By: Jonathan Kwan
February 21, 2025
What is power? When it comes to cars, there is absolute power, and there is relative power. The way I see it, absolute power is the amount of horsepower your engine generates, while relative power is how your car performs against another model. These two factors are often directly related, but in the real world, things are more nuanced. My winter car is a 2008 Acura TL Type-S, which I have mentioned in a number of review introductions here at APH Networks, including the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W in October 2021 and ROCCAT Vulcan II Max in November 2022. 286hp is far from having lots of absolute power, but relative power is really depending on who you are up against. I remember pulling up to the lights next to a F90 generation BMW M5 one time, and my wife asked me if I was going to race. I just laughed and told her I simply would not stand a chance against something that has nearly 600hp -- any attempt is feeble and a waste of gas. However, there are times where the same 286hp is a lot of relative power. A few weeks back, a guy who thinks he knows everything on every subject saw my car and gave me a lecture about how fast his car is. He described how his car can take out pretty much anyone he is up against. And what does he drive, you ask? A base model 2011 Hyundai Sonata with 197hp. In that specific case, it is pretty low on the list for both absolute and relative power. I did not even bother demonstrating or even explaining to the guy, since dealing with people who think a 2011 Sonata is fast is a waste of both time and gas. In the electronics scene, power stations, like cars, have absolute power and relative power. The BLUETTI AC50B I recently reviewed packs 448Wh, which is modest for something of its type, but it is likely a bigger battery than any electronic device you own in the house. Meanwhile, the AC70 has 768Wh, which I considered it to be "massive" back in August. Apparently, I have not seen much, because the Elite 200 V2 is more than both of them combined and a lot more at a whopping 2073.6Wh. The Elite 200 V2 is big in both absolute and relative power. How will this 53.4 lbs power station perform, and what kind of capabilities does this monster possess? Read on to find out!
Our review unit of the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 came from a logistics company called Polydyn located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Polydyn appears to be a Chinese-based freight forwarding firm, so I think it is safe to assume the Elite 200 V2 originated from China, where it was manufactured, to the city just north of Toronto. The portable power station was then sent to us here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada via UPS Standard. I am sure the good people at UPS had a lot of fun moving it around, as the large brown corrugated cardboard box weighed over 60 lbs, but it arrived in excellent condition for our review today nonetheless.
The BLUETTI Elite 200 V2's retail box is as simple as it gets. The brown corrugated cardboard packaging features only white ink printing all around. What you will find, depending on the side you look at, are elements like BLUETTI's logo, company slogan, product name and description, and/or an outline of the product. I really appreciate the clean, minimalist design.
Before we move on, here are the specifications of the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2, as obtained from the manufacturer's website:
OUTPUT
Capacity: 2,073.6Wh (54 Ah)
Inverter Type: Pure Sine Wave
Lifting Power: 3,900W
AC Outlets: 2,600W in total, 120V,21.6A
USB-C Port: 2 x 100W Max
USB-A Port: 2 x 15W, 5V / 3A
DC Outlets: 1 x 12V/10A (Car Outlet)
INPUT
AC Charging Cable Input: 1,800W Max. (Charging +Bypass)
Solar Input: 1,000W Max., 12V to 60V, 20A Max.
Car Input: 96W（12V）/ 192W (24V)
Maximum Input: 2,400W Max. (AC + DC Input)
BATTERY INFO
Type: LiFePO₄ (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Life Cycles: 6,000+ Cycles to 80% Original Capacity
Shelf-life: Recharge to 40%-60% Every 3-6 Months
GENERAL
240V Split Phase Bonding: No
App Control: WiFi / Bluetooth
Scalability: No
Pass-through Charging: Yes
Weight: 53.4lbs（24.2kg）
Dimensions (L × W × H): 13.78×9.84×12.74in（35×25×32.36cm）
Operating Temperature: -4°F to 104°F / -20°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: 14°F to 104°F / -10°C to 40°C
Warranty: 5 Years
Load-bearing equipment
Air Conditioner (8100BTU): 0.7 Hours
Hair Dryer (1,300W): 1.2 Hours
Microwave (600W): 2.6 Hours
Electric Hammer (800W): 2 Hours
Heater (1,800W): 0.9 Hours
Coffee Maker (800W): 24 Cups
Dishwasher (1,300W): 1.2 Hours
Electric Grill (1,560W): 1 Hour
Everything is neatly organized inside the box, which includes the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 power station itself wrapped in a white plastic bag clipped between two Styrofoam brackets and a small accessories box. The accessories box contains an AC charging cable, solar charging cable, grounding screw, and a user manual. I feel like this is a very reasonable bundle with all the necessary cables included from the factory.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware
3. A Closer Look - Software
4. Test Results
5. Conclusion
