–10 scale, so every model is measured the same way.
How long will it run?
- Wi‑Fi router + modem 20 W44 h+
- CPAP machine 40 W22 h
- Fridge (average draw) 60 W15 h
- Laptop 60 W15 h
- 55" TV 100 W8.7 h
- Drip coffee maker 1,000 W0.9 h
- Space heater 1,500 W0.6 h
Estimated with 85% inverter efficiency. Real runtimes vary with temperature and load.
What reviewers and owners say
Popular Science called it arguably the best in its class, praising its capacity‑to‑size ratio, quiet running and fast charging, and found the 70‑minute charge claim roughly accurate. Their complaints: it is too heavy for a backpack yet too small for an RV, and the app can be buggy.
Most praised
- Solar input
- Size
- Quiet operation
Most common complaints
- App bugs
- Not for heavy loads
Sources: BLUETTI · Popular Science
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Accepts up to 1,000 W of solar, double most rivals, in the most compact body of the group. The pick if your panels do the charging.