Bluetti is set to release the Elite 100 V2, an upgraded portable power station comparable to the AC180, offering more power, intelligence, noise reduction, and a lighter design of about 6 kg, ideal for outdoor use.
The Elite 100 V2 boasts high solar input, rapid recharging abilities, a compact structure, and reduced noise levels, making it suitable for various applications like camping, remote work, outdoor projects, or power backup during outages.
It features a 1,024Wh capacity with durable LiFePO₄ battery cells, offering over 4,000 charge cycles and up to 10 years of service life, alongside quick recharging times of 70 minutes for a full charge or 45 minutes for 80% capacity, and 1 kW solar input support.
Apart from two AC outlets, the station has four USB ports (2× Type-A and 2× Type-C) for charging devices like phones, laptops, and drones, while maintaining quiet operation at around 30dB, suitable for quiet environments.
Compared to the AC180, the Elite 100 V2 features enhancements in various aspects like battery capacity, power output, output ports, charging time, solar input, app control, wireless charging, cycle life, UPS, noise level, weight, and release year.
Key differences include a lower weight of 11.5KG for the Elite 100 V2 versus 17KG for the AC180, faster charging time (70 mins vs. 80 mins), higher solar input (1,000W vs. 500W), better noise levels (≤30dB vs. 40dB), and improved cycle life (4,000+ cycles vs. 3,500+ cycles), among others.
Both models offer a 5-year warranty with the Elite 100 V2 featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control and the AC180 having wireless charging capabilities.
The Elite 100 V2 is set to be released in 2025 with pricing details yet to be disclosed, while the AC180 was released in 2023 with prices ranging from $599.00 to $849.00.