Elite 320
- you live where BLUETTI sells it: Europe or Australia
- you protect a router or PC: 10ms UPS
- your loads stay under 1,800W
Elite 400
- you run 2,600W, with a 5,200W surge
- you want 3,840Wh, 640Wh more
- you refill from AC and solar at 2,800W
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Same suitcase idea. Only one of them is sold here.
BLUETTI US does not sell the Elite 320: shown at CES 2026, it is listed by BLUETTI in Europe and Australia, not on bluettipower.com. It rolls 3,200Wh on wheels at about 75 lb, delivers 1,800W and switches to battery in 10ms. The BLUETTI Elite 400 rolls 3,840Wh at 86 lb, delivers 2,600W with a 5,200W surge and takes 2,800W from AC and solar together, with a 15ms UPS. Buying in the US, the choice is the Elite 400, or the Elite 300 for about the Elite 320’s capacity without wheels.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, seven modeled situations, the Elite 300 as the closest US alternative, and what published tests found.
If you’re buying in the US, the Elite 400 or the Elite 300: BLUETTI US doesn’t sell the Elite 320. Against it, the Elite 400 adds 640Wh, 800W of continuous output and a 5,200W surge, and refills faster from AC plus solar, for 11 lb more on the same kind of wheels. The Elite 320 answers with a 10ms UPS against 15ms.
- you buy where BLUETTI sells it, outside the US
- a PC or router needs 10ms
- 75 lb beats 86 lb on stairs
- you run 2,600W loads
- you want 3,840Wh
- you charge at 2,800W AC + solar
The five differences that decide it
Both are BLUETTI LFP units in the 3kWh class with wheels and a telescopic handle, 120V household outlets on the US versions, two USB-C ports, a 12V car socket, 1,000W of solar at 12 to 60V and the BLUETTI app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Neither takes an extra battery. 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 2,720Wh usable on the Elite 320 and 3,264Wh on the Elite 400. Loads above 1,800W run on the Elite 400 only.
Appliance for appliance, the Elite 400 lasts 20% longer than the Elite 320.
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What the current options cost today
The cycle rows divide today’s price by cycles × capacity, a ranking rather than a bill: 3,000+ for the Elite 400, a figure from reviewers’ spec sheets, and 6,000+ for the Elite 300, BLUETTI’s own rating. BLUETTI publishes no cycle rating for the Elite 320. The Elite 300 is the closest BLUETTI US unit in capacity: 3,014Wh, 2,400W, the same 10ms UPS and no expansion, at 58 lb, but without wheels.
The third option: the BLUETTI Elite 300 at $1,199
BLUETTI Elite 300: $1,199 today
The closest BLUETTI US unit to the Elite 320 in capacity: 3,014Wh and 2,400W from four 20A outlets and a TT-30, 4,800W Power Lifting, the same 10ms UPS, 1,200W of solar and a 12V/30A port, rated for 6,000+ cycles, at 58 lb. It has no wheels and no expansion. Pick it if you want the Elite 320’s capacity and fast UPS in the US and can carry 58 lb. Our Elite 300 review goes deeper. See the Elite 300 at BLUETTI.
Seven modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above. 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
Both cover a full day; the Elite 400 adds about six hours. Neither can add a battery for a third day.
Microwave and coffee maker together
Only the Elite 400 has the headroom. On the Elite 320, run them one after the other; BLUETTI’s manual says to keep the total under 1,800W.
Space heater on high
Both run it, for about two hours. Power Lifting reaches 2,700W on the Elite 320 and 3,900W on the Elite 400 for heating loads, but the Elite 320’s real output stays at 1,800W.
CPAP, how many nights
More than a week on either. The Elite 320’s 10ms switchover is the faster of the two if the CPAP rides through a grid cut.
Refill from solar, 1,000W of panels
Same 1,000W ceiling, so the smaller Elite 320 fills sooner. With AC on top, the Elite 400 takes up to 2,800W, the Elite 320 2,000W on its US settings.
Home office through an outage
More than a day on either. The Elite 320 switches in 10ms, the Elite 400 in 15ms, just inside what ATX desktop power supplies ride through; BLUETTI’s manuals say neither is meant for servers or workstations.
Moving it
Both roll on a telescopic handle. Lifting is the hard part: RV.com found the Elite 320 takes muscle beyond a few feet, and the Elite 400 is 11 lb heavier.
Nine 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 320 and Elite 400 weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: about 75 lb (34 kg) for the Elite 320 and 85.98 lb for the Elite 400. Dimensions with wheels: 15.87 × 11.18 × 18.11 in and 17 × 11.34 × 19.29 in. BLUETTI US doesn’t sell the Elite 320, so its figures come from BLUETTI Australia’s page and its EU user manual, which also lists the US 120V ratings. Australian units have 230V outlets.
BLUETTI Elite 320 and Elite 400 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
Elite 320
- Elite 320 power station3,200Wh, about 75 lb
- User manual
- Other cables not listedon BLUETTI Australia’s page
Elite 400
- Elite 4003,840Wh, 86 lb
- AC charging cable1.8 m
- Manual, grounding screw
- No car or solar cable
Elite 320 from BLUETTI Australia’s page, which lists only the manual; Elite 400 from BLUETTI’s US page.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
Elite 320: Standard 1,000W, Turbo 1,440W, Silent 800W (app only), US figures from the manualElite 400: Silent, Standard and Turbo modes, per T3
Our solar times divide capacity by input power, with panels at 70% of their rating. Australian and European Elite 320 units also charge at 1,440W, per the manual.
Every port, side by side
Elite 320
Elite 400
Practical consequence: the same layout of four household outlets and four USB ports on the US versions. The Elite 320 adds a 140W USB-C and two DC5521 barrel ports for 12V lights and routers; the Elite 400’s outlets share 2,600W instead of 1,800W. Neither has a TT-30 or a battery port.
09 · NoiseNoise: Elite 320 vs Elite 400
The BLUETTI Elite 400 is the one with evidence: Notebookcheck measured about 40dB at 1 m while fast charging, and T3 found it barely audible. BLUETTI publishes no noise figure for the BLUETTI Elite 320, and no reviewer measured it.
Neither has an official noise rating; the Elite 400 figure comes from Notebookcheck, on an EU unit.Every figure we found, with its source
No decibel figure published.
What reviewers heard: Quiet while charging at any speed, and a 100W USB-C test didn’t even start the fans (Trusted Reviews, UK unit); barely audible while pulling about 1.2kW from the wall (T3, UK unit).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Use Silent charging overnight: 800W on the Elite 320 (app only), 1,000W on the Elite 400.
Cold, heat and storage: Elite 320 vs Elite 400
The BLUETTI Elite 320 and the BLUETTI Elite 400 both run from −4°F to 104°F. The Elite 320 manual allows charging from 32°F to 104°F; the Elite 400’s US page lists no charging range.
Elite 320 figures from its EU user manual; Elite 400 figures from the BLUETTI US product page.- Charge either one above freezing, and keep both out of the rain.
- For storage, keep them at 40 to 60% charge; the Elite 320 manual asks for 50 to 86°F beyond a month, BLUETTI lists 14°F to 104°F for the Elite 400.
App, UPS and smart features
Same BLUETTI app and the same UPS modes on both. The BLUETTI Elite 320 switches to battery faster, 10ms against 15ms; the BLUETTI Elite 400 lifts heaters higher.
Neither takes an extra battery; BLUETTI says not to rely on either UPS for servers.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Does it work as a UPS? The BLUETTI Elite 320 switches in 10ms and the BLUETTI Elite 400 in 15ms; ATX desktop power supplies hold up for about 16ms at full load. BLUETTI’s manuals say not to rely on either for data servers or workstations.
Can it run a heater above its rating? Both run heating loads past their rating: 2,700W on the BLUETTI Elite 320, whose real output stays at 1,800W, and 3,900W on the BLUETTI Elite 400. Not for motors.
Can it charge off-peak? Both charge off-peak with the Time Control UPS mode, and both take custom charge and discharge schedules with charge limits.
Can you wake it from your phone? Both wake from Sleep Mode in the BLUETTI app and run outputs on timers; RV.com used remote wake and schedules on the BLUETTI Elite 320.
Can you add a battery later? Neither the BLUETTI Elite 320 nor the BLUETTI Elite 400 takes an extra battery.
How does the app connect? Both use the BLUETTI app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Turn ECO mode off for a router, a modem or a fridge at low draw.
Warranty and support
Same 5 years on paper: BLUETTI Australia lists the BLUETTI Elite 320 at 5 years in its country of sale, and BLUETTI US lists the BLUETTI Elite 400 at 5 years.
The Elite 320 has no US warranty, because BLUETTI US doesn’t sell it.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
BLUETTI publishes no cycle rating for the Elite 320. For the Elite 400, the 3,000+ figure to 80% comes from reviewers’ spec sheets, about 8 years at one full cycle a day. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity.
- Buy the Elite 400 from BLUETTI or an authorized seller and keep the proof of purchase.
- An Elite 320 bought abroad is covered in its country of purchase; check before you import one.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 7 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 320: RV.com (January 2026)Elite 400: Trusted Reviews (September 2026, UK unit), T3 (September 2026, UK unit), Notebookcheck (April 2026, EU unit), TechRadar (May 2026, UK unit), iPhone in Canada (February 2026), CGMagazine (July 2026)
Usable capacity
- Elite 400Reviewer At the full 2,600W output it ran about 90 minutes and delivered 3,288Wh, 85.6% of rated capacity. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer Best output was 3,558Wh at a 1,000W load, 92.7% efficiency; AC round trip 85.7%. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer At a steady 250W AC draw it delivered about 3,130Wh (just under 82%); at 1,800W efficiency rose above 93%. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, April 2026, EU unit
- Elite 400Reviewer A full-size chest freezer in a garage ran 49.5 hours on one full charge. iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, February 2026
Charging
- Elite 320Reviewer The test unit refilled in just over three hours from a 120V wall outlet. RV.com, Kraig Becker, January 2026
- Elite 400Reviewer Standard 1,200W charging took a little under four hours and drew 4,152Wh, about 92.5% efficiency. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer In Standard mode at a steady 1,200W, it went from 34% to full in 2 h 39 min. T3, Matt Kollat, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer Fast charging filled it in just over two hours and drew just under 4,400Wh, about 87% efficiency (EU 2,300W input). Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, April 2026, EU unit
- Elite 400Reviewer From 32%, it drew around 1,500W on the default mode and was full about 90 minutes later. TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit
Noise and heat
- Elite 400Reviewer Quiet and unstressed while charging at any speed; a 100W USB-C test did not even start the fans. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer Barely audible while pulling about 1.2kW from the wall. T3, Matt Kollat, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer About 40 dB at 1 meter while fast charging at up to 2,300W. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, April 2026, EU unit
UPS and output
- Elite 400Reviewer Laptops, monitors and fans stayed on during simulated cuts, but LED lighting briefly flickered. TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer A router and an iMac stayed on through a power cut test. iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, February 2026
- Elite 400Reviewer Ran a circular saw, impact drill and air compressor without tripping. CGMagazine, Matt Keith, July 2026
Daily use and issues
- Elite 320Reviewer The wheels rolled smoothly over pavement, wood floors, dirt and mud. RV.com, Kraig Becker, January 2026
- Elite 320Reviewer At about 75 lb, carrying it by the side handles more than a few feet takes muscle. RV.com, Kraig Becker, January 2026
- Elite 320Reviewer The app can wake the unit remotely and set on and off schedules. RV.com, Kraig Becker, January 2026
- Elite 400Reviewer The app tracks energy by source with daily to lifetime graphs plus a Savings section, but needs setup time. T3, Matt Kollat, September 2026, UK unit
- Elite 400Reviewer Wheels work well, but a sharp plastic lip on the handle caught fingernails and the handle sometimes needed jiggling to lock. TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit
Practical limits before you buy
- BLUETTI US doesn’t sell the Elite 320. It has no US product page; a unit from Europe or Australia has 230V outlets and a warranty tied to its country of purchase.
- Neither takes an extra battery. 3,200Wh and 3,840Wh are the limits.
- Both weigh 75 lb or more. The wheels handle floors; lifting into a vehicle takes two people.
- Solar and car cables are extra on the Elite 400.
- Elite 320, per its EU manual: Power Lifting runs resistive loads of 1,800 to 2,700W, but actual output stays at 1,800W.
- Elite 320, per its EU manual: The car socket and the two DC5521 ports share 10A in total.
- Elite 320, per its EU manual: Not for data servers or workstations that need a high-performance UPS.
- Elite 320, per its EU manual: Silent mode, the quietest charging setting, is only available in the app.
- Elite 400, per its US documentation: US AC input 1,800W max: 80% in 1.9 h and full in 2.5 h on AC alone; 2,800W AC plus solar gives 80% in 70 min, full in 1.8 h.
- Elite 400, per its US documentation: Manual charge modes (US): Standard 1,200W about 3 h 35 min; Turbo 1,800W 80% in 1 h 55 min; Silent 1,000W about 3 h 52 min.
- Elite 400, per its US documentation: US unit has 4 AC outlets sharing 2,600W; solar input 1,000W max, 12 to 60V, 20A.
- Elite 400, per its US documentation: Power Lifting (off by default) only for pure resistive loads rated 2,600W to 3,900W.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BLUETTI Elite 320 sold in the US?
No. On October 31, 2026, bluettipower.com had no Elite 320 page; BLUETTI sells it in Europe and Australia. Its manual lists US 120V ratings, and RV.com tested a 120V unit.
What is the difference between the Elite 320 and the Elite 400?
The Elite 320 stores 3,200Wh, delivers 1,800W with a 3,600W surge, switches in 10ms and weighs about 75 lb. The Elite 400 stores 3,840Wh, delivers 2,600W with a 5,200W surge, switches in 15ms and weighs 86 lb. Both roll on wheels and neither can be expanded.
What should I buy in the US instead of the Elite 320?
The Elite 400 for the wheels and more power, or the Elite 300 for about the same capacity (3,014Wh), 2,400W and the same 10ms UPS at 58 lb, without wheels.
How long will each run a refrigerator?
At a 60W average and 85% usable capacity: about 45.3 hours on the Elite 320 and 54.4 hours on the Elite 400.
Can the Elite 320 run a microwave?
Yes, a typical 1,100W microwave alone. Keep the total under 1,800W; the Elite 400 handles up to 2,600W.
Which is the better UPS for a computer?
The Elite 320, at 10ms against 15ms. Neither has a USB data link for automatic shutdown, and BLUETTI says neither is for servers or workstations.
How many cycles is the Elite 320 rated for?
BLUETTI doesn’t publish a cycle rating for it. For the Elite 400, reviewers’ spec sheets give 3,000+ cycles to 80%.
How much do they weigh?
About 75 lb for the Elite 320 and 86 lb for the Elite 400, both on wheels with a telescopic handle.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these two units. BLUETTI US doesn’t sell the Elite 320, so its specs come from BLUETTI Australia’s product page (a 230V unit) and its EU user manual, which also lists the US 120V ratings; the US outlet count comes from BLUETTI’s CES 2026 release and RV.com’s US test unit. Elite 400 specs come from BLUETTI US. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: BLUETTI Australia, Elite 320 with its EU user manual (EN-DE-FR), BLUETTI’s CES 2026 release and BLUETTI US, Elite 400, read on October 31, 2026. Not published for the Elite 320: cycle rating, noise rating and the US box contents.
- Reviewer reports on the Elite 320: RV.com, Kraig Becker, January 2026; on the Elite 400: Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit, T3, Matt Kollat, September 2026, UK unit, Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, April 2026, EU unit, TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit, iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, February 2026, CGMagazine, Matt Keith, July 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).
Both roll on wheels. The Elite 320, not sold by BLUETTI US, is 11 lb lighter with a 10ms UPS; the Elite 400 has 640Wh more and 2,600W.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM EST
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Originally published: November 2, 2026