Most 1kWh power stations are built like small suitcases: wide, low and awkward to fit behind a car seat or in a closet. The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini stands up instead. It packs 1,004.8Wh of LiFePO4 battery into a vertical box with a 9.3 × 8.5 in footprint, about the size of a sheet of letter paper, and weighs 23.6 lb.
BLUETTI launched it in the US in September 2026 as a compact sibling to the Elite 100 V2, which we cover in our Elite 100 V2 review. The Mini keeps roughly the same capacity but cuts the output to 700W, which makes it a camping, road-trip and small-outage station rather than a home backup unit. It sits at the compact end of our list of the best Bluetti power stations.
A note on method: this is a spec-based analysis. Every figure comes from BLUETTI’s published specifications, attributed as such, or from our own math, which we show. We have no owner data yet.
The real question for most buyers is simple: Mini or V2? We answer it right after the verdict.
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini
1,004Wh · 700W output · Price tracked daily since Sep 26
1,004.8Wh LiFePO4 in a 9.3 × 8.5 in footprint, with a 10ms UPS and a built-in LED light.
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Quick Verdict
- Buy the Mini if space is tight and your devices stay under 700W: a 12V fridge, lights, laptops, a router or a CPAP.
- Buy the Elite 100 V2 if you want to run a microwave, a coffee maker or power tools, or add a lot of solar.
- At current prices, the V2 costs only a little more, so it is the default pick unless the Mini’s shape matters to you.
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini: BPH Rating
7.5/10
“The most compact 1kWh we cover, as long as 700W is enough”
Size & portability 9.0
Battery life 9.0
Ports 8.0
Power output 5.5
Solar & charging 6.5
Value 7.0
Spec-based rating, updated when owner data becomes available.
Elite 100 Mini vs Elite 100 V2: Which One Should You Buy?
Both stations hold about 1kWh of LFP battery, and BLUETTI sells them side by side. BLUETTI’s own FAQ sums up the split: the Mini is built for light outdoor and mobile use, while the V2’s 1,800W makes it better for home backup, kitchen appliances and power tools. Here is how the specs line up.
| Spec | Elite 100 Mini | Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,004.8Wh LFP | 1,024Wh LFP |
| AC output | 700W (1,050W for 2 s) | 1,800W (3,600W surge) |
| Power Lifting | Not listed | 2,700W |
| USB-C | 140W + 65W | 140W + 100W |
| AC charging | 700W, 80% in 82 min | 1,200W, 80% in 45 min |
| Solar input | 350W (12-60V) | 1,000W (12-60V) |
| Cycle life | 6,000+ to 80% | 4,000+ to 80% |
| Weight | 23.6 lb | 25 lb |
| Dimensions | 9.3 × 8.5 × 11.5 in (upright) | 12.6 × 8.5 × 9.8 in |
| Noise | 50 dB max | 30 dB |
| Built-in light | Yes (warm, cool, SOS) | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Price | $429 | $499 |
Specifications from BLUETTI’s US product pages, checked on October 19, 2026. Prices update automatically.
Where the Mini Wins
The Mini takes about 26% less floor space: 79 square inches against 107 for the V2. That is the difference between fitting on a car floor or in an RV cabinet and not fitting at all. BLUETTI also rates its battery for 6,000+ cycles instead of 4,000+, and it adds a built-in LED light with an SOS mode, which is handy at a campsite or during a night outage. Finally, it is the cheaper of the two.
Where the V2 Wins
Almost everywhere else. The V2 delivers 2.6 times the AC power, adds a 2,700W Power Lifting mode for resistive loads like kettles, takes nearly three times the solar input, recharges faster from the wall, runs quieter, and carries two more years of warranty.
The Weight Myth
“Mini” describes the shape, not the weight. The Mini is only 1.4 lb lighter than the V2. You choose it for its footprint and its upright, one-hand carry, not to save your back.
Our take: if the price gap stays as small as it is today, the V2 is the better buy for most people. The Mini earns its place when space is the constraint, or when it drops further during a sale. If you lean toward the Mini, check the Elite 100 Mini’s current price on BLUETTI.
Pick the Mini if you…
- need 1kWh in the smallest footprint possible
- run devices under 700W: 12V fridge, lights, laptops, router
- want a built-in light and 6,000+ cycles
- keep it in a car, van or closet most of the time
Pick the V2 if you…
- want to run a microwave, coffee maker or tools
- plan to charge from more than 350W of solar
- want a 5-year warranty and quieter charging
- can spend a little more for 2.6 times the power
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What Stands Out
1kWh of LFP in a 9.3 × 8.5 in Footprint
BLUETTI calls it “1kWh power in a letter-size footprint,” and the numbers back that up. At 9.3 × 8.5 in and 11.5 in tall, the Mini is one of the smallest 1kWh stations on the market. The upright shape leaves room beside it on a back seat or a camp table.
6,000 Cycles
BLUETTI rates the battery for 6,000+ cycles to 80% capacity, and says that equals about 17 years at one full cycle a day. That figure comes from laboratory testing, and BLUETTI notes that real life depends on temperature, use and storage. Few owners will cycle it daily, so in practice the battery should outlast the warranty by a wide margin.
10ms UPS With App-Controlled Modes
Plugged into the wall, the Mini passes power through to your devices and switches to battery in 10ms if the grid drops, according to BLUETTI. The BLUETTI app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) offers four UPS modes: Standard, PV Priority, Time Control and Custom. BLUETTI adds that UPS performance can vary by device, and asks owners of medical or sensitive equipment to confirm compatibility first.
A Built-In LED Light
A light bar on the front offers warm, cool and SOS modes. BLUETTI rates it at up to 264 hours in warm mode and 203 hours in cool mode on a full charge. It is a small detail that saves packing a lantern.
140W USB-C
One of the two USB-C ports delivers 140W, enough to charge most laptops at full speed without the AC inverter. The second gives 65W.
What Could Be Better
700W Limits What You Can Plug In
700W covers electronics, a 12V fridge and many household fridges, but not much kitchen or shop gear. BLUETTI lists no Power Lifting mode for the Mini, so a 1,000W microwave, a kettle, a hair dryer, a coffee maker or a 1,500W space heater are out. The surge rating (735 to 840W for 2 minutes, up to 1,050W for 2 seconds) helps with motor start-ups, not with heating loads.
350W of Solar Input
The Mini accepts up to 350W of solar, against 1,000W for the V2. In good sun, that means a full recharge takes about four hours at best, and a typical 200W panel needs a full sunny day. For off-grid trips longer than a weekend, that is the main limit.
A 3-Year Warranty
BLUETTI covers the Mini for 3 years, against 5 years for the Elite 100 V2 and most 1kWh rivals. BLUETTI does sell warranty extensions, but the shorter base term sits oddly next to a 6,000-cycle battery.
Up to 50 dB
BLUETTI lists the noise at 50 dB max, against 30 dB for the V2. Expect the fans to be audible when it charges fast or runs near 700W, which matters in a tent or a bedroom.
No Charging Below 32°F
Like most LFP stations, the Mini charges between 32°F and 104°F and discharges down to -4°F. On a winter trip, keep it in the car cabin or a tent while it recharges.
No Expansion Battery Listed
BLUETTI lists no expansion battery for the Mini. What you buy is what you get: 1,004.8Wh.
Size and Portability
If you are shopping for a small power station with real capacity, the Mini’s shape is its selling point. BLUETTI compares it to “a small carry-on.” At 23.6 lb, one adult can carry it with one hand, and its upright profile slides into spaces where a wide station will not: an RV compartment, the footwell behind a seat, or a shelf in a closet for outage season.
Keep in mind that 23.6 lb is still a real weight. This is a station you move from the house to the car to the campsite, not one you hike with. For that, BLUETTI’s 288Wh Elite 30 V2 is a better fit.
Ports and Output
The Mini has nine outputs, and their combined draw cannot exceed 700W:
- 3 AC outlets, 120V, 700W total
- 1 USB-C at 140W and 1 USB-C at 65W
- 1 USB-A at 15W
- 1 car outlet (12V, 120W)
- 2 DC5521 barrel ports (12V)
The 12V car outlet is the one to use for a portable compressor fridge. Running it on DC skips the inverter, which stretches runtime. One caution from BLUETTI’s own FAQ: the car outlet is an output only, and it cannot charge a car battery or any other lead-acid battery.
Charging Options
BLUETTI lists four ways to recharge the Mini. The times below are BLUETTI’s where it publishes one; the others are our estimates.
Wall Outlet: 80% in 82 Minutes
The AC input takes up to 700W, and BLUETTI rates 80% in 82 minutes at 77°F. It does not publish a full-charge time. Charging slows near the top, so plan on roughly 1 hour 45 minutes for 100% by our estimate.
Solar: Up to 350W
The DC input accepts 12 to 60V and up to 10A, capped at 350W. By the formula above, a full charge takes about 4 hours of full sun with 350W of panels, about 7 hours with a 200W panel such as the BLUETTI 200W solar panel, and about 14 hours with a 100W panel. BLUETTI sells the Mini in bundles with a 100W, 200W or 350W panel, and you can pick a solar bundle on the Mini’s page.
When you wire panels in series, keep their combined open-circuit voltage under 60V. Two 200W panels in series often exceed it, so check the panel’s Voc first.
Car: 12V or 24V
The Mini charges from a 12V or 24V vehicle socket. BLUETTI does not publish a time. A 12V socket at 10A delivers about 120W, so a full charge takes roughly 9 to 10 hours of driving by our estimate. A 24V truck socket should be about twice as fast.
BLUETTI Charger 1: Charge While You Drive
BLUETTI lists its alternator charger as the fourth option, and sells the Mini in a bundle with it. The BLUETTI Charger 1 delivers up to 560W and connects to a station through an MC4 cable, the same plug as a solar panel. BLUETTI does not say which port it uses on the Mini, but the Mini’s only DC input is capped at 350W. Expect the Charger 1 to deliver 350W at most here, or about 3 hours of driving for a full charge by our estimate. That is still three times faster than the car socket.
Runtime Estimates
These are calculated estimates, using the same 0.85 factor for inverter and conversion losses as our other reviews.
Router + modem
~43 h
20W
12V cooler
~34 h
25W average (0.6kWh/day)
CPAP, no humidifier
~15 h
56W (ResMed figure)
Box fan
~21 h
40W
Laptop
~14 h
60W
TV
~10 h
85W
Kitchen fridge
~5.5 h
150W average, if it starts
Will not run
Over 700W
microwave, kettle, heater
Our 12V cooler estimate matches BLUETTI’s own figure of about 34.4 hours for a car fridge using 0.6kWh a day. BLUETTI also quotes about 39 hours for a Wi-Fi router. A full-size kitchen fridge is possible, but check its starting draw first: BLUETTI asks owners to confirm that both the rated and the startup power fit within the Mini’s limits. To run your own list of devices, use our power station runtime calculator.
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini
1,004Wh · 700W output · Price tracked daily since Sep 26
About 34 hours of 12V fridge runtime, by BLUETTI’s figure and ours.
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At about 1kWh, the Mini competes with some of the best-selling stations of each brand. The table uses each brand’s published specifications, checked on October 19, 2026. The live prices below it are for each station alone.
| Spec | BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,004.8Wh | 1,070Wh | 1,024Wh | 1,024Wh |
| Rated AC output | 700W | 1,500W | 2,000W | 1,800W |
| Max solar | 350W | 400W | 600W | 1,000W |
| Weight | 23.6 lb | 23.8 lb | 24.9 lb | 27.6 lb |
| Dimensions | 9.3 × 8.5 × 11.5 in | 12.9 × 8.8 × 9.7 in | 15.1 × 8.2 × 9.6 in | 15.7 × 8.0 × 11.2 in |
| Footprint | 79 sq in | 114 sq in | 124 sq in | 125 sq in |
| Cycle rating | 6,000+ | 4,000 to 70% | 4,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 + 2 years (jackery.com) | 5 years | 5 years |
Rated AC output (W)
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: 2,000
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus: 1,800
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: 1,500
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini: 700
Footprint (sq in, smaller is better)
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini: 79
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: 114
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: 124
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus: 125
| Model | Capacity / output | Price now | Per kWh | Lowest tracked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BLUETTIElite 100 Mini | 1,004Wh · 700W | $429 | $427 | Tracking since Sep 26 | Check deal |
 BLUETTIElite 100 V2 | 1,024Wh · 1,800W | $499 | $487 | $489 (Oct 8) | Check deal |
 JackeryExplorer 1000 v2 | 1,070Wh · 1,500W | $499 Lowest we have tracked | $466 | $499 (Oct 20) | Check deal |
 Anker SOLIXC1000 Gen 2 | 1,024Wh · 2,000W | $549.99 | $537 | $469.99 (Oct 8) | Check deal |
 EcoFlowDELTA 3 Plus | 1,024Wh · 1,800W | $719 | $702 | $669 (Oct 6) | Check deal |
Prices come from each brand's US store and refresh automatically every few hours (oldest check on this table: Oct 20, 5:29 AM ET). Sale prices can change within the hour; the price in your cart is the one that counts. Prices, not coupon codes: some stores stack extra member or sign-up discounts at checkout.
Elite 100 Mini vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
This is the closest match on weight: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 weighs 23.8 lb, only 0.2 lb more than the Mini. It delivers 1,500W, more than twice the Mini’s output, with slightly more capacity and 400W of solar input. The Mini answers with a footprint about 30% smaller, a higher cycle rating and its built-in light. Jackery currently sells it for $499.
Elite 100 Mini vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is the power pick of the group: 2,000W of output, 600W of solar and, according to Anker, a full recharge in 49 minutes with its UltraFast mode turned on in the app. It is also the longest station here at 15.1 in. Choose it if you need power, the Mini if you need space. Anker lists it at $549.99.
Elite 100 Mini vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus brings 1,800W and 1,000W of solar, matching the Elite 100 V2 on paper, but it is the heaviest of the four at 27.6 lb. It suits buyers who want fast solar recharging for longer trips. EcoFlow sells it for $719.
The pattern is clear: at about 1kWh, every direct rival delivers two to three times the Mini’s output for roughly the same weight. The Mini’s edge is its shape, its cycle rating and its entry price, not its power.
Who Should Buy the Elite 100 Mini
Campers, Anglers and Photographers
A 12V fridge, camp lights, phones, cameras and drone batteries all fit comfortably inside 700W. For a weekend with a solar panel, the Mini covers it, and the built-in light is one less thing to pack.
Small Homes and Short Outages
For an apartment, the Mini keeps a router, a laptop, phones and lights going through an evening outage, and its 10ms UPS can sit between the wall and a desktop or a CPAP. If a CPAP is the main reason you are buying, our guide to the best Bluetti for CPAP machines compares the options.
Cars and Vans Where Space Is Tight
In a car-camping setup or a small van, the footprint matters more than the wattage. The Mini stands in a footwell or a cabinet where wider stations do not fit.
Who Should Skip It
Anyone Who Wants to Cook or Run Tools
A microwave, an induction plate, a kettle or a circular saw all need more than 700W. The Elite 100 V2, with 1,800W, handles them.
Off-Grid Users Who Rely on Solar
350W of solar is enough for weekends, not for living off-grid. The V2 accepts 1,000W.
Home Backup for a Kitchen Fridge
A full-size fridge would drain the Mini in about half a day. For a real outage, look at 2kWh and up, such as the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2.
Price and Availability
The Elite 100 Mini sells for $429 on BLUETTI’s US store, where it went on sale in September 2026. On October 19, 2026, BLUETTI also listed it with a carrying bag ($479), with a 100W panel ($599), a 200W panel ($649) or a 350W panel ($999), and with the Charger 1 ($629). BLUETTI noted that the 200W panel in the bundle ships from November 9.
The box includes the station, an AC charging cable, a car charging cable and a user manual. For the full list of bundles, see BLUETTI’s Elite 100 Mini product page. For holiday pricing across the range, our BLUETTI Black Friday deals page tracks live prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini and the Elite 100 V2?
Both hold about 1kWh of LFP battery. The Mini delivers 700W and takes 350W of solar, with a 3-year warranty. The V2 delivers 1,800W and takes 1,000W of solar, with a 5-year warranty. The Mini is more compact, adds a built-in light and is rated for 6,000+ cycles instead of 4,000+.
Can the Elite 100 Mini run a refrigerator?
A 12V portable fridge, yes: BLUETTI estimates about 34.4 hours for a fridge using 0.6kWh a day. A household fridge can work if its rated and startup power stay within the Mini’s limits. By our estimate, a typical kitchen fridge averaging 150W would run about 5 to 6 hours.
How long does the Elite 100 Mini take to charge?
BLUETTI rates 80% in 82 minutes from a wall outlet. With the full 350W of solar in good sun, a full charge takes about 4 hours by our estimate.
Does the Elite 100 Mini work as a UPS?
Yes. BLUETTI rates the switchover at 10ms and offers four UPS modes in its app. It advises checking compatibility before relying on it for medical or sensitive equipment.
Can you add an expansion battery to the Elite 100 Mini?
BLUETTI lists no expansion battery for the Elite 100 Mini. Its capacity stays at 1,004.8Wh.
What warranty does the Elite 100 Mini have?
BLUETTI covers the Elite 100 Mini for 3 years.
Final Verdict
The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini does one thing very well: it puts 1kWh of long-life LFP battery into the smallest footprint we have seen at this capacity, with a useful set of ports, a 10ms UPS and a built-in light. For camping, car trips and short outages with devices under 700W, it is a neat, well-rounded station.
Its limits are just as clear: 700W of output, 350W of solar and a 3-year warranty. With the Elite 100 V2 costing only a little more today, pick the Mini when space is the deciding factor, and the V2 when it is not. Our rating: 7.5/10, based on BLUETTI’s published specifications.
BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini
1,004Wh · 700W output · Price tracked daily since Sep 26
The most compact 1kWh in BLUETTI’s range, for devices under 700W.
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Originally published: October 19, 2026