AC70
- you need 768Wh: a fridge or a CPAP overnight
- you run up to 1,000W
- you own up to 500W of panels
Elite 30 V2
- you carry it: 9.5 lb
- a router or a PC needs the 10ms UPS
- your loads stay under 600W
Prices and stock checked by our price engine on November 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM EST. Each product is rechecked several times a day; the time refreshes when you load the page.
One runs the fridge through the evening. The other keeps the router and the laptop going.
The BLUETTI AC70 stores 768Wh, delivers 1,000W from two outlets, takes 500W of solar and weighs 22.5 lb. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 stores 288Wh and delivers 600W at 9.5 lb, about a third of the weight, and adds a 10ms UPS, Wi-Fi, a 140W USB-C port and two DC barrels. If your loads are a router, a laptop and phones, the Elite 30 V2 is the easier box to own; for a fridge or a CPAP through the night, only the AC70 has the battery.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, seven modeled situations, and what published tests found.
Prices $69.01 apart today for 2.7 times the battery. The AC70 stores 768Wh and delivers 1,000W; the Elite 30 V2 weighs 13 lb less, switches to UPS twice as fast and adds Wi-Fi.
- you need 768Wh in one box
- you run 600 to 1,000W loads
- you have 500W of panels
- you carry it: 9.5 lb
- you protect a router or PC: 10ms
- you charge laptops: 140W USB-C
The five differences that decide it
The five gaps that decide the purchase, with the better spec for most buyers flagged. Both are BLUETTI LiFePO4 units rated for 3,000 cycles, with two AC outlets, a 12V car socket and Power Lifting for heating loads; neither takes an extra battery.
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. One column per unit: about 653Wh usable on the AC70 and 245Wh on the Elite 30 V2.
Appliance for appliance, the AC70 lasts 2.7 times as long as the Elite 30 V2.
Same appliance, same watts: the gap is always the size of the battery.Get our Black Friday alerts for BLUETTI
We track live prices on 40+ models from Jackery, EcoFlow, BLUETTI and Anker SOLIX. When a deal beats the lowest price we've recorded, you'll hear from us. During Black Friday week, one short recap a day at most.
Unsubscribe in one click. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Privacy Policy
The price gap, in numbers
The BLUETTI AC70 costs $69.01 more than the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 and adds 480Wh: that is $0.14 per extra Wh, against $1.01 per Wh for the Elite 30 V2.
Prices refresh daily from BLUETTI US.What the $69.01 buys: 480Wh more battery (768Wh vs 288Wh), 400W more output and 2.5 times the solar input.
AC70 (768Wh, one unit) costs $220.98 less today.
The lifetime figure divides the price by the rated cycles times the capacity: 3,000 × 0.768kWh for the AC70, 3,000 × 0.288kWh for the Elite 30 V2, both to 80%. Read it as a ranking, not a bill. On the third card, two Elite 30 V2 stay two 600W units with 192Wh less in total; the AC70 puts 768Wh behind one 1,000W inverter. Both prices move often; the figures are refreshed daily by our price engine.
Seven modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above. The fridge averages 60W, about 525kWh a year; that average does not include compressor startup surges.
24-hour outage, essentials only
Neither covers a full day. The AC70 gets you through an evening; the Elite 30 V2 is not built for a fridge, and lasts under three hours with one.
CPAP, how many nights
The AC70 covers two nights. The Elite 30 V2 runs about six hours, short of a full night; turn ECO mode off on either.
Router and modem through an outage
The AC70 keeps the internet up for more than a day, the Elite 30 V2 for a workday. The Elite’s 10ms switchover is the safer one if the router stays plugged in through it all the time.
A 700W compact microwave
Only the AC70 has the headroom. Power Lifting doesn’t help a microwave, which is not a simple heating load.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
About the same time, but the AC70 banks 2.5 times more per hour of sun. The Elite 30 V2’s input stops at 28V, so wire its panels in parallel.
A workday on a laptop
Both get you through a workday; on the Elite 30 V2, plug the laptop into its 140W USB-C port rather than AC to skip the inverter losses.
Moving it
The Elite 30 V2 goes in a tote bag; the AC70 is a one-hand carry, but you’ll feel it.
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.
AC70 and Elite 30 V2 weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 22.5 lb for the AC70 and 9.5 lb for the Elite 30 V2. Dimensions: 12.4 × 8.2 × 10.1 in and 9.8 × 7.0 × 6.6 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
BLUETTI AC70 and Elite 30 V2 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
AC70
- AC70 power station768Wh, 22.5 lb
- AC charging cable
- User manual
Elite 30 V2
- Elite 30 V2 power station288Wh, 9.5 lb
- AC charging cable
- User manual
- Solar cable sold separately
Box contents from both US user manuals. Bundles with a panel come with the matching cables.
06 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
Wall and solar together: up to 1,000W on the AC70, 380W on the Elite 30 V2Both: Silent, Standard and Turbo AC charging modes
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; BLUETTI’s own figures assume ideal sun. BLUETTI warns that charging slows when the battery is hot or nearly full.
Every port, side by side
AC70
Elite 30 V2
Practical consequence: both have two AC outlets and a 12V car socket. The Elite 30 V2 adds a 140W USB-C port for a laptop and two DC5521 barrels for 12V routers and lights; the AC70 has two 100W USB-C ports and more watts behind its outlets.
08 · NoiseNoise: AC70 vs Elite 30 V2
Both are quiet. Ken Rockwell measured the BLUETTI AC70 at 35 to 40dBA at 1 m while charging; BLUETTI rates the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 below 30dB at light loads, and MacRumors found it near silent with phones and laptops.
Only the AC70 has an independent measurement.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: The internal fan stayed quiet in every test (APH Networks); a brief high-pitched noise when the AC ports turn on and on mains with loads under about 100W (Trusted Reviews, UK unit).
What reviewers heard: Near silent with phones and laptops, the fan audible under higher loads but quiet enough to sleep through (MacRumors); ran quietly in the background (iPhone in Canada).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Use Silent charging overnight in a bedroom.
Cold, heat and storage: AC70 vs Elite 30 V2
The BLUETTI AC70 and the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 share the same limits: charging from 32°F to 104°F, running from −4°F to 104°F. Neither has a water rating.
Figures from the AC70 and Elite 30 V2 US user manuals.- Bring either one inside to recharge in winter: neither charges below 32°F.
- For storage, keep either one part-charged and recharge it every 3 to 6 months.
App, UPS and smart features
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 does more: Wi-Fi, a 10ms UPS and scheduled charging. The BLUETTI AC70 stays on Bluetooth with a 20ms switchover.
Same BLUETTI app and Power Lifting on both. Neither takes an extra battery.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Can it charge off-peak? The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 has Time Control and Customized schedules with battery limits in the app; BLUETTI lists no schedule for the BLUETTI AC70.
Does it work as a UPS? The BLUETTI AC70 switches in 20ms or less, borderline for desktop PCs; the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 in 10ms or less. APH Networks and Trusted Reviews kept a PC running on the AC70; Ken Rockwell finds 20ms too slow.
Can it run a heater or kettle above its rating? Power Lifting runs resistive heating loads up to 2,000W on the BLUETTI AC70 and 1,500W on the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, while real output stays 1,000W and 600W. It does not help motors.
Can you add a battery later? Neither has an expansion port. A B80 can recharge the BLUETTI AC70 or the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 through Power Bank Mode, which is not the same as expansion.
How does the app connect? The BLUETTI AC70 connects over Bluetooth only; the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 adds Wi-Fi, so you can check it away from home.
Warranty and support
BLUETTI US lists both at 5 years. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 gets them wherever you buy it from an authorized seller; the BLUETTI AC70 gets 2 years elsewhere unless you register it with BLUETTI VIP.
BLUETTI’s warranty table says 5 years for the AC70; its manual adds conditions. We show the prudent reading.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
BLUETTI rates both at 3,000+ cycles to 80% capacity: about 8 years at one full cycle a day. Heat and age also wear a battery, so read the ratings as ceilings.
- If you choose the AC70, buy it from BLUETTI’s official store, or register it with BLUETTI VIP if you buy it elsewhere: otherwise the manual gives 24 months.
- If you choose the Elite 30 V2, buy it from BLUETTI or an authorized seller and keep the proof of purchase: BLUETTI voids the warranty for unauthorized resellers.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 12 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.
AC70: Trusted Reviews (March 2024, UK unit), APH Networks (August 2024), Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com) (November 2023), The Digital Story (July 2024), TechRadar (May 2024, UK unit)Elite 30 V2: MacRumors (December 2025), The Digital Story (September 2025), CGMagazine (July 2025), The Gadgeteer (October 2025), TechRadar (April 2026), T3 (February 2026, UK unit), iPhone in Canada (December 2025, Canadian unit)
Usable capacity
- AC70Reviewer At its full 1,000W rating it ran 40 minutes and delivered 643Wh, about 83.7% of the rated 768Wh. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- AC70Reviewer Best result came at a constant 500W load: 697Wh delivered, 90.7%. A 60W USB load gave only 667Wh. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Charging an iPhone 17 Pro Max from 0 to 80% used about 10% of the station; 9 to 10 iPhone charges per full battery. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Ran a MacBook Pro, Studio Display and two lights from about 12:51 to 5:00 pm, drawing 60 to 110W. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
Charging
- AC70Reviewer Standard mode recharge took 2 h 13 min and drew 892Wh; Turbo finished in 86 minutes using 901Wh. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- AC70Reviewer Turbo charging while powering 1,000W pulled up to 1,300W from the wall. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer A full wall recharge took about 1 hour 20 minutes. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Reached about 85% in roughly 50 minutes. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Says the rated times (Turbo 80% in 45 min, Standard 2 h, Silent 3 h) matched his use. The Gadgeteer, Kenneth Woodham, October 2025
Noise and heat
- AC70Reviewer Made a brief high-pitched noise when AC ports turned on, and again on mains with loads under about 100W. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- AC70Reviewer Internal fan stayed quiet in every test. APH Networks, Jonathan Kwan, August 2024
- AC70Reviewer Fan measured about 36 dBA at 1 m in Standard charging, 40 dBA in Turbo and 35 dBA in Silent. Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com), Ken Rockwell, November 2023
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Near silent with phones and Macs; the fan is audible under higher loads but quiet enough to sleep through. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Ran quietly in the background during that use. iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, December 2025, Canadian unit
UPS and output
- AC70Reviewer The 20ms switchover was quick enough to keep an office PC and NAS running in a simulated power cut. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- AC70Reviewer Power Lifting ran a 1.8kW kettle at 976W by dropping voltage to 182V; it boiled slower but finished. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer A 500W travel kettle drew 476W from the station and boiled water without Power Lifting. The Digital Story, Derrick Story, September 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Kept his PC running through a simulated power outage. CGMagazine, Matt Keith, July 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Charged two laptops, an iPad, a phone and a flashlight battery charger at the same time. The Gadgeteer, Kenneth Woodham, October 2025
Daily use and issues
- AC70Reviewer Any phone with the app can connect over Bluetooth with no confirmation; the reviewer turned Bluetooth off. APH Networks, Jonathan Kwan, August 2024
- AC70Reviewer No option to cap the charge at 80% to extend battery life when used as a UPS. APH Networks, Jonathan Kwan, August 2024
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer With DC power left on and nothing plugged in, the battery fell about 10% over four hours. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer The in-app firmware update did not work for her: the install button was blank. MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025
- Elite 30 V2Reviewer Compared with the older EB3A it drops the onboard light and wireless charging pad. CGMagazine, Matt Keith, July 2025
Practical limits before you buy
- The AC70 was sold out at BLUETTI US on October 31, 2026. The live availability is shown above.
- The Elite 30 V2 stops at 600W. A coffee maker, a hair dryer at full power or a microwave won’t run on it.
- The AC70 stops at 1,000W. A full-size microwave or a power tool above that won’t run either.
- Neither can take an extra battery. A B80 can only recharge either one through Power Bank Mode.
- The Elite 30 V2’s solar input stops at 28V. Wire panels in parallel, not in series.
- On the Elite 30 V2, the car socket and the DC5521 ports share 10A.
- Buy the AC70 from BLUETTI for the full 5 years, or register it with BLUETTI VIP if you buy it elsewhere.
- Neither ships with a solar cable.
- AC70, per its US documentation: AC plus DC input is capped at 1,000W combined.
- AC70, per its US documentation: Power Lifting only for resistive loads rated 1,000W to 2,000W; actual operating power stays at 1,000W.
- AC70, per its US documentation: Charge modes: Standard 2 h, Turbo 80% in 45 min and full in 1.5 h, Silent 4 h.
- AC70, per its US documentation: Car charging takes about 7 to 9 h from a 12V socket and 4 to 5 h from 24V, engine running.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the BLUETTI AC70 and the Elite 30 V2?
The AC70 stores 768Wh, delivers 1,000W from two outlets and takes 500W of solar, at 22.5 lb. The Elite 30 V2 stores 288Wh and delivers 600W from two outlets, at 9.5 lb, with a 10ms UPS, Wi-Fi, a 140W USB-C port and two DC barrels.
Which is cheaper?
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 costs $69.01 less today: $289.99, against $359 for the BLUETTI AC70. Per Wh, the AC70 is cheaper: $0.47, against $1.01. Prices refresh daily; the price section above has the full breakdown.
Is the AC70 still available?
On October 31, 2026, BLUETTI US listed the AC70 as sold out. Our price box updates daily and shows when it is back.
Can the Elite 30 V2 run a refrigerator?
Briefly: at a 60W average and 85% usable capacity, about 4 hours, against about 11 hours on the AC70. Turn ECO mode off first.
Can they run a 1,500W space heater?
Only in Power Lifting mode at reduced power: 1,000W of real output on the AC70 for about 39 minutes, 600W on the Elite 30 V2 for about 24 minutes.
Which is the better UPS for a router or a computer?
The Elite 30 V2: 10ms or less against 20ms, with up to 980W passed through. APH Networks and Trusted Reviews kept a PC running through the AC70’s switchover; Ken Rockwell finds 20ms too slow for desktop PCs.
Can I take either on a plane?
No. Both are well above the 100Wh airline carry-on limit.
Will third-party solar panels work?
Yes on both. The AC70 takes 12 to 58V at up to 10A and 500W; the Elite 30 V2 takes 12 to 28V at up to 10A and 200W through XT60. Neither ships with a solar cable.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these two units. Specs come from BLUETTI US documentation and the user manuals; usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Prices and availability were checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: BLUETTI US, AC70 and BLUETTI US, Elite 30 V2, read on October 31, 2026; the AC70 US user manual and the Elite 30 V2 US manual.
- AC charging on the AC70: BLUETTI’s spec table says 950W, its US manual 850W; reviewers measured 928 to 932.5W in Turbo, so we use 950W.
- Reviewer reports on the AC70: Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, March 2024, UK unit, APH Networks, Jonathan Kwan, August 2024, Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com), Ken Rockwell, November 2023, The Digital Story, Derrick Story, July 2024, TechRadar, Steve Clark, May 2024, UK unit; on the Elite 30 V2: MacRumors, Juli Clover, December 2025, The Digital Story, Derrick Story, September 2025, CGMagazine, Matt Keith, July 2025, The Gadgeteer, Kenneth Woodham, October 2025, TechRadar, Collin Probst, April 2026, T3, Derek Adams, February 2026, UK unit, iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, December 2025, Canadian unit.
- 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 AC70 stores 768Wh and delivers 1,000W; the Elite 30 V2 weighs 13 lb less with a 10ms UPS and Wi-Fi.
Prices checked November 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM EST
Looking at other models? Browse all power station comparisons, or pick any two models on the hub and we point you to the right duel.
Originally published: November 12, 2026