BLUETTI Lineup Explained: Elite vs AC vs Apex (2026)

As of October 12, 2026, BLUETTI sells 15 portable power stations new to US buyers, from the 128Wh Elite 10 Mini at $119 to the 3,840Wh Elite 400 at about $1,499 (BLUETTI, November 6, 2026). The short version: Elite is the main range of sealed, non-expandable boxes; the AC180 (1,152Wh, about $499) and AC200PL (2,304Wh, about $950) are the two AC-named models still sold new; and the Apex 300 (2,764.8Wh, 3,840W, about $1,499) is the expandable home-backup system. For most buyers that means the Elite 30 V2 for small loads, the AC180 for the most 1kWh-class capacity per dollar, the Elite 200 V2 for 2kWh and the Apex 300 if you want to grow into whole-circuit backup.

Every spec below comes from the model's page on BLUETTI's US store (bluettipower.com), checked September 30, 2026 and re-checked October 12, 2026, and prices are the Amazon US price where SolarGenReview links to Amazon and BLUETTI's store price otherwise. This guide is based on published specifications, pricing, warranty terms and owner reports. BLUETTI's prices move often, so treat them as approximate.

Every BLUETTI power station sold in the US, compared

Model	Series on BLUETTI's store	Capacity	AC output (continuous / peak)	Solar input	Weight	Expandable	Price (approx.)
Elite 10 Mini	Elite	128Wh	200W / 400W lifting	100W	4.0 lb	None listed	$119
Handsfree 1 (backpack)	Handsfree	268.8Wh	300W / 450W lifting	200W	11 lb	None listed	$299
Elite 30 V2	Elite	288Wh	600W / 1,500W lifting	200W	9.5 lb	No	$280
Pioneer Na (sodium-ion)	Pioneer	900Wh	1,500W / 2,250W lifting	500W	35.3 lb	None listed	$700 (sale; list $899)
Elite 100 mini	Elite	1,004.8Wh	700W / up to 1,050W for 2 seconds	350W	23.6 lb	None listed	$429
Elite 100 V2	Elite	1,024Wh	1,800W / 3,600W surge	1,000W	25 lb	No	$499
Premium 100 V2	Premium	1,024Wh	2,000W / 2,700W lifting	1,000W	25 lb	None listed	$849
AC180	Elite	1,152Wh	1,800W / 2,700W	500W	35.3 lb	No	$499
FridgePower	Specialty	2,016Wh	1,800W / 3,600W surge	1,000W	43.4 lb	Yes, to 8,064Wh	$949
Elite 200 V2	Elite	2,073.6Wh	2,600W / 3,900W lifting	1,000W	53.4 lb	No	$899
Premium 200 V2	Premium	2,073.6Wh	2,700W / 3,900W lifting	1,000W	53.4 lb	No	$1,549
AC200PL	Premium	2,304Wh	2,400W / 3,600W	1,200W	63.5 lb	Yes, to 8,448Wh	$950 (Amazon; out of stock at BLUETTI)
Apex 300	Apex	2,764.8Wh	3,840W / 7,680W lifting	2,400W (2 x 1,200W)	83.8 lb	Yes, up to 6 batteries per unit	$1,499 (BLUETTI; list $1,699)
Elite 300	Elite	3,014.4Wh	2,400W / 4,800W surge	1,200W	58 lb	None listed	$1,199 (November 6, 2026)
Elite 400	Elite	3,840Wh	2,600W / 5,200W surge	1,000W	86 lb (wheeled)	None listed	$1,499 at BLUETTI (November 6, 2026)

"Lifting" is BLUETTI's Power Lifting mode, which runs resistive heating loads (kettles, hair dryers, space heaters) above the continuous rating at reduced voltage; it does not help motors start. "None listed" means BLUETTI's page names no expansion battery for that model. All of these use LiFePO4 cells except the Pioneer Na, which uses sodium-ion. BLUETTI also sells the X60, a 614Wh power bank built for CPAP machines ($499, 12-month warranty), and smaller laptop power banks; they are not power stations and are left out of the table.

What is the difference between BLUETTI Elite, AC and Apex?

Elite is BLUETTI's main current range, from 128Wh to 3,840Wh. Every Elite model is a sealed box: BLUETTI's pages say the Elite 30 V2 and Elite 200 V2 cannot take an expansion battery, and none of the others lists one. What you get instead is a lot of battery for the money: the Elite 400 works out to about $0.39 per watt-hour at BLUETTI's $1,499, and the Elite 300 to about $0.40 at $1,199 (both November 6, 2026). The V2 models and the Elite 300 and 400 list 10 to 15 ms UPS switchover and Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth app control, and cycle ratings run from 3,000+ (Elite 30 V2) to 6,000+ (Elite 200 V2, Elite 300, Elite 100 mini); BLUETTI publishes none for the Elite 400. The Elite 300 is the RV model, with a TT-30 outlet and a 12V/30A port; the Elite 400 is the big one, with wheels and a telescoping handle.

AC is BLUETTI's older naming, and it is no longer a live series in the US. BLUETTI's own store now files the AC180 under Elite and the AC200PL under a small Premium group, and most other AC models (AC200L, AC300, AC200MAX, AC200P, AC70, AC50B, AC180P, AC2A) are listed as discontinued or unavailable. The two you can still buy new are the AC180, the lowest-cost 1kWh-class BLUETTI per watt-hour at about $0.43, and the AC200PL, a 2,304Wh RV unit with a TT-30 outlet, a 48V RV port and 1,200W of 145V solar input.

Apex is the home-backup platform, currently one model. The Apex 300 puts out 3,840W from four 20A outlets, a TT-30R and a NEMA 14-50R, takes 2,400W of solar across two inputs and accepts up to 3,840W of combined input in Turbo mode (80% in about 45 minutes, per BLUETTI). It accepts up to six B300K, B300S or B300 batteries per unit; BLUETTI's store had the 2,764.8Wh B300K "for Apex 300" in stock at $1,199 on October 12, 2026. One quirk: its USB and 12V ports live on the Hub D1 accessory (rated 700W), not on the unit itself.

Three smaller groups fill the gaps. Premium holds the AC200PL and two V2 models that match an Elite sibling on capacity: on BLUETTI's own spec pages the Premium 100 V2 has the Elite 100 V2's capacity, solar input and weight with 200W more output (2,000W against 1,800W) for $849 against about $499, and the Premium 200 V2 adds 100W of output over the Elite 200 V2 (2,700W against 2,600W) for $1,549 against $899. On published specs, the Elite versions are the better buy. Pioneer is down to the Pioneer Na, BLUETTI's sodium-ion station (900Wh, 1,500W, 4,000+ cycles, 3-year warranty) at about $0.78 per watt-hour on its October 12, 2026 sale price of $700 (list $899). Specialty models include FridgePower, a 3.1-inch-thick 2,016Wh slab BLUETTI sells as a refrigerator backup, with two AC outlets and expansion to 8,064Wh, and the Handsfree 1, a 268.8Wh power station built into a backpack.

How long will each BLUETTI run a refrigerator, CPAP or window AC?

Runtime estimates use usable Wh = rated Wh x 0.85 (inverter and conversion losses) and runtime in hours = usable Wh / average load in watts. Loads: a full-size refrigerator averaging 150W while it cycles, a CPAP at 40W and a 5,000 BTU window AC at 450W.

The figures here use planning draws: a conservative 150W average for a full-size fridge (a new ENERGY STAR model averages closer to 63W, so expect longer runtimes) and a conservative 40W for a CPAP (ResMed's battery guide lists about 8 to 20W for an AirSense 10 with its humidifier off, measured through ResMed's 12V DC converter, so expect longer CPAP runtimes than shown, especially from a 12V outlet, and up to about 55W with the humidifier at its highest setting, or about 67W with a heated tube as well).

Model	Capacity	Refrigerator (150W)	CPAP (40W)	Window AC (450W)
Elite 10 Mini	128Wh	about 0.7 hours	about 2.7 hours	Over its 200W rating
Elite 30 V2	288Wh	about 1.6 hours	about 6.1 hours	about 0.5 hours
Pioneer Na	900Wh	about 5.1 hours	about 19.1 hours	about 1.7 hours
Elite 100 mini	1,004.8Wh	about 5.7 hours	about 21.4 hours	about 1.9 hours
Elite 100 V2	1,024Wh	about 5.8 hours	about 21.8 hours	about 1.9 hours
AC180	1,152Wh	about 6.5 hours	about 24.5 hours	about 2.2 hours
FridgePower	2,016Wh	about 11.4 hours	about 42.8 hours	about 3.8 hours
Elite 200 V2	2,073.6Wh	about 11.8 hours	about 44.1 hours	about 3.9 hours
AC200PL	2,304Wh	about 13.1 hours	about 49 hours	about 4.4 hours
Apex 300	2,764.8Wh	about 15.7 hours	about 58.8 hours	about 5.2 hours
Elite 300	3,014.4Wh	about 17.1 hours	about 64.1 hours	about 5.7 hours
Elite 400	3,840Wh	about 21.8 hours	about 81.6 hours	about 7.3 hours

A closed refrigerator keeps food safe for up to 4 hours without power according to FoodSafety.gov, so any BLUETTI from the 1kWh class up covers a typical evening outage, and the 2kWh-plus models cover a night and most of the next day. Small loads run shorter than the table suggests on every model because the inverter draws power of its own; BLUETTI puts the AC180's at about 15W, for example. Our refrigerator runtime guide explains how to measure your own fridge.

Which BLUETTI should you buy?

For a router, phones, laptops or one CPAP night: Elite 30 V2 (about $280). 600W from two AC outlets, a 140W USB-C port, two 12V barrel ports and a 10 ms UPS at 9.5 lb. It runs a 40W CPAP for about 6 hours. See our Elite 30 V2 review.

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2Buy at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon

For the most 1kWh-class capacity per dollar: AC180 (about $499). 1,152Wh and 1,800W for about $0.43 per watt-hour, with a 45-minute 80% wall charge. It is heavy (35.3 lb) and its solar input stops at 500W, so it suits a closet better than a campsite. For camping and solar, the Elite 100 V2 is about 10 lb lighter and takes 1,000W of solar for the same price.

BLUETTI AC180Check price on Amazon

For 2kWh of home backup: Elite 200 V2 (about $899). 2,073.6Wh, 2,600W and a 6,000-cycle rating, about 11.8 hours on a full-size fridge. It is the newer, lighter and longer-rated alternative to the AC200PL for a house; pick the AC200PL only if you want its TT-30 outlet, 48V RV port and 1,200W of 145V solar.

BLUETTI Elite 200 V2Buy at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon

For an RV with a 30A inlet: Elite 300 (about $1,199, November 6, 2026). 3,014.4Wh, a TT-30 outlet and a 12V/30A port at 58 lb, about $0.40 per watt-hour. Its limit is the 2,400W inverter. The AC200PL is the smaller, cheaper RV option.

For the most capacity per dollar in one box: Elite 400 (about $1,499 at BLUETTI, November 6, 2026). 3,840Wh on wheels, about 21.8 hours on a full-size fridge, at about $0.39 per watt-hour, the lowest in the lineup. At 86 lb it is meant to roll, not carry. See our Elite 400 review.

For home circuits and room to grow: Apex 300 (about $1,499). The strongest inverter BLUETTI sells at 3,840W, 2,400W of solar input and up to six batteries per unit. It costs more per watt-hour (about $0.54) than any big Elite, and you pay for the expansion path. Our Apex 300 review covers its 240V options, and Apex 300 vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra compares it with EcoFlow's whole-home system.

BLUETTI Apex 300Buy at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon

Which BLUETTI is the best value per watt-hour?

Model	Price (approx.)	Capacity	Price per Wh
Elite 400	$1,499	3,840Wh	$0.39
Elite 300	$1,199	3,014.4Wh	$0.40
AC200PL	$950	2,304Wh	$0.41
Elite 100 mini	$429	1,004.8Wh	$0.43
AC180	$499	1,152Wh	$0.43
Elite 200 V2	$899	2,073.6Wh	$0.43
FridgePower	$949	2,016Wh	$0.47
Elite 100 V2	$499	1,024Wh	$0.49
Apex 300	$1,499	2,764.8Wh	$0.54
Premium 200 V2	$1,549	2,073.6Wh	$0.75
Pioneer Na	$700	900Wh	$0.78
Premium 100 V2	$849	1,024Wh	$0.83
Elite 10 Mini	$119	128Wh	$0.93
Elite 30 V2	$280	288Wh	$0.97
Handsfree 1	$299	268.8Wh	$1.11

Price per watt-hour always falls as stations get bigger, so compare within a size class. In the 1kWh class the AC180 wins on cost per watt-hour, the Elite 100 V2 on weight and solar; the Elite 100 mini has the lowest sticker price ($429) but only a 700W inverter. In the 2kWh class the Elite 200 V2 and AC200PL are close, and the Premium 200 V2 costs $650 more than the Elite 200 V2 for 100W more output.

Which BLUETTI models are discontinued?

Model	What it was	Status on BLUETTI's US store (Sept 30, 2026)	What to buy instead
AC200L	2,048Wh, 2,400W, TT-30, expandable	Unavailable	AC200PL (direct successor) or Elite 200 V2
AC300	3,000W modular inverter that needed B300 or B300K batteries	Labeled discontinued	Apex 300
EB70S	716Wh, 800W	Unavailable	AC180, or the lighter Elite 100 V2
AC180P	1,440Wh version of the AC180	Unavailable	AC180
AC200P and AC200MAX	2,000Wh and 2,048Wh, 2,000W and 2,200W	Unavailable	Elite 200 V2
AC240 (Pioneer 150)	1,536Wh, 2,400W	Labeled discontinued	Elite 200 V2
AC70, AC70P, AC50B	768Wh, 864Wh and 448Wh	Unavailable	Elite 100 mini or Elite 100 V2
AC60 (Pioneer 50), EB3A, AC2A	403Wh, 268Wh and 204Wh	Labeled discontinued	Elite 30 V2

"Unavailable" means BLUETTI's US store listed the model but would not sell it on September 30, 2026; "labeled discontinued" means the listing itself says so. Amazon still lists a few of these as options on BLUETTI's listings, such as the AC240 and an AC180P bundle. If you buy one, check who the seller is and confirm the warranty terms. Our DELTA Pro vs AC300 comparison stays up for AC300 owners.

How does BLUETTI compare with EcoFlow, Jackery and Anker?

BLUETTI's lineup leans toward capacity per dollar and Power Lifting for heating loads, while EcoFlow leads on expansion across its DELTA range and Anker sells the lightest 2kWh unit we cover, the 35.7 lb SOLIX S2000. Our brand comparisons go model by model: EcoFlow vs BLUETTI, Jackery vs BLUETTI and Anker SOLIX vs BLUETTI.

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