Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Home backup for circuits this output can actually run.
- Match the rated capacity and continuous output to devices you already own.
Who it's not for
- Hiking or carrying it by hand for long.
- Growing the battery later with add-on packs.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 15 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 1,000 W.
Cons
- 85.98 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
- The battery cannot take an add-on pack.
Similar size
2,000 Wh and up, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro | 3,600 Wh | 3,600 W | 9.2 | $1,799.00 | $0.50 / Wh |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3,840 Wh | 6,000 W | 9.1 | $2,999.99 | $0.78 / Wh |
| BLUETTI Elite 400 | 3,840 Wh | 2,600 W | 9.2 | $1,399.00 | $0.36 / Wh |
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | 3,994 Wh | 3,600 W | 8.9 | $3,999.95 | $1.00 / Wh |
Score
9.2 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
9.8
3,840 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
9.2
2,600 W
WeightWeight 20%
7.5
85.98 lb · 39 kg
List priceWeight 20%
10.0
$0.36 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| No published battery test. | |||
Runtime estimates
About how long BLUETTI Elite 400 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 326.4 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 217.6 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 81.6 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 54.4 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 50.2 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 3.3 hours |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 3,840 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | Not listed |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
| Continuous output | 2,600 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 5,200 W |
| Ports | Not listed |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | Yes, about 15 ms |
| Solar input | 1,000 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | 12–60V (1000W max, 20A) |
| Car charge | 1,000 W |
| Weight | 85.98 lb · 39 kg |
| List price | $1,399.00 on October 2026 |
Similar models
Anker SOLIX F3800
3,840 Wh · 6,000 W$2,999.99 · Sold out
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000
3,994 Wh · 3,600 W$3,999.95
EcoFlow DELTA Pro
3,600 Wh · 3,600 W$1,799.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: Jackery Explorer 300, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with more capacity and more output.
- Hiking or packing light: BLUETTI Elite 10, at 3.97 lb · 1.8 kg.
Reviews that include this model
Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy
Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy