Portable power stations with 1800 to 3000 W continuous output: value, output and weight compared

Which portable power station in the 1800 to 3000 W range gives the most battery for the money?

The BLUETTI Elite 400 does, ranking #1 of 8 here at 2.74 Wh/$. That comes from 3840 Wh of battery for $1,399.00 at BLUETTI. Every unit in this list was picked on continuous AC output, which runs from 1800 to 3000 W across them.

Value here means watt-hours of battery capacity for each dollar you pay at the current price. The BLUETTI AC180 Solar ranks #2 of 8 at 2.57 Wh/$, and the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max (Detachable Wheels) ranks #8 of 8 at 1.58 Wh/$. A value score does not cover weight, ports or charging speed.

At a glance

Product	Best current price	Watt-hours per dollar	Value rank
BLUETTI Elite 400	$1,399.00 at BLUETTI	2.74 Wh/$	#1 of 8
BLUETTI AC180 Solar	$449.00 at BLUETTI	2.57 Wh/$	#2 of 8
BLUETTI Elite 300	$1,199.00 at BLUETTI	2.51 Wh/$	#3 of 8
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2	$899.00 at BLUETTI	2.31 Wh/$	#4 of 8
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2	$489.00 at BLUETTI	2.09 Wh/$	#5 of 8
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max	$1,029.00 at EcoFlow	1.99 Wh/$	#6 of 8
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus	$1,149.00 at EcoFlow	1.78 Wh/$	#7 of 8
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max (Detachable Wheels)	$1,299.00 at EcoFlow	1.58 Wh/$	#8 of 8

How much battery does the Elite 400 hold?

The Elite 400 holds 3840 Wh and lists 2600 W of continuous AC output. It is also heavy (over 50 lb), at 85.98 lb. BLUETTI gives it a pull-out handle and wheels.

The body measures 16.8 in long, 11.3 in wide and 19.3 in tall. For ports, it has 4 AC outlets, 2 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports and 1 car port. Its screen is readable in direct sunlight.

Solar input is 1000 W through an xt60 port. Capacity divided by that input works out to 3.8 hours for a full solar refill, before losses. It cannot add batteries, so the 3840 Wh inside is the full capacity.

What does the AC180 Solar offer at $449.00?

The AC180 Solar costs $449.00 at BLUETTI and holds 1152 Wh. Even so, it ranks #2 of 8 on value, and its continuous AC output is 1800 W, with a surge figure of 2700 W. Max solar input is 500 W through a dc7909 port.

Dividing the battery by that input gives 2.3 hours for a full solar refill before losses. At 36.16 lb, it weighs more than the Elite 100 V2 at 25.3 lb but less than the DELTA 3 Max (Detachable Wheels) at 44.8 lb. BLUETTI lists the warranty as 5 years.

How does the Elite 300 handle a power outage?

For outages, the Elite 300 lists a UPS switchover time of 10 ms, and pass-through support is listed as yes. Switchover time is how long the output is interrupted when grid power drops. Behind that sits a 3014 Wh battery with 2400 W of continuous AC output.

It costs $1,199.00 and ranks #3 of 8 at 2.51 Wh/$. Solar input reaches 1200 W, and capacity divided by that works out to 2.5 hours for a full refill before losses. From the wall, AC input is 1800 W.

The unit weighs 57.98 lb and measures 14.41 in by 12.01 in by 11.71 in. In cold weather, it does not charge below 0 °C, though it can discharge down to -20 °C.

How quickly does the Elite 200 V2 recharge?

BLUETTI lists a wall charge of 1.4 hours in turbo mode for the Elite 200 V2. Standard mode takes 1.6 hours, and silent mode takes 3 hours. For solar, BLUETTI lists 2.4 hours with 1000 W of panels.

The plain math, capacity divided by max solar input, gives 2.1 hours before losses. That battery is 2073.6 Wh, and continuous AC output is 2600 W. At $899.00, it ranks #4 of 8 at 2.31 Wh/$.

It weighs 53.35 lb, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app support is listed as yes.

How light is the Elite 100 V2?

The Elite 100 V2 weighs 25.3 lb, which puts it in the easy to carry (under 30 lb) class. Size: 12.6 in by 8.5 in by 9.8 in. It has a 1024 Wh battery, 1800 W of continuous AC output and a 1200 W AC input.

It has 4 AC outlets. Solar input is 1000 W, so capacity divided by input comes to 1.0 hours for a full refill before losses. BLUETTI sells it for $489.00, which ranks #5 of 8 at 2.09 Wh/$, and it lists a UPS switchover time of 10 ms.

How many outlets does the DELTA 2 Max have?

The DELTA 2 Max has 6 AC outlets, 4 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports and 1 car port. It can add batteries, and the unit itself holds 2048 Wh. EcoFlow lists 2400 W continuous and 4800 W of surge.

Solar comes in through 2 ports, with 1000 W listed as max solar input. Capacity over that input works out to 2.0 hours for a full refill before losses. The price at EcoFlow is $1,029.00, for a rank of #6 of 8 at 1.99 Wh/$.

It weighs 50.7 lb and measures 19.6 in by 9.5 in by 12 in.

What output does the DELTA 3 Max Plus list?

The DELTA 3 Max Plus lists 3000 W of continuous AC output and 6000 W of surge. That sits at the top of the 1800 to 3000 W range these picks span. Its battery is 2048 Wh, and it can add batteries.

Solar input is 1000 W over 2 ports, which works out to 2.0 hours for a full refill by capacity divided by input, before losses. EcoFlow sells it for $1,149.00, which ranks #7 of 8 at 1.78 Wh/$. The listed weight is 48.7 lb.

The warranty is 5 years: that is 3 years as standard, plus 2 more when you register it in the EcoFlow app.

How does the DELTA 3 Max (Detachable Wheels) rank on value?

On value, the DELTA 3 Max (Detachable Wheels) ranks #8 of 8 at 1.58 Wh/$, with a price of $1,299.00. Its max solar input is listed at 500 W, through an xt60i connector. Capacity divided by that input gives 4.1 hours for a full refill before losses.

Its battery is 2048 Wh, with 2400 W of continuous AC output and 4800 W of surge. It weighs 44.8 lb and can discharge down to -10 °C.

How should you choose a power station from this list?

Start with the battery size you need, then compare watt-hours per dollar. If you will move the unit often, weight and wheels matter.

Think about where you will charge it and whether you plan to use solar panels. Check the charging temperature range if the unit will sit in a cold garage or shed.