Bluetti Elite 100 V2 vs BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station

The Elite 100 V2 is the better pick for most people. It weighs 11.5kg against 17kg, takes 1,000W of solar instead of 500W, runs quieter at 30dB, switches to UPS in 10ms instead of 20ms, and its LiFePO₄ cells are rated over 4,000 cycles against 3,500. The AC180 holds more capacity at 1,152Wh and has a wireless charging pad, so it suits anyone who needs the extra watt-hours and stays near a wall outlet. Owners of both rate them highly; the AC180's 4.9 from 827 ratings and the Elite's 4.8 from 1,447 are close, and the recurring theme in AC180 feedback is job sites and power tools.

• Choose the Elite 100 V2 if you carry it often, want fast solar recharge off-grid, or need near-silent, seamless backup for sensitive gear.
• Choose the AC180 if you want the most capacity in this class, a wireless charging pad, and app control, and you mostly recharge from AC power.