BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus
Two mid-size power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, 1,005 Wh vs 720 Wh.
- More AC output: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, 700 W vs 600 W.
- Higher surge: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 1,200 W vs 1,050 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, 350 W vs 200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, 60 V vs 25 V.
- Lighter: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 17.6 lb vs 23.6 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, $429 vs $499.
Elite 100 mini and RIVER Max Plus differ mainly in size: Elite 100 mini has the biggest battery at 1,005 Wh. RIVER Max Plus is the lightest at 17.6 lb. Elite 100 mini takes the most solar at 350 W, so it refills fastest. Elite 100 mini is the cheapest at $429, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI Elite 100 mini | EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 14 hours | 10 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 21 hours | 15 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 8.5 hours | 6 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 14 hours | 10 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  BLUETTI |  EcoFlow |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,005 Wh fridge about 14 hours | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 700 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,050 W motor start-ups | 1,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 350 W full in about 4 hours | 200 W full in about 5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 10 to 25 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input DC input | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 23.6 lb two hands | 17.6 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 43 Wh/lb higher is denser | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $429 0.43 $/Wh | $499 0.69 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.43 lower is better value | $0.69 lower is better value |
| Buy | $429 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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