It seems like today we are more dependent on electrical power than ever before. Even while travelling with the family, everyone needs to make sure they have their power packs and cords to keep their devices charged and running. However, when camping or working outdoors, the tools and devices you take and need draw more power than a typical battery pack can supply. Plus when winter approaches and power outages become more likely, having a reliable source of power for necessary appliances and devices can be a must. Bluetti has recently released the Elite 300, one of their most powerful portable power stations. It will keep you in power wherever you go.
What Is the Bluetti Elite 300 Portable Power Station?
The Bluetti Elite 300 is a portable power station which can be charged via solar or the grid and provides both DC and AC power up to 120V and 2400W! The Bluetti Elite 300 is currently available directly from Bluetti as well as the Bluetti Amazon store. The suggest retail price is $1449. However, there is a sale at the Bluetti site which drops the price down to only $1199.
Product Components and Specs
The Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station comes with the following:
- Elite 300 power station
- AC charging cable
- Grounding screw
- User Manual
The Bluetti Elite 300 is the world’s smallest 3K Wh portables power station. It weighs almost 58 pounds with dimensions of 14.4″ｘ12″ｘ11.7″. It uses LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries with a capacity of 3014.4 Wh with a life cycle of 6000+ recharge cycles to 80% original capacity. The Elite 300 offers several output features. There are four 120 volt / 20 Amp outlets and one 120V/30A NEMA TT-30 outlet (as used in some RVs) for 2400 watts total power. It uses a pure sine wave inverter for AC power, similar to what you get from an outlet, which is better for some sensitive devices. There are also 2 USB-C ports with 100W and 140Was well as 2 USB-A ports at 15W which is perfect for charging cell phones and other personal devices. There is also a 12V/10A DC car outlet and a 12V/30A DC outlet. For charging the Elite 300, there are inputs for the included AC cable as well as a 12V-60V / 22A / 1200W DC/PV input for connecting to portable solar panels or a car charging cable. Carrying handles are built right into the sides of the power supply, making it easy to carry to where you need it.
How to Use the Bluetti Elite 300 Portable Power Station
The Bluetti Elite 300 is quite easy to use. If you need to charge it using an AC outlet, just plug in the included AC charging cable and the Elite 300 will fully charge in as little as 2 hours in turbo charging mode. If you need power quickly, it can charge up to 80% in only 80 minutes. Using a solar charging cable and your own solar panels with up to 1200W of output, it can take as little as 4 hours for a full charge. When charged, the Elite 300 can be used to power a number of your electrical devices and appliances. It has a total output of 2400W with 3014 Wh capacity. That is enough to run several devices and appliances at once. Plus it has a power-lifting mode and a surge power of 4,800W.
The Bluetti app lets you take more control over the Elite 300. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, you can connect to the power station via Bluetooth. Then the Elite 300 can be connected to your Wi-Fi network so you can control it remotely. The app offers some great features. You can turn on and off both the DC and AC power and monitor how many watts of power you coming as input from either the grid or solar panels as well as how many watts of power are going out for both AC and DC. Within settings, you can choose from standard, turbo, and silent charging modes. Another great feature with the app is to customize settings. You can change the charging mode between standard, silent, and turbo. This changes the wattage of the input power for charging. In turbo mode and standard mode, a fan run as different speeds to keep the unit cool while charging. In silent mode, it charges at about a third of the wattage of turbo mode, so it takes longer, but there is no fan or sound. The app also has an option to set an autosleep for the display so that it will turn off after a set amount of time. You can even activate a power lifting mode that allows the Elite 300 to allow it to power appliances and devices with heating elements with up to 3,600W without overloading the power station. The Elite 300 also can be used as a UPS and configured in the app. The various modes let you choose when you want the power station to recharge (all the time or at off-peak hours when power is cheaper). You can also set it to recharge primarily using solar panels.
Why You Should Get the Bluetti Elite 300Portable Power Station
The Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is a great device to take with you for camping an other outdoor activities. It also can be invaluable during a power outage, providing not only power but also peace of mind. The pure sine wave AC output is desirable for several types of appliances and devices. This means that when the current alternates between positive and negative, the conversion from direct current flows in a smooth sine wave pattern rather than in blocky chunks. The company’s solar panels are designed to work well with the Elite 300. By attaching the solar panels to the power station, you can recharge the Elite 300while away from electrical connections. In addition, you can even have power input and output at the same time, allowing you to charge up the power station while also using it to power a device. The Bluetti site often has sales where you can save money when you purchase the Elite 300 with their solar panels.
I have been impressed while using the power station. Since it is larger and heavier than some of the other Bluetti products I have used, it is not quite as convenient to take for a quick outing. However, if you have an RV or will be setting up a larger camp, the Elite 300 has plenty of power for all of your devices, especially kettles, hot plates, blow dryers, and others that draw a lot of current. It also works great for home use during a power outage. I tested it out on our refrigerator/freezer. The Elite 300 was able to power it for 36 hours without any additional charging. I calculated that if I had attached my PV200 solar panels to the power station to charge it during the daylight hours, I could have kept the refrigerator running indefinitely. At home, the air fryer is one of our most used appliances. Therefore, I thought I would test out the Elite 300 to see if it could handle an appliance that draws a lot of power. I was impressed that it had no problem powering the air fryer and according to display, it could have powered it for 1.7 hours on a full charge. So next time we are cooking outdoors away from home, maybe we will take the air fryer along. Another feature I like is that the power station can be used as a UPS. It can switch to battery power in case of a power outage in 20ms to keep your electronics working without interruption.
If you are looking to bring electrical power with you while outdoors, especially if you have an RV, or would like a backup power source in case of a power outage or emergency that can power large appliances or several small ones, then I recommend the Bluetti Elite 300. The amount of power it can store and put out is impressive and makes this power station quite versatile.
Be sure to visit the Bluetti site for more information and to take advantage of their sale.
Disclosure: GeekDad received a sample of this item for review purposes.
