Head to head · Updated Sep 27, 2026

BLUETTI AC180 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

BLUETTI's older and newer 1 kWh stations. The AC180 is $50 cheaper with a bit more capacity; the Elite 100 V2 is 12 lb lighter with double the solar input.

BLUETTI

BLUETTI AC180

4.6 (2,620)7.5

Capacity: 1,152 Wh
Output: 1,800 W
Weight: 37.4 lb
Recharge: 60 min

$449.00~~$499.00~~−10%Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

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BLUETTI

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

4.6 (1,781)7.7

Capacity: 1,024 Wh
Output: 1,800 W
Weight: 25 lb
Recharge: —

$499.00~~$899.00~~−44%Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

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Quick verdict

Which one should you buy?

Stationary backup on a budget: AC180. Everything else: Elite 100 V2.

Choose the BLUETTI AC180 if…

You want the most Wh for the money (1,152 Wh for $449) and Amazon as the seller.

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Choose the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 if…

You'll carry it or charge from solar: 25 lb vs 37.4 lb, 1,000 W vs 500 W solar, a 10 ms UPS instead of 20 ms and 3,600 W surge.

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Editor scores

How they stack up

BLUETTI AC180
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

Key differences

By the numbers

BLUETTI AC180 costs less: $449.00 vs $499.00 ($50 difference, Amazon prices as of Sep 27, 2026)
BLUETTI AC180 stores more energy: 1,152 Wh vs 1,024 Wh
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 handles bigger startup surges: 3,600 W vs 2,700 W
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 accepts more solar: 1,000 W vs 500 W
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is lighter: 25 lb vs 37.4 lb
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 switches to battery faster in UPS mode: 10 ms vs 20 ms
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is rated for more charge cycles: 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 cycles
BLUETTI AC180 costs less per watt-hour: $0.39 vs $0.49

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Full specs

Spec by spec

Spec	BLUETTI AC180	BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
Battery
Capacity	1,152 Wh	1,024 Wh
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Rated cycles	3,000 cycles	4,000 cycles
Output
AC output (continuous)	1,800 W	1,800 W
Surge / peak	2,700 W	3,600 W
AC outlets	4	—
Fastest USB-C port	100 W	—
Charging
Max AC charging input	1,440 W	1,200 W
Full charge from the wall	60 min	—
Charging speed (claimed)	0–80% in 45 min, full in about 1 h	0–80% in about 45 min (1,200 W AC)
Max solar input	500 W	1,000 W
UPS switchover	20 ms	10 ms
Size & build
Weight	37.4 lb	25 lb
Dimensions	13.39 × 9.72 × 12.48 in	12.6 × 8.5 × 9.8 in
Noise (claimed)	—	30 dB
Other
App control	BLUETTI app	Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Warranty	5 years	5 years
Editor scores (0–10)
Capacity	7	6
Output	8	8
Charging	9	8
Solar input	7	9
Portability	3	4
Battery life	8	9
Value	9	9
Overall editor score	7.5	7.7

“Best” marks the stronger value in each row. A dash means the value isn’t published. BLUETTI AC180 wins 2 spec rows, BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 wins 5. Scores follow our rating rules.

Pros & cons

What owners and specs say

BLUETTI AC180

1,152 Wh for $449
1,800 W output, 2,700 W lifting
Full recharge in about an hour
Sold by Amazon, 5-year warranty

Heavy at 37.4 lb
20 ms UPS
~15 W inverter draw

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

1,000 W solar input
Compact 25 lb
10 ms UPS, 30 dB silent mode
4,000+ cycles, 5-year warranty

AC outlet count not stated on the listing
Sold by BLUETTI, not Amazon
Some listing reviews are for older models

Frequently asked questions

Which charges faster from the wall?

Both reach 80% in about 45 minutes.

Which battery lasts longer?

The Elite 100 V2 is rated for 4,000+ cycles vs 3,000 for the AC180.

Do both have 5-year warranties?

Yes.

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