BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs. EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus

Two 1 kWh stations sit side by side here, and the BLUETTI Elite 100 mini is the lighter one at 23.6 lb. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus puts out 1,800 W and takes 1,000 W of solar.

This guide turns to the makers’ published specs for the two stations, current in November 2026. PowerPicked Editorial has not tried the two stations in this guide.

Wh counts stored energy. One watt-hour is written Wh. Watts count power. One watt is written W. AC output is the plug-in power for a van. Solar input is the ceiling on panel power coming in from panels.

Lighter 1 kWh box

BLUETTI Elite 100 mini

Capacity

1,004.8 Wh

AC output

700 W

Solar input

350 W

Weight

23.6 lb

Who it's for: Campers, van travelers, and apartment dwellers who want 1 kWh in a small upright box for fridges, routers, and laptops.

Strengths

• 1 kWh in a 9.3 x 8.5 in footprint
• 140 W and 65 W USB-C ports
• 10 ms UPS switchover

Weaknesses

• 700 W AC output is modest for 1 kWh
• 3-year warranty
• Solar input tops out at 350 W

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How long will the Elite 100 mini run?

Take the runtime numbers below from 85% of the listed capacity, assumed. The usable figure is 854.08 Wh, at 85% of 1,004.8 Wh. That energy runs a 100 W load for about 8.5 hours. 23.6 lb carries 1,004.8 Wh, about 42.6 Wh per pound.

It has one 140 W USB-C port and one 65 W USB-C port. UPS switchover takes 10 ms. It stands on a 9.3 by 8.5 in footprint. Its warranty runs three years. The Elite 100 mini review covers the full spec read.

Stronger 1 kWh box

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus

Capacity

1,024 Wh

AC output

1,800 W

Solar input

1,000 W

Weight

27.6 lb

Who it's for: Campers and van owners who want fast recharging, strong solar input, and the option to add batteries later.

Strengths

• Expandable to 5 kWh
• 1,000 W of solar input
• Full charge in about 1.3 hours from an 800 W car source

Weaknesses

• Fast car charging needs a separate Alternator Charger
• 1 kWh base capacity is modest for full-time use

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How long does the DELTA 3 Plus run?

Count the runtime figures below from 85% of the listed capacity, assumed. Eighty-five percent of 1,024 Wh works out to 870.4 Wh of usable energy. A 100 W load draws for about 8.7 hours from that amount. 1,024 Wh over 27.6 lb works out to about 37.1 Wh per pound.

It puts out 1,800 W. Solar input runs up to 1,000 W. Extra batteries grow it to 5 kWh. An 800 W car source fills it up in about 1.3 hours. For fast car charging, a separate Alternator Charger is required. Read the DELTA 3 Plus review.

How do the two compare?

How to choose

Start with the output your gear needs. Solar input sets how quickly panels refill it. Weight sets how easily it rides in a van.

FAQ

Which one outputs more?

The DELTA 3 Plus puts out 1,800 W. The Elite 100 mini gives 700 W.

Which one accepts more solar?

The DELTA 3 Plus takes 1,000 W of solar. The Elite 100 mini takes 350 W.

Which one rides easier in a van?

The Elite 100 mini weighs 23.6 lb. The DELTA 3 Plus weighs 27.6 lb.

Which one stores more?

The DELTA 3 Plus holds 1,024 Wh. The Elite 100 mini holds 1,004.8 Wh.

Sources

• BLUETTI: Elite 100 mini product page
• EcoFlow: DELTA 3 Plus product page