Portable power and solar generators
BLUETTI AC180 vs Elite 100 V2: What the Newer 1 kWh Model Trades for 128 Wh Less
Summary
The AC180 holds more, 1,152 Wh against 1,024 Wh, and on October 4, 2026 cost less, $449 against $489. The Elite 100 V2 gives up that capacity for a lighter box, 25 lb against 35.3 lb, double the solar input, 1,000 W against 500 W, and different published cycle-life ratings, which cannot be compared without the same end point. Both are rated at 1,800 W AC and both reach 80% from the wall in 45 minutes. The AC180 was out of stock with a late-November restock date when we read its page.
The numbers
| AC180 | Elite 100 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,024 Wh (20 Ah) |
| AC output | 1,800 W; Power Lifting mode 2,700 W | 1,800 W, 120 V, 15 A; 2,700 W Lifting Power |
| AC outlets | 4, 1,800 W total | not captured from the page we read |
| Solar input | 500 W max | 1,000 W max, 12 to 60 V, 20 A max |
| AC input | 1,440 W max; 0 to 80% in 45 minutes | 1,200 W TurboBoost; 80% in 45 minutes |
| Battery | LiFePO4, 3,500+ cycles | LiFePO4, 4,000+ cycles to 80% |
| UPS switchover | not captured | 10 ms or less |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 11.5 kg (25 lb) |
| Size | 13.4 × 9.7 × 12.5 in | 12.6 × 8.5 × 9.8 in |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Price, October 4, 2026 | $449.00 (regular $499.00); out of stock | $489.00 (regular $499.00) |
Both pages are BLUETTI's U.S. store. The AC180 page does not spell out its solar voltage window in the text we read; the Elite 100 V2 page does.
Which one for which buyer
- More energy per dollar: the AC180, at 1,152 Wh for $449, is about 39 cents per Wh; the Elite 100 V2 is about 48 cents per Wh at $489.
- Carrying it: the Elite 100 V2 is 10 lb lighter and smaller in every dimension.
- Solar: if you own or plan a 400 W or larger array, the AC180's 500 W ceiling is the limit; the Elite 100 V2 takes 1,000 W, within 60 V and 20 A.
- Years of use: BLUETTI rates the Elite 100 V2 at 4,000+ cycles to 80% and the AC180 at 3,500+ cycles with no end point stated, so the two figures are not directly comparable; our cycle-rating guide explains why.
Runtime on the same loads
Geneverse's rule of thumb, capacity times 0.85 divided by watts, gives a 120 W refrigerator about 8.2 hours on the AC180 and about 7.3 hours on the Elite 100 V2, and a 60 W laptop about 16 hours against about 14.5 hours. The extra 128 Wh is worth roughly an hour on a fridge.
Runtime calculation limits
These runtime calculations assume a continuous load at the stated watts and an illustrative 85% delivery factor. They are not measured refrigerator runtimes; compressor cycling, startup demand, standby draw and ambient temperature change the result.
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Sources
- BLUETTI — AC180 Portable Power Station
- BLUETTI — Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station
- Geneverse Support — FAQ - HomePower ONE PRO (runtime formula)
We have not tested these products. Specs, prices, stock and terms are as published on these pages on the date above and can change; check the manufacturer or retailer before you buy.