Elite 100 Mini
- it travels: 23.6 lb, molded handle
- you charge laptops on 140W USB-C
- you save $520
FridgePower
- it runs a full-size fridge: 1,800W
- 2,016Wh, to 8,064Wh
- it stays put on the fridge or wall
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One fits behind a car seat. The other fits on top of your fridge, and runs it.
The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini is BLUETTI’s 23.6 lb carry-along: 1,004.8Wh, 700W from three outlets, two USB-C ports up to 140W, a 12V socket, an LED lamp and a 10ms UPS. The BLUETTI FridgePower is a 3-inch slab for the kitchen: 2,016Wh, 1,800W with a 3,600W surge from two outlets, the same 10ms switch and room for 8,064Wh with BlueCell 200 batteries. For trips, a CPAP or a desk, the Mini; for a full-size fridge, a freezer or a pump through long outages, the FridgePower.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, seven modeled situations, a third option between the two, and what published tests found on each.
The FridgePower costs $520 more and gives you twice the battery, 1,800W instead of 700W, a 3,600W surge for compressors, 1,000W of solar and a battery port, in a slab that stays in the kitchen. The Elite 100 Mini is the one you carry: 19.8 lb lighter, with USB-C up to 140W, a 12V socket, a lamp and rated for 6,000+ cycles.
- it goes camping or on trips
- it runs a CPAP or a desk
- you charge laptops on USB-C
- it guards a full-size fridge
- you run a sump pump
- you’ll grow to 8,064Wh
The five differences that decide it
Both are 2026 BLUETTI LFP units with a 10ms UPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Power Lifting for resistive loads and the same UPS modes in the app. These five gaps decide it.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes. About 854Wh usable on the Elite 100 Mini and 1,714Wh on the FridgePower before extra batteries. Reviewers measured 1,558 to 1,749Wh out of the FridgePower; no one published a drain test of the Mini.
Appliance for appliance, the FridgePower lasts twice as long as the Elite 100 Mini.
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The price gap, in numbers
The BLUETTI FridgePower costs $520 more than the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini and adds 1,011Wh: that is $0.51 per extra Wh, against $0.43 per Wh for the Elite 100 Mini.
Prices refresh daily from BLUETTI US.What the $520 buys: about twice the battery (2,016Wh vs 1,004.8Wh), 1,800W instead of 700W, a 3,600W surge and a port for up to 8,064Wh.
2 × Elite 100 Mini (2,010Wh) costs $91 less today.
BLUETTI rates the Elite 100 Mini at 6,000+ cycles and the FridgePower at 4,000, both to 80%. Read the lifetime figure as a ranking, not a bill. Two Minis hold the same energy as one FridgePower, but neither can start a load above 1,050W, and they can’t be joined into one supply.
The third option: the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 at $499
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: $499 today
If you want a carry-along that can also run a kitchen fridge, the Elite 100 V2 sits between the two: 1,024Wh and 1,800W with a 3,600W surge, four outlets, 140W and 100W USB-C, a 12V socket, a 10ms UPS and 1,000W of solar, at 25.3 lb. It is rated for 4,000+ cycles, carries 5 years from BLUETTI US and can’t be expanded. Our Elite 100 V2 review and our Elite 100 Mini review go deeper. See the Elite 100 V2 at BLUETTI.
Seven modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above, with no extra battery unless stated. The fridge averages 60W, about 525kWh a year, in the range printed on typical EnergyGuide labels; that average does not include compressor startup surges.
24-hour outage, essentials only
The FridgePower carries the evening, the night and the next morning; the Mini the evening and part of the night, if the fridge starts within its 700W. Phones charge directly from the Mini’s USB ports.
A full-size fridge
The FridgePower is made for it: Reviewed kept a full-size fridge running for more than 30 hours. BLUETTI says the Mini can run a home fridge only if its rated and startup power fall within 700W; check the label before you count on it.
A CPAP through the night
About one and a half nights on the Mini and almost three on the FridgePower. CGMagazine ran a CPAP with a heated humidifier all night on the Mini during a 20-hour outage; it is also the one you can take to the bedside and on a trip.
A weekend of camping
The Mini has the USB-C ports, the 12V socket, a lamp with an SOS mode and a molded handle; it fit in CGMagazine’s trunk alongside a family of four’s luggage. The FridgePower has two AC outlets, no handle and an IP20 indoor rating.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
The FridgePower refills its larger battery sooner. Greener Ideal judged the Mini’s 350W modest for its size.
Home office through an outage
Both switch in 10ms or less, inside the roughly 16ms an ATX power supply rides through: Greener Ideal’s office gear kept running on the Mini, CyberShack’s 400W PC on the FridgePower. The FridgePower lasts twice as long.
Growing the system
Only the FridgePower grows: about four days for a 60W fridge with three BlueCell 200. BLUETTI lists no expansion battery for the Mini.
Eight more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
Elite 100 Mini and FridgePower weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 23.6 lb for the Elite 100 Mini and 43.4 lb for the FridgePower. Dimensions: 9.3 × 8.5 × 11.5 in and 22.83 × 13.78 × 3.07 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini and BLUETTI FridgePower full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
Elite 100 Mini
- Elite 100 Mini1,004.8Wh, 23.6 lb
- AC charging cable
- Car charging cable
- Manual, quick start guide and grounding screws
- Solar cable sold separately
FridgePower
- FridgePower2,016Wh, 43.4 lb
- AC charging cable2.5 m
- Wall bracket, screws and anchorsplus four leveling feet and a handle strap
- Solar cable sold separately
From the brands’ US product pages and manuals.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
Elite 100 Mini: AC 700W, AC plus solar 700W maxFridgePower: Turbo 1,440W, Standard 1,000W, Silent 600W (US)
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
Elite 100 Mini
FridgePower
Practical consequence: the Mini has a port for every small device, including a 140W USB-C for a laptop; the FridgePower is two AC outlets for a fridge and one more appliance.
09 · NoiseNoise and heat: Elite 100 Mini vs FridgePower
BLUETTI rates both at 50dB at most. Only the BLUETTI FridgePower was measured: just under 45dB at 1 m at 1,800W (The Technology Man). No one published a figure for the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini.
Same 50dB rating; the FridgePower adds about 30dB in Silent charging.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: Barely audible at typical loads, under 45 dB at 1 m at 1,800W (The Technology Man, UK unit); the fan cycles on and off at light load (Trusted Reviews) and ramps up when charging fast (CyberShack).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Charge the FridgePower in Silent mode overnight, 600W.
Cold, heat and storage: Elite 100 Mini vs FridgePower
The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini and the BLUETTI FridgePower share the same ranges: charging 32°F to 104°F, discharging −4°F to 104°F. Neither is weatherproof; the FridgePower is rated IP20, indoor use.
Figures from BLUETTI US pages and the manuals of both models.- Charge either one above freezing.
- Store the FridgePower at 40 to 60% and run a full cycle every 3 months, per BLUETTI.
App, UPS and smart features
Close: the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini and the BLUETTI FridgePower share a 10ms UPS, Wi-Fi and the same UPS modes. Only the FridgePower takes extra batteries.
Same app and switchover. The gap is expansion and Power Lifting headroom.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Can you add a battery later? BLUETTI lists no extra battery for the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini; the BLUETTI FridgePower takes up to three BlueCell 200 batteries, for 8,064Wh.
Does it work as a UPS? The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini switches in 10ms or less; the BLUETTI FridgePower switches in 10ms or less (The Technology Man measured 6.2ms).
How does the app connect? The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; the BLUETTI FridgePower connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.
Can it charge off-peak? The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini has a Time Control mode; the BLUETTI FridgePower has a Time Control mode, though Trusted Reviews saw it keep drawing about 60W from the grid at peak.
Does it prepare for storms? The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini sends weather alerts in the app; the BLUETTI FridgePower fast-charges ahead of storms from local weather data.
Can it run a heater or kettle above its rating? The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini runs resistive loads up to 1,400W in Power Lifting, per its US manual; the BLUETTI FridgePower runs resistive loads up to 3,000W in Power Lifting, at 1,800W real output.
Warranty and support
BLUETTI US gives the BLUETTI FridgePower 5 years and the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini 3 years, both from the purchase date with proof of purchase.
Two years more on the FridgePower; more rated cycles on the Mini.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
BLUETTI rates the Elite 100 Mini at 6,000+ cycles and the FridgePower at 4,000, both to 80% capacity: about 16 and 11 years at one full cycle a day. A backup that mostly waits on grid power cycles far less.
- Buy either one from BLUETTI or an authorized seller and keep proof of purchase.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 11 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
Elite 100 Mini: CGMagazine (September 2026), Greener Ideal (October 2026), iPhone in Canada (October 2026, Canadian unit)FridgePower: Trusted Reviews (September 2026, UK unit), The Technology Man (August 2026, UK unit), Reviewed (June 2026), TechRadar (May 2026, UK unit), CyberShack (May 2026, Australian unit), Basic Tutorials (April 2026, EU unit), iPhone in Canada (April 2026, Canadian unit), CleanTechnica (March 2026 (updated May 2026))
Usable capacity
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer Kept his CPAP running all night during a town-wide outage of about 20 hours. CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer The CPAP ran from bedtime until sunrise without interruption. CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer Phones, a Steam Deck and a Switch 2 charged through the outage without making a real dent in the battery. CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026
- FridgePowerReviewer In a constant-load drain test at the full 1,800W, the unit delivered 1,558Wh. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer At a steady 1,000W load it delivered 1,696Wh, for a best round-trip efficiency of 84.3%. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
Charging
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer In backyard solar charging, input varied with sun and panel angle; the app helped check incoming watts remotely. Greener Ideal, Luke Rooks, October 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer The reviewers judged the 350W solar limit modest for a battery this size. Greener Ideal, Luke Rooks, October 2026
- FridgePowerReviewer From empty, a Turbo recharge to 100% took 83 minutes and pulled 2,089Wh from the wall (UK unit, 1,800W Turbo; US Turbo is 1,440W). Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer Silent mode drew 600W, took close to four hours and used 2,011Wh; Standard drew about 1,200W and took around two hours. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer Turbo charging from empty (UK 1,800W mode) reached 80% in just over an hour and 100% in 1 h 27 min. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
Noise and heat
- FridgePowerReviewer Not fully silent: even at light load the fan cycled on and off often, audible from across a living room. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer After 20 minutes at a constant 1,800W, the exhaust vent read just under 58°C. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer At full 1,800W load the meter read just under 45dB at one metre; at typical loads it is barely audible. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer The fan was noticeable while charging, but quieter than the fridges’ own compressors. TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit
UPS and output
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer Home office networking gear and computer kept running when they pulled the wall plug to simulate an outage. Greener Ideal, Luke Rooks, October 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer Powered string lights, a speaker and a small countertop ice maker at once during an outdoor gathering. Greener Ideal, Luke Rooks, October 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer The 700W ceiling rules out a full-size microwave or space heater, but suits electronics, a mini fridge or Starlink. iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, October 2026, Canadian unit
- FridgePowerReviewer With the fridge connected, cutting and restoring mains power had no noticeable effect on the fridge. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer Only two mains sockets, with no USB or DC outputs on the main unit. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
Daily use and issues
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer The screen shows projected runtime from the live draw: over 90 hours with game consoles plugged in, over 24 hours during the blackout. CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer With the CPAP running during the camp and the blackout, the display still projected more than 24 hours. CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026
- Elite 100 MiniReviewer The app shows charge level and which outlets draw power and how much, handy for deciding what to switch off. CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026
- FridgePowerReviewer In Time Control mode the unit kept drawing about 60W from the grid even during peak hours, which undermines off-peak savings. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer BlueCell 200 cables are too short to stack batteries, so expansion packs must sit side by side. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
Practical limits before you buy
- The FridgePower has two AC outlets and nothing else. No USB, no 12V socket and no screen; you read it in the app or on the optional Display 1.
- It is built to stay put. 43.4 lb in a 3-inch slab that sits on the fridge or hangs on a wall; there are handle holes and a strap, no carry handle.
- Leave it room to breathe: 3.94 in clear above and 1.97 in on the left. iPhone in Canada found that, on top of a fridge, it covers the space the fridge vents through.
- Turn ECO mode off for a fridge. BLUETTI warns it can cut the outlets during the compressor’s quiet phases.
- Charging stops at 90% by default on AC and solar; raise the limit in the app if you want the full 2,016Wh.
- Idle draw: BLUETTI says about 4W; The Technology Man measured about 12.1W with AC on and nothing plugged in.
- 700W is a hard ceiling on the Elite 100 Mini. No full-size microwave, space heater or coffee maker; iPhone in Canada lists the same limits.
- The Mini’s surge is 1,050W for 2 seconds. Many kitchen fridges start above that; check the label.
- The Mini’s warranty is 3 years, two less than the FridgePower’s.
- Solar cables are sold separately for both, and AdventureDawgs found older panels don’t plug into the Mini’s input directly.
- Elite 100 Mini, per its US documentation: Charge modes: Standard 550W about 139 min, Turbo 700W 80% in 82 min, Silent 300W about 230 min; AC plus solar capped at 700W.
- Elite 100 Mini, per its US documentation: Power Lifting up to 1,400W only for resistive loads rated 700W to 1,400W; actual output stays 700W. Disabled by default.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini and the FridgePower?
The Elite 100 Mini is a 1,004.8Wh, 700W portable with three outlets, USB-C up to 140W, a 12V socket and a lamp, at 23.6 lb. The FridgePower is a 2,016Wh, 1,800W slim backup for fridges and pumps with two outlets, room for 8,064Wh and a 3,600W surge, at 43.4 lb.
Is the FridgePower a refrigerator?
No. It is a battery backup that plugs in between the wall and your fridge, freezer or pump, and takes over in 10ms or less.
Can the Elite 100 Mini run a full-size fridge?
Sometimes. BLUETTI says yes if the fridge’s rated and startup power fall within the Mini’s 700W output. The FridgePower, with 1,800W and a 3,600W surge, is built for it.
Which is better for a CPAP?
The Mini, if it travels with you: CGMagazine ran a CPAP with a heated humidifier all night on it. At 75W for 8 hours, the Mini holds about one and a half nights and the FridgePower almost three.
Can either be expanded?
Only the FridgePower: up to three BlueCell 200 batteries, for 8,064Wh.
Which is cheaper?
The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini costs $520 less today: $429, against $949 for the BLUETTI FridgePower. Prices refresh daily; the price section above has the full breakdown.
How much do they weigh?
23.6 lb for the Elite 100 Mini and 43.4 lb for the FridgePower.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not lab-tested these units. Specs come from BLUETTI US product pages and user manuals; usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Prices and availability were checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: BLUETTI US, Elite 100 Mini and the Elite 100 Mini US user manual (V1.0), and BLUETTI US, FridgePower and the FridgePower US user manual (EN-FR), read on October 31, 2026.
- Reviewer reports on the Elite 100 Mini: CGMagazine, Marcus Kenneth, September 2026, Greener Ideal, Luke Rooks, October 2026, The Barefoot Nomad, Micki Kosman, October 2026, Canadian unit, AdventureDawgs, not named (site handle adventuredawgs), October 2026, Canadian unit, iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, October 2026, Canadian unit; on the FridgePower: Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit, The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit, Reviewed, Danielle DeSiato, June 2026, TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit, CyberShack, Scott Hunt, May 2026, Australian unit, Basic Tutorials, Simon Lüthje, April 2026, EU unit, iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, April 2026, Canadian unit, CleanTechnica, Zachary Shahan, March 2026 (updated May 2026).
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).
The FridgePower adds 1,100W, twice the battery and a battery port for $520 more; the Elite 100 Mini is the 23.6 lb carry-along.
Prices checked November 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM EST
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Originally published: November 11, 2026