Bluetti EB3A vs Bluetti Elite 100 V2
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
Bluetti EB3A costs $360 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 holds 282% more energy (1024Wh vs 268Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 has 2400W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti EB3A is 15.2 lb lighter (10.1 lb vs 25.3 lb).
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 2,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Bluetti EB3A
The budget veteran. 268Wh at $239 with a 30-minute recharge — still one of the fastest-charging small units you can buy.
Best for: Budget campers who value fast top-ups between trips.
Where it falls short:
- 2500 cycles is the lowest here
- 268Wh empties fast under real load
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
A 1kWh unit whose headline is longevity: 6,000 cycles is roughly double most rivals, at an aggressive price.
Best for: Daily cyclers who want the lowest long-term cost per kWh at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,000W solar input is high, but there is no expansion port to grow capacity
- Newer product with a shorter field track record
| Spec | Bluetti EB3A | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 | $599 |
| Capacity | 268 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 1200 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 2,500 | 6,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 10.1 lb | 25.3 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 30 min | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti EB3A | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 3.8 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 7.2 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 2.8 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 5.7 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.1 hrs |