Bluetti AC200Max vs EcoFlow DELTA 1300
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
EcoFlow DELTA 1300 costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC200Max holds 63% more energy (2048Wh vs 1260Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC200Max has 1500W more surge headroom (4800W vs 3300W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA 1300 is 31.0 lb lighter (30.9 lb vs 61.9 lb).
- Bluetti AC200Max uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Bluetti AC200Max is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 800 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the EcoFlow DELTA 1300. Its NMC cells are rated for 800 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
The older AC200 workhorse. Still expandable and high-surge, but heavier and slower to charge than Bluetti's newer Elite and Apex units at similar prices.
Best for: Buyers who catch it discounted below the newer Elite line.
Where it falls short:
- 61.9 lb and a 150-minute recharge
- Outclassed by newer LiFePO4 units on charge speed
The original DELTA that put EcoFlow on the map. Fast-charging and high-surge for its day, but the NMC battery and lack of USB-C now show its age.
Best for: Bargain hunters who find it heavily discounted.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~800 cycles
- No USB-C PD
- 2-year warranty
| Spec | Bluetti AC200Max | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $999 |
| Capacity | 2048 Wh | 1260 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 4800 W | 3300 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 800 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 61.9 lb | 30.9 lb |
| Max solar | 900 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 30m | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC200Max | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 29.0 hrs | 17.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 55.3 hrs | 34.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.8 hrs | 13.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 43.5 hrs | 26.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | ❌ |