Bluetti Elite 100 V2 vs Ampace Andes 1500
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 $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Ampace Andes 1500 holds 43% more energy (1462Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is 11.5 lb lighter (25.3 lb vs 36.8 lb).
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 25.3 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | 1.6 hrs |