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Our verdict · Bluetti
A 9.5 lb LiFePO4 station with 600 W, a fast recharge and a 10 ms backup
The Elite 30 V2 is the lightest LiFePO4 station we've reviewed with AC outlets. It recharges fast, works as a quiet desk or bedside backup, and runs devices and small appliances up to 600 W.
- Capacity
- 288 Wh
- AC output
- 600 W
- Wall charge
- About 70 min
- Weight
- 9.5 lb
Best for
Camping, travel and desk backup for a router or laptop, and a CPAP without the humidifier for a night.
Skip it if
You need to run a fridge for hours, kitchen appliances or anything over 600 W.
- 9.5 lb
- 600 W output, 140 W USB-C
- Full recharge in about 70 minutes
- 10 ms or less switchover
- Under 30 dB, 5-year warranty
- 288 Wh covers devices, not a fridge
- 200 W solar input
- Not expandable
Rating breakdown (compact (under 1 kwh) class)
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall charging speed | 20% | 8.5 | 380 W input |
| AC output | 20% | 10.0 | 600 W |
| Solar input | 10% | 8.2 | 200 W |
| Portability | 25% | 4.1 | 30 Wh/lb |
| Battery life & warranty | 25% | 9.0 | 5-year warranty, 3,000+ cycles |
| Capacity (Wh) | 288 |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000+ cycles |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 600 |
| AC output, surge (W) | — |
| AC charge time | About 70 min |
| Max AC charging input (W) | 380 |
| Max solar input (W) | 200 |
| Solar input voltage range | — |
| UPS switchover (ms) | ≤10 |
| Weight (lb) | 9.5 |
| Expandable to (Wh) | Not expandable |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Key specs at a glance
What the numbers mean in practice
- 288 Wh capacity: a router for about a day, or a CPAP without the humidifier for about one night.
- 600 W output: laptops, fans, a TV and small appliances.
- LiFePO4, 3,000+ cycles: Bluetti doesn't say to what capacity. See LiFePO4 vs lithium-ion.
- 9.5 lb: easy to carry one-handed.
- Not expandable; 5-year warranty.
Spec sheets are easy to misread; watts vs watt-hours explains which number answers which question.
Charging speed
About 70 minutes from the wall
It takes 380 W from a wall outlet and charges fully in about 70 minutes.
It accepts up to 200 W of solar, about 2.2 hours to full in good sun, and charges from a car. See solar panel sizing.
Capacity and real runtime
Devices and a night of CPAP
Estimated runtimes on the Elite 30 V2
- CPAP, no humidifier, DC cord7.6 h
- CPAP with humidifier, AC3.1 h
- Fridge + Wi-Fi router3.1 h
A CPAP without the humidifier runs for about one night. A fridge lasts about 3 hours. See how long a power station runs a CPAP, or try the runtime calculator.
Output: what it can and can't run
600 W across nine outputs
Its nine outputs include AC outlets and a 140 W USB-C port that charges most laptops at full speed. The 600 W covers laptops, monitors, routers, fans, lights and a TV.
Bluetti says it can briefly run resistive devices up to 1,500 W at reduced power; that's not a surge rating. It won't run a kettle, microwave or space heater normally.
Backup (UPS) and app
10 ms or less
Plugged into the wall, it switches to battery in 10 ms or less, fast enough for most routers and computers. See using a power station as a UPS.
Noise
Quiet enough for a bedroom
Bluetti rates it below 30 dB, which suits a bedroom or tent at night.
How it compares
Against other small stations
| Spec | Bluetti Elite 30 V2 | EcoFlow River 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 288 | 286 | 293 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 600 | 600 | 300 |
| AC charge time | About 70 min | 1 hr (0–100%) | 4 h |
| Max solar input (W) | 200 | 220 | 100 |
| Weight (lb) | 9.5 | 10.4 | 7.1 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 | 3 + 2 with registration |
| Price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
- EcoFlow River 3 Plus: similar capacity (286 Wh) and output, expandable to 858 Wh, but 10.4 lb.
- Bluetti EB3A: 268 Wh and 600 W, with a 2-year warranty and no stated switchover time.
- Jackery Explorer 300: 293 Wh but only 300 W, with an older NMC battery.
Who should buy it
And who should look elsewhere
Good fit: campers and travellers who want the lightest LiFePO4 station with AC outlets, and anyone wanting a quiet battery backup for a router or desk.
Look elsewhere if: you might want more capacity later; the River 3 Plus expands to 858 Wh. For a fridge, see the best portable power stations for home backup.
In our buying guides, the Elite 30 V2 is best small station in The Best Portable Power Stations and best for weekend trips in Best Portable Power Stations for Camping.
FAQ
How long will the Elite 30 V2 run a CPAP?
About 7.6 hours without the humidifier on DC, roughly one night.
Can the Elite 30 V2 run a fridge?
Only for about 3 hours with a router.
How fast does it charge?
About 70 minutes from the wall, or about 2.2 hours on 200 W of solar.
Can I add batteries?
No. The Elite 30 V2 isn't expandable.
Does it work as a UPS?
Yes. It switches to battery in 10 ms or less.
