Bluetti Elite 100 V2 vs Allpowers R4000
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 Elite 100 V2 costs $1700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Allpowers R4000 holds 238% more energy (3456Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R4000 has 2400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is 80.7 lb lighter (25.3 lb vs 106 lb).
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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
Allpowers R4000
A large expandable unit that undercuts the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 on price while matching its 4,000W output — the trade is a less established support network.
Best for: Whole-home backup buyers prioritising price per watt over brand.
Where it falls short:
- 106 lb
- Brand support and resale trail the big names
| Spec | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $2299 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 3456 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 4000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 25.3 lb | 106 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 2000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 49.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 93.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 36.7 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 73.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | 3.7 hrs |